Little Monsters Nursery

390 Derby Road, Chesterfield S40 2EU
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  • Little Monsters Nursery, Chesterfield
Little Monsters nursery is a small home from home setting with a hygge feeling throughout.

The nursery is located on Derby Road close to Chesterfield town centre making it accessible from surrounding areas.

The nursery makes use of the local community often visiting the local community gardens, parks, duck pond, bowling alley and more.

The nursery prides itself on its inclusive approach to ensuring all children and staff have the opportunities to succeed and achieve their full potential.
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Funding & Fees

£8.00 per hour.

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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Little Monsters Nursery Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Lynette Bartlam & Charlotte Matthews (Owners)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 7

Total Places for Children

  • 16

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

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • There is a car park to the side of the building at the end of a small ramp.

Little Monsters Nursery Reviews (29)

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Little Monsters Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Monsters Nursery has 29 reviews.

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Review from Kelsey M (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little monsters is an excellent nursery. All staff are polite, friendly and approachable. Our little one has thrived at the nursery, trying all different activities and all ranges of food. Could not recommend this nursery enough.
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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This small setting is perfect for my child. She knows all the staff and all the children. On arrival a staff member meets us at the door, L always goes in very happy and excited. When it's time for pick up we talk about what she's been up to during the day. She also has a small green book filled with
what's she's been playing with that day, what she's eaten and how long she napped for. The staff are very friendly and informative, which is very helpful. The food is all homemade & L always eats well here. The nursery do lots of fun activities inside the nursery and in the local community. Highly recommend this nursery to anyone who's looking
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been going to little monsters since September 2025, it took Them only a few weeks to not cry (they only go 2 days) when I dropped them off. The staff are lovely and now they run in with no tears, no problem! Great contact when needed. I'm so happy I found such a lovely place for my little
one to go while I work.
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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with this nursery. As a parent of an autistic 3-year-old, finding somewhere he feels safe and understood means everything and this place has been amazing. The staff are so kind, patient, and genuinely caring, and they really take the time to understand him as an individual.
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how happy and confident he is there says it all. He loves going in, and we know he's in the best hands. We're so grateful for everything they do and couldn't recommend them enough.
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Review from D W (Grandmother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are fantastic with all the children,
They are all very caring kind and helpful.
The food smells beautiful and they have plenty of snacks. I have been there on quite a few meetings as they was so helpful with me to get funding and tax rebate.
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Review from Kelly L (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my little boy has started nursery in September the staff are doing everything they can to help him with his walking and speech such amazing nursery they are doing 1 to 1 Ecat learning with my son
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Review from L A (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but amazing things to say about little monsters, since day one they have been brilliant with my child, they are always intent on making sure they were comfortable from the start and my child has grown so much over their time there, the staff are all very attentive and caring, I am very
glad we chose little monsters.
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Review from Simone W (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son goes to this nursery 3 days a week, he really enjoys it there and has come on really well. All the staff are friendly and welcoming, they also serve the children nice proper meals. Lovely environment with lots of toys and books for the children.
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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Monsters is simply amazing. My partner and I just got that "feeling" when we first visited, and have been very pleased since our children started attending the nursery. The staff are warm, friendly, and nothing is ever too much trouble. I am confident that our children are cared for, loved, and
exposed to ample opportunities to learn and play. Thank you Little Monsters - you are fab! :)
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Review from Rachael B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Little Monsters it is such an amazing setting that we cannot recommend them highly enough. We've know the team for years & they provided such amazing care for our eldest daughter (now 7) that we knew where we'd be sending our youngest (nearly 2) before she was even born!
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get to be children, have fun, take part in a wide range of activities & learn through play whilst being cared for by staff who go above & beyond to make every child feel like part of their family.
My youngest can't wait to get through the door in a morning and even gets excited if we are driving past at other times. Our eldest still feels like part of the Little Monsters family and is always welcomed by staff who still welcome her & show an interest in what she has been up to when she goes to pick her younger sister up! Little Monsters feels like a home away from home & we've never had any doubt about leaving either of our girls in their care!
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Review from Samantha W (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started going to little monsters back in September. All the staff there made him feel welcome and the children. He loves going now was mardy at first but he soon settled in. My child has come along so far since starting there. All the staff are supporting and adapt to your situation. Which
is 100% amazing. They communicate with you aswell which is fantastic. Couldn't wish for a better nursery for my child to go too.
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Review from Jessica S (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Think there a really good nursery
If they can help you they will go above and beyond to help you
Sent both my children to little monsters
Wouldn't of wanted them to go anywhere else
Think they have a good selection of indoor and outdoor play
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Review from Kimberley P (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love Little Monsters Nursery, as does my 1-year-old. They've been amazing from the start when my little boy at 9 months was very clingy. He soon settled in, and they made me feel at ease. Being able to find a nursery that works with you and the parent's shift patterns, too, is amazing.
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started the nursery back in 2024. She attended for a few months but due to work commitments we had to change her location of nursery to suit travel needs and timing. We found the new nursery was not suited and Little Monsters Nursery stepped back in and adapted to our needs. They are a great
team and work closely with myself and my partner addressing every need or concern for my daughter as she has a number of additional care needs. I highly recommend this nursery to all. Thank you Little Monsters.
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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We recently decided to move to Chesterfield, so we needed to find a new nursery, which I was really worried about, but my little boy has been so happy at Little Monsters Nursery. The staff are lovely, they do loads of great activities with the kids, and the children are thriving there.
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Review from Saree S (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Little Monsters Nursery over a year ago, and she has loved every second of it. She's always so eager to go to nursery and talks about her days there to everyone. The staff are so caring and have the most respect for myself and my child. Throughout the year, the nursery takes their
time for seasonal and sensory activities, including walks out. I've never had an issue with the nursery.
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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The whole team at Little Monsters Nursery are brilliant with our little one, who has been attending since she was 9 months old. We fully trust them and have been comfortable leaving her with the team, even from being a baby.
She has come on leaps and bounds since joining, and she loves playing with
all of her friends each week. She has nutritious meals and snacks and partakes in lots of fun learning activities throughout the day. There is a lovely outdoor garden for the little ones to play in during the warmer months.
It feels like a more personal relationship with the whole team as they know our little one like one of their own. She is always happy to go and often doesn't want to leave.
I would recommend Little Monsters to anyone looking for a small, personal nursery for their little one.
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Review from B R (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't be happier with the care my son is getting at Little Monsters Nursery. All the staff are lovely, caring and brilliant with the children. I wouldn't send my son anywhere else, I 100% would recommend to anyone.
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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic Nursery, my little girl absolutely loves it here! The staff are great and so friendly, really go the extra mile to make sure your child is safe and having a great time. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a nursery.
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Review from J A (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one started nursery at Little Monsters Nursery in January 2024. The transition was smooth from start to finish and made returning to work much more pleasurable, knowing my little one was in good hands.
The staff are all super friendly, helpful and caring, and because of this, there is a
lovely family feel to the nursery. Nothing is ever too much to ask, and you are always greeted with a smile.
The food must be incredible because my very fussy eater eats pretty much all meals at nursery, another reason why my mind is at ease while I'm at work as I know my little one is getting lots of nutritious foods.
The communication is amazing, I get a debrief of the day upon pickup, alongside a daily diary where all information is written.
The most important thing to me is that my little one comes back from nursery happy every single time and even enters happy when he sees the staff and all his friends. I would recommend this nursery to absolutely everyone.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.968)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10 for Little Monsters 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 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.968 for Little Monsters Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (336 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 345 Ratings = 4.968
  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 Little Monsters Nursery is based on 29 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 16 number of registered child places is 3.2, which has been reached with 29 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 (2)

Charlotte

Charlotte Matthews

Job Title: Owner/Manager Joined: 2023

Hi, I'm Miss Charlotte, I champion all things early years and love our home-from-home setting. I have always worked with young children and am particularly passionate about supporting our little ones with additional needs.


I have two children myself Chloe age 14 and Stanley age 5, I love spending time outdoors with my family and we're always off on an adventure.


In my spare time, I enjoy arts and crafts, cooking new meals and spending time in the garden.

Lynette

Lynette Bartlam

Job Title: Owner/Manager Joined: 2023

Hi, I'm Miss Lynette and have worked in the early years for 25 years. I love working with all age ranges but have a passion for babies and supporting them in those important first stages of development. I really enjoy singing, sharing stories and teaching the children and staff Makaton.


I live at home with my husband and fur babies Luna and Oreo. I enjoy spending time with my nieces especially watching them in their dance shows.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Monsters Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Monsters Nursery accepts?

Little Monsters Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Monsters Nursery Open?

Little Monsters Nursery is open: 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.

How many Children does Little Monsters Nursery have capacity for?

Little Monsters Nursery has capacity for a total of 16 Children.

How far is Little Monsters Nursery to the centre of Chesterfield?

1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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