





Child 1st Bakewell was acquired in February 2017, and is based within a stunning Grade ll listed building nestled in the heart of the town of Bakewell in Derbyshire.
A range of child-led and adult-led approaches to learning and exploration are provided by an experienced and motivated staff team.
This welcoming provision is a safe 'home from home' for young children to develop and grow in confidence, playing and learning with their...
Funding & Fees
School Day - 54.50
Full Week - £268.00
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Phoenix Park Nursery Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sophie Adams (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 28
Total Places for Children
- 72
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:00-18:00
- Tuesday 08:00-18:00
- Wednesday 08:00-18:00
- Thursday 08:00-18:00
- Friday 08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Parking
- Large car park onsite
Child 1st (Bakewell) Reviews (149)
Child 1st (Bakewell) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.947) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Child 1st (Bakewell) has 149 reviews.
Very welcoming and lovely staff. Our sons have both loved going to Bakewell and are more than happy to go in each day. We get lots of feedback about how they are getting on and the care they receive is fantastic.
Thank you for taking the time to send a review, it's much appreciated.
Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery was so much more to us than we could have ever imagined. Our little one started at 10 months old and has just left to go to school. At every stage he, and we, have been well supported and he has enjoyed it so much there. There is so much wonderful space and the staff are super creative in how they use it. The staff are kind, caring and have always gone the extra mile. We will miss our Child 1st family so much! Thanks for the last four years!
He has really enjoyed nursery and he asked every morning when he would be going.
He made very good friends with everybody, this has helped him with moving on to infant school.
The nursery have been fantastic settling our son into nursery and helping with his development. The updates they provide are great, especially when we get pictures and videos of what he's doing. The staff are great - friendly, informative and helpful. Always keen to share when we pick him up what he's been doing and how he's feeling.
Both of my children attend nursery. One in preschool, one in the baby room. They both love nursery. It is a lovely place, lovely food for children, plenty to play with, feel so happy to leave my children here.
Granddaughter is in the baby room and has loved attending Child 1st Day Nursery from the very start and didn’t take very long to get settled in. She gets excited to go to nursery and spend time with all the girls that take care of her.
She thinks the world of all of the girls, but especially the nursery practitioner (she even wanted to go on holiday with her when she told us she was going to be off for a week!).
The girls at Child 1st Day Nursery set my first daughter up for school perfectly and I have no doubts that they will do the same for my second.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you.
My daughter currently attends this nursery and my son has just moved up to primary school from here. Both children absolutely love going in and talk about how much they love the staff. Communication upon pick up and drop off is amazing and it’s also lovely to have photos and videos throughout the day showing what they are up to. All incidents are dealt with in a caring and calm manner, amazing forest school on Thursdays, always a different activity each day, I have complete trust in everyone that looks after my child. Thank you everyone at Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery!
My little boy is very energetic and emotional and there have been some challenging behaviours to navigate. The staff at Child 1st are always so supportive, knowledgeable and kind. They go above and beyond to replicate and reinforce individual parenting styles for each child. I’m really not sure how they do it. They are always incredibly honest and that feedback has enabled my little boy to flourish since he has been there. They all work so hard and do it all with a smile on their faces every day. The activities and food are all excellent.
Bottom line is that my little boy loves it there and that is so reassuring and makes my heart happy.
This nursery is wonderful. Having two children, one that has left and one that currently attends, I received amazing support from all the staff with any concerns I have. I feel at ease with the fact I can contact my child’s key worker throughout the day and see what my child has been doing all day. There is so much this nursery offers overall, it is a wonderful place for a child to start their schooling journey.
I can not give Child 1st Bakewell Day Nursery enough praise, they are absolutely fantastic, my daughter enjoyed every minute of her time here and my son who currently attends in the preschool room can't wait to go every morning, as a parent it is a huge relief to know they are so happy while there and they're in such a safe and enjoyable environment. I can highly recommend the nursery to any new parents or anyone moving into the area, your kids will receive the highest level of care.
We have an 18-month-old and a preschooler at Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery and have been absolutely delighted with our experience. The app is fantastic, allowing you to see exactly what the toddler has been eating/drinking and how long he has slept, which is valuable information when you're settling them down for the evening! We get regular photos, videos and updates on their progress. The staff are lovely and the facilities are top-notch. We feel very lucky to have our two there and would recommend the daycare to anyone.
Brilliant team.
The staff are fabulous and communication is excellent.
I would highly recommend.
Our little boy absolutely loves every day he spends at Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery. He started there in March 2021 after a big house move and lots of change and has grown in confidence every single week. He talks about his keyworkers even when he’s not in nursery, as well as all the other children there and the sense of community for the kids is clear. I feel safe and happy leaving him in their hands and love watching him walk up to the door eager for another day of fun!
Since my daughter has been coming here she has come on leaps and bounds, being a lockdown baby she never had much interaction with other people until nursery where she has really come out of her shell and her confidence growing. The staff are amazing and my child always seems happy to see them and runs up to them.
The service has always been amazing from dropping my daughter off nearly a year ago in the baby room when I started back at work after maternity leave to now she is about to move into the toddler room. I cannot thank the staff enough. My daughter has gone from throwing up from being so upset at the doorway to loving her day with you. Thank you for your patience, perseverance, and kindness.
The updates on the app are something I often look forward to and appreciate that the staff take the time to take pictures throughout the day and let us know just how our child is getting on. Particularly when they mark developmental milestones and connections.
There are a wide range of activities that the children can do throughout the day, inside and outside. The food provided throughout the day (snacks, drinks and meals) are always healthy and noted on the app with a rough guide on how much your child has eaten - which is incredibly helpful when it comes to making food for when they come home.
Couldn’t recommend them enough!
My little girl has thrived so much in the baby room since coming into nursery and she only attends two days a week. It really does make a difference to her independence, social skills and communication, noticing a change each week. The staff are so caring, meeting all individual needs and are committed to providing a fun learning environment.
The staff are really lovely and always helpful. The nursery app is great because it lets you see what your child gets up to during their day. Both my kids have been to this nursery and I would highly recommend it to others.
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- Recipient: Phoenix Park Nursery LtdDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
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