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Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School

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 K R (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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
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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.

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

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...  

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Review from Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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.

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 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.

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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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.

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

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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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.

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

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...  

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Review from Amy D (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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.

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

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Review from L I (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your kind words! It really means a lot to hear how happy both of your girls have been with us. We're so pleased they've made great friends and grown so well during their time here-it's exactly what we hope for every child.

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Review from Dyutima S (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for sharing your experience-it's lovely to hear how well your little one has settled in over the past 7 months. We completely understand how nerve-wracking those early days can feel, so it means a lot to know you've felt happy and reassured with us.

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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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