Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls

Brambling House, Hady Hill, Calow, Chesterfield S41 0EF
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Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls is situated adjacent to St Peter & St Paul Independent School, providing a link that ensures an easy transition to the school environment.

The nursery has been refurbished throughout with bright, open areas for babies, toddlers, early years and out-of-school children, aged up to 12-years-old. Children are encouraged to choose their own activity with a huge variety of options indoors and outside. Outside there is a garden with carefully chosen, age-specific equipment.

Children enjoy nutritious, healthy meals, freshly prepared by in-house cooks.

Staff to children ratios are better than Ofsted recommend and the nursery also offers funded places for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Natalie Fearn and Lisa Phillpot (Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 47

Total Places for Children

  • 147

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls Reviews (217)

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Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls has a Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10, based on 54 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls has 217 reviews.

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Review from Maddy W (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend Children 1st @ St Peter & St Paul Day Nursery!
All the staff just put their own worries and concerns to one side to make sure the children and parents feel safe and at ease, they are all unsung heroes. My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery, she eagerly goes in with a massive
smile on her face and she comes back out with an even bigger smile.
The time, effort and resources they put in daily are amazing, the meals are very nutritious and they go the extra mile for any dietary requirements.
The nursery is clean and safe!
It takes big hearts to shape little minds and Children 1st @ St Peter & St Paul are doing an outstanding job!
Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls
Thank you Maddy for taking the time to share these wonderful comments about our St Peter & St Paul setting. I’m delighted to read about the level of care the staff provide to your little one as well…read more
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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 year only started here one month ago, following the closure of the nursery he attended since 9 months old.
I cannot recommend this nursery enough! They have been excellent in settling my boy into a new routine, new nursery setting and have kept me well-informed.
They think of everything, every
detail is noted in the app or book sent home with my child daily.
Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls
I’m delighted to hear how well your little one has settled at our St Peter & St Paul setting. It’s also great to know that the procedures we have in place for communication between the staff and…read more
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Review from Steven B (Father of Child) published on 23 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Daughter has been coming to the Nursery for almost 2 years now and it was the best decision we made.
She only does 2 full days per week but she absolutely loves attending, it’s been great for her personal and social development amongst others.
And the staff are fantastic, so caring, welcoming
and enthusiastic.
I couldn’t recommend St Peter & St Paul enough!
Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls
Dear Steven, It's lovely to hear about how well your daughter is getting on at Children 1st @ St Peter St Paul as well as the progression she has made with her personal and social development. I will…read more
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Review from Catherine D (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I currently have two children in this nursery and my eldest also went here. I have looked at other nurseries and none compare to the facilities and care that the staff here provide. My children love it here, they come home happy and their development is outstanding. All staff show how they genuinely
care about the children and provide great support to the parents. I would only ever recommend this nursery as it is the best in Chesterfield!
Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls
I'm so happy to hear that you have chosen us, not just the once, but three times! Thank you for your ongoing support to Children 1st, it is deeply appreciated. It’s also lovely to know that you have…read more
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Review from D S (Father of Child) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, still send our children despite being a little distance from where we live now. Both of our children have attended and each with their own unique challenges and learning journeys. Sad to see my eldest leave, nothing has ever been too much and we’ve worked very closely with the nursery
and staff to get the best support for our children, sometimes needing additional focus and attention, none of which has presented a problem to them. Keep up the great work.
Reply from David Hancock, Chief Executive at Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls
Thank you for your ongoing support of our St Peter & St Paul setting, it’s great to know that we have been able to meet both yours and your children’s needs. Thank you for taking the time to share…read more
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Review from Jessica H (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so impressed by this nursery from day one. The kindness of staff, quality of facilities and prepared activities are fantastic. Our boy has developed so much in terms of speech, social skills, and independence. Compared to other local nurseries this is a little more expensive, but it is
so superior to anywhere else we saw we think it’s actually great value for money. The recent spring fair also demonstrated the amazing community spirit of staff.
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attend Children 1st @ St Peter & St Paul Day Nursery and we couldn’t be happier with the care and support they receive.
The facilities are absolutely fantastic, especially the outdoor space and the wood trips that occur in early years.
The staff have helped and supported us with naps,
potty training and so much more.
Fantastic nursery and amazing staff!
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Review from Rebecca L (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't recommend St Peter and St Pauls enough! My little boy has been attending this nursery since January 2022 and couldn't be happier. He absolutely loves going to nursery there and is thriving in the supportive environment created by the nursery! The staff are all amazing, so kind and are genuinely
interested in your child, their wellbeing and their development.
St Peter and St Pauls is probably one of the more expensive nurseries in the area but my god is it worth it! The space and facilities are like no other nursery I looked around!
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Review from Emily W (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Peter and St Paul’s is the most caring, nurturing, educational nursery. The facilities are amazing and the staff are all so kind and friendly. I will be very sad when my little boy has to leave for school in September.
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Review from Jenna W (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’ve just had our sons first parents evening and the Nursery never lets us down. We are so grateful for how well you know, care and nurture our son. We’ve noticed a massive difference in his development since he joined you guys. Thank you so much
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn’t wish for a better nursery for my two boys! They love it! They have gained so much confidence and they love every day that they come. The staff are amazing and have done so much for my boys. Couldn’t recommend more.
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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child really enjoyed their time at Children 1st @ St Peter & St Paul Day Nursery. Communication and care were excellent for both management and key workers. Throughout the pandemic the procedures and communication were fantastic. When it came to graduation, the effort and thought put in were really
touching. Thank you to all at Children 1st.
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Review from Erika H (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our twin boys have attended for the last two years and I can't recommend Children 1st @ St Peter & St Paul highly enough. They have offered a safe and supportive environment and our boys have grown in confidence so much because of the wonderful staff.
We particularly loved the outdoor space and this
is what made us select you!
The food on offer has been great and both boys have really enjoyed the variety, often polishing off more than one helping!
Both boys have enjoyed taking part in the plays and talk with great fondness of the fun they had practicing and performing.
We really enjoyed the graduation ceremony and the opportunity to celebrate everyone's achievements.
The staff obviously really enjoy their jobs and genuinely care about the children, the boys are really missing them all and talk about them often.
Thank you all so much for the support you offered to us as a family with choosing a nursery during Covid restrictions, the manager put us at ease from the very first day.
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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Children 1st @ St Peter & St Paul aged 2 and from the beginning, the team were fantastic at welcoming her into nursery and making sure that she was fully taken care of. Throughout her time in nursery, she has learnt so much, both educationally and personally which has contributed
to her development. The staff were always attentive, friendly, and approachable and dealt with any concerns that I had quickly and professionally.
The facilities and outdoor space that the children have access to are amazing, with different sections set up for all types of play. My daughter enjoyed the woodland area where she could safely explore nature. I was very impressed with the resources the children had access to and the activities they took part in. A lot of thought, time and effort has been put into ensuring every child’s needs and likes are catered for. I found the range of food the children had access to was great and always enjoyed by my daughter. I am extremely satisfied.
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Review from Becca P (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have grown so much in confidence whilst attending Children 1st @ St Peter & St Paul. From their first words, they have come home chatting happily about their key workers and what they’ve been doing. The activities are always enriching, developing their different schemas. This was especially
obvious in the pre-school room where my son followed the foundation stage curriculum and jolly phonics programme closely, preparing him well for starting school. He absolutely loved forest schools; the outside spaces, in general, are incredibly well resourced and it definitely decreases the Mum guilt when I’m stuck indoors at work but I know they’re getting plenty of fresh air.
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters attend a Children 1st Day Nursery. They both love going to nursery. The nursery provides fantastic activities and have helped develop their skills both socially and academically. All staff we deal with are friendly and helpful.
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Review from Steph W (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is such a lovely nursery. My son is very happy there. The staff are super attentive and welcoming and I feel like he gets to learn and do so many enriching activities every day. He is always happy to go to nursery. I enjoy the communication from his key worker via the app and love receiving little
updates on what he's up to. The facility is also really big with lots of varied areas both indoors and out. We looked at other nurseries and even though this one was further from home, it was a no brainer for us to send our son here.
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so impressed with the level of care my son receives at Children 1st @ St Peter & St Paul Day Nursery. All of the staff are welcoming, friendly and enthusiastic and they always go above and beyond.
All the activities are well planned and engaging and my son has learnt so much over the years! They
are attentive to his needs and give thorough feedback.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery.
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Review from Daniel C (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has really enjoyed nursery and has made lots of friends and great relationships with his key workers. His development since attending was instant and he is learning new things all the time from education to healthy eating and hygiene. He enjoys it so much that although moving house much further
away we still want to bring him here. The app updates are great to keep parents informed, it's a shame they stop in the older groups. Hopefully, between nursery and school, the driveway will get resurfaced soon as the potholes have gotten huge lately. But if this is one of the few, minor negatives about a childcare service then I think that's pretty good!
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Review from Jessica S (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves each day he spends here. The staff are fantastic, caring and fun and you know the children are in the best hands. The variation in activities and events and the input in each child’s development is brilliant.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.986)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10 for Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 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 54 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 4.986 for Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls is calculated as follows: ( (640 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 648 Ratings = 4.986
  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 St Peter & St Pauls is based on 54 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 147 number of registered child places is 29.4, which has been reached with 54 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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Lisa Phillpot

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010

Hello, my name is Lisa Phillpot and I joined Children 1st in 2010.


I started my journey as a newly qualified Nursery Educator and progressed through senior positions, becoming Deputy Manager with the Over 2’s, and now Manager of the Baby Suite for the Under 2’s.


I hold an NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education, which I’m really proud of.


I love watching the children develop into little people and knowing that we’ve helped shape their personalities. I also enjoy supporting and developing my team, helping to build a new generation of confident, passionate nursery educators.


I am especially passionate about supporting our families and creating a safe, nurturing environment where our children can learn, grow, and develop new skills.

Natalie

Natalie Fern

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2009

Hello, my name is Natalie Fern and I joined Children 1st in 2009. I started as a newly qualified practitioner and over the years worked my way up to a Senior role, then Deputy Manager, Early Years Lead, and have now been Nursery Manager for the past three years.


I’m proud to hold a BA Honours Degree in Early Years Education.


What I enjoy most about my role is supporting our children and families as they grow and develop, while also seeing how the nursery team continues to support and lift one another.


I’m passionate about creating a safe, positive, and engaging environment where both children and staff can learn, thrive, and reach their full potential.

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