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  • Bright Horizons Derby Day Nursery and Preschool

    Bright Horizons Derby Day Nursery and Preschool is a welcoming and nurturing school located in Derby, East Midlands. With a dedicated nursery manager, Lisa Snell, and a team of experienced educators, the school provides a safe and stimulating environment for children aged 0.3-5 years. Offering a wide range of activities and opportunities for learning and development, it ensures that every child receives personalized care and attention. With its convenient location within the David Lloyd Leisure Club, parents can have peace of mind while their children thrive and grow at Bright Horizons Derby Day Nursery and Preschool.
    Bright Horizons Derby Day Nursery and Preschool
  • Playcorner Nursery

    Playcorner Nursery is a well-established nursery in Derby, East Midlands. With a strong focus on building relationships, promoting good behavior, and working closely with parents, the staff at Playcorner Nursery ensure that each child's individual care needs are met. The nursery's good Ofsted rating reflects their commitment to providing a high-quality learning environment for children.
  • Derwent Stepping Stones at Brackensdale

    Derwent Stepping Stones at Brackensdale is a long-standing, community-focused nursery in Derby. We offer high-quality and flexible childcare options for families in the neighborhood. With contemporary facilities, highly qualified staff, and a focus on early education, we ensure all children can thrive and prepare for future learning.
  • Incredible Kids (Derby) Limited

    Incredible Kids (Derby) Limited is a nursery in Derby, East Midlands. Founded in 2014, it offers a safe and stimulating learning environment for children aged 0.3-5 years. With a good Ofsted rating, the nursery focuses on children's progress and provides excellent support for those with special educational needs and disabilities. Staff encourage independence and provide healthy meals. However, there is room for improvement in offering a wider range of mathematical activities and providing parents with more information for home learning.
    Incredible Kids (Derby) Limited
  • The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Uttoxeter Road)

    The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Uttoxeter Road) is a welcoming and stimulating nursery located in Mickleover, Derby. With a focus on the happiness, safety, and development of children aged 0.3-5 years old, the nursery has been providing outstanding care since 2002. Led by Laura Boni, a dedicated manager, the nursery ensures effective partnerships with parents and a strong emphasis on safeguarding. The nursery's overall effectiveness is rated as good by Ofsted, with high-quality education, positive behaviour and attitudes, and exceptional personal development. The Cottage Private Day Nursery is the ideal choice for parents seeking a nurturing and secure environment for their children.
  • Shelton-Lock Pre-School

    Shelton-Lock Pre-School is a welcoming and inclusive nursery in Derby. With a dedicated and well-qualified staff, they provide a range of activities tailored to children's interests. The nursery focuses on personal development, behavior, and welfare, ensuring children learn good social skills. They also have strong partnerships with outside agencies, enabling children to make good progress.
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  • Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare

    Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare is a Good-rated nursery in Derby, East Midlands. With a strong focus on individual attention and support, children aged 0-5 receive engaging early learning experiences. The nursery emphasizes physical and communication skills development and has effective safeguarding arrangements. Parents praise the nursery's partnership working and clear curriculum aims.
    Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare
  • St Andrews Pre-School

    St Andrews Pre-School is a well-established and highly regarded nursery in Littleover, Derby. With a dedicated and qualified manager, the preschool offers a nurturing atmosphere where children thrive as confident and enthusiastic learners. The school's good Ofsted rating reflects its effective leadership, quality teaching, and positive outcomes for children.
  • The Learning Tree Derby Ltd

    The Learning Tree Derby Ltd is a nursery located in Sinfin, Derby. With a good Ofsted rating, it offers a welcoming and nurturing environment for children aged 2-5. The staff effectively meet the needs of children with SEN and disabilities, and strong partnerships with parents are fostered. The nursery provides opportunities for physical development and risk management, ensuring every child can learn and thrive.
    The Learning Tree Derby Ltd
  • St Edmunds Preschool Community Interest Company

    St Edmunds Preschool Community Interest Company provides a welcoming and stimulating learning environment for children aged three to four. With strong leadership, dedicated staff, and positive partnerships with parents, the nursery offers good teaching, progress, and personal development. We prioritize the community's welfare over financial gain.
  • Chuckles Pre-School

    Chuckles Pre-School is a well-established nursery in Derby, East Midlands. With a nurturing environment and dedicated staff, children thrive and enjoy their time at this Good-rated school. Parents appreciate the strong relationships and accurate assessments that ensure their child's progress.
  • Little Owls Nursery

    Little Owls Nursery is a well-established nursery in Derby, East Midlands. With a strong focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle, their exceptional partnerships with parents and carers ensure a supportive and nurturing environment. The nursery's highly effective organization of staff creates a positive learning experience for children.
  • Shining Stars Nursery

    Shining Stars Nursery is a reputable nursery in Derby, East Midlands. With a strong focus on children's progress and well-being, our experienced staff ensures that all children receive quality education and care. We offer a range of extracurricular activities to enhance their development and foster a love for learning. Through our commitment to charity, we also support underprivileged children to have a brighter future.
    Shining Stars Nursery
  • Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Heatherton

    Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Heatherton is a caring and nurturing nursery that provides high-quality childcare and engaging learning opportunities for children aged 0.3-5 years. With a focus on independence and communication development, our dedicated staff support children with special educational needs and disabilities. However, improvements are needed in areas such as risk assessments and staff deployment. Overall, we strive to create a safe and stimulating environment where every child's individual needs and happiness are prioritized.
    Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Heatherton
  • ACE Nursery

    ACE Nursery is a well-established nursery in Derby, East Midlands. With a strong commitment to children's outcomes and effective partnerships with parents, the nursery provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0.3-11 years. With a focus on confidence building and high-quality teaching, ACE Nursery ensures that children are confident learners. The nursery also boasts well-resourced outdoor areas for children to explore and learn.
  • Bizzy Kidz

    Bizzy Kidz is a nursery located in Derby, East Midlands. Founded in 2012, it offers a warm and nurturing environment where children quickly settle. The staff promotes independence and a love for reading, while strong partnerships with parents ensure a holistic approach to education. With effective safeguarding measures in place, Bizzy Kidz provides a good quality of education and personal development for children.
  • The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery

    The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming nursery in Derby, East Midlands. With a focus on language and communication skills, children make good progress and develop strong relationships with staff. The nursery promotes independence and cooperative play, providing healthy meals for the children.
  • St. Joseph's RC Pre School

    St. Joseph's RC Pre School is a highly rated nursery in Derby, East Midlands. With a strong commitment to high-quality standards and a focus on developing listening skills, children at this school make good progress in literacy. The warm and caring staff foster close bonds with children, creating a stimulating and joyful atmosphere.
  • Positive Steps Childcare

    Positive Steps Childcare is a nursery in Derby that embraces diversity and supports children with special educational needs and disabilities. With effective safeguarding arrangements and complimentary feedback from parents, the school promotes communication skills and provides a caring environment. However, improvements are needed in the consistency of education, key-person system, mealtime routines, personal hygiene practices, and staff monitoring.
  • Little Scholars Littleover

    Little Scholars Littleover is a well-established nursery in Derby, providing high-quality childcare for children aged 0.3-11 years. With a passionate management team and dedicated staff, the nursery offers a nurturing environment where children learn through play. The school's strong focus on personal development, behaviour, and welfare ensures positive outcomes for all children.
    Little Scholars Littleover
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There are 109 nurseries in Derby, including 27 Day nurseries & 5 Nursery schools.