# Children 1st @ Chesterfield

Children 1st @ Chesterfield is a full-day nursery at Dryhurst House, Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL, in Calow, Derbyshire. It is registered for 73 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-chesterfield-206321  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dryhurst House, Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL
- Registered places: 73
- Phone: 01246 563644
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/children-1st-chesterfield-nursery-school
- Run by: [Breedon House Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/breedon-house-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 206321

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 May 2022, 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/16/206321

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2000 (Reference 206321). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206321)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206321)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206321)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1596455)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dryhurst House, Royal Hospital, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.235916,-1.394195

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Spital Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calow CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hady Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hasland Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Arkwright Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Esteem North Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Hasland Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-st-peter-and-st-pauls-ey310355) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunnybank Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnybank-day-nursery-2869329) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Amazing Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amazing-acorns-day-nursery-2872881) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Mary Poppins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mary-poppins-day-nursery-206278) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Leprechauns Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leprechauns-day-nurseries-ey308969) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Chesterfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-chesterfield-2550972) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Children 1st @ Chesterfield's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Children 1st @ Chesterfield Good at its inspection on 5 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Children 1st @ Chesterfield take?

Children 1st @ Chesterfield is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time.

### Who runs Children 1st @ Chesterfield?

Children 1st @ Chesterfield is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited, which runs 23 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Children 1st @ Chesterfield?

Chesterfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Children 1st @ Chesterfield?

You can call 01246 563644 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206321)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Children+1st+Chesterfield+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJY0EimsaaeUgRSq8TXztT9S4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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