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Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery # Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Derbyshire House, Bakewell, DE45 1EE · Derbyshire Number of places 72 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery is a part of the Child 1st Nursery Group, dedicated to providing a stimulating and enjoyable environment for children's growth and learning. Located in Bakewell, the nursery focuses on promoting development through engaging activities and encouraging outdoor play, complemented by offerings like Forest School, Music, and Yoga. The nursery prides itself on maintaining excellent hygiene standards to ensure children's health and safety. Furthermore, they provide freshly cooked meals, with ingredients sourced locally, emphasising nutritional well-being. The team at Child 1st (Bakewell) consists of highly qualified and experienced staff committed to meeting each child's individual developmental needs and working in partnership with parents to deliver high-quality childcare. The nursery aims to instil creativity, individuality, and self-confidence, offering a strong foundation for future schooling. Our ethos The nursery is committed to providing a stimulating and enjoyable environment through engaging activities and outdoor play, including Forest School, Music, and Yoga. They aim to foster creativity, individuality, and self-confidence in children, offering a strong foundation for future schooling. IDEAL for parents seeking a holistic approach to their child's development and early education. What it's like Children arrive at this warm and inviting nursery happy, confident and eager to learn. They form secure bonds with staff, who provide a nurturing and calm environment for babies. Children settle well, explore resources, and become familiar with the nursery and their key person. Focus on outdoor learning Forest School, Music, and Yoga included Freshly cooked, locally sourced meals ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://child1st.net/2025/12/19/the-role-of-routine-in-early-years-helping-children-feel-secure-and-confident) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10372399 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272533)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545876) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://child1st.net) Derbyshire House, Bakewell, DE45 1EE [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.67512/53.21217/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bakewell - [Day nurseries in Bakewell](/search?q=Bakewell) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=child-1st-bakewell-day-nursery-de45-1ee-ey545876) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery Last inspected 17 February 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good What it's like to attend Children arrive at this warm and inviting nursery happy, confident and eager to learn. They form secure bonds with staff, who provide a nurturing and calm environment for babies. Children settle well, explore resources, and become familiar with the nursery and their key person. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happy, confident and eager to learn, forming secure bonds with staff. - Children are becoming increasingly independent, feeding themselves and managing personal care tasks. - Staff promote a love of books and stories, reading with enthusiasm and animation. - Staff are kind and caring, acting as good role models and helping children regulate emotions. - Leaders have developed a progressive curriculum that encourages skills for future learning. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to reinforce new words that are introduced to children to increase children's vocabulary and enhance their communication and language skills - 2 support staff to consider and plan how to connect and build on children's previous learning. Inspection #10372399 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272533) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children revel in the opportunities to run, climb and explore the outdoor space at the nursery. Pre-school children demonstrate responsibility as they complete 'health and safety' checks outside before they use the space. ## Parent Reviews of Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKOOoHPk8DL_YfCq8S-3OM3Z7S758qtBq_DnjpsrnjxInbbMA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Wilson a year ago Fantastic staff and a good variety of activities throughout the week. 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