The Early Years Academy Ibstock

5-7 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LG
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  • The Early Years Academy Ibstock, Ibstock
The Early Years Academy Ibstock provides inspiring care to children in a fun and safe environment.

Trained, passionate staff give children the confidence to thrive and develop news skills while having lots of fun.

Staff observe how each child prefers to learn and gets to know their interests to develop exciting, stimulating activities.   

Parents are involved in their child's learning and receive progress reports.
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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

For further information regarding the fees then please email the nursery.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Zoe Griffiths (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 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

  • All Public Holidays & 1 week between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • There is parking to the front of the nursery via a public car park opposite or the rear car park. The car park to the rear of the Nursery is accessed via a road to the side of the local pub. You then access the nursery via black iron gates.

The Early Years Academy Ibstock Reviews (26)

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The Early Years Academy Ibstock has a Review Score of 10 (9.964) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Early Years Academy Ibstock has 26 reviews.

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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Early Years Academy Ibstock is simply wonderful from the environment, resources and staff. I was instantly blown away from the moment I stepped through the door. The staff are so friendly, kind, approachable and very knowledgeable. I feel confident and happy leaving my little boy in their care every
day knowing he is in a safe, nurturing environment. The rooms and daily experiences look so inviting every day and the activities they plan to support his development and interests.
I highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is 2 and hasn’t been to a nursery before and has found it a little tough to adjust. Staff have been so patient and encouraging trying to get her into her new routine. Have had plenty of settling-in sessions and have never felt that I’ve been pushed to leave her to just get on with it. She’s
made new friends, has come home with pictures and paintings. Always updates on the app regarding what food she has eaten and always an update at the end of the day of how she has been. Highly recommend.
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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t recommend The Early Years Academy highly enough. My daughter is very shy and nervous, but the staff always make sure she’s happy and relaxed whilst in their care. The nursery has such a lovely feel to it, with different activities set out for the children each day, so they never get bored.
My little girl is always so full of stories of what she’s been up to when I pick her up. My daughter has additional medical needs, and the way the whole nursery have spent so much time learning about her condition, how to use the relevant equipment and completing training with the hospital, so that she was able to attend, and so that we felt completely at ease leaving her, has meant the world. There really is nothing bad to say.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are super friendly and very helpful. My daughter has become extremely confident since starting at the Early Years Academy Ibstock, I couldn’t recommend this nursery more, they give detailed reviews of your child’s development which I feel is fantastic, my daughter enjoys going to the nursery
every day she is in, the nursery itself is so nice and welcoming also.
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Review from Samantha P (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Early Years Academy is an outstanding nursery, my son settled in straight away and has thrived since attending. The staff are amazing with him and he adores each and everyone of them. They focus on his likes and help him thrive in what he's good at. As well as helping him achieve his milestones. The
setting itself is beautiful and they have done wonders to make the setting a calming welcoming nursery for all. The staff honestly can't do enough for the children and constantly looking at ways they can improve. The day rates are affordable and it's a relief to have a nursery that is all-inclusive for someone who is always forgetful it's one less stress having to constantly remember to bring top up nappies, wipes etc. Honestly, if you're looking for a nursery in the area don't go anywhere else but here, book a walk around you definitely won't regret it!
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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Early Years Academy in Ibstock is absolutely incredible and as a family, we cannot sing their praises highly enough. As a first-time mummy who had a traumatic birth experience during Covid, I suffered with separation anxiety and couldn’t/wouldn’t leave our son with anyone else whatsoever. Knowing
that it was something I needed to overcome (especially nearing school age) we began to explore nursery options and I was adamant he would only do one morning per week wherever he went. No setting felt right for us and we were just about to give up completely when Early Years Academy opened and it was like a breath of fresh air. The entire staff team are the loveliest people; so kind and compassionate. They have supported us through the transition (the parent room is such an asset) and our son has settled so well he actually attends two days per week! I wish there was room to write more because truly, it has been the best experience and a complete relief and dream come true to find such a caring environment for our little world.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.964)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.964) out of 10 for The Early Years Academy Ibstock 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.964 for The Early Years Academy Ibstock is calculated as follows: ( (298 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 309 Ratings = 4.964
  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 Ibstock is based on 26 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 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 26 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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Meet the Team (1)

Zoe

Zoe Griffiths

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

Zoe is a passionate and committed Nursery Manager with a wealth of experience in early years education. She is dedicated to creating a nurturing, high-quality learning environment where children, families, and staff feel valued and supported. With her strong leadership skills and hands-on approach, Zoe ensures that her nursery provides exceptional care, focusing on child development, staff well-being, and parental engagement.


Zoe embraces innovation, implementing new ideas to enhance learning experiences and maintain high standards across her setting. She is highly regarded for her ability to motivate and support her team, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and excellence. Her unwavering dedication makes her an invaluable leader within The Early Years Academy and a trusted figure for children and families alike.

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