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daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards 2018

daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards East Midlands 2018


These awards are based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child. Read more about the daynurseries.co.uk 2018 Awards

Winners ordered alphabetically

Albion House Day Nursery
9 Albion Street, Grantham NG31 8BG
10 82 reviews
Albion House Day Nursery, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"Absolutely amazing nursery, I've been sending my daughter for the last 2 years and my son recently started. The nursery has been absolutely…"  Read all 82 reviews
  • 34 Places
Group/Owner Little Harts Childcare

Albion House Day Nursery located in Grantham, offers quality childcare for children aged from birth to eight years in a fun, happy and stimulating environment. The nursery consists of three age ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Bright Horizons Hinckley Day Nursery and Preschool
Wheatfield Way, Hinckley Fields, Hinckley LE10 1YG
8.7 137 reviews
Bright Horizons Hinckley Day Nursery and Preschool, Hinckley, Leicestershire
"I cannot recommend this nursery enough. From the first day, the team have made me feel completely comfortable and confident as a Mum -…"  Read all 137 reviews
  • 104 Places
Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Bright Horizons Hinckley Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The purpose-built, single-level nursery provides five separate ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Busy Bees Derby Oakwood Bishops Drive
382 Bishops Drive, Oakwood, Derby DE21 2DF
9.9 208 reviews
Busy Bees Derby Oakwood Bishops Drive, Derby, Derbyshire
"We have been using busy bees for both our daughters' nursery. The staff are very friendly and look after the girls brilliantly. If I were…"  Read all 208 reviews
  • 65 Places
Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees Derby Oakwood Bishops Drive is a wonderful nursery environment. The qualified and highly experienced staff do all they can to support your child's development journey by following the ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Busy Bees Leicester Blaby
170 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4DP
8.3 59 reviews
Busy Bees Leicester Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire
"My son loves attending nursery and I feel the experience has given him confidence and social skills. The staff are fantastic and so…"  Read all 59 reviews
  • 60 Places
Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees Leicester Blaby nursery opened in 2009. It is situated on the outskirts of Blaby. It offers a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment and provides a broad range of play-based ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Cherubs Longdale
Longdale Lane, Ravenshead, Nottingham NG15 9AH
10 168 reviews
Cherubs Longdale, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
"Our daughter has been attending Cherubs Longdale almost six months and she is so happy there. The staff are fantastic, we had lots of tears…"  Read all 168 reviews
  • 90 Places
Group/Owner Cherubs Nurseries

Cherubs Longdale sits on the site of a former Riding School and Stables - set in an acre of protected woodland. The nursery has been providing high quality early years care and education for children ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Cherubs Wynndale
Wynndale Primary School, Wynndale Drive, Mansfield NG18 3NY
10 249 reviews
Cherubs Wynndale, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
"My son is always happy to go and very well cared for. He seems to learn and grow week by week with the help of those at wynndale. Could not…"  Read all 249 reviews
  • 63 Places
Group/Owner Cherubs Nurseries

Proudly part of the Wynndale Primary School site, Cherubs Wynndale has been providing high quality early years care and education since April 2006. Spread across 3 age-appropriate rooms with 4 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Children 1st Main Street Nursery School
18A Main Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1GR
9.8 145 reviews
Children 1st Main Street Nursery School, Nottingham, Derbyshire
"Since my son has started nursery he's settled so well which is a massive relief as this was a worry for us as parent's when first starting…"  Read all 145 reviews
  • 72 Places
Group/Owner Storal

Children 1st Main Street Nursery School is located in Long Eaton, close to the town centre and local bus routes and provides childcare for children aged from birth to five years. The nursery has ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Children 1st Newark Centre Nursery School
Martin Forster House, Appletongate, Newark-on-Trent NG24 1JY
9.3 91 reviews
Children 1st Newark Centre Nursery School, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire
"My children have loved attending this nursery, great building, facilities and feel like the staff genuinely care for my children. The…"  Read all 91 reviews
  • 68 Places
Group/Owner Storal

Children 1st Newark Centre Nursery School is housed in a spacious and well resourced Georgian building in Newark-on-Trent. The nursery provides the perfect opportunity for children to learn in ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School
Station Road, Plumtree, Nottingham NG12 5NA
9.9 150 reviews
Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
"I highly recommend our nursery, my girls started at 9 months and settled in quickly. As a parent I was reassured by the calm and caring…"  Read all 150 reviews
  • 143 Places
Group/Owner Storal

Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School is situated in the village of Plumtree, close to the A606 and the A52. The nursery has been extensively refurbished indoors and outdoors to provide a truly ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls
Brambling House, Hady Hill, Calow, Chesterfield S41 0EF
8.7 217 reviews
Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
"We absolutely love this nursery and so does our daughter. The staff know her so well and she's learning so much that she's even started…"  Read all 217 reviews
  • 147 Places
Group/Owner Storal

Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls sits next to St Peter & St Paul Independent School, creating a smooth and familiar pathway for children moving into a school setting. The nursery has been fully ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery School
145 Wragby Road, Lincoln LN2 4PL
10 161 reviews
Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
"Choosing to send my son here was one of the best decisions I have ever made. After having a previous bad experience with another nursery…"  Read all 161 reviews
  • 98 Places
Group/Owner Storal

Children 1st Wragby Road Nursery School is situated in a large, converted house next to Christ’s Hospital School in the heart of Lincoln. The nursery benefits from ample parking and is popular with ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Humberstone Day Nursery
11-13 St Marys Avenue, Humberstone, Leicester LE5 1JA
9.6 75 reviews
Humberstone Day Nursery, Leicester, Leicestershire
"The staff are amazing! They are so friendly and offer advice whenever needed. My child looks forward to attending every week, even asking…"  Read all 75 reviews
  • 45 Places

Humberstone Day Nursery provides care and learning experiences for children from birth to the age of five years, in a safe and nurturing environment where children can flourish. Staff are carefully ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Little Leprechauns Day Nursery
17-19 Broad Pavement, Chesterfield S40 1RP
9.9 187 reviews
Little Leprechauns Day Nursery, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
"Fantastic nursery I am so pleased we chose to send our son here. The staff are fantastic, we joined the nursery June 2025 and he has…"  Read all 187 reviews
  • 48 Places

Little Leprechauns help children grow and meet their potential in a safe and playful environment. Activities are planned around the interests of the children, to build a sustainable educational ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Kettering
7 British Lane, Kettering NN16 0BP
9.8 106 reviews
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Kettering, Kettering, Northamptonshire
"We are so happy we moved our children to this nursery. They had been at a previous nursery for a few months and we had experienced a real…"  Read all 106 reviews
  • 65 Places
Group/Owner Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Kettering offers children a great early years learning experience. With rooms for various age ranges and each room reflects the seven areas of learning, as prescribed ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate
13 Knighton Grange Road, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 2LF
9.9 189 reviews
Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate, Leicester, Leicestershire
"I cannot speak highly enough of Nursery Rhymes. My granddaughter Ayaana, now 16 months old, has attended for around 9 months and the…"  Read all 189 reviews
  • 70 Places
Group/Owner Nursery Rhymes - Leicester Ltd

Nursery Rhymes – Stoneygate, Day nursery and Pre-school, is an award-winning Nursery providing outstanding childcare where your child will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Omnipresence Children Nursery School
Unit L4 The Nene EnterpriseCentre, Freehold Street, Northampton NN2 6EF
10 111 reviews
Omnipresence Children Nursery School, Northampton, Northamptonshire
"Our little boy has attended Omnipresence for around 9 months - starting when he was only 9 months old, which initially was very daunting to…"  Read all 111 reviews
  • 60 Places

Omnipresence Day Care has an environment that suits a wide range of activities, through which staff are able to help develop each child's potential. There are versatile sessions available to ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton
52 London Road, Newark-on-Trent NG24 3AH
9.9 155 reviews
Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire
"My daughter has been at this nursery since 9 months old. I can't praise the staff enough! Her development has come on amazingly. She…"  Read all 155 reviews
  • 38 Places
Group/Owner Serendipitys Day Nurseries

Serendipitys Day Nursery situated in Balderton, Newark offers age-specific learning approaches, tailored to individual child development and taking account of Ofsted regulations as well as the Early ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care