The Early Years Academy Loughborough

5-7 Limehurst Avenue, Loughborough LE11 1PE
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9.9 58 Reviews
  • The Early Years Academy Loughborough, Loughborough
The Early Years Academy Loughborough is a small family feel nursery close to the city centre where children are able to explore, engage and connect with the world around them.

The baby room is cosy and inviting, the 2-3s room is busy with lots of different activities and spaces for the children to investigate. The Pre school room is full of ways for the children to be independent and grow in their confidence and focus on their school readiness. All rooms have access to their own outdoor spaces.

The qualified Educators aim to create awe and wonder in every moment, providing environments that become alive with possibilities. Opening the world to the children through enriched natural environments that teach each child to enjoy being in the moment; a moment which will never be again!

The Early Years Academy Loughborough ensure that each child has a strong sense of belonging, builds a foundation for wellbeing, and becomes all that they can be through environments that are full of play, learning and adventure.

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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Julie Marsden (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 44

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Our nursery fees are extremely flexible and therefore we offer different timed sessions to suit your families individual needs


    £56 11 hour day
    £54.00 10 hour day
    £52.50 9 hour day
    £51.50 8 hour day
    Morning £32.50
    Afternoon £32.50

  • Fees are reviewed annually and remain competitive

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Very Limited parking to the front of the nursery.

The Early Years Academy Loughborough Reviews (58)

9.9

The Early Years Academy Loughborough has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Early Years Academy Loughborough has 58 reviews.

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Review from Jade N (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so grateful for this nursery, my son has attended here for 2 years and is currently in preschool he has additional SEN needs and I couldn’t be happier or more grateful for the way he is cared for by the staff at Babblebrooke, especially his key worker, she is so good with my son he loves her she
has helped him so much with his speech delay and developmental delay and since joining Babblebrooke he has progressed to a level I never thought he would. I can’t rate this nursery high enough it’s lovely and clean and the children always look happy and content and the staff are lovely always on hand with any queries or parenting advice. Thankyou Babblebrooke!
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Review from Michael E (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant level of care and ethos. Very friendly and caring staff who take the time to invest in our daughter and get to know her. Host lots of open events to involve us as parents in the process and help with nursery-home balance. Overall we have been very happy with how our daughter has been cared
for, educated, guided and nurtured and how we have been included in the process.
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Review from E E (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Babblebrook is a fabulous nursery - my daughter is in the toddler room and they’ve been great in helping with her speech development. She now spends the car journey home telling me about her day! The staff are all so polite and seem genuinely happy to be there, and the updates and photographs are a
great touch! The only thing I do wish was that there were more things to bring home that they’ve done at nursery - eg paintings etc.
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Review from Simon B (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall my child always has a good experience at Babblebrooke Nursery. She has made plenty of friends and the staff are really friendly and helpful. All in all a wonderful place for a child to go to and get ready for school.
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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It’s my daughter’s first month at Babblebrook Day Nursery and she settled in very well. Every time we buzz the buzzer, she smiles from ear to ear and when her key worker comes out she’s even more excited!
Very friendly, professional and caring staff. Always smiling and ready for the day ahead.
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is provided in the price and you get a variety of times available so there is something for everyone’s schedule.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. My daughter has improved a lot from not speaking much to conversing really well in a matter of weeks. We get updated of our daughter's day and the nursery tries to include us in tea parties, parties etc.
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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery! My daughter absolutely loves this nursery. She has been attending for just under a year now and has really come out of her shell. She is always bringing home colourings that she has done and always telling me how great her day was. She speaks so highly of her preschool teachers (also
other staff members that come into her room). Every week we are sent photos of the children and what they have been up to whilst also given information about how we can help extend this at home. I was a bit anxious about sending my daughter as she is quite shy but I'm so glad I did.
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Babblebrooke has been amazing for my preschooler, she has had the best support from all the staff, and even on her bad days I know that she is safe and happy there!
All the staff are friendly and go out of their way to support families too!
Activities on offer are amazing, especially forest school!
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Review from Jess R (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery and lovely staff! Son has been going since he was one! The app is so great at getting information and communication is brilliant! Every week we get sent photos of all the activities and what they have been up to.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was my daughter's 1st birthday, and they made it so special for her; they are also very good at helping to get her to stand independently.
All the staff have been great with helping her development and sharing photos that I can pass on to family.
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Review from Brittany C (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is currently in the baby room at Babblebrooke. She absolutely loves her time there and has built great relationships with all the staff. The building is brilliant, and clear thought has been put into how it is used - I love that each room has some outdoor space! The food looks great, staff
have been very aware of dietary requirements. There have been several events where we have been invited into the nursery and have been able to chat with the staff and other parents; it's wonderful to see how happy and confident my daughter is within the setting.
Since starting here, I can see the development in my daughter's skills, including speech and self-feeding. I know staff have been working hard to encourage this and are also proud of her achievements.
Staff love sharing experiences they have had with my daughter, and clearly care deeply about all of the children in their care. The app is great, I can check in during the day and easily contact staff.
Definitely recommend!
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Nursery is very good. My child loves the setting and knowing he is happy makes me happy. They have an online portal to communicate and upload pictures.
The only thing I would say which isn't really a negative but more about something they could look at changing is I have never had anything brought
back that my child has done there. Not even one picture. Other than that the nursery for me is very good.
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Review from Tammy C (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Babblebrooke Day Nursery is an all round 5 star nursery/preschool. The staff are brilliant and can never do enough for you. Any concerns or queries you may have, are settled and answered promptly, putting your mind at ease. The information input into the Famly app is excellent and handovers at the end
of the child’s session are always thorough. There’s a fantastic range of activities and an array of resources, outside and in for the children to enjoy and make their own. The snacks and meals offered to the children are always of variety, which makes introducing new foods to your child so much easier! My little one always leaves content and enjoys telling me everything they’ve been up to that day! Babblebrook is a fantastic nursery to send your child to and I would definitely recommend!
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Review from Lisa J (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Babblebrooke Day Nursery for around two years and I have never had any complaints. She loves her time there, always comes out happy telling me about her day. The app keeps me up to date with her eating, toileting and things that are happening. The staff are amazing, the
setting is warm and welcoming and the dinner menus sound amazing. Choosing this nursery was the best decision, I’ll be sad to say goodbye.
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Review from Maria B (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Babblebroke Day Nursery for over a year now. All of the staff are so nurturing and supportive and they provide him with care, attention and positivity. I have always found the key workers to be very communicative and also with regards with his focus week development across
all areas. We have been given great feedback regarding his day, what they did, eating habits, toilet training and playtime what he finds interesting etc. I would highly recommend Babblebroke Day Nursery to anyone looking for a nursery in the area and I feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful and happy environment for my son.
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Review from Katy S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using Babblebrooke Day Nursery since 2016 and both of my daughters have attended. During that time I have always been very happy with the activities and standard of care we have received. The staff team are lovely and the facilities have only ever improved over time as they’ve adopted a
more naturalistic approach. I would highly recommend Babblebrooke!
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I was worried that my 10 month old won't settle as she was breastfed for 6 months exclusively but that changed as she started. The amazing staff made it so easy for her and she settled straight away. She receives good care and lots of cuddles. We are very happy and would definitely recommend this nursery.
Plenty of activities, they provide everything for my little one and they have access to the outdoors at any time.
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Review from Ayesha C (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and I have had a lovely experience at Babblebrooke Day Nursery. At first, my son struggled to settle in and received extra support and comfort which helped him settle in. He had his own individual relationship with the staff and everyone got to know my son which showed me how the staff at Babblebrooke
care about each child.
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Review from Amie (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolute dream of a nursery. The staff are so caring and attentive towards my boy and have built such lovely relationships with him. Every day he comes out with a smile on his face and it's honestly the best feeling knowing he is happy and safe whilst I work. He has been at Babblebrooke for nearly
3 years now and he genuinely loves it.
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Review from Caitlyn (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been attending here for 4 months and within those 4 months his development gets better each day.
This nursery is beyond brilliant and my little boy absolutely loves the baby room and his room workers, so much so that when I mention going to nursery and going to see them, he giggles
at me with a smile on his face.
I love the communication via the famly app and how supportive the staff at this nursery are.
For the price I pay, and for what is included I think it is very reasonable. I send my little one with just a spare change of clothes, this nursery provides everything down to nappies and wipes.
Myself and my little boy love Babblebrooke and I can’t wait to watch him develop through the years here. I cannot fault anything, they’re all so welcoming.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.905)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10 for The Early Years Academy Loughborough 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.905 for The Early Years Academy Loughborough is calculated as follows: ( (336 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 370 Ratings = 4.905
  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 The Early Years Academy Loughborough is based on 31 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 44 number of registered child places is 8.8, which has been reached with 31 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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Julie Marsden

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

Julie is a dedicated Nursery Manager with a deep passion for early years education. With extensive experience in the sector, she is committed to creating a warm, nurturing environment where children can thrive, staff feel supported, and families feel confident in their childcare choice.


Julie leads with enthusiasm, ensuring high-quality provision through innovative learning experiences, strong team development, and a focus on child-centred care. She is known for her hands-on approach, supporting her team with training, guidance, and encouragement to help them reach their full potential.


Her ability to foster strong relationships with parents, children, and staff makes Julie a highly respected and valued leader within The Early Years Academy. Her commitment to excellence and passion for shaping young lives ensure that every child in her care receives the very best start.

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