Children 1st Chesterfield Nursery School

Would like to say a massive thank you to all the staff at Children 1st Nursery. My daughter has had a brilliant personal experience with her key workers and has developed extensively as a result of this! Would highly recommend!

Cannot recommend this nursery enough. My children absolutely love it, The staff are always so friendly and helpful. There is nothing more comforting at drop off knowing they are being cared for at a high standard.

Absolutely amazing nursery. My little girl absolutely loves it and is so happy to go. 10/10 highly recommended. I never worry when she is there because I know if anything was wrong, nursery wouldn't hesitate to give me a call and ask me or inform me.

As the time approaches for her to leave and transition to the next stage of her education, our hearts feel heavy. Saying goodbye is bittersweet, it has been a second home for our family. The memories and bonds she has formed here will always be cherished. We can't thank the staff enough for their dedication and love. We will miss you dearly. We highly recommend the nursery to any parent seeking a nurturing and enriching environment for their little ones.

My son started here when he was nine months old. His development has come on so much since he started its amazing to see. I feel informed regularly by the staff with regular updates and my husband I feel nothing is too much trouble for them.

He has been supported through his early years and encouraged to be independent and ready for school. We know how much he has enjoyed his years with the Children 1st team and as parents, we are grateful for the amazing foundation that they have helped him develop.

Our daughter has just finished at Children 1st and her care throughout her time there has been amazing. Wonderful learning experiences and environment for her to grow and thrive. If ever we have had an issue it has been dealt with quickly and efficiently. They are so understanding and especially helpful to shift workers. They just understand the way shift work and off-duty works. Thank you Children 1st from the bottom of our hearts.

All staff have been wonderful since day one. My son started going to their nursery when he was 10 months old and now he's ready for reception. They have been supportive of his ECAT sessions. He can now express and say what he wants. He's been more confident in his speech and he likes having a conversation. He was able to follow the song they sang on their graduation day.

5 star and more! Our little boy has come on so much during his time here. All the staff here are friendly, kind and caring. I have always felt comfortable leaving him in their safe hands. They have the most amazing secure outside space, it's so big and kept in such great condition. I love how much he gets up to everyday he goes, it's never the same thing always something different. He's made some amazing friendships and enjoys his time here. I would definitely recommend Children 1st Chesterfield Breedon House.

Brilliant nursery setting - the outside space is second to none and is a fantastic asset - and worth travelling across town to get to. My little girl has come on so well under their care; she eats better because of the excellent food and is learning so much and progressing so well, mostly down to their attentive teaching and support. Forest school visits are also a great bonus!

Our son started nursery in November last year and we were very nervous about leaving him for the first time when he was still young. The nursery team were great at settling him in and putting our minds at rest, saying it was fine to ring anytime to check in on him. He loves going to nursery and we love the photo updates and can really see how he is progressing at nursery. The online system is very easy to use and it helps me feel, as a mum, I can keep checking on how he is doing and see areas he is learning and developing in.

The daycare takes good care of my daughter as is evident from the way she excitedly goes to the nursery from day one. I love the food options and the outdoor play area which is well maintained. I love that periodical observations are made about her personal, emotional and physical developments, it keeps me on track of the same.

Fantastic all round.

Overall brilliant nursery. My child absolutely loves attending and seeing her nursery teachers.

Amazing nursery, my son absolutely loves being there and I feel so comfortable leaving him there with every single staff member. From the food, they give to the activities it’s all-round brilliant. Thank you.

Our son started at the nursery in January 2024, they were understanding of our worries and our nerves in putting our little boy in nursery for the first time when we had to return to work after having our little girl. They put our mind at rest from the very beginning and couldn't have done more to settle him in! Staff were attentive and caring way before he started and went out of their way to get to know him and embrace him from day 1! At little notice, they were able to offer the same care and time to look after our youngest daughter and made the whole starting experience as stress-free as possible. They are always happy to see them and always there to help us. 2 under 2, with both parents in full-time work isn't for the faint-hearted but it's easier when you know they are happy, safe and cared for by the best of the best.

Thank you so much to all the staff at Children 1st @ Chesterfield Royal Hospital!

A brilliant nursery, my little one loves going. 100% satisfied with the care they provide. Communication from the nursery is brilliant with monthly observations provided. Lots of things for the little ones to do. My little one loves joining in with all the activities, especially the forest school.

Every child is welcomed with open arms, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among the little ones. The communication between the nursery and parents is great. They keep us informed about our daughter's progress and share insightful observations. Our experience with this nursery has been exceptional. We are so grateful for the love and care they provide to our daughter. We wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent seeking a nurturing and supportive environment for their child's early years!

For me what really makes this nursery so special is the staff. Both my children have created really lovely relationships with the staff who are always engaged, open, friendly and professional. You can see how much they care for the children and are always ready to listen to any concerns you or your child may have. I am so pleased that we found Children 1st @ Chesterfield Royal Hospital. As a family, we couldn't have asked for a better experience or place for our children to be nurtured and grow. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to any other family.