# First Friends PDN

First Friends PDN is a full-day nursery at 141 Chaddesden Park Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6HP, in Chaddesden, Derby. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 17 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-pdn-206106  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 141 Chaddesden Park Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6HP
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01332 677660
- Website: https://www.firstfriends-nurseries.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 206106

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 May 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.

Inspection history:

- 15 May 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 23 May 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206106

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1999 (Reference 206106). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206106)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 15 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206106)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206106)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/451978)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 141 Chaddesden Park Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.933130,-1.439432

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chaddesden Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Derby there are about 3.8 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Close Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Roe Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chaddesden Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Derwent Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Parkview Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wonderworks preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderworks-preschool-2690640) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Treetops Oakwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-oakwood-258424) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Whitehouse Day Nursery (Oakwood)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitehouse-day-nursery-oakwood-ey469540) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Derwent Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/derwent-stepping-stones-ey330097) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Maggie's @ Oakwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maggies-oakwood-2818134) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Oakwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-derby-oakwood-206110) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Friends PDN's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Friends PDN Good at its inspection on 15 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Friends PDN take?

First Friends PDN is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to First Friends PDN?

Derby is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact First Friends PDN?

You can call 01332 677660 and visit www.firstfriends-nurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206106)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Friends+Private+Day+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJi_GdKpjxeUgRLo8U9UYlm10)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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