# Children 1st @ Sheffield

Children 1st @ Sheffield is a full-day nursery at 39 Scotland Street, SHEFFIELD, S3 7BS, in Kelham Island, Sheffield. It is registered for 148 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 26 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-sheffield-403676  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 39 Scotland Street, SHEFFIELD, S3 7BS
- Registered places: 148
- Phone: 0114 279 7905
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/children-1st-sheffield-nursery-school
- Run by: [Breedon House Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/breedon-house-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 403676

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 January 2024, 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/16/403676

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1994 (Reference 403676). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/403676)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/403676)
- Registered places: 148 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/403676)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/435839)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 39 Scotland Street, SHEFFIELD, S3 7BS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.385117,-1.473225

- Station: City Hall, 0.2 miles
- Station: Cathedral, 0.2 miles
- Station: Kelham Island, 0.3 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Love Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Edward Street Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Nursery Street Pocket Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Fitzalan Square, 0.4 miles
- Park: Pound's Park, 0.4 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 Sheffield there are about 3.7 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 26 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bethany School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield | All-through | 2–18 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Grace Owen Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Pye Bank CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Broomhall Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Byron Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kelham Island Community Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kelham-island-community-childcare-2894003) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kelham Island](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kelham-island-2836849) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Beginners Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginners-nursery-ltd-2791553) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Grace Owen Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grace-owen-nursery-school-ey497807) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [University of Sheffield Union of Students Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-sheffield-union-of-students-nursery-300762) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverview-day-nursery-and-preschool-2558044) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Children 1st @ Sheffield Good at its inspection on 25 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Children 1st @ Sheffield is registered with Ofsted for up to 148 children at any one time.

### Who runs Children 1st @ Sheffield?

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

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

City Hall is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 0114 279 7905 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/403676)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Children+1st+Sheffield+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJUSUoX354eUgRw4HivoFLFgw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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