--- title: "Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls, a nursery in Chesterfield — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls # Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 staff Woodland learning experiences Celebrates diversity Strong independence skills Professional staff development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10230159 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197400)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310355) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Hady Hill, Calow, CHESTERFIELD, S41 0EF [© 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#/-1.41046/53.23401/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near CHESTERFIELD - [Day nurseries in CHESTERFIELD](/search?q=CHESTERFIELD) - [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=children-1st-st-peter-st-pauls-s41-0ef-ey310355) 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 - 1 develop 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 - 2 support 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197400) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVc9rZa3zSHwJFClxBfB38lZhJWSX7a7AH6DQTQR-Jp1zKbeykF=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfMjdyZGp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48799ac98010ae8f:0x63960dc0de24a0a3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKxUcElprTMN3pj7tQ7xVGwt52Bv4-ZVKIm32QBvRkhhZgBNg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Leigh Drummond 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkenVtcGxnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48799ac98010ae8f:0x63960dc0de24a0a3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWqiuQi7CGEXsJ8FtWnsBwHIcuBe8sYORjdh9ICnBmTqA0TNnMu=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jonathan Davies 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwaWN1REZREAE!2m1!1s0x48799ac98010ae8f:0x63960dc0de24a0a3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKtmI5j0AFYPWswqHYw2PB_Buv8nehf1hEhrqoVUMJct-cnnQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mary Siddall 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURndkpHV3h3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48799ac98010ae8f:0x63960dc0de24a0a3) Reviews from Google for Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7175938178273288355&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2012 - September 2022 Good - April 2016 Outstanding - May 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls ### Which funding entitlements does Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls accept? ### What is the setting working on developing? ### What is the capacity at Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls? ### When is Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls open? ### Is Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in CHESTERFIELD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Children 1st @ Chesterfield Chesterfield · S44 5BL 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/children-1st-chesterfield-s44-5bl-206321) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Leprechauns Day Nurseries Chesterfield · S40 1RP 4.4(12 reviews) ](/nursery/little-leprechauns-day-nurseries-s40-1rp-ey308969) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Amazing Acorns Day Nursery Hasland · S41 0SJ 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/amazing-acorns-day-nursery-s41-0sj-2872881) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kids Planet Chesterfield Chesterfield · S40 1UT 3.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-chesterfield-s40-1ut-2550972) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Mary Poppins Day Nursery Chesterfield · S41 0LJ ](/nursery/mary-poppins-day-nursery-s41-0lj-206278) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### St Joseph's Little Scholars Chesterfield · S41 7PL 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/st-joseph-s-little-scholars-s41-7pl-ey339320) [See all nurseries in CHESTERFIELD →](/search?q=CHESTERFIELD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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