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30 Chain Lane, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire DE3 9AJ
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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.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

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

  • Monday07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday07:30-18:00
  • Thursday07:30-18:00
  • Friday07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Car park available.

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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Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (28)

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Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School has 28 reviews.

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Review from Stacey H (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2026 Submitted via Website
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When I first started looking at nurseries, I worried we'd never find the right one. I dreaded going back to work after maternity leave, wondering if my son would be happy. I needn't have worried because choosing Mary Poppins was one of the best decisions we ever made.
The staff are incredible. They create such a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment, and my son has loved every minute of his four years there. We've never had any trouble getting him through the door in the mornings, and the progress he's made has been phenomenal.
I can't believe his journey there is coming to an end, and I'm so sad he's leaving for primary school. Thankfully, our youngest son is now following in his footsteps, and I know he'll receive the same outstanding care and attention.

Thank you to everyone at Mary Poppins. We will be forever grateful for the love, care and dedication that you have shown our boys.

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Review from H N (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started this nursery in the baby room earlier this year. Staff were so supportive of both baby and I, and really helped her to settle in. I am confident that my daughter enjoys her time at nursery and is well looked after. The staff are very attentive, and I am really pleased that we chose for my daughter to attend here.

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Review from J N (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended Mary Poppins/kindred since he was 9 months old and he is just coming up to 2. It's a small setting of a very knowledgable and hands on team who care for my child very well. My son is always happy to go in to nursery and all the ladies go above and beyond to make sure he is ok and any issues are communicated very well whether it be by phone or on the new app.

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Review from Rachel Y (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Mary Poppins for almost a year now and he has learnt so much in his time there! He is more confident at using his cutlery because the staff have helped him. He loves coming to nursery and has made many friends there! I would recommend Mary Poppins.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My toddler is always happy to go to the nursery, all staff are very friendly and kind.

She has learned a lot since starting at Kindred nursery. The management is excellent and key workers for our toddler are great.

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Review from Mason L (Father of Child) published on 16 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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I believe that my son is extremely well looked after at the nursery, he clearly loves attending the nursery. The staff have always been extremely friendly and are clearly exceptionally good at what they do. They're all very knowledgeable and very attentive to the needs and well being of my son, and can only imagine that it is the same for every child that attends there. The staff always bring to our attention the smallest concern that they may have regarding my son, they immediately call and keep you informed of any possible problem no matter how small. It's obvious that they care very much about the children that attend, which as a parent makes you happy and confident about how your child is looked after. I believe that my son and the other children there are very lucky to have the staff that they do have looking after them. The parents should also count themselves lucky for this.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and heartfelt review and recommendation.

We are delighted to hear that your son enjoys coming to nursery and that you feel confident he is happy, safe and so well cared for. Building trusting relationships with our families is incredibly important to us, and...  

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Review from Georgie O (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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The most fantastic and friendly staff. My son has been here for 7 months and it feels like home and as if we've known them forever. My son loves coming to nursery and is happy, safe and well looked after here.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation.

We are delighted to hear that your son has settled so well and that the nursery feels like a home away from home for your family. Creating a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, happy and valued is exactly what we strive...  

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School

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...  

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Review from S S (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School

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...  

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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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,

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
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...  

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Review from Lucy C (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your kind review and recommendation.

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...  

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Review from Helen D (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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
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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.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School

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...  

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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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.
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.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.

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...  

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Review from Jade C (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your beautiful and heartfelt review and recommendation

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...  

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Review from Rachael F (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely review.

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...  

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your kind words.

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...  

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Review from Reece H (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's wonderful to hear how much your little boy is enjoying his time with us

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...  

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We're so pleased to hear how much your little man enjoys his time with us, especially Music Mondays (the parachute is always a big hit!). And don't worry-you got Becky's name spot on, she'll be so happy to hear she gets a special mention

It's been an...  

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Review from S D (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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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Denise Harris
Denise HarrisJob Title:ManagerJoined: 1995
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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)

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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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