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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.

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5 Day Nurseries owned by The Early Years Academy Ltd

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The Early Years Academy Derby
135 Duffield Road, Derby DE22 1AF
"From the moment our daughter started here, we knew we had found somewhere truly special. The care, kindness, and dedication of every single..."Read all 58 reviews

104 Places

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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

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  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
The Early Years Academy Ibstock
5-7 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LG
"I can't thank EYA enough for everything they have done for both my daughter and me. From the moment we walked through the doors at the..."Read all 36 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 Stone
Meaford, Stone ST15 0PX
"Overall a very positive experience for my son since he was 1. The staff working with the children are fantastic and felt like my son was..."Read all 10 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

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  • 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

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  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

The Early Years Academy Ltd Reviews (180)

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The Early Years Academy Ltd has a Group Review Score of 9.7 (9.68) out of 10. The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to The Early Years Academy Ltd must have a Review Score.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Ibstock from Simon K (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son goes to the nursery, everything they do for him is beyond expectations. They are very clear with the curriculum that they do the assessments to and are very clear with everything that goes on, seeing all of this leaves me with such confidence with what he is doing when at nursery. The staff are all incredible and very approachable, he has such a good relationship with all of them. He also has food there and the menu that they have is extremely varied and very healthy. Overall I couldn't wish for a better nursery for my son and would highly recommend it as a nursery for anyone else

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Review of The Early Years Academy Ibstock from Stacie F (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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I can't thank EYA enough for everything they have done for both my daughter and me. From the moment we walked through the doors at the first open day, I knew it was where I wanted her to be.

The support, care, and dedication they show go far beyond anything I ever expected from a nursery. Every single member of staff is amazing, friendly, and genuinely caring. They always make time for everyone and create such a warm, welcoming environment.

Thank you all for everything you do. We are so grateful to be part of the EYA family.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Ibstock from Gary H (Father of Child) published on 27 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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We bring our son to here full time, the staff and settings are outstanding. Our son Freddy plays and learns so much whilst here and absolutely loves it. Even though he can be difficult at times the staff treats him with such love and patients. We recommend this place to everyone we can

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Review of The Early Years Academy Ibstock from A N (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has came on impeccably since joining the nursery, all of the staff have been lovely and supportive of her journey! Everyday is full of enriching activities and my daughter always has plenty of stories to share.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Stone from C M (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Overall a very positive experience for my son since he was 1. The staff working with the children are fantastic and felt like my son was loved and cared for.
Contact via the app was hit and a miss. Especially with replies and acknowledgements from the management team.

I would recommend to others.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Derby from Danielle R (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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From the moment our daughter started here, we knew we had found somewhere truly special. The care, kindness, and dedication of every single member of staff have been exceptional.

Our daughter has absolutely flourished over the past four years. She has grown in confidence, made wonderful friendships, and developed a genuine love of learning-all thanks to the nurturing, fun, and supportive environment.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Derby from A A (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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EYA have always provided such a kind, caring and nurturing environment for our 3 children in attendance over the last 2 years. The wonderful staff are always thinking up ways to create awe and wonder in their respective spaces throughout the facility. Our children have come on so much and have learnt lots through play. The forest school is a wonderful addition to the facility which has enabled the children to grow in confidence.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Derby from A D (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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The EYA cares for both my children and they both love attending. The nursery always go above and beyond and provide brilliant opportunities for the children they would not always have at home. The staff are lovely and always very nurturing towards the children. Thank you for everything you do :).

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Review of The Early Years Academy Derby from Daniel P (Father of Child) published on 14 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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This a very well run nursery; the staff are truly excellent at all levels. The nursery run many exciting adventures like intergeneratuonal academy and forest school, and are passionate about children's learning journey (providing regular obsevations and periodic reports).
The facilities are great, and the kitchen of particular note for its fantastic variety of food for little ones (not juts pasta!).

We have been here well before it was awarded OFSTED outstanding, and has been amazing from day 1 (in covid times!). The OFSTED rating is truly warranted.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Derby from Andy S (Father of Child) published on 6 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Early Years Academy has been a nurturing and caring place for our children. With our eldest about to leave for school he will leave with only good memories of his time here. From entering as a baby to leaving as a little boy, he has thrived at EYA. Every one of the staff are terrific, and the facilities are spot on.
As a baby he had a severe milk allergy and the way this was managed was very reassuring.
Forest school was a particular highlight, spending time outdoors, out to local parks and learning about nature in a really special environment in the tipi.
The nursery goes over and above - various events throughout the year, Christmas carols with actual reindeers, summer days with an ice cream van - they don't need to do any of this, but it really makes it special.

Talking with friends with kids at other nurseries it's clear EYA is really special. We highly recommend it and look forward to our youngest's remaining time there.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Ibstock from J C (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since our baby joined earlier this year, the staff at Early Years have made us feel so welcome, and they're all so lovely and friendly. I can't thank Mia and Hannah enough for how much effort they put into making us feel confident our baby is safe and well looked after. We couldn't be happier with them.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Ibstock from B T (Father of Child) published on 25 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My child joined in April 26 and has settled in amazingly despite being unsure being left at first. They are in baby room and the baby room staff set up daily different activities including cloud dough, water play and time in the garden which my child thoroughly enjoys. The nursery also keeps us up to date via the app and a daily handover and it is great to see and hear about how they are developing and how the nursery is working to encourage them.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Derby from Nilou M (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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We couldn't be happier with this nursery. The staff are incredibly kind, caring, and always considerate of our son's individual needs. He absolutely loves attending, which speaks volumes about the warm, calm, and nurturing environment they have created.
A special mention to Chloe, the manager, who is amazing. Her dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for the children and families are evident in everything she does.
We would also like to thank our son's key worker, Nimesha, who has been fantastic. She keeps us regularly updated and is always thoughtful and attentive. If our son is ever a little unsettled at drop-off, she takes the time to reassure us with updates throughout the day, which we really appreciate. Her communication and care give us complete confidence that he is in the best hands.

We cannot recommend this nursery highly enough.

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Review of The Early Years Academy Ibstock from Amelia C (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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I couldn't be happier with the care and support my daughter receives at this nursery. The staff are warm, caring, and genuinely invested in each child's development. She has grown in confidence, made wonderful friendships, and always comes home excited to tell us about her day. The activities are engaging and educational, and communication with parents is excellent. It's clear that the team works hard to create a safe, nurturing, and happy environment. I highly recommend this nursery to any family looking for outstanding childcare.

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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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