Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover

30 Chain Lane, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9AJ
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  • Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover, Derby
Within a short walking distance of the Royal Derby Hospital on the border of Littleover/Mickleover is Mary Poppins Nursery, an established Day Nursery with an Independent Baby Room founded in 1990, registered with Ofsted (Awarded Ofsted Outstanding 2012).

The Nursery is situated at the quiet end of Chain Lane opposite the Muirfield Estate entrance.

The Nursery is situated in a large detached property, which has been sympathetically converted specifically and exclusively as a Day Nursery and Independent Baby Area, creating a warm and friendly environment in which your child will thrive.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Denise Harris (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 62

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Car park available.

Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover Reviews (20)

9.9

Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.887) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover has 20 reviews.

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Review from S S (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mary Poppins has been excellent in looking after our daughter. When we first moved to Derby, it was stressful finding a nursery and sending our daughter for the first time. However, we had a very good experience and always feel reassured when we drop her off before work. The staff are very caring, polite,
and keep us updated about everything.Thank you to the Mary Poppins team for all your care and support.
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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Denise and the team are really friendly and efficient, I feel confident putting my little boy in nursery, he is happy and he is learning and socialising. Communication is brilliant and the facilities are good,
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Review from Lucy C (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After having my son, the thought of returning to work and leaving him in other peoples care really worried me. As soon as we were welcomed in to Mary Poppins we knew that it was the right place for him. Denise showed us round 4 years ago and we have never regretting putting him in to this nursery. He
absolutely loves coming to nursery, he is thriving and we will be so sad for him to leave but having now had our daughter we are exciting for her to begin her Mary Poppins journey. Returning to work this time around does not feel anywhere near as daunting knowing that she will be well looked after and entertained all day. Having personally attended this nursery 30 years ago it still has that family feel which is comforting and yet still professional. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, nothing is too much for them and you can really see that they care for the children. I recommend Mary Poppins to all of my friends and family who are considering nurseries. We couldn't wish for a nursery!
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Review from Helen D (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Mary Poppins for almost a year now and we couldn't be happier with the nursery. She loves going every morning and is always excited to see her friends and key workers, which tells us everything we need to know about how happy she is there.
There are always plenty of
activities taking place, along with extra-curricular options such as dance classes, which our daughter absolutely loves. Her confidence, social skills and language have developed so well during her time there, and we feel that the staff at Mary Poppins have played a huge part in this.
We are always kept well informed about what's happening at the nursery, and we really appreciate the feedback and updates about what she's been getting up to during the day.
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Review from Amy D (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Mary Poppins are truly amazing.
They do such an incredible job and the nursery has such a lovely, homely, friendly and welcoming feel.
I am so grateful for all the staff.
Choosing Mary Poppins will always be one of my best decisions for my sons start in life.
My son has come on so much
since starting at the nursery and has some special relationships with both his friends and staff.
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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Mary Poppins Nursery. From the very beginning, the team made our son feel welcome, safe, and cared for. The staff are incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely passionate about what they do, which really shows in the warm and nurturing environment they create for the children.
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son absolutely loves going to nursery each day and is always excited to see the staff and his friends. It's been wonderful to see how much his confidence, social skills, and development have grown since he started. The team always keeps us informed and reassured, and it's clear they truly care about every child in their care.
As parents, it gives us great peace of mind knowing our son is in such capable and caring hands. We're very grateful to the whole team at Mary Poppins Nursery for the positivity, support, and dedication they show every day. We would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, happy, and nurturing place for their child.
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Review from Jade C (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Mary Poppins nursery and it's been a happy second home to them. My daughter's confidence grew from day one due to the warm, homely environment and the care from all the staff. It felt like I was dropping my child off with a family member. Her interests were taken on
board and she really flourished there and loved it until she left for school, so I was happy to send my son there too. He is still enjoying himself and loves all the activities they put on for the children. He is more than happy to go in the morning and I can see him playing with a smile when I pick him up. We've been so impressed with the gentle, knowledgeable and professional care for both of our children and can tell they treat each child and their needs individually whilst communicating to us in detail about their day.
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Review from Rachael F (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have been to Mary Poppins and I really can't fault them. My son left a couple of years ago and my daughter this year. They are both very different children and the ladies who work there have been amazing with both. I was always so surprised at the things they were learning and picking
up at a young age and Mary Poppins has certainly helped both of them develop. The kids have both enjoyed going and are usually very excited to tell us what they have been doing with their day.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Mary Poppins for the past 3 years. Our experience of the nursery has been amazing, mostly due to the wonderful staff there. The environment is warm and friendly and I feel that my child is thriving in his development. Most importantly, my child is happy to go into nursery
every day which makes me feel reassured that he is safe and well cared for. Thank you!
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Review from Reece H (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Mary Poppins are fantastic. Always great you with a smile at the door & look genuinely happy to see our little boy each morning. They are brilliant at giving us a run down at the end of the day & flexible with anything we need. Our boy absolutely loves it there & always comes out/home with
a smile on his face, fully tummy & exhausted from all the fun he's had!
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant, I trust you so much to take care of Finley. You have always have been brilliant he loves it. He especially loves music Mondays with the parachute and always talks about 'Becky', I do hope this is his name otherwise apologies. You all do brilliantly with him, thank you so much.
Will really miss you all looking after him when he goes to school. Keep going the Mary Poppins angels x
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Review from S D (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm glad to write this review as I found a good nursery near me which is perfect for my daughter.
I like it most as it's not crowded and fully staffed.


I've introduced my daughter to nursery at the age of around 21 months initial she was not settling at all there crying everyday but staff from front

door to back everyone was very supportive and caring for her and she is enjoying there a lot and staying full 3 days a week.
Learning new things everyday and doing things at home too.
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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Mary Poppins for 18 months, since he was 1, and he absolutely loves going! He is always happy when he walks in the door and has a big smile on his face when we pick him up! The staff are so supportive, friendly and we feel very comfortable that our son is being very well looked
after during his days there especially following some recent health issues - staff were mindful of his new diet needs and stayed in touch whilst he was off nursery briefly which was really kind. His development has come on in leaps and bounds over the time he's been attending Mary Poppins and I would recommend them to any parents looking to send their child to a family focused, caring and friendly nursery!
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Review from D O (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose this nursery in 2022 after it came highly recommended by several colleagues whose children had attended over the years, as well as by a former member of staff.
Our children are/were happy to go to nursery and speak fondly of the staff. The team create a warm, nurturing environment where they
feel safe, supported and excited to learn. My eldest is now in primary school, and Mary Poppins prepared him exceptionally well for that transition.
The staff and management are approachable, helpful, honest and transparent, which gives us real peace of mind as parents. It's also incredibly reassuring to see that several team members have been there for many years, reflecting the stability and good environment within the nursery.
As our third child is about to start, we feel confident in our choice, despite some sadness that our older children's favourite member of staff is leaving.
We're grateful to have found such a wonderful nursery and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to other families.
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Review from Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mary Poppins is a wonderful nursery with a great team! I have always had nothing but the up most confidence in the team for caring for both of my children.
My eldest recently started school following on from Mary Poppins and he was in such a brilliant place to start both socially and academically.
My youngest has recently started back in October and has settled in so well with the team in the baby unit which really put my mind at ease.
I would always recommend Mary Poppins to any of my friends and family looking for a nursery.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery team and staff. Really a home from home for my little boy which was so important to me. A huge range of skills and knowledge from staff which supports children's learning, development and most importantly ensures children are happy. Cannot recommend this nursery highly enough.
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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled well at Mary Poppins, the staff in the baby room are attentive and kind and rarely switched to other rooms, so she feels well attached and happy in their care. The activities in the room are always changed round and are creative, nurturing and fun for her. I picked this nursery
because it had a warm, family feel to it, rather than a large corporate setting. The nursery staff are knowledgable on her development and what she has done that day, and she has a wide variety to eat whilst at nursery. We are happy with their care for our daughter and look forward to finding out what she has been up to each day. The office staff always keep us informed and are a friendly face in the morning and at pick up, and I love that they know my daughter by name, after just a few months in their care.
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Review from Amy D (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using Mary Poppins for almost 3 years now and don't have a bad word to say. Both our children enjoy attending, the staff are caring and kind to all the children and also to the parents! I would definitely recommend this nursery to a friend.
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Review from L I (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'd score 6 stars if I could. Everyone at Mary Poppins has always been brilliant for both our children. I always feel welcome during drop off and pickup, and both girls have been very happy during their time at nursery. Made some great friends and have developed really well.
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Review from Dyutima S (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to this nursery for 7 months now. Initially, we were very anxious but we have been very happy with our experience. Staff have been very welcoming, caring and flexible.
Ridu has learned a lot since she started going there. She is speaking words, trying to learn new activities,
has become more social and always happy to go to the nursery in the morning. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.887)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.887) out of 10 for Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.887 for Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover is calculated as follows: ( (212 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.887
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 62 number of registered child places is 12.4, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Denise Harris

Job Title: Manager Joined: 1995

Managers Welcome


My name is Denise Harris, I have worked at Mary Poppins Nursery since February 1995. During my time at the nursery I have worked in every room with all ages of children. I began as a Nursery Nurse progressing over time to Early years coordinator, senior Nursery Nurse, Deputy Officer in charge and finally to Nursery manager in 2007.


I hold the NNEB qualification, BA (HONS) and the Early Years Professional status Qualification.


As the years have passed I have gained a real understanding of what a difference excellent child care can make. This is not only to each child who often join us as a baby and flourishes into a confident, active learning, school ready child with skills for life achieved at a pace which is individual to them , not only to each parent who is able to leave their child with the confidence they are being cared for and supported as they would wish, enabling them to return to work with piece of mind but also to the staff team who thoroughly enjoy being with the children in their care and develop into experienced and knowledgeable practitioners.


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June Rowley

Job Title: Owner Joined: 1990

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Being a mother I know how the anxieties of choosing the right childcare for your child.


For this very reason we my husband and I established Mary Poppins back in 1990. We were the first privately run nursery to open in our area. Our aim was to create a warm friendly safe & stimulating environment where children strive. Mary Poppins is a home from home environment, everyone who visits always mentions the fabulous atmosphere.


We have continually developed Mary Poppins since we opened and will continue to do so in order to maintain the very highest standards expected.


Most of our staff have been with us for over 20 years, one member Steph attended Mary Poppins as a baby, she now has a baby of her own who attends the nursery. All our staff are qualified Nursery Nurses and are first aiders.


We have seen hundreds of children pass through our nursery to become successful & confident people.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover

What is the Age Range of Children that Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover accepts?

Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover Open?

Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover have capacity for?

Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover has capacity for a total of 62 Children.

How far is Mary Poppins Nursery Mickleover to the centre of Derby?

2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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