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daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards 2023

daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards East Midlands 2023


These awards are based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child. Read more about the daynurseries.co.uk 2023 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
Butterwick Pre-School
The Nursery Building, 1 School Lane, Butterwick, Boston PE22 0HU
10 64 reviews
Butterwick Pre-School, Boston, Lincolnshire
"My child has been attending butterwick nursery for about 6 months. The staff have always been really attentive towards the child's needs.…"  Read all 64 reviews
  • 36 Places
Group/Owner Stars Day Nurseries Ltd

Butterwick Preschool is conveniently situated on the same site as Butterwick Primary school. The team is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care and education for children aged 9 months to ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Child First Welbeck
The Poultry House, Welbeck, Worksop S80 3LR
9.9 108 reviews
Child First Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire
"Very caring and nurturing environment. We have seen our daughter develop so much whilst in your care. Initially our daughter took a bit of…"  Read all 108 reviews
  • 90 Places

Child First Nursery is located in the stunning setting of the Welbeck Estate, just outside of Worksop. They believe they have one of the finest day nurseries in the UK today. Why do they think ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kids Planet North Wingfield
1 The Green, North Wingfield, Chesterfield S42 5LQ
10 60 reviews
Kids Planet North Wingfield, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
"Our little girl started in September 2025 and initially, she found the transition from home to nursery tricky. The ladies in the baby room…"  Read all 60 reviews
  • 60 Places
Group/Owner Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Kids Planet North Wingfield, is situated at the centre of the community in a building on the corner of Chesterfield Road and The Green. Split over two levels the nursery has three large spacious ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional 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
Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate
13 Knighton Grange Road, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 2LF
10 203 reviews
Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate, Leicester, Leicestershire
"My son thoroughly enjoys his time at Nursery Rhymes. The staff are great and genuinely care for the children. They quickly helped put our…"  Read all 203 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
The Old School Nursery
The Old School, Main Street, Honington, Grantham NG32 2PG
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 46 reviews
The Old School Nursery, Grantham, Lincolnshire
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"Such a lovely nursery, with a friendly team, great meals and fun activities. It felt an easier transition for me taking my daughter to this…"  Read all 46 reviews
  • 26 Places
Group/Owner Little Harts Childcare

The Old School Nursery is a beautiful rural nursery situated in Honington at the Sleaford/Lincoln fork (A607/A153) just 10 mins from Grantham centre and the next village on from Barkston. The ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Paper Moon Day Nursery - Gamston
Gamston District Centre, Gamston, Nottingham NG2 6PS
9.9 108 reviews
Paper Moon Day Nursery - Gamston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
"The nursery manager and the staff in the baby room are absolutely brilliant! My son joined the baby and toddler room in September. Since…"  Read all 108 reviews
  • 70 Places
Group/Owner Paper Moon Nurseries

This Papermoon Day Nursery is a purpose built nursery with a bright and modern interior that enables children to learn in a caring environment. All child practitioners are highly-trained and ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Partou Arnold Day Nursery & Pre-School
66 St Albans Road, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6GS
9.7 49 reviews
Partou Arnold Day Nursery & Pre-School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
"I think it is a very good nursery. My nephew gets on very well with the other children and all the staff. Very good placement, can tell how…"  Read all 49 reviews
  • 60 Places
Group/Owner Partou

Partou Arnold Day Nursery & Pre-School sits on St Albans Road, just minutes from Nottingham town centre, and has built a strong reputation for delivering outstanding childcare and early years ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-school
96 Northampton Road, Market Harborough LE16 9HF
9.8 59 reviews
Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-school, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
"Progress House is a very friendly nursery with caring staff and very professional team. Thomas really looks forward to coming every day and…"  Read all 59 reviews
  • 56 Places
Group/Owner Partou

Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School is located on Northampton Road on the edge of Market Harborough, providing high-quality early years childcare and education for families across Market ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford)
69 Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7PY
9.9 66 reviews
The Secret Garden Private Day Nursery (West Bridgford), Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
"Our child has had such a wonderful experience at The Secret Garden Nursery in West Bridgford. From the very beginning, the team made both…"  Read all 66 reviews
  • 56 Places
Group/Owner Secret Garden Childcare Ltd

The Secret Garden provides high-quality childcare within a warm, friendly 'home from home' setting. They have a team of dedicated and enthusiastic staff who tailor every activity to the ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Serendipitys Day Nursery Cotgrave
Cotgrave Futures Building, Candleby Lane, Cotgrave, Nottingham NG12 3JG
9.9 125 reviews
Serendipitys Day Nursery Cotgrave, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
"All 3 of my children have been here and they all enjoy going. Very happy with the service and all the staff are amazing and are happy to…"  Read all 125 reviews
  • 74 Places
Group/Owner Serendipitys Day Nurseries

Serendipity’s Cotgrave is situated in the Cotgrave Futures Community Building, next to Candleby Lane Primary School, based in the heart of Cotgrave and have excellent links with the growing ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Shooting Stars Nurseries at Hinckley
The Chestnuts, 25 Mount Road, Hinckley LE10 1AD
9.4 60 reviews
Shooting Stars Nurseries at Hinckley, Hinckley, Leicestershire
"We absolutely love this nurser our daughter is so happy there, and it's clear she is very well cared for. The staff are incredibly kind,…"  Read all 60 reviews
  • 78 Places
Group/Owner Shooting Stars Nurseries

Shooting Stars Nursery & Preschool, Hinckley offers a nurturing and enriching environment where children feel secure, valued, and inspired to learn. Located on Mount Road near the town centre and ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Swineshead Pre-School Centre
Northend, Swineshead, Boston PE20 3LZ
8.5 47 reviews
Swineshead Pre-School Centre, Boston, Lincolnshire
"A fantastic preschool with incredible staff, which will be missed by my family. The "rising 5's" has been great getting my son ready for…"  Read all 47 reviews
  • 65 Places

Swineshead Pre-School Centre gives children the chance to grow in confidence in a safe, stimulating and fun learning environment. Highly skilled staff offer a variety of adult-led activities ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Tangent House Day Nursery
Tangent House, 640 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8BB
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 84 reviews
Tangent House Day Nursery, Leicester, Leicestershire
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"Great customer service. Flexible with extra session. My child has grown in confidence since she has been at Tangent House. Thoroughly…"  Read all 84 reviews
  • 70 Places

Every parent/guardian wants to feel their children are in safe and professional hands and Tangent House Day Nursery treats with utmost importance its task of delivering top quality childcare. It ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
10 Thornhill Road, (Off Albany Road), Derby DE22 3LX
9.9 59 reviews
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school, Derby, Derbyshire
"I could not recommend Thornhill enough, my daughter absolutely loves it here. She has been going for the past year and has developed so…"  Read all 59 reviews
  • 74 Places
Group/Owner Tommies Childcare

Thornhill Day Nursery in Derby provides outstanding and memorable early years experiences for children aged 0 – 5 years. Through their award-winning nursery and pre-school in Derby, they offer ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
The Woodlands Nursery and Pre-school
Presbyterian Chapel, Mill Lane, Kirkstead, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QZ
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
10 78 reviews
The Woodlands Nursery and Pre-school, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
Top 20 daynurseries award certificate
"Moving our little boy to "The Woodlands" has been the best decision. He previously had a bad experience at another nursery and it took a…"  Read all 78 reviews
  • 36 Places
Group/Owner Stars Day Nurseries Ltd

The Woodlands Nursery and Pre-school is a beautiful home from home setting dedicated to offering the highest quality of care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 8 years. The quirky little ... Read more

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