Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School

146 Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4AX
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9.9 214 Reviews
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)

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Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.879) out of 10, based on 52 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School has 214 reviews.

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Review from Angelina K (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent educational standards, variety of experiential learning opportunities. Attentive staff who are always with the children. My daughter has many opportunities for play and learning indoors and outdoors which is important for her health and development.

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Review from Elizabeth R (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased with how our daughter is cared for at Children 1st, she is so unbelievably content at nursery and in the baby room. Her keyworker is truly wonderful, she knows our child so well and understands and meets her needs each week that she attends. The rest of the Gemima Puddleducks team
are so lovely, welcoming and always have been approachable. Updates on our child's day and general progress are frequent and informative. Helping us see just what she has been working on development wise and how much she has changed in her short time at the nursery.
Our daughter's learning and development has come on in leaps and bounds. The meals all sound delicious and our child seems to eat everything up!
It really is an outstanding nursery.

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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are always welcomed into the building and all staff seem to recognise, if not know my child's name which is lovely. We feel confident to ask for feedback and question anything we are not sure of or little things our child may say which we need context to.
The updated building and new play equipment
look great and our child is always engaged in play when we collect.
The only thing I think which could improve is for staff who are new to a room, covering or when we move rooms, is to introduce themselves to us, I like to know the names of who is looking after my child and although they may seem to know my child, if I've never met them a "hello, I'm....." would be fantastic.

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Review from Kelly J (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really happy with my 4 year old attending this nursery, the staff are all so attentive and kind, my little boy feels very comfortable with them all and often speaks freely with them, he certainly views the male staff as his own friend and speaks of him often in this light. He is always so excited
to go which has definitely made him ready to attend 'big' school in September, so I'm very relieved Children 1st Breedon House has helped prepare him for this big milestone. Thank you!

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really friendly staff that's started to feel like family now. My son is so happy here and has come such a long way with his confidence and developing new skills with his peers and teachers. He's very happy and that's all credit to the wonderfully warm staff here! Will miss this place once he starts
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Review from Sean C (Father of Child) published on 13 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot fault this nursery, my second child is here now and the first was here too. The staff are incredible and the managers really know and care about every single child. Never had a bad experience with them and they are just all amazing.

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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 16-month-old son started full-time in May and is so happy. He is loved, cared for and nurtured every day by the amazing staff at Children 1st @ Derby Road. We get lovely updates from the team and our boy is very very content. Thank you for making it so easy for me to go back to work!

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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I was a bit sceptical when I first decided to pop my little one who was just about to enter his 2's in a nursery setting. The way the staff at nursery made us feel assured was very helpful. My boy was made comfortable from day one and I am surprised to see the boost of confidence in his personality.
There are regular updates from the nursery as and when the activities are conducted and in spite of being a bit busy at times the key workers make sure to update us about the day of our little one!
Overall, a good nursery setting.

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Review from Sally C (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Children 1st - Derby Road is a wonderful Nursery and learning environment. Our daughter has been attending the nursery for around 17 months since she was 11 months old, and she looks forward to seeing her peers and key workers every day she is there. All of the staff are kind, caring and approachable
and have a lovely manner with the children. Thank you for being wonderful, we are so lucky to have found such a lovely place for our daughter to get the best start in her learning journey!

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Review from Charlotte E (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is starting nursery this month and the staff have been amazing at making both her and me feel so comfortable.
I am excited to see how she develops under the care of the nursery staff.
Very happy overall.

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Review from Holly L (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Children 1st has been so incredible and caring for my daughter for the last three years. Every staff is kind and helpful and my daughter enjoys each day she goes. Thank you so much for caring for my child and making her so happy.

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Review from Heather D (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery setting. My daughter has advanced so much since beginning here, including socially, physically, intellectually and with her communication. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to others.

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have used this nursery for my three children, my youngest is now in the early years room. All the staff are wonderful with the children, it has always felt safe and comfortable I have never had any problems and the staff clearly care so much for the children and their jobs. In the early years, my
son has learnt so much already and will be very ready for school thanks to the staff. The nursery is currently having a renovation and it is looking wonderful. No other place I'd send my children.

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Review from Lauren B (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Children 1st @ Derby Road is a fantastic nursery. I wouldn't send my children anywhere else. The staff take the time to really get to know the children and their personalities. My son regularly talks about the new things he's learnt at nursery as well as the fun activities he's done. Great place for
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Review from Chantal O (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter and I love the nursery. All the staff are so lovely and welcoming so highly recommend them. When my friends and family ask about nursery I have nothing but good words to say to them. My daughter loves nursery and always has, but since being at this nursery my daughter has grown up so much.
She's happy and can't wait to get to nursery the following day.

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are really friendly and make you feel welcome. The staff are amazing with the children. The nursery is always clean and you can tell they take pride in their work. It always seems the children are happy whilst there thanks to the staff. My child hates leaving me however, once there, absolutely
loves it. She has really settled there as she has really good bonds with the teachers and has made a few more friends now.

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Review from Rachel F (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, facilities and staff. Great communication from all areas. My son has been coming for a while and throughly enjoys his time here. Great nutritional meals at meal times. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Elisha G (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise and recommend this nursery enough! They are amazing in every way possible. They really care for the children that attend there. My son has been going there for nearly a year and has settled in so well, he runs into nursery every morning with so much excitement to see his friends and
ladies (Gentlemen) and has come on so much with his speech and creativeness.

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Review from Toni D (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been a great place for my son to learn and play. He has been supported greatly by staff and staff have also helped us as parents. My sons development, not just educational but personal, has been amazing since he started in April 2022. I cant thank the staff enough for what they do.

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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier with the staff at Children 1st @ Derby Road. My son has grown in confidence socially and academically in the past year whilst attending the nursery.
The staff have been fantastic and made him feel very at home. You get such a warm and friendly feeling as soon as you walk in.
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would highly recommend this nursery to anybody.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.879)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.879) out of 10 for Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 52 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 51 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.879 for Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (572 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 622 Ratings = 4.879

  • b) 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 51 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 51 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (6)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Storal

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Storal

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2020

Recipient: Storal

Date: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 More details

Meet the Team (1)

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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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