# Children 1st @ Clowne

Children 1st @ Clowne is a full-day nursery at High Street, Clowne, CHESTERFIELD, S43 4JX, in Clowne, Derbyshire. It is registered for 120 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-clowne-ey314038  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: High Street, Clowne, CHESTERFIELD, S43 4JX
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 01246 813805
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/children-1st-clowne-nursery-school
- Run by: [Breedon House Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/breedon-house-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY314038

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 July 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/EY314038

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2006 (Reference EY314038). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY314038)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY314038)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY314038)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/10109)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: High Street, Clowne, CHESTERFIELD, S43 4JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.272599,-1.268708

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clowne Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Clowne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Barlborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Heritage High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Treetops Barlborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-barlborough-ey283464) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Fairy Tales Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairy-tales-day-nursery-ey216246) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Home Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-home-nursery-2817434) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Earlybirds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlybirds-day-nursery-ey357230) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Tiny Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-day-nursery-ey489533) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Bolsover First Steps Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolsover-first-steps-pre-school-ey246133) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Children 1st @ Clowne Good at its inspection on 7 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Children 1st @ Clowne is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### Who runs Children 1st @ Clowne?

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

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

You can call 01246 813805 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY314038)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Children+1st+Clowne+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJHeVm9x6ZeUgRQxLptLP9kaw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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