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The Kid Company # The Kid Company Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2025) · 4.0 (4 parent reviews) · Chapel House, 25 Market Place, HIGH PEAK, SK23 0EN · Derbyshire Number of places 30 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 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 30am until 6pm, providing outstanding childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Children arrive at the nursery with enthusiasm, ready to engage in a curriculum skilfully planned by dedicated leaders to meet their individual needs and evolving interests. Staff foster exceptionally strong bonds with children and their families, ensuring all children thrive in a happy and secure environment. The nursery has extremely high expectations for behaviour, supporting children through excellent role-modelling and sensitive guidance, which helps them become well-prepared for their next stage in education. The setting prides itself on its exceptional partnership working, with parents highly praising the children's progress and the supportive family community. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive the highest levels of care and support to reach their full potential. The ambitious curriculum is thoughtfully adapted to individual needs, with early support swiftly put in place. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with children having immense fun exploring the garden, developing their physical skills through challenging and engaging experiences, and learning to manage risks safely. A language-rich environment and high-quality interactions with staff foster highly confident and skilled communicators, with children using ambitious vocabulary and showing a deep appreciation for books through regular storytelling and singing. Children also excel in written communication, confidently making marks and recording letters and words they have learned. What it's like Children enter the nursery full of enthusiasm and excitement. Staff adapt the environment and routines so that all children thrive and feel happy and secure, with exceptionally strong bonds with children and their families. They have extremely high expectations for children's behaviour and support them through excellent role-modelling and sensitive guidance, which helps children to be extremely well prepared for the next stage in their education. Inspirational leadership Exceptional partnership Strong mathematical awareness Excellent communication skills Immersive learning experiences Physical development in the garden ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Kid Company Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10388684 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280872)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439532) 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 Chapel House, 25 Market Place, HIGH PEAK, SK23 0EN Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm [© 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#/-1.91554/53.32367/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near HIGH PEAK - [Day nurseries in HIGH PEAK](/search?q=HIGH+PEAK) - [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=the-kid-company-llp-sk23-0en-ey439532) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Kid Company Last inspected 29 May 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children enter the nursery full of enthusiasm and excitement. Staff adapt the environment and routines so that all children thrive and feel happy and secure, with exceptionally strong bonds with children and their families. They have extremely high expectations for children's behaviour and support them through excellent role-modelling and sensitive guidance, which helps children to be extremely well prepared for the next stage in their education. Inspector highlights - Inspirational leaders and managers ensure staff are highly motivated and strive to achieve the highest standards. - Children become immersed in an array of high-quality learning experiences, developing strong mathematical awareness. - Exceptional partnership working is a key strength, with parents speaking extremely highly of the nursery. - Children excel in their ability to convey meaning to others through written communication. - Children have immense fun exploring the garden, and their physical development is incredibly well supported. Inspection #10388684 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280872) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak extremely highly of the nursery and comment on the immense progress that children make during their time there. > Parents recognise that children develop essential skills that enable them to be confident learners. > They value the family community created by the team as a whole, which helps children to flourish and succeed. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, reach their full potential as they receive the highest levels of care and support. The staff are highly skilled and committed to ensuring that the ambitious curriculum is thoughtfully adapted to meet individual needs. Any additional needs are swiftly identified through precise assessment, and early support is put into place. Additional funding is carefully monitored to ensure it has the most impact on securing the best outcomes for children. Outdoor space Children have immense fun exploring the garden. Their physical development is incredibly well supported through a wide variety of challenging and engaging experiences. Older babies relish moving their bodies in different ways. Children learn to manage risks and carefully consider how best to keep themselves and others safe. ## Parent Reviews of The Kid Company 4.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIuUIr1Fq2pV9mfK5etp3eAeDAM34-x8QKZu7fkduj8D_7eRQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jess Ruffell a year ago A fantastic nursery full of amazing staff that genuinely care about the children they look after. My daughter has thrived and come on so much since starting here at 9 months old. I would recommend this nursery to anyone. Thank you for helping my baby girl grow every day 😊 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3OW91NzVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a339856d53b69:0xe83102d7a5ed5fde) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIFV_-4lx-IhW_Zq23TV3p5t8xdZ-SCtmke4k6vVgQgCH_b7Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Abby Ball a year ago The MOST AMAZING nursery!! My little boy moved here a few months ago and honestly the best thing we ever did. Staff are amazing and always go above and beyond. My little boy is so happy here and you can tell they are such a good team together and love their jobs. My little boy always comes home with a smile on his face, I can tell he loves it and is so happy here. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfbDk2S05BEAE!2m1!1s0x487a339856d53b69:0xe83102d7a5ed5fde) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXXM_SL0lXCMmFpKmCGO5Z5FrvQp8Kt_NDi8KUUFiCtuMegkR3e=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Hayley T a year ago A really lovely little nursery, staff are friendly helpful and very supporting of the babies and toddlers in their care. Respect always used and regular updates on your child’s progress is always a pleasure for the team to share with parents as much as it is to hear it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfcVpLNU5nEAE!2m1!1s0x487a339856d53b69:0xe83102d7a5ed5fde) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJjLalr_tvU2jG5VVnvhsvHumFolV36ki5dxFgIjcbMOl4ttg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Richard Gardiner a year ago Currently going through a custody battle with my ex. This nursery has picked a side and blocked me from seeing my child when I took some presents round for him. Although my ex has been granted custody of my child until the next court hearing, there is nothing in place preventing me from seeing my son….apart from this nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2cnVfNjN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487a339856d53b69:0xe83102d7a5ed5fde) Reviews from Google for The Kid Company. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16731157215883124702&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2025 Date: April 2014 - May 2025 Outstanding - July 2019 Good - May 2016 Good - April 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about The Kid Company ### What are the opening hours at The Kid Company? ### Which funded hours does The Kid Company accept? ### How big is The Kid Company? ### What outdoor space does The Kid Company offer? ### From what age does The Kid Company accept children? ### How does The Kid Company support children with SEND? ### Is The Kid Company Ofsted registered? ## About the setting The Kid Company LLP registered in 2012. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff, with a range of qualifications including a teaching qualification, level 6, level 5, level 3, and level 2. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, and provides funded early education and care for children aged from nine months up to four years. URN EY439532 Registered person The Kid Company UK LLP Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in HIGH PEAK Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Kid Company. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Cheeky Monkeys High Peak · SK23 0TQ ](/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-sk23-0tq-ey259428) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Chinley Day Nursery Chinley · SK23 6FG ](/nursery/chinley-day-nursery-sk23-6fg-ey497467) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Sunshine Nursery School High Peak · SK23 7HU ](/nursery/sunshine-nursery-school-sk23-7hu-ey343935) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 2.9 mi ### The Bridge Nursery High Peak · SK23 7JH ](/nursery/the-bridge-nursery-sk23-7jh-2779094) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### The Peaks Buxton · SK17 8AJ ](/nursery/the-peaks-sk17-8aj-ey480201) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### The Peaks Preschool Buxton · SK17 8EF ](/nursery/the-peaks-preschool-sk17-8ef-ey479593) [See all nurseries in HIGH PEAK →](/search?q=HIGH+PEAK) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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