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Children 1st Clowne Nursery School

Chesterfield College, Clowne College Campus, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 4JX
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Children 1st Clowne Nursery School, Chesterfield
Children 1st Clowne Nursery School, Chesterfield
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...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Michelle Carlin(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

  • Monday08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday08:00-18:00
  • Thursday08:00-18:00
  • Friday08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees

From April 2026
Business Days (8:00am to 6:00pm) from £74.00

We also offer Morning and Afternoon Sessions

We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer

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Children 1st Clowne Nursery School Reviews (166)

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Children 1st Clowne Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10, based on 50 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Children 1st Clowne Nursery School has 166 reviews.

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Review from Georgina P (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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 Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 Jessica T (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 J P (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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 to my colleagues at the setting.

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Review from Molly W (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 will be sure to congratulate my colleagues at the setting for their outstanding level of care. Again, thank you.

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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 taking the time to share this fabulous review!

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Review from Stefanie G (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 Chloe P (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 progressed since starting with us. Thank you again.

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Review from Naomi B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery with a really welcoming feel. The staff are excellent and form great bonds with the children - my daughter is extremely happy there. Good communication from nursery to home and I feel that my child is making great progress since her start date over a year ago.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Clowne Nursery School

Dear Naomi, I’m so pleased to hear about how well your little one has progressed whilst attending Children 1st @ Clowne. It’s also great to know that the procedures we have in place to keep you up to date with your little one throughout the day are meeting your needs. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this review.

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Review from V Y (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has loved her time at Children 1st @ Clowne, she has made lots of friends and has been looked after well by the staff there. The key workers have been amazing with my daughter. The Nursery Manager and the other staff have always been helpful and accommodating and great with the children.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Clowne Nursery School

It’s wonderful to hear about both yours and your little one’s experience with Children 1st @ Clowne, I’m so pleased that the staff at the setting have been able to help support your little one throughout her Children 1st journey. Thank you for sharing this lovely review.

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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Children 1st is an amazing nursery for all the children. The early years team did an outstanding job at the graduation play for the children leaving in September for school. I was so so so proud of my daughter, she smiled all the way through it, was so brave and shone through! Usually she is quite shy but clearly they have made an amazing star out of her! This is one example of the wonderful outstanding work they do there. I couldn't pick out any particular nursery worker, because they are all amazing at their job and fantastic with all the children.
I will be so sad to see my daughter leaving, but I will look back on knowing we had chosen the best nursery in Derbyshire for her!

Thank you all for making my little girl blossom beautifully.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Clowne Nursery School

Thank you Emma, for taking the time to share this heartfelt review regarding our Clowne setting. I’m delighted to hear how well the graduation went and that you feel the early years team had done an outstanding job! I can’t wait to share your lovely comments with the setting I’m sure they will be over the moon as am I! Best of luck to your little one for September and thank you for your support.

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Review from Brian C (Father of Child) published on 26 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Excellent nursery. My daughter always says she has had a good time whether it be playing in the large outside area or indoors in the different play areas, most of the time she is having that much fun I can’t pull her way. This is all down to the brilliant staff who work there, they are always happy to greet you and give you a rundown of what your child has done during the day. Can’t speak highly enough of them, best nursery I have been to.

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Clowne Nursery School

Dear Brian, it’s great to hear how well your little one has been getting on at our Clowne setting. I’m also pleased to hear that the communication procedures we have in place are meeting both your and your little ones' needs. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Clowne setting, I look forward to sharing this review with the setting.

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Review from Richard A (Father of Child) published on 23 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our experience with Children 1st Nursery has been magical. Their warm welcome, passion for early education, and professional conduct impressed us from day one.
Our daughter has thrived wonderfully, demonstrating exceptional growth, particularly in her speech development. Her mornings are now filled with eager anticipation for the day's exciting learning journey at the nursery.
The attentive staff at Children 1st have crafted an environment that fuels curiosity and creativity. We appreciate the daily updates, themed weeks, and the staff's unwavering patience. The love and dedication they pour into their work are evident in our child's happy demeanour and her zeal to share her day's stories.
Children 1st is a blessing. Our daughter has transformed into a confident, curious, and eloquent little explorer under their care. We unreservedly recommend them to all parents seeking a nurturing space for their little ones.

Thank you!

Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st Clowne Nursery School

Dear Richard, It’s wonderful to hear about your and your little one’s experience with our Clowne setting. I’m so pleased to hear about your daughter’s development and the excitement she has to visit nursery each day! I’m sure the staff are always just excited to see her, Thank you for the recommendation and your ongoing support to Children 1st.

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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending this nursery since he was 10 months old and absolutely loves it. He now goes to holiday club and after school and is always so excited to go and see his favourite nursery nurse. Thank you children’s 1st Clowne you’re all amazing

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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending Children 1st for two years now and she has come along such a long way, she learns so many new things every day and comes home saying and doing new things all the time. The nursery have been so supportive with her especially when it came to potty training, getting her out of daytime naps and assisting with taking away her dummy. My daughter loves all her caregivers and comes home every day super happy. The nursery works hard to educate them, keep them happy and feed them with good nutrition which has helped at home a lot. The staff are amazing and so polite they are always a helping hand whenever we have any questions. I will be sad when she leaves in the summer but can be sure that she had had the kick start to her early years she needed. Couldn't recommend the nursery enough, the garden area is amazing and they all love being outside!

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  • 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Storal
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