Children 1st Chesterfield Nursery School

Our boys have been at this nursery since April 2023 when Children 1st @ Chesterfield Royal Hospital came as a recommendation following the closure of our previous nursery. From giving the nursery a call up until this day, they have been outstanding. Very informative throughout the whole sign-up process, supportive through settling in sessions and their first few days. Compared to our previous nursery, we are kept highly up to date with our children's progress with online access to an app where progress reviews are posted regularly, messaging system that is always answered promptly and options to book sickness and holidays. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. All the staff have helped so much with our children's progress and learning and have come on so much. Their progress is outstanding. Very clean and professional. Our boys adore all the staff. 100% recommend.

We are so pleased with our choice and would highly recommend the setting to other parents.

My daughter has attended this nursery since she was 9 months old. She is now 4 and will be leaving soon. The staff at the nursery have been absolutely brilliant. When working full time it is stressful leaving your child with someone you do not know however all of her key workers throughout her time at the nursery have been outstanding and have had my complete trust. I have felt not just that my daughter's needs were being met but that her workers actually really cared about her and created a wonderful bond. She has been very happy whilst attending the nursery and I truly believe that she has excelled in her development through attending this nursery.

A wonderful nursery full of fun, care and laughs.

My son has been attending this nursery since he was 13 months old, and I really could not wish for a better nursery to care for him when I’m at work. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, greeting him with a smile. I receive lots of updates about his development and what he has been up to, lovely photos on the app, and he always eats a fabulous range of healthy home-cooked meals when he is there. He loves his key worker, and I am not in the least bit nervous about him transitioning to the next room because the staff are all just wonderful. He has recently started to point out shapes to me, which isn’t something we have started at home yet. His language has come on leaps and bounds recently, and the care and attention he receives is second to none. He has recently had a new baby brother, and staff have done everything they can to help him with this new big change in his life, offering lots of extra cuddles and care. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone!

My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery! The amount of different activities they provide are second to none. The level of care given by all the nursery team is just exceptional and nothing is too much bother. The nursery staff go above and beyond for the children and this is telling in how happy the children are. My daughter is always learning new skills and the food provided by the chef is always nutritious and well balanced. My daughter has been attending nursery since she was 9 months old and is now 20 months and has never had a bad day! I feel completely at ease with her being at nursery knowing she is well looked after and enjoying her day. Thank you Children 1st @ Chesterfield Royal. It will be a sad day when she has to leave! Keep up the great work. Fully recommend 10/10.

Our daughter has been at the nursery for nearly a year now and she absolutely loves it. She adores both of the key workers she has had and all other staff too. We were really quite anxious about her going to nursery for the first time, but she settled in straight away and we wouldn’t want her to be anywhere else.

My son started nursery in May 2023 and on the morning of his first day, I can’t express how anxious I was to leave my 6-month-old baby for the very first time. Walking into nursery with a homely environment, greeted by my son's key worker (who he adores) with open arms and a smiley face, being able to stay with him for a few hours over a couple of days really helped my nerves and was so lovely to see my son enjoy every minute of his time at nursery. Now going full-time, three days a week, my son started getting giddy walking down the path towards the nursery gates. He absolutely adores his school, couldn’t ask for a better nursery for my boy to attend. Nothing is ever too much hassle and the office is always there to hand if you ever need to know anything or even just a cheeky check-up. Thank you so much Children 1st @ Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

Not only is the nursery outstanding from an Ofsted perspective, it came highly recommended by family friends. The nursery is clean, bright and both indoor and outdoor space is not an issue the way other nurseries have. Our 3-year-old and 9-month-old settled in without any fuss and we’ve been lucky enough to spot them playing during collection times before they see us where they always seem happy! We couldn’t be happier with our experience so far.

My son has been coming to this nursery since 2020. It’s a fantastic nursery and I would highly recommend it. All staff are friendly and professional. The facilities are bright, colourful and clean. The outdoor space is also great. There are lots of events/dress-up days that happen across the year. It’s a brilliant nursery all around.

The nursery is very clean and activities set out for the children look very inviting with different activities available each day I know my child will not be bored and is being challenged so he can learn new skills. My child’s development has come along amazingly since starting in January and believe this is down to the help of the staff here.

We love this nursery the setting is beautiful but the staff are amazing!

We chose this nursery due to recommendations. When we went to look around we knew exactly why it was recommended. From entering the door with our son we were made to feel at ease by all staff. The nursery itself was immaculate with plenty of outside space to play. Even the safeguarding went above and beyond.

Me and my daughter love this nursery, all the staff are amazing and friendly. My daughter has learnt so much since starting here. Highly recommended. The nursery is always clean and tidy and staff are always doing lovely activities with the children.

I was recommended the nursery by a friend and I'm so glad I chose you!

A fantastic nursery! My little girl and all her cousins attend or have attended Children 1st @ Chesterfield Royal Hospital Day Nursery from being very young. The best part is the large outside area, it is a little explorers paradise. The kids love this nursery so much and have all made special relationships with the staff and children. Children 1st @ Chesterfield Royal Hospital is a nursery that really cares and gives so much to all the children that they look after. I always recommend to everyone I know.

I have used this nursery for all three children, recently bringing my youngest. I am extremely pleased with the set-up, all staff are polite and very pleasant. Individual members of the team do their very best to nurture the children and clearly develop their own bonds with the children. All of mine have and do thoroughly enjoy their days at nursery - the people, other children, toys and equipment. The outside space is amazing, especially in the spring/summer/autumn months. I am very happy with the nursery and have no issues recommending it to other parents.

After moving to the area we had to change nurseries which was a concern as our little boy had already formed friendship groups and relationships at another setting, we need not have worried, he is very happy here and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Children 1st @ Chesterfield Royal Hospital Day Nursery to anyone.

My son attends just two half days of pre-school group. Sadly, we couldn't get more dates. He had a bit of speech delay and he was not eating by himself. He shows a lot of improvement when he attends the nursery. He speaks more and eats most of his meals. My son also loves the vast garden area with activities. Thanks.

This relates to my child's whole attendance here. We are so happy with the care they provide. Keep you up to date with activities and information. The staff are all lovely! Would highly recommend to other parents.