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  • Active Bodies At Ridgeway Infant School

    Active Bodies at Ridgeway Infant School is a nurturing nursery located in Littleover, Derby. With a focus on active play and physical development, we provide a stimulating environment where children can thrive. Our experienced staff support each child's individual needs, ensuring a strong foundation for their educational journey.
  • Kids Club 2012

    Kids Club 2012 is a nursery school located in Derby. With an overall rating of Good by Ofsted, the school focuses on meeting the individual needs of children and building strong relationships with them. The effective partnership with parents and continuous drive for improvements make it an excellent choice for your child's early education.
  • Jumpingcamp Markeaton Park

    Jumpingcamp Markeaton Park is a nursery located in Markeaton Craft Village, Derby. Established in 2017, we provide a nurturing environment where children can develop their social, emotional, and cognitive skills through play-based learning. Our dedicated staff create a safe and inclusive space for children to explore and grow, fostering a love for learning from an early age.
  • First Friends After School Club

    First Friends After School Club is a caring and purposeful nursery located in Chaddesden, Derby. With a range of imaginative activities and well-behaved children, our dedicated leadership ensures a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow. We have strong relationships with other settings, promoting a supportive community for your child's development.
  • First Friends After School Club

    First Friends After School Club is a well-established nursery located in Parkview Primary School, Derby. Founded in 2006, it offers a nurturing and inclusive environment for children in their early years. With a previous Good rating from Ofsted, parents can trust the club's overall effectiveness in providing quality care and education.
  • Lord Street Nursery School

    Lord Street Nursery School is a local authority nursery school located in Allenton, Derby. With a happy and engaging learning environment, our friendly staff provide a fun and effective curriculum. We prioritize the safety and progress of all students, including those with SEN, and have achieved a Good rating in all aspects of our latest Ofsted report.
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  • Central Community Nursery School

    Central Community Nursery School is a local authority nursery school located in Derby. Under the leadership of Mrs Helen Fearn, the school provides a high-quality education for children aged 2-5 years. With a clear vision and strong partnership with parents, the school offers an attractive environment for learning and focuses on the achievement and safety of its students. The school has been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in all areas, ensuring that your child receives the best education possible.
  • Walbrook Nursery School

    Walbrook Nursery School is an outstanding local authority nursery school located in Derby, East Midlands. Led by the inspirational Mrs Balbinder Suddhi, the school offers a rich and varied curriculum, ensuring that learning is fun, active and challenging. With an exceptionally nurturing ethos and high levels of parental engagement, Walbrook Nursery School provides an excellent start to education for children aged 2-5 years.
    Walbrook Nursery School
  • Stonehill Nursery School

    Stonehill Nursery School is a local authority nursery school located in Derby, East Midlands. With a dedicated and effective leadership team, the school provides a safe and caring environment where children aged 2-5 years can thrive. The engaging curriculum and strong provision for development ensure positive attitudes towards learning, while the school's focus on personal development and welfare ensures that every child receives the support they need. With a 'Good' OFSTED rating, Stonehill Nursery School offers quality education and prepares children for their transition to school.
    Stonehill Nursery School
  • Ashgate Nursery School

    Ashgate Nursery School is a local authority nursery school located in Derby, East Midlands. With over 40 years of experience, our dedicated staff provide a stimulating environment for children aged 2-5 years to begin their educational journey. Our good Ofsted rating reflects our strong leadership, quality teaching, and outstanding behaviour and safety. We prioritize safeguarding and support disadvantaged children, ensuring all students feel safe and develop a love for reading. Come join us on our exciting adventures!
  • Whitecross Nursery School

    Whitecross Nursery School is an outstanding local authority nursery school in Derby. Led by Mrs Claire FitzPatrick, the dedicated staff provides a caring and inspiring environment for children aged 3-4. With a focus on quality education, the school ensures children consistently make substantial progress, exceeding expectations. Settling in quickly and following routines happily, children leave the school with exceptional skills and readiness for the next phase of their education.
    Whitecross Nursery School
  • Harrington Nursery School

    Harrington Nursery School is an outstanding local authority nursery school in Derby, East Midlands. With an exceptional quality of education, highly effective safeguarding measures and a stimulating and inclusive environment, children at Harrington Nursery make outstanding progress and are well-prepared for primary school. The school promotes an early love of reading and provides superb support for emotional development.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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