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 Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is always happy to attend I struggle to get her out the door to come home, but the staff are lovely and completely understand especially two staff members in particular they are her favourites I believe and I will be sending my next child there too.
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Review from Ishka D (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in September and was a little nervous they were very good with the inductions very formative and ensured I was happy with everything they knew about my daughter before she started if she was to feel unsettled. She settled in well and enjoys going always made to feel welcome and get
a good handover from the staff at the end of the day what she's eaten, played with and who with.
Overall lovely nursery and staff
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Review from S W (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff are friendly, caring, and show a genuine interest in my child. The rooms are always clean and well presented, and filled with amazing toys, books, and other things for the children to interact with.
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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not recommend this nursery enough. Both of my children absolutely love it here and have come on so much since attending. The staff are friendly and do such a fantastic job. I have never had a problem here, but any questions you have they are happy to help.
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Review from Joanne G (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the smile and welcome you're greeted with as you walk through the door, each and every staff member goes out of their way to ensure our children are safe, happy, and thrive. Our eldest daughter is more than ready to take on primary school, thanks to your collective efforts. Thank you.
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending since she was 5 months old. She's learned so much from being at nursery and she is so sad to be leaving when she starts school in September. The staff have been wonderful with her and have supported her with all her transitions and development.
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Review from Lana H (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st, Derby Road is a fantastic nursery, I have had two children attend and they have both loved their time there. They've made lots of friends and they talk about how great their teachers are.
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Review from Becca T (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, staff are amazing friendly, and caring. The nursery is always lovely and the clean food smells amazing would 100% recommend the nursery my son went to a few years back and after the renovation, I think it's even better my daughter now comes.
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Review from Steven P (Father of Child) published on 13 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very pleased with the nursery. A great environment, and always find the staff very positive and supportive. I am confident my daughter is very well looked after and feel she has developed a lot there.
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Review from C H (Foster Parent of Child) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very welcoming. All the staff are helpful and pleasant. Had a few queries, which the staff responded to in a very timely manner.
The nursery is beautifully decorated and the gardens/play areas are great.
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Review from Paul F (Father of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team is always super helpful and very friendly, been a pleasure to know them over the past few years with both our children attending Derby Road. Kate, Millie, and Aimee are all excellent at what they do, very knowledgeable, and will go above and beyond to assist you with anything you bring to them.
Rosie has been amazing as well. The kids ' areas are great, lots to do. I would and have recommended this nursery to many people.
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Children’s 1st since he was 11 months old and is now in one of the older rooms. My son loves going and is always so happy on pick up which goes to show how amazing and caring the staff members are. The activities are all thought out to ensure the children are learning and developing
through play. My son has learnt a lot and we’re pleased we found such a great nursery.
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Review from Jade H (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been with Children 1st for over a year and I cannot recommend them enough. Great facilities, lovely fresh home-cooked food, excellent communication, and the most important factor for me is the warm and welcoming staff, they genuinely care about your children and my son loves them all
which says a lot! I visited a few nurseries prior to choosing this setting and they were by far the best. I go to work in confidence knowing that my little boy is very happy there and that he is being well looked after.
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Review from O G (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise and thank Children 1st @ Derby Road enough. They look after our little boy 5 days a week and we don’t know what we would do without them. From day 1, every single member of staff has been welcoming, professional and always child-centred. They take care to get to know the children and
their families and the attention to detail in everything they do is so reassuring. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery.
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Review from Natalie B (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always been impressed with Children's 1st – Derby Road Nursery since my son joined them in 2021, 4 days per week. Always receiving regular updates and great to see how they have created a stimulating, welcoming and friendly learning environment now preparing him for full-time education. Could not be
happier and recommend it to anybody looking for a nursery.
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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
A very large nursery setting. Our child suffered an injury that resulted in surgery under general anaesthetic. The nursery was unable to reassure us that our child would be safe to return to nursery.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. I have had a previous child attend and this is why I went for this nursery. Staff are polite and professional. My child seems happy and progressing well, my child wakes up every morning asking are we going to nursery today. So I am happy with Children 1st.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great nursery where the staff really engage with you in regards to your child and work with you. My child has some development delays and the staff have really worked with me and supported with forms, speech therapists and the best ways to support them going forward.
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our older child went to a different nursery when younger so with experience we can say Children 1st Derby Road is an absolutely brilliant nursery. Our previous nursery was absolutely fine, as we knew no different at the time. However, the team here are phenomenal. They are kind, friendly and professional.
Nothing is ever too much trouble and we are always met with smiling enthusiastic faces from the moment we enter reception. It's not just 'daycare', they all have vast knowledge and a genuine interest in each child's development. They are keen to understand each child's interests, dislikes and 'quirks' so they can best support them and their parents. We have loved the regular observation updates to know where they/we can help our child develop next. Our child has had so much fun under the safe care of the Derby Road team and they have made some lovely friends also. We have loved watching them grow and thrive under the care of this great team. Thank you.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery. She enjoys playing with her friends and joining in the activities. She adores her keyworker and the staff who look after her. The staff are always so friendly and supportive. The management team are great and the staff member on reception is always so welcoming. A
fantastic nursery.
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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”

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