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Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School is within short walking distance of the Royal Derby Hospital on the border of Littleover/Mickleover.
The Nursery is situated at the quiet end of Chain Lane opposite the Muirfield Estate entrance.
The Nursery is set 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.
Funding & Fees
At Kindred Nurseries, we believe choosing exceptional childcare should be easy. We offer fees that are simple, transparent, and all-inclusive. We take the stress out of funding by laying every cost out clearly, ensuring no unexpected surprises.
For specific fee details and a full breakdown of how costs and funding entitlements are calculated at Kindred Mickleover, please visit our website.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Kindred Nurseries
- Private Owned
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
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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.
Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (21)
Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.880) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School has 21 reviews.
My son has been at Mary Poppins since he was 13 months, and is now 3years 3 months. He has thrived and developed such an inquisitive and confident personality. He is thriving at Mary Poppins and very grateful for all the support from the staff there.
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
We're absolutely delighted to hear how much your son has thrived since joining us at such a young age. It's wonderful to see his inquisitive nature and confidence growing-that curiosity is something we love to nurture every day.
Your kind words about...
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.
Thank you so much for your kind review.
We're really pleased to hear that your experience with Mary Poppins has been so positive, especially during what can be such a big and emotional transition when moving to a new area and starting nursery. It's lovely to know that you feel reassured when...
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,
We're delighted to hear that you feel so confident and reassured leaving your little boy with us. Knowing he is happy, learning, and building friendships is exactly what we hope for every child in our care.
Your kind words about Denise and the team mean a...
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!
It means the world to us to hear that Mary Poppins has been such a special part of your family's journey - not only for your son and now your daughter, but also for you all those years ago. Knowing that the nursery still has that same warm...
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.
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.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
We're absolutely delighted to hear how happy you and your son are with your experience at Mary Poppins. It means a great deal to know the nursery feels homely, friendly, and welcoming-that sense of belonging is something we work hard to create every...
Our 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.
Hearing how happy your son is at Mary Poppins and how warmly he was welcomed from the very beginning is so lovely. It means a great deal to know that he feels safe, cared for, and excited to come in each day-that sense of belonging is exactly what we...
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.
We're absolutely delighted to hear that both of your children have had such positive experiences with us at Mary Poppins. It means a great deal to know the nursery has felt like a "second home" for your family-that sense...
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.
It means a great deal to hear that both of your children have had such positive experiences with us, especially as they each have their own personalities and needs. We're so pleased our team were able to support them both in ways that helped them feel...
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!
It means a great deal to hear that your child has been with us for the past 3 years and that you've had such a positive experience. We're especially pleased to know he feels happy and confident coming into nursery each day-that sense of security and enjoyment...
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!
Our team really do love welcoming the children each morning, so it means a lot to know that comes across. We're also glad you find the end-of-day updates helpful-keeping you...
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
It's been an...
I like it most as it's not crowded and fully staffed.
Learning new things everyday and doing things at home too.
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!
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.
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review.
We're so pleased to hear that your children have been happy and have such fond memories of their time with us. Creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, confident, and excited to learn is at the heart of everything we do, so...
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.
It's wonderful to hear how positively both of your children have experienced their time at Mary Poppins. It means a great deal to know you've always felt such confidence in the team-that trust is incredibly important to us.
We're especially pleased to...
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.
Knowing that your little boy feels so settled and that the nursery feels like a home from home for him is great to hear-that sense of comfort and belonging is something we really strive for every day.
It's wonderful to know you value...
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.
It's lovely to hear how well your daughter has settled into the baby room and how happy and secure she feels in the care of the team. It's wonderful to know that the consistency of familiar staff has helped her build those important...
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.
We love that that you've had such a positive experience with Mary Poppins over the past three years. It means a great deal to know that both of your children enjoy attending and feel happy and settled in our care.
Your kind words about the staff being...
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.
It's also wonderful to know you've felt welcome at...
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- Recipient: Kindred NurseriesDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
- Recipient: Kindred NurseriesDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
- Recipient: Kindred NurseriesDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
Meet the Team (1)
My name is Denise Harris, and I have worked at Mary Poppins Nursery since February 1995. During my time at the nursery, I have worked in every room with children of all ages. 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.
Sincerely,
Denise Harris BA (HONS)
MANAGER
Frequently Asked Questions about Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School
What is the Age Range of Children that Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School accepts?
Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School Open?
Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School 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 Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School have capacity for?
Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School has capacity for a total of 62 Children.
How far is Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School to the centre of Derby?
2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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