My son has been with the nursery for three years now and he's loved every moment of it.Britney F(Mother of Child)

Children are involved in animal care and my children absolutely adore the goats! The staff are greatS W(Mother of Child)

The environment is second to none and our daughter has come on loads since going hereK H(Mother of Child)

My son has been with the nursery for three years now and he's loved every moment of it.Britney F(Mother of Child)

Children are involved in animal care and my children absolutely adore the goats! The staff are greatS W(Mother of Child)

The environment is second to none and our daughter has come on loads since going hereK H(Mother of Child)

At Maggie’s the team believe that every child deserves a nurturing and stimulating environment where they can play, grow, learn, and thrive. Children should spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors being nurtured with nature, feeling free to run and explore vibrant, natural spaces. That’s why at Maggie’s they seize every opportunity to be outside, with children frequently enjoying the forest school, alfresco dining and outdoor sleeping.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Maggie’s Nursery
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Laura Wildin (Centre Director)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 50
Total Places for Children
- 160
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 & Christmas
Maggie's Nursery Reviews (114)
Maggie's Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10, based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Maggie's Nursery has 114 reviews.
The staff are very welcoming, always happy to help and make the children feel so comfortable! We are so happy we found this place for our children's care.
Maggies has been a Wonderful Nursery for our daughter, she has been here since she was 11 months old and has had an amazing time. It's the perfect nursery and will be very sad to leave. She has developed so much during her time her, the staff, the place and everything is just outstanding.
A fantastic place for children. Really friendly and reliable staff with children-centred approach. Both of my children attended the nursery. I love that being outdoors and learning about the nature is very important part of learning in the nursery. There amazing facilities indoors and outdoors for children to play and learn . Children happy and tried after all the fun in the nursery.
Just attended the class of 2026 graduation event, wow, it was amazing. So well thought out and planned. A really special event for parents to attend and a lovely memory. My child has attended this setting since she was 10 months old, and I just cannot recommend it enough! Thank you to all of the staff x
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it means such a lot to the team to hear feedback from the families who attend the nursery and other families looking for the right place for their little one. Thank you for choosing us and we wish your little one all the best at big school!
Fantastic nursery, I cannot thank them enough for everything they do. A true gem. Forest is fantastic, inside facilities are beyond amazing. The team truly go above and beyond. I would recommend them to anybody. I would recommend you go see for yourself.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review. I'm really happy to hear that the hard work from the team has been noticed by our families and that the experience for your child has been everything you had hoped for in an early years setting.
Phenomenal best nursery you could ask for! Both our kids go, and we couldn't ask for more. Teachers really care and know the kids. Lots of activities and fab outdoors area. Lots of extra opportunities to learn Spanish and look after animals. Thank you for all you do for all our kids
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review. I'm really pleased to hear that we've exceeded your expectations of a nursery setting for your little ones. Our team work incredibly hard and will be so pleased with this review.
Maggies is such an amazing nursery. Both of my children have gone to this nursery and once Alice leaves, I'm going to be sad to never come back again. All of the staff are incredible, friendly and welcoming.
Thank you so much for leaving us a fabulous review. We have adored caring for your family and thank you for choosing us for your children's early years journey
Absolutely fantastic nursery with the most amazing facilities and activities for the children. My twins have come to this nursery from babies and will soon be leaving to go to school. The educational learning they receive through all the active play is brilliant, giving them a great head start ready for school in September. The outside activities including the Forrest, mud kitchen, giant sand pit, tipis, slides, tree climbing, mini golf and animals - goats, ducks, rabbits keep the children fully entertained throughout the day. It has been the best nursery experience my twins could have had. The staff are fantastic too snd all the additional acitivies they put on for parents to allow you to see your children in action is great.
Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review. It means a great deal to our whole team. We've loved watching your twins grow from babies into confident, curious little learners, and it's been a joy to be part of their journey. We're delighted to hear how much they've enjoyed the activities, especially all the outdoor adventures and hands-on learning.
As a mum, I honestly couldn't ask for a better nursery for both my children. Since attending, both of them have come on so much in their development and it's been so lovely to watch their confidence, learning and little personalities grow. As a full-time working parent, there's always that guilt of not being able to do as much educational play at home as you'd like, so it gives reassurance knowing how much they do with them at nursery every single day. What really makes this nursery special is how much the staff genuinely care. Both of my children have built such lovely bonds with their teachers, and it makes it so much easier dropping them off somewhere they feel happy, safe and so well looked after. The setting itself is amazing - the outdoor space, the animals and the forest school style activities are such a special touch and not something you come across often in a nursery. It feels like such a fun, nurturing environment for children to learn and thrive in.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I'm really pleased we've helped make working life a little easier for you and that both of your children are enjoying their time with us.
Our daughter has benefitted greatly from her time at nursery. She has grown in confidence and social skills, her language skills have progressed very quickly and she loves to come home and tell stories about her day feeding the animals, playing with arts and crafts, reading stories and playing with many toys. The ladies are very friendly and care greatly about the children. They are so positive about making sure they have a great time and learn new things, and nothing is too much trouble. They even have a big smile at 6pm collection and appear to love their roles. They complete all the diaries and the place is very well kept/clean. I am looking forward to my child continuing there until school starts as the facilities are excellent with plenty of activities indoor and outdoors especially. Thank you very much to all thr Maggies staff.
Thank you you for leaving such a thoughtful review. Our team will be delighted to hear your kind words. They work incredibly hard to create a nurturing, engaging environment for every child, and it's wonderful to know their positivity and dedication shine through, even at the end of a long day. Thank you again for your lovely message and for being part of the Maggie's family.
She took a while to settle but they worked with us to ensure she came to love it and now we drop her off and watch her run inside.
She has developed so much during her time here and we have found all the staff to be great for both her and us.
Their menus are planned to be healthy but also allow our daughter to experience a variety of cuisines too.
The setting itself is beautiful and the bonus of the forest school makes this an incredibly exciting place and we look forward to watching our daughter continue to flourish under their care.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We're delighted to hear how well your daughter has settled and how much she's grown during her time with us. Our team works hard to create a nurturing, engaging environment, and it's lovely to know this has made a positive difference for your family. We look forward to continuing to support her as she flourishes with us.
Our daughter absolutely loves going to nursery each day, which says everything. Since starting at Maggie's, she has blossomed in confidence-not only in her learning at home but also in how she interacts with other children and adults. It's been amazing to see her grow and develop so positively.
The activities provided are always engaging, creative, and thoughtfully planned to support the children's development across all areas. It's clear how much effort and care goes into everything they do.
We feel so lucky to have found Maggie's nursery and are incredibly grateful for the dedication, kindness and professionalism of the whole team. We would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing and inspiring place for their chiIdren.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It's wonderful to hear how much confidence your little one has gained and how positively she is growing both socially and in her learning. Our staff put so much care and intention into planning engaging, creative activities, and it's incredibly...
Maggie's nursery is a wonderful place for all little people! My daughter loves going in and learning new things every day. The beautiful facilities both indoors and outdoors make her every day full of fun and amazing adventures, and all her teachers are super involved and just lovely people. I'm so happy my daughter can be there.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for being part of the Maggie's community.
Fantastic Nursery my son loves it there and all the staff are attentive and you can tell they genuinely care. Any minor issues raised have been taken care of quickly and you are listened to as a parent
We truly value open communication with our families, and we're...
Nothing is ever too much for them, they go above and beyond to care for our children and us as a family. The care and passion they show is very evident as soon as you walk through the door. Every staff member is approachable and keen to help.
We are so thankful that we found Maggies, there certainly isn't a better nursery setting out there for your children to attend. We will be forever grateful that they are giving our children the best start in their lives that we could wish for.
Thank you for everything.
Your kind words about our staff,...
We as parents are so happy with Maggie's and our son just loves attending 3 days a week. The staff are so nurturing and helpful, the outdoor space is just brilliant and the wide range of activities and learning they offer is 10/10. My son eats so well, is able to take part in so many different activities and events and always comes home smiling wanting to tell us about his day. Would highly recommend for an early years setting. Many thanks for all the staff for their hard work and dedication.
Thank you ever so much for taking the time to leave us your thoughts on our nursery. I'm pleased to hear your son is enjoying his time with us, this makes it so worthwhile to us knowing the children are enjoying their experience and parents feel happy with the care provided.
Our little boy has had a really well supported introduction to nursery at Maggie's. Communication has been good and all of the staff have been professional and friendly. I felt very confident leaving our baby with them from the start. The facilities at Maggie's are second to none and we really feel that the staff have gone out of their way to get to know our baby and are genuinely invested in his success. We honestly couldn't be happier.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. I'm really pleased to hear you have had a good start to nursery life and feel confident in the care. We look forward to getting to know you more and being part of your little ones earliest years!
After viewing other nursery's in the area I questioned if I wanted my daughter to attend or if I could provide more for her at home. When we found Maggies there was no doubt that we wanted her to spend her early years here. The building is like a wonderland for kids and I even questioned about potentially trying to get a job there I loved the feeling so much. The outside areas and access to animals is fantastic, I love receiving observations and pictures of what she gets up to whilst there, seeing her feed the goats and stroking rabbits. The staff are really friendly and I like the community events. Couldn't recommend this Nursery enough.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write these kind words. We're delighted to hear how confidently your daughter has settled in and how positive her experience has been. It means a great deal to us that, after visiting other nurseries, you felt Maggie's was the right place for her early...
We feel incredibly lucky that our daughter is able to attend Maggie's. The staff are incredibly caring and responsive, and we feel reassured in the knowledge that so much close attention is paid to providing all the children with stimulating and enriching activities that will spur them on in their development. We get a lovely detailed hand written account of our daughter's day as well as a verbal handover at pick up. The nursery has a lovely family feel, and the pastoral care is second to none. We cannot imagine our daughter attending any other nursery.
Thank you so much for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear how well your daughter is thriving at Maggie's and that our team's care and attention have helped her feel secure and stimulated. Creating a nurturing, family focused environment is at the heart of what we do, so your words truly resonate. We're honoured to be part of her early journey and grateful for your trust.
A top tier childcare provider! Staff are all very friendly and supportive, feedback is always done with a smile and their genuine concern and attitude for the kids and their parents is heartwarming.
Our kids have loved the environments created and love to go everyday - even on weekends when the nursery is closed!
The facilities are amazing with the forest school and animals, the rooms are well stocked with educational toys and the activities are focused on letting our children express themselves whilst also following a great curriculum.
Cannot recommend this nursery more, it's a wonderful place run by wonderful people!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. Were truly delighted to hear how much your children enjoy their time with us and that our teams care and commitment have made such a positive impact. Creating a warm, engaging, and supportive environment is at the heart of what we do, so it means a...
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Meet the Team (1)
Hello, my name is Laura and I am the Centre Director here at Maggie's @ Oakwood.
I had previously worked with Children 1st Day Nurseries for many years and was manager of the nursery when it was part of Children 1st. I am delighted to be working at Maggie's.
My team and I are committed to delivering exceptional childcare within our award-winning environment whilst supporting the local community through the Margaret Mason OBE Trust.
I am mum to two children (Alfie and Willow) and I am proud to be a part of such a lovely organisation that is focused on supporting children and their families.
My team and I are looking forward to meeting you and your family.
Frequently Asked Questions about Maggie's Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Maggie's Nursery accepts?
Maggie's Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Maggie's Nursery Open?
Maggie's Nursery 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 Maggie's Nursery have capacity for?
Maggie's Nursery has capacity for a total of 160 Children.
How far is Maggie's Nursery to the centre of Derby?
2.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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