Best Nurseries (9.5+ Review Score) in Derbyshire

44 Derbyshire Best Nurseries (9.5+ Review Score)
3,282 Reviews
Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls

Brambling House, Hady Hill, Calow, Chesterfield S41 0EF 

10 217 reviews
"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
Group/Owner Storal

Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls is situated adjacent to St Peter & St Paul Independent School, providing a link that ensures an easy transition to the school environment. The nursery has been refurbished throughout with bright, open areas for babies,… Read more about Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 147 Places
Maggie's Nursery

Hilltop, Breadsall, Derby DE21 4TJ 

10 93 reviews
"I'm so grateful to the Jemima Puddleducks team for the love, attentiveness and kindness they have shown my son since he started. They've…"   Read all 93 reviews

At Maggie’s the team believe that every child deserves a nurturing and stimulating environment where they can play, grow, learn, and thrive. Children should spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors being nurtured with nature, feeling free… Read more about Maggie's Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 160 Places
Rosehill Day Nursery

17-19 Lower Dale Road, Derby DE23 6WY 

10 15 reviews
"It was my first time, They staff helped my kids feel at ease. They helped my son with potty training .My boy always look forward to go as…"   Read all 15 reviews

Welcome to Rosehill Day Nursery! At Rosehill Day Nursery, located warmly within the heart of the Normanton community, the team provide a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for your little ones to explore, learn, grow and thrive. Nestled… Read more about Rosehill Day Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 50 Places
Sunnyhill Day Nursery

16-27 Browning Street, Sunnyhill, Derby DE23 8DN 

10 38 reviews
"My son has been here for just over a year i would highly recommend Sunny hill day nusery, The staff are incredibly warm, caring, and…"   Read all 38 reviews

Sunnyhill Day Nursery is in the heart of the community within the Children's Centre. It has a spacious open plan learning environment that leads itself directly onto a natural outdoor space. The nursery is a safe and nurturing environment full of… Read more about Sunnyhill Day Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 92 Places
The Early Years Academy Derby

135 Duffield Road, Derby DE22 1AF 

10 49 reviews
"My son has attended from 1 year old to school age, and he absolutely thrived at this nursery. The staff are lovely and incredibly…"   Read all 49 reviews

The Early Years Academy puts the children at the forefront of everything they do! The Early Years Academy believes that in order for children to learn and thrive they must first be happy, engaged, and motivated for thinking (learning) to occur.   The… Read more about The Early Years Academy Derby

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 104 Places
Children 1st Chesterfield Nursery School

Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Dryhurst House, Calow, Chesterfield S44 5BL 

10 152 reviews
"Wow where to start we have been part of children's 1st nursery (chesterfield) since 2019. Im so grateful for everything over the years from…"   Read all 152 reviews
Group/Owner Storal

Children 1st Chesterfield Nursery School is situated close to Chesterfield city centre within a listed building with a fabulous garden. The nursery has been refurbished to offer children from birth to five years a warm, welcoming and stimulating learning… Read more about Children 1st Chesterfield Nursery School

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 73 Places
The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Burnaston

Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK), Derby DE1 9TA 

9.9 35 reviews
"My son started at this nursery over a year ago, we looked at various nurseries and they just didn't have anything we were looking for until…"   Read all 35 reviews

Providing high quality day care for children, The Orange Tree Day Nursery is conveniently located only a short walk from Derby town centre. Inside the nursery there is a Baby Suite where the youngest of visitors receive close care and attention from… Read more about The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Burnaston

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 50 Places
Partou Field View Day Nursery & Pre-School

Main Road, Stretton, near Clay Cross, Alfreton DE55 6ET 

9.9 63 reviews
"We love this nursery and so does our little boy. The staff really do go above and beyond and he has settled really well, always goes in…"   Read all 63 reviews
Group/Owner Partou

Partou Field View Day Nursery & Pre-School is conveniently situated off the A61 between Chesterfield and Alfreton, overlooking the Amber Valley with superb gardens and a great proximity to nature. They offer care to children aged 3 months to 5 years… Read more about Partou Field View Day Nursery & Pre-School

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 54 Places
Little Leprechauns Day Nursery

17-19 Broad Pavement, Chesterfield S40 1RP 

9.9 185 reviews
"My son has been attending little leprechauns nursery since he was 6 months. Ever since he has attended, that staff have always been…"   Read all 185 reviews

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 environment for each child to explore. Each child… Read more about Little Leprechauns Day Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 48 Places
Treasures Neighbourhood Nursery

23 High Street, Staveley, Chesterfield S43 3UU 

9.9 31 reviews
"My daughter absolutely loves attending Treasures. She started at 9 months old and as a new parent I was so anxious of leaving her to go…"   Read all 31 reviews

Situated in Staveley, Chesterfield, just a short walk from the high street, Treasures Neighbourhood Nursery offers reliable day care for children aged from birth to 8 years old. The nursery strives to provide a welcoming and positive environment for… Read more about Treasures Neighbourhood Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 48 Places
Children 1st Clowne Nursery School

Chesterfield College, Clowne College Campus, Clowne, Chesterfield S43 4JX 

9.9 153 reviews
"My two boys absolutely love nursery. They have been attending since September 2024, and have made so much development in all aspects.…"   Read all 153 reviews
Group/Owner Storal

Children 1st Clowne Nursery School is surrounded by lovely countryside within easy reach of the town centre. The nursery has been refurbished throughout with bright, open areas for babies, toddlers, early years and 'out of school' children from birth… Read more about Children 1st Clowne Nursery School

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 120 Places
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school

10 Thornhill Road, (Off Albany Road), Derby DE22 3LX 

9.9 51 reviews
"Our little one has been attending Thornhill since Feb 2025 and is absolutely thriving. She took a little while to settle when she first…"   Read all 51 reviews

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 children a unique way of learning and developing during… Read more about Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 74 Places
Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School

146 Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4AX 

9.9 214 reviews
"This is a wonderful nursery, staff are really friendly as soon as you walk in the door. My daughter loves coming here, her keyworkers are…"   Read all 214 reviews
Group/Owner Storal

Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School is situated within walking distance of Long Eaton town centre. It is easily accessible from the train station and bus routes. The nursery has been refurbished throughout to offer spacious and bright learning areas… Read more about Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 143 Places
Partou Little Stars Day Nursery & Pre-school

124 Hadfield Road, Hadfield, Glossop SK13 2DR 

9.9 75 reviews
"My little girl absolutely loves it here. The staff are all amazing, so friendly and welcoming. The nursery is lovely and very well run,…"   Read all 75 reviews
Group/Owner Partou

Partou Little Stars Day Nursery & Pre-school is a friendly, caring nursery in Glossop for babies and children up to the age of five-years-old. Little Stars provides children with a safe and supportive learning environment where they have access to… Read more about Partou Little Stars Day Nursery & Pre-school

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 70 Places
Children 1st Main Street Nursery School

18A Main Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1GR 

9.9 139 reviews
"My son has been attending for about 5 months now & I am very happy I chose this nursery. The staff are amazing, friendly & caring. I've…"   Read all 139 reviews
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 bright, open learning areas for babies, toddlers and… Read more about Children 1st Main Street Nursery School

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 72 Places
Busy Bees Derby Silvertrees

40 Ashbourne Road, Derby DE22 3AD 

9.7 106 reviews
"The staff are always friendly and helpful. They have built a positive rapport with my Son and have helped him achieve milestones. You can…"   Read all 106 reviews

Busy Bees Derby Silvertrees offers a nursery experience where every child receives dedicated support throughout each stage of their development. With a highly qualified team who go above and beyond, your child will receive the very best start in life… Read more about Busy Bees Derby Silvertrees

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 64 Places
The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Derby

105-105a Duffield Road, Derby DE22 1AE 

9.7 42 reviews
"We have sent our daughter to The Orange Tree for over two years now and couldn't think of any place else to send her now. The staff are…"   Read all 42 reviews

The Orange Tree Nursery in Derby has been thoughtfully designed and offers a secure and stimulating environment so practitioners can easily connect with children's individual interests. Staff at the nursery are highly experienced and skilled and their… Read more about The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Derby

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 96 Places
Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover

Unit E-G Tutbury Avenue, Highfields, Derby DE23 3AT 

9.7 34 reviews
"The nursery staff are caring, professional and communicate daily about our child's activities and progress. The engaging and well-planned…"   Read all 34 reviews

Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover sees everything from the point of view of parents and has created a caring, loving environment for children up to five years of age. The nursery is purpose-built and provides children with a safe, light and airy… Read more about Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 70 Places
Woodville Nursery & Preschool

Blacksmiths Lane, Woodville, Swadlincote DE11 7EF 

9.6 93 reviews
"Absolutely cannot find a better nursery, they have helped me so much and helped my daughter grow and come out of her shell. The staff are…"   Read all 93 reviews
Group/Owner Storal

The team at Woodville Nursery & Preschool recognises that every child is different with their own story to tell. The tailored spaces across their two sites ensure that each child learns in a way and at a pace that's right for them. Every day at Woodville,… Read more about Woodville Nursery & Preschool

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 110 Places
The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover

Staker Lane, Mickleover, Derby DE3 0DJ 

9.5 85 reviews
"My son started The Orange Tree in January full time. I was nervous at first, the usual parent worries: What if he doesn't like it? What if…"   Read all 85 reviews

The Orange Tree Day Nursery small unique nursery in a beautiful rural setting, provides a magical experience for children from 6 weeks to 5 years and out of school and holiday clubs for children to 12 years. The specialist baby suite is a warm and homely… Read more about The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 80 Places
Osmaston Day Nursery

60 Cockayne Street North, Allenton, Derby DE24 8XB 

10 39 reviews
"The women here are amazing with the children. Even though my son is a handful with his emotions they really do settle him down. They keep…"   Read all 39 reviews

Osmaston Day Nursery is located in the heart of the community and is a lovely warm and welcoming purpose built Nursery that is open 51 weeks of the year. Situated within the local Family Hub (Children's Centre), Osmaston Day Nursery puts community at… Read more about Osmaston Day Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 44 Places
Little Monsters Nursery

390 Derby Road, Chesterfield S40 2EU 

10 23 reviews
"Little Monsters is simply amazing. My partner and I just got that "feeling" when we first visited, and have been very pleased since our…"   Read all 23 reviews

Little Monsters nursery is a small home from home setting with a hygge feeling throughout. The nursery is located on Derby Road close to Chesterfield town centre making it accessible from surrounding areas. The nursery makes use of the local… Read more about Little Monsters Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 16 Places
The Cottage Day Nursery Derby

55/76/78 Bedford Street, Derby DE22 3PD 

10 44 reviews
"My son was at this nursery for a year until we moved away from the area and I have nothing but praise to give all the nursery staff when he…"   Read all 44 reviews

The Cottage Day Nursery in Bedford Street, Derby, was established in 1990. It is a family-run business with nurseries based in Derby, Mickleover and Heanor. Bedford Street nursery is the largest in the group, with extensive facilities and age-specific… Read more about The Cottage Day Nursery Derby

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 93 Places
Kids Planet North Wingfield

1 The Green, North Wingfield, Chesterfield S42 5LQ 

10 59 reviews
"Knowing my daughter is in a nursery where the staff genuinely care about her wellbeing and development is amazing. We are kept up to date…"   Read all 59 reviews

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 classrooms and two secure outdoor play areas. The… Read more about Kids Planet North Wingfield

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 60 Places
Busy Bees Chesterfield Barlborough

Ash Close, Barlborough Links, Chesterfield S43 4XL 

10 112 reviews
"My daughter thoroughly enjoys her days at busy bees. The staff are all very friendly and chatty and are brilliant with the children.…"   Read all 112 reviews

Busy Bees Chesterfield Barlborough provide an extensive range of resources and activities throughout their purpose-built centre with four childcare rooms across two floors. The team are dedicated to providing the best care for your children, ensuring… Read more about Busy Bees Chesterfield Barlborough

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 83 Places
Busy Bees Alton Manor, Belper

Gregory's Way, Belper DE56 0HS 

10 81 reviews
"Our son has been going to Busy Bees Alton Manor, Belper since he was 11 months old (he is now almost 4). During that time he has always…"   Read all 81 reviews

Busy Bees Alton Manor is located in the heart of the local community of Belper. Throughout the purpose-built nursery you will find bright and beautiful learning areas for your child to explore and develop within. It is never a dull day at Alton… Read more about Busy Bees Alton Manor, Belper

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 90 Places
The Cottage Day Nursery Heanor

14 Mansfield Road, Heanor DE75 7AJ 

9.9 28 reviews
"The staff are amazing, very friendly and engaging. My child loves to attend and talks about nursery all the time. The outdoor space is…"   Read all 28 reviews

Established in 2001 The Cottage Day Nursery located in Heanor is the third site to the group and has been offering a one-of-a-kind educational experience to children of varying ages. Their commitment to providing an enriching environment for learning… Read more about The Cottage Day Nursery Heanor

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 34 Places
Busy Bees Belper Gibfield Lane

1 Gibfield Lane, Belper DE56 1WA 

9.9 117 reviews
"We have used this nursery since 2021. Our eldest has transitioned into school fantastically, and nursery played an huge part in how ready…"   Read all 117 reviews

Catering for children aged from babies to pre-schoolers, Busy Bees Belper, Gibfield Lane offers a caring and nurturing early years setting. Inside the nursery, each room is separated into age and developmental groups, allowing children to develop… Read more about Busy Bees Belper Gibfield Lane

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 90 Places
Busy Bees Derby Oakwood Bishops Drive

382 Bishops Drive, Oakwood, Derby DE21 2DF 

9.9 189 reviews
"My child started nursery in September 2025. The staff have been brilliant with helping her settle and building a rapport with her. Very…"   Read all 189 reviews

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 EYFS statutory framework so that every child is ready… Read more about Busy Bees Derby Oakwood Bishops Drive

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 65 Places
Kids Planet Newbold

Windermere Road, Newbold, Chesterfield S41 8DU 

9.9 61 reviews
"I am very happy with the service and care provided at Kids Planet Newbold. From the very first day, the staff have been amazing, kind,…"   Read all 61 reviews

Kids Planet Newbold is a nursery based in a small village north of Chesterfield. It is at the heart of the community and is easily accessible by car or walking. The building was used many years ago used as an infant school, after being fully refurbished… Read more about Kids Planet Newbold

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