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The Early Years Academy in Derby provides an excellent, safe, inspiring early years learning environment.

Children grow in confidence thanks to caring, trained staff who help them have fun while learning about the world and developing at their own pace.

The Early Years Academy Ltd Locations (5)

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5 Day Nurseries owned by The Early Years Academy Ltd
The Early Years Academy Ibstock
5-7 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LG
"My child has been at the setting for almost a year and they love attending! Their speech has improved massively. I cannot recommend this..."Read all 30 reviews

100 Places

Location Type: Day Nursery

The Early Years Academy Ibstock provides inspiring care to children in a fun and safe environment. Trained, passionate staff give children the confidence to thrive and develop news skills while having... Read more

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  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
The Early Years Academy Loughborough
5-7 Limehurst Avenue, Loughborough LE11 1PE
"Our daughter is in the pre-school room. The staff are fabulous - supportive, creative, enthusiastic and as proud of our daughter's progress..."Read all 61 reviews

44 Places

Location Type: Day Nursery

The Early Years Academy Loughborough is a small family feel nursery close to the city centre where children are able to explore, engage and connect with the world around them. The baby room is cosy... Read more

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  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
The Early Years Academy Derby
135 Duffield Road, Derby DE22 1AF
"My son has just completed a 12-week Forest School programme at the nursery, and I honestly cannot recommend it enough. Over the last few..."Read all 54 reviews

104 Places

Location Type: Day Nursery

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,... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
The Early Years Academy Stone
Meaford, Stone ST15 0PX
"My daughter has attended The Early Years Academy since she was 8 months old and has transitioned through all of the rooms in her time..."Read all 9 reviews

62 Places

Location Type: Day Nursery

The Early Years Academy Stone offers a thoughtfully curated environment where every child is nurtured, inspired, and genuinely cared for. Situated in a welcoming community setting, the Stone nursery provides... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
The Early Years Academy Shrewsbury
7 Park Plaza, Shrewsbury SY1 3AF
"We are so happy for everything to this nursery. The staff are excellent, hardworking, friendly and my child always looks forward to going..."Read all 15 reviews

85 Places

Location Type: Day Nursery

The Early Years Academy Shrewsbury is an award winning, Ofsted rated as Outstanding (November 2017), Reggio Emilia inspired setting that was born out of a desire to create a new model of education for... Read more

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

The Early Years Academy Ltd Reviews (169)

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The Early Years Academy Ltd has a Group Review Score of 9.6 (9.634) out of 10.
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Review of The Early Years Academy Ibstock from a n (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My child has been at the setting for almost a year and they love attending! Their speech has improved massively. I cannot recommend this nursery enough, after viewing multiple in the area myself and my partner are thrilled that we chose the correct one. The staff are brilliant and are so supportive of not only my child that attends, but our family as a whole.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Derby from Maira P (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son had an amazing experience at Early Years Academy (EYA) and I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. He settled in so fast and so well, his key worker and everyone in the babies room team was so caring and helped him develop and learn. The focus week is amazing and during that week you receive photos and updates of your child's development and lovely notes from the key worker.
'The nursery team is very diligent in logging everything in the app so you know what is happening during the day. The facilities are lovely and every day there was a different activity waiting for them. We only left as had to move counties due to my husband's job and we were very sad to leave EYA. Management is also responsive and great.

Thank you EYA team! We will miss you all!

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Review of The Early Years Academy Derby from Elle B (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has just completed a 12-week Forest School programme at the nursery, and I honestly cannot recommend it enough. Over the last few months, his confidence has grown massively and it has been amazing to watch how much he has developed.
He has learnt so many valuable skills through outdoor play and exploration, from independence and problem-solving to teamwork and resilience, all while having so much fun. Every week he came home excited to tell us about what he had been doing.
The two members of staff running the Forest School are absolutely fantastic. They genuinely care about the children, their education, and their wellbeing. Their enthusiasm, patience, and encouragement have made such a positive impact on my son's development.
We got weekly updates of the entire group and what they had been up to, which truly made my week each time!

We are so grateful for the experience and everything he has gained from it. It has been such a special part of his nursery journey.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Derby from E P (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful nursery, very child- led with warm, caring and well- trained staff. Both of our children have been here and had a great experience. Plenty of enrichment in the rooms and lots of time outside. The food is wonderful - very healthy and varied to instill healthy eating. Definitely recommend

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Review of The Early Years Academy Ibstock from A S (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been here since it opened (coming on for 2 years now) and has been loved, supported and cared for the whole time. I can't sing the praises of all the team members enough at EYA past and present - they all love the children and really bond with them. Communication is great & the activities are brilliant. Couldnt recommend them more.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Derby from Barbara F (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has made fantastic developmental progress and always comes home happy. It's a supportive environment where he truly thrives.

The Early Years Academy provides excellent support for coping with major changes.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Shrewsbury from Eleftheria B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are so happy for everything to this nursery. The staff are excellent, hardworking, friendly and my child always looks forward to going to nursery.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Loughborough from L C (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Brilliant nursery, great selection of food for children, staff are friendly, first aid course was very good.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Loughborough from Brittany C (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter is in the pre-school room. The staff are fabulous - supportive, creative, enthusiastic and as proud of our daughter's progress and development as we are. Dietary requirements are considered and the food is great. We love hearing about all the different activities and seeing pictures and write ups on the app which gives us great insight into what our daughter gets up to. We are grateful for the environment the team create which our daughter is excited to go into each day.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Loughborough from J P (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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This nursery is fantastic! My son has developed into such a clever little boy. He comes home happy and smiling, sometimes not wanting to leave. He will put his arms out to every team member and never hesitates going in.
He is very chatty and sociable outside of nursery and I know these are the skills that they have helped to develop.
When he is communicating at home he will use his sign language alongside his words.

We are thrilled with the nursery and can not wait to see how our son continues to grow with them :)

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Review of The Early Years Academy Loughborough from Charmaine P (Aunt of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Ive had a very positive experiance with this nursery. The staff are very nice and the children are very well looked after. They communicate with parents/guardians openly and they also listen to what we have to say and take what we say on board. The environment has had very positive effects on my nephew and he looks forward to going.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Ibstock from H K (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending since July last year and I am really impressed with how he has settled in with the help of the staff. The communication has been excellent and I couldn't wish for him to be in a better placement

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Review of The Early Years Academy Derby from Soleil W (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We absolutely love the early years academy. The staff go out of their way to ensure the children are always stretching their imaginations and learning new things in positive environments. The tipi is just amazing! As are the other opportunities such as the forest trips and intergenerational visits. The staff are warm and friendly to both children and parents. The educational model is professional and reliable with regular updates on progress and focus weeks with pictures to help parents understand the little things that matter and happen day to day that help our children grow and learn. We love the nursery. Fab job everyone! :)

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Review of The Early Years Academy Derby from A V (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My child started at EYA at the New Year, she has settled so wonderfully in the baby room and every staff member I have spoken to has been amazing towards myself and my child. Despite only being there just under a couple of months, my daughter has thrived and gets so excited when we arrive into the car park before we go in. Choosing EYA has really put my mind at ease with returning to work knowing she is in a safe environment surrounded by lovely and knowledgeable people who genuinely care.
Communication has been great from the get go, especially during an episode of illness that my daughter had. Nothing is too much trouble.

Thank you so much EYA.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Derby from Aimee A (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We have 3 children attending the same pre-school setting and we could not have asked for more from the team at EYA. Our children have thrived in the environment. They are excited every day to attend and are being equipped with all they need to start school in September. The EYA are a skilled, compassionate, caring, wonderful and truly passionate team.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Ibstock from A D (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Fabulous nursery, always go above and beyond for my daughter who has additional needs. Staff are knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. The environment is well thought of creating a nurturing enabling environment for all children. The nursery have been flexible and supportive of my daughter and us as a family. They are very inclusive and always offer lots of well being events!

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Review of The Early Years Academy Shrewsbury from Francesca W (Mother of Child) published on 24 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our eldest has been attending the Shrewsbury Prepatoria since he was 10 months old and has been in all three settings - the Baby Room, Toddlers and now the Foundation Unit. In every setting we have had a wonderful and positive experience. Our son has flourished there. The Reggio approach was a definite draw and you can see how it is woven into the fabric of daily nursery life for our children. The teachers and staff are caring, nurturing and inspire our children, supporting their interests and creating thoughtful and educational experiences for their young minds. Recent examples include a s'mores around a little fire pit, Gus the guinea pig's visit to Toddlers and some eggs that hatched into ducklings - two of whom went onto live with a child's family.

Our twins have just finished their settling sessions and are about to join in January. It was a no-brainer where they would attend and it's lovely the staff turnover isn't high so there are familiar faces in the Baby Room.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Stone from H B (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Since starting at this nursery, my daughter has truly thrived. The staff are amazing, and it's reassuring every day knowing she's in such good hands. She has shown noticeable progress in her speech, confidence, and social skills, and she comes home happy and excited every day.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Stone from Letitia J (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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The Early Years Nursery has been AMAZING for my daughter and son! The staff go above and beyond for the children. They respond with enquiries very quickly. I cant Thank the staff enough as my daughter always comes home telling me about her brilliant day and with a fresh Elsa Plait in her hair. My Son has gone from crying going in to now giggling with laughter when I drop him off. Very Thankful and will be very sad when we have to leave.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Stone from A T (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My twin girls have been attending this nursery for a few months now, and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. The staff are consistently warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. It's clear that everyone there is passionate about what they do, and it shows in the way they interact with the children.
The girls have settled in, and it's been wonderful to see how confident they are. The environment is nurturing, well-organised, and full of fun and learning opportunities. Communication is always excellent, and I feel fully informed and reassured about their day-to-day experiences.

I'm incredibly grateful for the level of care and dedication shown by the whole team. Knowing my girls are safe, supported, and enjoying themselves gives me so much peace of mind.

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