The Peaks Preschool
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Buxton for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022. Open since 2014, with 24 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Derbyshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Derbyshire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SK17 8EFWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 27 May 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are confident and familiar with the routines of the setting. On arrival, they hang up their coat and bag and happily place any comforters away. Overall, children separate well from parents and carers. However, when children are upset, staff are kind and attentive and provide comfort and reassurance. This helps children to quickly settle and they become involved in the day's activities. As a result, children feel safe and secure within the setting. Children and families openly share information with the caring and friendly staff. For example, staff ensure that time is afforded at drop off and collection for daily communication. Significant events are celebrated, such as the arrival of a new baby in the family. Staff share the excitement, as they ask the sibling if they have a baby brother or sister. The child beams with pride, telling staff he has 'a baby brother'. Consequently, positive and close relationships are securely in place.
Children behave well. They use their manners frequently. For example, when they have finished meals and snacks, they ask, 'may I leave the table please?' They also respond politely to questions. For instance, when asked if they would like some more water, they respond 'no thank you' or 'yes please'. Some parents have commented that children are asking to leave the table at home. This helps children's social and communication skills. Children are kind and helpful to one another. For example, a child helps his friend to put his apron on ready for water play. This demonstrates children's consideration of others and mutual respect.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- increase the opportunities for children to practise independence skills consistently throughout the day n improve the availability of appropriate hand-drying facilities to further promote hygiene practices.
- 27 May 2022Good
- 25 April 2016Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for The Peaks Preschool
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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