Children 1st Clowne Nursery School

Chesterfield College, Clowne College Campus, Clowne, Chesterfield S43 4JX
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  • Children 1st Clowne Nursery School, Chesterfield
Children 1st Clowne Nursery School is surrounded by lovely countryside within easy reach of the town centre. The nursery has been refurbished throughout with bright, open areas for babies, toddlers, early years and 'out of school' children from birth to twelve years.

Age-appropriate rooms create an imaginative learning environment for the children and are staffed by an enthusiastic and highly trained early years team.

The toddler room features an ‘up, up and away’ sensory pod, offering a quiet space where the children can experience a cosy, safe ambience. The pre-school children have access to a split-level mezzanine where they can immerse themselves into role play or hide away for a quiet story in the reading area.

The nursery also features a ‘jungle room’ which provides the children with an adventure full of slopes, tunnels and a ball pool.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Britland (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 32

Total Places for Children

  • 120

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Children 1st Clowne Nursery School Reviews (153)

9.9

Children 1st Clowne Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10, based on 54 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Clowne Nursery School has 153 reviews.

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Review from Poppy L (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from Chelsea B (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Sophie M (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The whole team are extremely friendly and positive towards my daughter and the other children. In a short time going into big kid section, our little girl has become much more talkative and is coming along amazing with putting words together to say sentences.
We can see a big development in her, they
help focus on things she is struggling with and keep us posted which is great.
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Review from Jessica W (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Mel S (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Rebecca L (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from Georgina P (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have been so welcoming and helpful with settling my daughter with possible additional needs and she looks forward to going and even asked to go on days she’s not in. This is so amazing to see as she was very shy and found it difficult to engage with others. Her speech has come along so much
with the encouragement of staff. I am really impressed.
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Review from Monika M (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery with very helpful and understanding staff. Great facilities with outdoor area for every room.
My daughter loves going to nursery and is always well looked after. She learns new things every time. I also love all the activities they do.
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pleased with this nursery, our daughter has loved going here from the first week she joined! We know she's in good hands and the staff are amazing.
The rooms are bright and colorful and the well-equipped area is fantastic. 10/10.
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Review from M J (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Impossible really to fault this place in any way, and it is in my nature to try! The staff are great, all of them - thorough, kind and attentive. Our child loves being there with all his friends and has come on in his confidence and communication by country miles over the last few months, it is great
to see. And he eats everything, often things we haven't thought of at home. We see 'All' eaten in the diary book virtually every day. If you want a top nursery environment to send your child to, without question would recommend the Breedon over at Clowne.
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Review from Jessica T (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wow, the effort put in from Children 1st's teachers to get the children to put on an amazing show from start to finish was amazing, can't wait to see next year's, the children were brilliant and so were the decorations, so much time, thought and effort.
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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. We have always felt welcomed, listened to and valued. We have made such rapports with the staff and made to feel as a family. My child’s key worker is amazing and my daughter has an amazing bond with her. They have helped bring her skills on and through many changes
and disruptions made it an easier transition. If you are looking to send your child here I would 100% recommend Breedon House.
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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, I can't recommend it enough. We recently moved to the area and I was very apprehensive how our very sensitive toddler would cope with a new nursery and house move at the same time. I needn't have been worried as our little boy loves it and runs in each day. The nursery team are incredibly
professional, kind, experienced and seem to genuinely care about the children they look after. The purpose-built facility is spacious, light and clean. I am so grateful of the excellent service you consistently provide. Special thanks to two staff members in particular for your continued hard work, care and understanding. We are very grateful and appreciate everything you do. With kindest regards from the family.
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Review from Heidi W (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter settled quickly into nursery life, this was largely due to how welcoming the staff and environment are. Staff are attentive with attention to detail. Staff have a Sunny disposition and welcome both my daughter and I with smiles and use her name. My daughter participated in a variety of activities
both indoors and out and always talks about her time in nursery. She is keen to share the songs with me at home and chant even the lunchtime “Thank you for the food we eat” saying. My daughter recently announced she wanted to wear ‘big girl pants’, staff took her regularly to the toilet following her lead. Potty’s were rinsed and sprayed between each use.
The nursery is set out beautifully with a variety of activities on offer for the children. The children seem happy and enjoy the routine established.
The meals are varied and have an element of choice.
Thank you to everyone for giving my daughter a fun-filled day.
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Review from Lee P (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2-year-old son has just started at Clowne Children 1st and is really enjoying it; he has settled well. His key worker and all the staff I've met are kind, caring and always happy to support my child in any way they can. Really lovely, nutritious food; they've encouraged my child to try new things
which he loves.
Highly recommend this fantastic nursery.
Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Clowne Nursery School
I’m so pleased to hear about how well your little one has settled at our Clowne setting. Thank you for taking the time to share this lovely review, I will be sure to pass these wonderful comments back…read more
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Review from Stefanie G (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our boy started in June when he was almost 1 year old. He absolutely loves it! When my husband or I drop him off, he holds his arms out as soon as we walk into the room for the staff to take him. He’s always exhausted the next day from all the playing he does.
I love that we get a daily diary to see
what he’s been up to and what meals he’s eaten. The staff appear to consciously plan activities that he enjoys more, like slashing in water outside. We’re also regularly updated on his learning and overall progression. We couldn’t be happier with his progress and with the nursery.
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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st @ Clowne is undeniably the best nursery my son has been to. Prior to being there he was delayed with speech, cried on drop-off and was genuinely unsettled. From day one at Children 1st my son has been happy, he has come on tremendously overtaking some of his peers and the difference in
him is remarkable and we owe that to the wonderful girls at Children 1st. The manager is a delight and nothing is ever too much, the assistant manager also goes above and beyond! Children 1st @ Clowne is nothing less than outstanding and even at the end of the day, the staff are happy, friendly and welcoming! Couldn’t recommend their supportive environment enough.
Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Clowne Nursery School
It's fantastic to hear about your little one's Children 1st journey. I’m so pleased to know how much your little one has developed and progressed since attending our Clowne setting. Thank you for…read more
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Review from Molly W (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If I could rate more stars I would!
I could not recommend a better nursery. The staff go above and beyond to make sure my little girl is comfortable and happy. She has settled in perfectly with no tears and the girls have kept me updated through the day on how she’s getting on to keep me at ease.
Absolutely outstanding!
Well done girls and thank you for taking care of my girl to the best of your ability!
Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Clowne Nursery School
Thank you for taking the time to share this review. I’m so pleased to hear about your experience with our Clowne setting and how much of a positive one it has been for both you and your little one. I…read more
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Review from Chloe P (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is an absolutely fantastic nursery. The staff are all so kind, caring and passionate at their jobs. They work so so hard and put everything into the children here. They have gone above and beyond with my children and their work never goes unnoticed. My children love it so much and can’t
wait to go in when it’s a nursery day. The nursery itself is of a brilliant set-up. It’s very bright and positive, there’s so much for the little ones to look at and learn. They have great resources and my children’s development has improved so so much from attending here. Absolutely nothing to fault at all. Thank you so much for everything you do. I would recommend this nursery to everyone!
Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Clowne Nursery School
Thank you for taking the time to share these lovely comments about both your and your little one’s experience with our Clowne setting. It’s wonderful to hear about how much your little ones have…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.904)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10 for Children 1st Clowne Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 54 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 53 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.904 for Children 1st Clowne Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (590 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 644 Ratings = 4.904
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Children 1st Clowne Nursery School is based on 53 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 120 number of registered child places is 24, which has been reached with 53 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010

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