The Early Years Academy Derby

135 Duffield Road, Derby DE22 1AF
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9.6 51 Reviews
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The Early Years Academy puts the children at the forefront of everything they do!

The Early Years Academy believes that in order for children to learn and thrive they must first be happy, engaged, and motivated for thinking (learning) to occur.  

The Early Years Academy aims to create awe and wonder in every moment, providing environments that become alive with possibilities. Opening the world to children through enriched natural environments that teach each child to enjoy being in the moment; a moment that will never be again. Ensuring that each child has a strong sense of belonging builds a foundation for well-being, and becomes all that they can be through environments that are full of play, learning, and adventure. 
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Funding & Fees

All information regarding our fees, funding options, and eligibility for government-supported childcare is detailed on our website: www.theearlyyearsacademy.co.uk

All information regarding our fees, funding options, and eligibility for government-supported childcare is detailed on our website: www.theearlyyearsacademy.co.uk

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Maggie Bellamy (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 104

Age Range

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

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

  • Public Holidays & 1 week between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • Limited parking spaces to the rear of the nursery.

The Early Years Academy Derby Reviews (51)

9.6

The Early Years Academy Derby has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.574) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Early Years Academy Derby has 51 reviews.

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Review from Mercedes R (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with The Early Years Academy Derby. The staff are excellent, trained and very supportive of the kids' development, but also with the family's specific needs and challenges. The nursery is well-equipped and the premises are beautiful. They provide an excellent diet, our son loves the
food. Nappies, milk and cream are all included, which is very convenient. We would highly recommend The Early Years Academy to other parents.
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Review from Laura G (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just wanted to pass on our gratitude to all the wonderful staff at The Early Years Academy. I for one was very concerned about my daughter starting nursery, it's not an experience I have ever enjoyed and certainly, with my older son, there were times when I felt guilty for sending him, or would find
myself worrying about him etc. Since starting she is very visibly happy and well cared for. All the staff have been accommodating and the communication is the best I have known. I can honestly say I feel happy for her when it's one of her days as I know she's going to have the best fun and care. The setting is out of the way for us, ideally, it would have been a nursery closer to our home or work. We both agree it is 100% worth the extra travel to get our daughter there.


We are so grateful to have found The Early Years Academy and couldn't be happier.

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Review from Jessica F (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son sustained an injury at home meaning he had to take some time out of nursery. He is continuing to recover and returned to nursery this week. We were nervous how this might go, but it went so, so amazingly well. We felt we needed to formally thank the manager and all her wonderful team! The staff
supported our son like he was family, encouraging him, supporting him and adapting activities to include him. He's had the most amazing time and his walking has improved greatly in just two days! The staff are utterly amazing and supported us greatly. Thank you for everything you do!
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy that I found The Early Years Academy for my little boy, who started in April. It is such a lovely and caring place and the staff have been fantastic at helping to settle my son in and keep me updated both in person and through the app. They have so many activities for the children to really
spark their imagination and get involved in all sorts! My little boy loves being outside and the space is fantastic for him to run around in, and the setting that the staff have created inside is just brilliant with water play, sand play, dinosaurs, nature stations, you name it! The effort that the team go to with things like getting the children involved in the Queen's Jubilee is amazing and so much fun for the little ones. A really lovely and caring place, I would highly recommend.
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Review from O A (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been at the nursery since he was 9 months old he is now 2 and a half, he loves every minute of it and has come such a long way in his development, he has built such strong bonds with the staff members and is excited to get to nursery every morning to see the staff and his friends.
The staff's communication is fantastic and they are always happy to answer any questions I have about him, the app is always updated throughout the day so I can have constant updates on how he is doing. The setting is a lovely place for the children. I couldn’t wish for a better place for my son to be and couldn’t thank the staff enough for everything they do.
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Review from Adam B (Father of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery! The staff are welcoming and approachable. Very clean and tidy. The refurb has brought the nursery back to life. My daughter is always excited about going.
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Review from Elizabeth H (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! My daughter has been with them for 2 years and loves it, all the staff are so friendly and have made everything over the last year so much easier. I’ve always felt confident leaving her there and never experienced any problems. Could not recommend them more!
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Review from Tia T (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined the Early Years Academy in January. Her key worker has built such an amazing bond with my daughter. She’s always extremely excited to go to nursery and that says a lot. Her speech, movement and gestures have come such a long way. Thank you for all your hard work, patience and love
you guys give to my daughter. All the staff have been nothing but welcoming and polite. I cannot recommend The Early Years Academy enough.
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Review from Georgia D (Aunt of Child) published on 19 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a big, beautiful nursery, with plenty of space for the children to learn, build and grow! The staff members are all friendly, conscientious, and welcoming. It is clear to see from all the fantastic resources and activities provided for the children, that the staff members are passionate about the
children’s education and development. The team takes the time to talk to you about your family needs and gives you an opportunity to express what you are looking for in a childcare provider. The food provided for the children is healthy and nutritious with a wide variety to meet all allergy and dietary requirements. The environment of the nursery is safe, clean, and all staff seem to have adapted well in keeping with Covid-19 regulations. The nursery provides regular updates so that you can see what the children are up to during their day. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parents, grandparents, and carers in search of childcare.
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Review from Sally R (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Early Years Academy is a beautiful, friendly nursery filled with natural resources a wonderful light airy building, with original features, a very welcoming place for the children to play, explore, learn and grow. The outside learning areas are second to none - simply gorgeous and educational. My granddaughter
has progressed so well in the baby room of the setting the staff have looked after and nurtured her amazingly. She has a special diet that has been met in every way by the cooks, enjoying a wide range of beautiful food. I would not hesitate to recommend this amazing nursery. Their open day was fun and hope an annual event as my other grandchildren had the best day. Thank you to the owners, management and staff for all their hard work.
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Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. Staff are all attentive to children and their needs. Activities are based on children's interests and we love the natural resources available to children. The food menu is varied and provides children with the opportunity to explore a wide range of food, which also tastes amazing.
The nursery's recent refurb is brilliant and provides a calming environment. Nappies, sunscreen etc being included in costs is a real bonus. Highly recommend - my daughter loves it!
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.574)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.574) out of 10 for The Early Years Academy Derby 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 15 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 4.978 for The Early Years Academy Derby is calculated as follows: ( (176 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.978
  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 4.596 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Early Years Academy Derby is based on 15 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.875
    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 104 number of registered child places is 20.8. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.8 = 0.721
  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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Meet the Team (1)

Margaret

Margaret Bellamy

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

Maggie is a dedicated and experienced early years professional with 17 years in childcare and 14 years in nursery management. She has a passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for children, families, and staff, ensuring high-quality provision and continuous improvement. Since joining The Early Years Academy 15 months ago, she has embraced its ethos while bringing fresh, innovative ideas to enhance learning, sustainability, and staff development.

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