Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School

146 Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4AX
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Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School is situated within walking distance of Long Eaton town centre. It is easily accessible from the train station and bus routes. The nursery has been refurbished throughout to offer spacious and bright learning areas for babies, toddlers, pre-school children and for those in 'out of school' club aged up to twelve years.

The nursery has split the age-appropriate rooms over two levels and are uniquely designed to stimulate and inspire young children’s minds.

A team of dedicated staff ensure the children’s needs are nurtured in a home-from-home environment. Each staff member believes in strong parent partnerships in order to deliver seamless care.

The staff are fully trained and are supported by a designated early years practitioner to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

The nursery features an extensive garden area which has been designed to maximise the potential for outdoor play, with carefully chosen, age-specific equipment.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kate Horsley (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 32

Total Places for Children

  • 143

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School Reviews (214)

9.9

Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10, based on 45 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School has 214 reviews.

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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is amazing, the staff are amazing, there isn't anyone who can't or won't do enough for you. My little girl has been going to this nursery since she was 5 months old and she's now 3 years old and has come on so much! I would definitely highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a nursery.
Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It's been a pleasure watching your little girl grow and flourish with us. We truly appreciate your kind words about our team and your recommendation - it…read more
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Review from Holly T (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful nursery, staff are really friendly as soon as you walk in the door. My daughter loves coming here, her keyworkers are fantastic and supportive. My daughter took her first steps here. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st Derby Road continues to be an excellent nursery with friendly, helpful staff, safe outdoor areas with lots to do, and varied activities. The nursery serves a wide range of healthy dishes to the children and they get the opportunity to learn how to feed themselves and learn table manners.
This nursery has really accelerated my girls progress and they are happy and healthy!
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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My litte girl has been there for nearly 4 months and she has flourish!
The staff in the baby room are amazing! They keep us up to date on what my little one is doing and always take the time to chat about her day. Which has been reassuring!
Management are friendly and very approachable! The whole
atmosphere of the nursery is welcoming and friendly!
I would definitely recommend Derby Road to any parent looking for an amazing nursery.
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Review from Ailsa M (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are genuinely invested in our daughter's happiness and her life as a whole, not just when at nursery.
She always comes home happy and keen to return.
Her education whilst being at nursery has set her up so well for school.
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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 boys who attend Children 1st, they both started from the age of 12 months and we couldn't be happier with the care they receive whilst at nursery. Our eldest who will be 4 in August had a speech delay and the support given to him has helped so much that we are confident he will thrive at school
even though he will be the youngest in his year. Every member of staff at this nursery is amazing, not just the staff in the rooms providing direct care but the cleaner, the cooks and everyone else! They all interact with the babies and children and clearly have so much genuine care and love for every child there. A good nursery is so important to for good development of children in those early years and I honestly feel we picked the best around. Thank you for looking after our boys so well xx
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Review from Stacey W (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has settled really well into nursery and adores some of the staff.
He always has a lovely day and enjoys his time at nursery. Thank you to everyone for helping my little one flourish and get prepared for school.
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Review from Paz S (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st @ Derby Road is an absolutely fantastic nursery! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a warm and professional team at the reception desk, setting the tone for the excellent care and service provided throughout.
The nursery staff and management go above and beyond to ensure a
safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for the children. They are always professional, approachable, and genuinely care about the well-being and development of each child.
Communication is excellent - we are regularly updated on everything happening throughout the week, and the team is incredibly flexible, always accommodating our needs.
It's clear that the staff take pride in what they do, and their dedication shines through in every interaction. I highly recommend Children 1st to any parent looking for a nursery that truly puts children first.
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Review from Phil A (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 3 year old has recently joined and settled in very well thanks to the friendly staff, good systems/processes and communication. The staff are always helpful, caring, considerate and understanding.
He loves the environment, food and mix of activities and always comes home with a smile on his face!
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Review from Jess R (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Home from home! Children 1st @ Derby Road nursery is outstanding! My daughter is happy, safe, developing, cared for and overall having fun!
All the staff are absolutely brilliant, engaging with children and parents too - they genuinely care and also look like they're happy to be at work - not everyone
can say that!
When we were thinking about what nursery to send our daughter too, I wanted it to be clean and the outside space to be available to her whenever she wanted! The overall cleanliness of the nursery is brilliant (also not an easy task to keep on top of I'm sure!). Also they have designated outside spaces for each age range and it's perfect! I actually want to spend all day here!
I couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery and I know I have nothing to worry about, when I'm at work and my daughter is at nursery! I've recommended to a few of my friends and their little ones are going too.
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Review from J K (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby is well looked after, happy and fed. He has a lovely bond with the staff and I receive regular updates on his progress and activities. The staff are good.
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Review from Heather H (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are welcoming and helpful.
My little one has come on leaps and bounds. Since starting at nursery, my little one has recently moved from Peter Rabbit to early years. All staff have said how well she has transferred. She has made new friends and has had no issues.
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Review from G K (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So far we have been really impressed with the nursery. Our little boy loves going and enjoys his time at Nursery. We are always welcomed with the warmest and friendliest faces and I can't fault the key workers that work alongside our little boy. He is thriving and very impressed with all that he does
in the day.
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Review from Sophie E (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is bursting with professional love and compassion for the children. Staff are kind, thoughtful and champion each child like family. I feel safe as a parent and I see my child flourish and grow in character and personality.
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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st @ Derby Road is an amazing nursery. Our daughter has been going there for 6 months. She absolutely loves it. The nursery is so supportive and all the staff are great. They've helped her with potty training and getting her to eat new foods.
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Review from Dawn P (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff here are amazing, I was worried that my child wouldn't settle in but she did straight away and she is even doing 5 days a week now as she loves it so much.
The staff are so professional with parents as well as the children and so easy to speak to if you have any concerns.
My child's
development has come along so much since she has been attending this nursery.
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Review from Sina F (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This place is amazing. The staff are so loving with the kids and our little one enjoys going and already has friends at nursery.
I also like that you get to speak to the staff team every day on pickup and they will let you know how little one was doing that day. Additionally we sometimes get pictures
sent that the nursery took of him.
They are mindful of his development and help with milestones.
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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child happy, developing personally, settled and I have complete trust in the nursery that he's being looked after well each day. His nursery bag is always kept tidy and on a peg with his coat and he knows where to get this from. The outside facilities are fantastic and my son really enjoys the amount
of time gets outside each day.
Everyone at the nursery is friendly and greet you with a smile.
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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Children 1st Derby Road are phenomenal and the nursery itself and facilities are brilliant. Our child absolutely loves going to nursery here. She has learnt so much in such a short amount of time and is definitely thriving. All the staff are very kind and friendly and really take the
time to get to know the parents as well as the children. The facility is clean and well kept, the meals are varied and healthy as well as exciting and communication between the parents and staff is very good. I feel that the staff here all really care about their work and care about providing the best service possible for our child. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Chloe C (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really enjoys his time here! I find the ladies who look after him are very considerate and do a really good job. Everybody in the nursery seems very friendly and helpful. All the activities and food they give to my son really help him come along! I don't have any complaints.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.866)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10 for Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School 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 45 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 44 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 4.866 for Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (491 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 538 Ratings = 4.866
  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 Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School is based on 44 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 143 number of registered child places is 28.6, which has been reached with 44 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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Kate Horsley

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 1995

My name is Kate Horsley and I am the Derby Road Nursery Manager. I have worked for the company for just over 29 years. I started in 1995 when I joined as a trainee nursery nurse. Over the years I completed my NVQ level 3 and then went on to do senior, deputy and management training. I am also the Nursery SENCO.


I have worked in several other Children's 1st Nurseries and have been set many challenges and given many opportunities to develop myself, constantly learning new things along the way.


As well as working full-time and running a thriving nursery I am also a full-time mum to 3 young children. Amelia is 18, Alfie is 14 and Arthur is 10 years old All of my children attend a Children's 1st Nursery and Out of School setting and love their time in them. I leave them feeling confident that the care they will get is as good as what I can provide for them.


I have only ever worked for Children 1st after joining when I left School. There has never been a reason for me to look elsewhere. I have always been more than satisfied with my own professional development and very happy in my job. I look forward to growing further within Children 1st and learning new skills which will help my team and I “Lead the Way & Shape the Future”

Frequently Asked Questions about Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School accepts?

Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School Open?

Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School have capacity for?

Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School has capacity for a total of 143 Children.

How far is Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School to the centre of Nottingham?

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

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