# Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery

Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Derbyshire House, Bakewell, DE45 1EE, in Bakewell, Derbyshire. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-1st-bakewell-day-nursery-ey545876  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Derbyshire House, Bakewell, DE45 1EE
- Registered places: 72
- Ofsted URN: EY545876

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545876

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2017 (Reference EY545876). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545876)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545876)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545876)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Derbyshire House, Bakewell, DE45 1EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.212174,-1.675115

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riverside Garden, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derbyshire there are about 3.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakewell CofE Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Anselm's School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bakewell Methodist Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lady Manners School | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Bakewell Preschool Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bakewell-preschool-playgroup-ltd-2541133) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Puddings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-puddings-2901109) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ark Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-childcare-2859470) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Youlgrave Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/youlgrave-playschool-206915) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Flutterbys Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flutterbys-childrens-nursery-ey486493) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Baslow Edge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baslow-edge-nursery-ey560551) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery take?

Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545876)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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