Children 1st Clowne Nursery School

We have just had the most magical morning for mother's day with my son at children's 1st, they always go above and beyond and i have never felt so comfortable having someone else care for my child, i find this quite difficult being away from the children, but the level of care, and support they give us outstanding and i am so thankful to them i really appreciate all they've done and continue to do.

Everyone is friendly and supportive and greet each child and parent with smiles and kind enc.

I was quite worried about my boy starting nursery in April 2024 but from the moment of me walking through the nursery doors I instantly felt at ease. All the staff at children's 1st clowne are absolutely amazing and treat my boy with such love and care. We have never had any problems and I can go to work happy knowing my baby is looked after and cared for the same way as he would be with us! I would 100% recommend children's 1st nursery to all my family and friends, everyone here is absolutely amazing. The outdoor and indoor facilities are brilliant for children of all ages, my boy absolutely loves it here and always has so much fun.

I couldn't recommend this nursery enough all staff are super friendly and go above and beyond for the children. As a first time mum they made my transition with my baby going into nursery easy and stress free with the support and care they give. Thank you for all the staff at clowne nursery for everything you do.

Both my Children now attend Children 1st Clowne. Staff are always very friendly and welcoming whether it's a nursery nurse, receptionist or cleaner. Everyone always says hello and never fail to remember the childrens names. Both my children are always happy and smiling at the end of the day which to me is a good sign that they have been well looked after and have enjoyed their day.

I would recommend this nursery to everyone.

My little girl started nursery last September, all staff were welcoming and friendly after it took her a little longer to settle. She now loves attending nursery and I feel very reassured leaving her.

They have got some amazing members of staff and it's quite obvious they really do love their job!

Thank you so much.

I would like to say a massive thank you to all the staff at Children 1st @ Clowne for looking after my daughter for the past 2 years, she has been taught well and has grown to be a kind and smart young girl with the help of the staff. All staff are kind and approachable and look after all the kids so well. One teacher, in particular, has been my daughter's favourite since she went into the early year's room last October and throughout the year she has been amazing with both mum and dad. I would recommend this nursery to anyone who asks and look forward to sending my youngest in the near future.

Well done Team Clowne.

I attended sports day with my daughter and have to say it was so much fun! From the moment I arrived, it was very well organised with everything explained in full. The kids who took part had a wonderful morning and so did the adults! Thanks again for putting on this event for the kids.

Our son moved here in September 2023 and the transition process has been reasonably well. He has forged good relationships with most staff. One element of constructive criticism would be that compared to the younger rooms getting a sense of how he is developing is more difficult. During school holidays it appears that the staffing pool isn't quite the same and it can get very busy which can be overwhelming for a more nervous child. Overall, we are pleased with our son's progression.

My little girl has been attending Children 1st in Clowne since she was 9.5 months old, and next month she’ll be two! She’s been in Jemima Puddle-Duck, Bobtail and now Peter Rabbits! When she started, she needed a lot of love and reassurance. Each drop-off was a parent's worst nightmare, and now she smiles when we pull around the corner! She’s still needed some support on a day-to-day basis, especially with moving rooms, and she’s always been greeted with love and support. I look forward to the handover and to hearing all about her adventures - the staff never rush and you can tell they genuinely love their jobs, and spending time with the children. I couldn’t imagine sending my little girl anywhere else!

The staff are incredible and make you feel very welcome. Nothing is too much trouble for the team. He was new to the nursery in August and it's a scary time for a parent to leave their child but thank you to the amazing team I now feel eased knowing he is in safe hands and is having lots of fun and learning challenges for his milestone. Very friendly staff and I always feel listened to and valued. Thank you to the team at Clowne, you are all superstars and should be very proud to be a part of such a happy friendly professional team.

Our experience has been amazing, my child is nervous and doesn't want to go in but the teachers make a fuss of him and he's settled in really well, his speech has come on loads and is learning so much.

We can see a big development in her, they help focus on things she is struggling with and keep us posted which is great.

My son has just started here recently and I am over the moon with the way that the staff are towards not just my son but me as well when I pick him up or drop him off, the handovers are very detailed about his day and he absolutely loves it there. The food they serve is exceptional and very nutritious. They provide so many different activities for their children to do and do outdoor play with them every day despite the weather which is so important for children to be outdoors and get fresh air, overall I would highly recommend this to any parent or guardians or children to take your children here.

Our son has attended Children 1st @ Clowne since he was 18 months old and is now in the early years setting. We've always been impressed by all of the staff - very friendly, know the children's names, even if they aren't working in their rooms and great communication with parents. We receive regular observations on how he is developing, alongside good catch-ups at drop-off and handover for how he has been that day, what he has eaten etc. Our son struggled with potty training and they were really supportive of that. Key workers create a great bond with parents and children and all of the ones our son has had in each room have helped him through struggles in development stages and settling into a new environment. The management is very present in the nursery and knows all the families and is available should there be any questions or concerns. Our son really enjoys himself and we are happy knowing he's well cared for.

I can not fault Children 1st @ Clowne at all. I had my son attend when he was 2 years of age and he absolutely loved it. My daughter now attends but wasn’t as confident as my son was so this experience this time round was totally different. With the help of two members of staff, in particular, I really started to notice a change in my daughter within four weeks of her attending. She’s really settling in, we don’t have any tears anymore when I drop her off, she’s excited to see friends and has the best days! The facilities at Children 1st have had a massive impact on my daughter. She has points in which are her favourite that really help her start off the day positively and happy. They also have a huge variety of toys and pretend play for the children. My daughter's grown and learnt so much in six months and it’s thanks to the keyworkers at Children 1st. They’re all so friendly and loving and patient with all the children. There’s not a day goes by when I’m not greeted with a smile. 100% recommend!