A young boy plays with toys at a playgroup for pre-school aged children. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images.A young boy plays with toys at a playgroup for pre-school aged children. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images.
A young boy plays with toys at a playgroup for pre-school aged children. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images.

These are the 11 best nurseries and pre-schools in Chesterfield according to Ofsted inspectors

For many families a good nursery or pre-school is a vital part of daily life – somewhere children can meet youngsters of their own age and learn important skills while allowing parents to work.

Inspectors from Ofsted check facilities and standards of provision to make sure they are up to scratch, helping people to identify which places are best.

There are four main categories that the watchdog uses to rate providers, from ‘outstanding’ to ‘inadequate’.

Here are the 11 best-rated nurseries and pre-school in Chesterfield according to Ofsted’s reports.

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