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Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
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3.5(4 parent reviews) ·Hady Hill, Calow, CHESTERFIELD, S41 0EF · Derbyshire
Number of places
147 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls, registered in 2005, operates from Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions available from 7:30 am until 6:00 pm. This childcare setting offers a nurturing environment for children aged 0 to 4 years.

The latest Ofsted inspection, conducted on 26 September 2022, rated the overall effectiveness as 'Good'. The inspectors observed the quality of education provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed its impact on children's learning.

Children new to the setting quickly form secure relationships with the warm and attentive staff. Older children benefit from woodland learning experiences, developing their understanding of the natural world.

They are encouraged to work together enthusiastically, as observed during a den-building activity. The curriculum is tailored to the current learning and development needs of children, with new children and those transitioning within the setting receiving close support for their personal, social, and emotional development.

Staff plan activities like 'All About Me' and 'Our Families' to help children become familiar with their peers. The setting strives to celebrate diversity, involving children in activities to learn about different cultures, including tasting new foods.

Children develop strong independence skills, particularly during mealtimes, where babies are encouraged to use spoons and older children confidently use knives and forks, preparing them for school and beyond. The management team is committed to staff development, supporting continuous professional growth and mentoring.

What it's like

Children who are new to the setting quickly develop secure relationships with warm and attentive staff. Older children develop their understanding of the natural world through their woodland learning experiences, working together enthusiastically during a den-building activity.

Warm and attentive staffWoodland learning experiencesCelebrates diversityStrong independence skillsProfessional staff development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 26 September 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children who are new to the setting quickly develop secure relationships with warm and attentive staff. Older children develop their understanding of the natural world through their woodland learning experiences, working together enthusiastically during a den-building activity.

Inspector highlights

  • Children quickly feel comfortable as they settle into their new environment and meet new people.
  • Older children develop their understanding of the natural world through their woodland learning experiences.
  • The management team and staff strive to celebrate the diversity of children who attend the setting.
  • Children develop strong independence skills during mealtimes.
  • The management team supports all staff to develop professionally.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop teaching so that staff consistently use effective strategies to develop children's communication and language skills, including for those who speak English as an additional language
  • 2support staff to deliver the curriculum for older children in a sequenced and coherent way, where children can regularly revisit and practise using the skills that they have previously learned.
Inspection #10230159 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Older children develop their understanding of the natural world through their woodland learning experiences. The inspectors observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews

3.5
(4)
Mark Dunston
a year ago

We contacted this nursery several months ago to arrange care for our son, all supposedly sorted and paid the registration fee. Fast forward to January, the nursery confirm they only have a record of the first "half" of the booking i.e. 2 days from June. Was supposed to increase to 4 days in September 2025, told this wasn't recorded and they don't have space for 4 days a week until September 2026 leaving us in a scramble to find an alternative nursery at late notice as obviously we're relying on this childcare this year. They refuse to refund the registration fee even though they acknowledged they had issues with their booking system last year. They have suddenly managed to find space for 4 days a week from September 2025, but we've already made arrangements with another nursery as there was "nothing they could do" when I last spoke to them. I understand mistakes happen, but to not refund the registration fee due to their error feels wrong. Especially considering the additional stress we've been through trying to find alternative childcare over the last 2 weeks. I would avoid this nursery.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2012

  • September 2022Good
  • April 2016Outstanding
  • May 2012Outstanding

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