Maggie's Nursery

Hilltop, Breadsall, Derby DE21 4TJ
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  • Maggie's Nursery, Derby
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.

Over the past 5 years, Maggie’s @ Oakwood has evolved to become one of the UK’s leading nurseries. Formerly part of Children 1st Day Nurseries, and created by Children 1st’s founder Margaret Mason OBE, the nursery now exists to provide children with an unparalleled nursery experience in an award-winning environment.

From thoughtfully designed playrooms to the enriching, award winning outdoor play areas and forest school, every aspect of the nursery is crafted to inspire curiosity and foster a love of learning. They are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and joyful space where children can explore their interests and develop their unique talents, preparing them for a bright and successful future.

Kindness is one of their core values, they strive to foster an atmosphere of empathy, respect, and inclusivity, where every child learns the importance of kindness and compassion towards themselves and others.

The team would love to meet you and your little one so that you can experience the setting.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Maggie’s Nursery
  • Privately 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 (93)

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Maggie's Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10, based on 56 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Maggie's Nursery has 93 reviews.

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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A modern, beautifully refurbished and caring nursery. My child has settled in with ease and it is clear how much he enjoys attending and interacting with the staff. The staff have set well thought out plans to improve development and regularly keep parents updated on this with the online app. I would
highly recommend Children 1st @ Oakwood.
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Review from Lucie F (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolutely fantastic nursery to say the very least. The renovation is beyond impressive and far more than I imagined. When I walked around for the open day, I was not prepared at all for how brilliant it really is. The staff and lovely owners of this nursery are amazing and I am very proud and grateful
to be able to send my son to such a beautiful nursery.
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Review from Ellie C (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't praise this nursery enough, staff bend over backwards to help and the communication is fantastic. Children are happy and thrive and have a great relationship with staff. The facilities are incredible and I wouldn't send my children anywhere else ever again.
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Review from Paige W (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was so nervous about returning to work and leaving my little boy in nursery so young, however, Children’s 1st Day Nursery have been absolutely amazing with my little boy, and the communication between myself and the nursery is amazing, they always keep me informed of everything he’s been doing in
the day and send the most lovely pictures. My little boy has a food allergy and they have been so good catering for him and he doesn’t miss out at all on anything, I wouldn’t send him anywhere else now, incredible!
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Review from Miriam S (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Our child was in this nursery for two years and it was then taken over by Children 1st in 2020. Beautiful building recently refurbished which has been the main focus in the past year. Unfortunately, since being taken over by Children 1st the staff turnover has been very high. On a couple of occasions,
we dropped our child off with someone we have never seen before. Communication has been poor during this time and we got few photos and updates. To start with there was little focus on a keyworker or offering some continuity for children. Whilst some children don’t mind who is looking after them there are other children who are more aware of their carers. Building a connection with a keyworker makes children feel more safe and secure providing a safer base for development and learning. I will say all the staff members we met were lovely. I just feel there needs to be more improvement in overall staff stability and communication with parents.
Reply from Laura Wildin, Senior Manager at Maggie's Nursery
Dear Miriam,
Thank you for the review. I hope your son has settled into his new school since leaving us this summer. I am disappointed that you didn’t feel satisfied with our takeover. I would have…read more
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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined the nursery as a baby prior to it being taken over by Children 1st and whilst we chose this nursery due to the lovely nature of the staff members this has only served to enhance the nursery further with even more wonderful members that have been added to the staff team. As a family,
we have seen an overall amazing transformation of the utilisation of the building and grounds to further enhance the potential of all ages of children's learning and development to the communication between staff and parents. Our daughter loves going to nursery and is always eager to attend and tells us about her day. We have noticed increased confidence as we are also notified of our daughters next steps and targets so we can support her at home too. I am so delighted that our daughter is a part of Children 1st Day Nursery and we look forward to another few years with them. Definitely recommend this nursery without hesitation.
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Review from Daniel L (Father of Child) published on 24 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves the nursery and all the staff, she always talks about her carers and friends, and what she's been up to. Staff always take the time to tell us what's she's been doing each day and they're great at keeping us up to date with her development. Since Children 1st took over the
nursery, the facilities and equipment available to the children are second to none and they've really made the most of the building and surrounding grounds to make a fun and engaging environment for them. We particularly like their forest school and how they encourage outdoor activity. We would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Alice M (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is excellent. Leaving your child in the care of others is a hard thing but I leave each morning knowing my child is happy, loved and safe. My child has blossomed under the care, it is worth every penny.
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Review from Debra B (Grandmother of Child) published on 18 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my grandchildren attend Children 1st @ Oakwood Day Nursery. Since Children 1st have taken over, my grandchildren have enjoyed coming to nursery and now get upset when leaving. To me, this proves how much fun they are having so much fun. They are learning more and more each week and have made amazing
relationships with staff and their peers. The staff at the nursery work really hard to make sure the children enjoy their day. They are friendly and always happy to help. The management team are lovely and you can really tell that the whole team are there not only for the children but parents as well. If you are thinking of a nursery that feels like a home I would defiantly recommend it!
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Review from Julia M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Children 1st @ Oakwood have worked really hard to help my very shy son to settle into the nursery and have offered ideas and tried new things to help my son to communicate whilst at nursery. I have also found the management staff to be helpful and understanding during our transition from
one nursery to Children 1st @ Oakwood.
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Review from Jake A (Father of Child) published on 6 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have two daughters that attend Children’s 1st @ Oakwood. I have seen both my girls form brilliant bonds with their key carers and grow as individuals. They both love coming to nursery and when they are back at home, my oldest is always asking if tomorrow is nursery day! The staff are lovely, welcoming
and will always go the extra mile. It’s a brilliant nursery and I would definitely recommend if you want a nursery with a good family feel to it.
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Children 1st have only just taken over our nursery and so far I am very impressed! From day one, the owners were there to meet us in reception, lots of work has been done to improve the nursery. We now also get information about what our children are doing on a weekly basis and home learning activities.
Very impressed with Children 1st's approach!
Reply from Margaret Mason OBE., CEO /founder at Maggie's Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. We care very much that we are trusted with your children. Our staff teams and ourselves hope each day is always a special one for our little ones.
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Review from Ruth B (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter goes in and leaves nursery a very happy little girl. The staff are lovely and friendly and give great, informative feedback at pick up time. It has a great outside space for our little one to play and explore, which she does every day, rain or shine. We have no regrets with our choice of
nursery. Our daughter loves it and she is very well cared for.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.975)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10 for Maggie's Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 56 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 56 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 4.975 for Maggie's Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (651 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 668 Ratings = 4.975
  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 Maggie's Nursery is based on 56 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 160 number of registered child places is 32, which has been reached with 56 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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Laura

Laura Wildin

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2002

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.

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