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 Louise W (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with the nursery for just over one year. I am extremely happy with the care she has received within the baby and toddler rooms. Both her keyworkers have been excellent in providing her with stimulating, loving, safe experiences and environment. In fact, all the staff are welcoming
and friendly; from the groundsmen to the nursery nurses. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Katie G (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been 100% happy with every aspect of my daughter's care whilst at Children's First St Peter and St Paul.
I always feel the environments so far in which she has been cared for in, display nothing but love and care.
I feel my daughter's learning and development is being nurtured. This is evident
in our observations on EYLOG but also from what I see day to day when visiting.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter's confidence has come on immensely; particularly over the last couple of months since moving into Benjamin Bunnies. After an unsettled transition from the baby suite, the staff have been amazing at helping our daughter settle. They've given her both the time and space she needs to process
her new environment, whilst giving her 'important jobs' to keep her focused (and distracted). On a recent trip away we noticed a huge difference in her approach to activities she previously was wary to try ie. paddling in the sea, riding the carousel! We can't speak highly enough of how fabulous the staff are!
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Review from Jennie F (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin boys attend this nursery from the age of 6 months old and I have never had any complaints or worries regarding anything towards my children or how we were treated. All the staff are amazing, caring and will go out of their way to make sure you're happy and that the children are happy. The boys
will have nothing but the happiest of memories and experiences from attending this nursery. Thank you.
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Review from Nichola P (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a wonderful, friendly, caring environment for any child to be part of. The staff are lovely and truly have your child’s best interests at heart. My son has blossomed since starting at St. Peter and Paul’s. He’s always so excited to go to nursery and he can’t wait to tell me what he’s been up to
when it’s come to pick up. I couldn't recommend St. Peter and Paul’s more.
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Review from Bethan S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Children First at St Peter & St Paul for 7 months since she was 10 months old. We had viewed another nursery but from the moment we walked into St Peter & St Paul we knew this was the one. The staff are friendly, professional, attentive and caring and the facilities are
excellent. She loves coming to nursery and has come on so much during her time here as well as having lots of fun each week. All the staff take a genuine interest and each child is regarded as an individual and their own needs taken into account. I recommend St Peter & St Paul to everyone!
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Review from Chris B (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience with this nursery has been fantastic. The staff have been very accommodating with us and our child as we initially had some difficulties.
Thanks to their hard work, we have seen huge improvements in a short amount of time.
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Review from Claire A (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're happy with it and would recommend it if friends don't mind large-ish class sizes. My son has been going for a year and is really enjoying it now they are doing more interesting things, such as extra dance classes and topics such as space. The food is good, it's safe and clean, but there doesn't
seem to be much time to focus on a child's individual needs as each key worker is responsible for several children. The child gets comfy with one key worker, and then they change (my son has had 4 over the year, which has been unsettling.) We are happy overall but the one-to-one attention that quieter children need to build trust can't always be given.
Reply from Cathy Griffin at Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls
Dear Claire, thank you for your review of our Children 1st @ St Peter & St Paul nursery. We welcome all feedback, and the opportunity to speak to parents about their experiences. Following your…read more
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Review from Richard M (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent nursery with great facilities and amazing staff. The management team are very accommodating to any support or requests. Above all, my child loves it here and has been attending since she is 9 months old, now 2 years old. Highly recommended.
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Review from Bethan J (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our sons attend this nursery, we would never consider anywhere else! The staff and facilities are exceptional!


My eldest comes home from nursery daily, engaged and excited about the activities that he has been taking part in. He is able to demonstrate and explain topics which he has discussed

as part of his learning in nursery. I also feel that his interests are taken into consideration and brought into the learning activities in the classrooms! Nursery are playing a huge part in preparing him for starting school later this year, both in terms of his learning and social development and his confidence and independence.


The baby suite for younger children also offers exceptional care and a fantastic and stimulating learning environment. Activities, even for the youngest children, are engaging, stimulating and enjoyable. My youngest son greets the staff most morning with a smile and a big hug! This tells me how happy and comfortable he is in this environment!

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Review from Anna A (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely satisfied with the care given to our two girls. The staff are amazing, very supportive and always there for us.
Our eldest daughter particularly is really growing in confidence, thanks to the amazing team.
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Review from Fliss M (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic staff who have dealt with my upset little boy so well. He has become so settled and loves his new nursery.
Thank you all.
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Review from Sarah G (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It is a really great nursery with an extremely helpful professional staff. We have just moved to the UK and it's my son's first time to attend a nursery setting. They helped him to settle in and to get used to going there. He is a really difficult child they took him in smoothly and lovingly making
him accept and loving everything around him.
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Review from Johanna B (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care, fun, variety; (the list goes on), afforded to my son is outstanding. We are always met by kind, smiley and helpful staff. My son loves every visit to nursery. He's tried new food, experiences and learnt loads, he is always surprising me. The graduation and show (also the 2017 nativity) were
amazing. A great show, hard work and challenge for staff and children which was pulled off fantastically. I highly recommend this nursery and I'm thrilled my younger daughter still has 1 year left there.
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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been full time at St Peter and St Paul's since he was 5 months old and he turns three soon.


I cannot praise the nursery and the staff enough. He has enjoyed it so much; he goes off with a smile and the staff take such care of all the children.


Leaving your child at such a young

age causes massive anxiety, but the love and care that they provided was amazing.


My son eats anything, has great friendships and learns really quickly; all of which I credit the staff with. It has a real family feel and all of his habits and traits are celebrated.


The level of reassurance and communication is superb. My son is happy and therefore so am I.

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Review from Adrian C (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child loves coming to nursery, he doesn't want to leave when it's time to pick up. His development has come on in leaps and bounds, we are very happy with his care. He started in September and will be staying till he is ready to leave for full-time school. The staff in his room when he first started
were great, giving us updates on his day. Recently moved up to the next stage and looks like he has made himself known. We have used the Children's 1st @ St Peter & St Paul Nursery before with our 2 eldest. Thus giving us the reason to send our youngest, that's how happy we are.
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Review from Carla B (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff, definitely would recommend to anyone. They go above and beyond for all the children and keep you informed all the way along your child’s progress and development. The app they have is amazing, it gives you reassurance that your child is enjoying their time at nursery and not crying
the whole time you are gone.
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Review from Jenny R (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery! Friendly staff, clean and excellent learning environments which are carefully tailored to each age group of children. The staff listen to any concerns or worries we have and are keen to rectify anything that isn't quite working.
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Review from Nikki G (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has thrived and absolutely loves Children 1st @ St Peter & St Paul nursery. The staff are amazing and caring.
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Review from Hanna C (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot thank this nursery for the care they give our son and I recommend them far and wide. They are such a welcoming team and the communication between you and the care giver puts your mind at rest because you want to make sure your little one is in then best hands possible.
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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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