Lots for Tots Childcare

Unit 1, 2 and 3 Mandarin Court, Eggington Road, Derby DE65 5FJ
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8.4 3 Reviews
  • Lots for Tots Childcare, Derby
At Lots for Tots Childcare, the guiding motto is to Love, Foster, Teach, and Cherish every child placed in their care. The organisation’s mission is to provide a warm, engaging, and supportive environment where children can develop emotionally, socially, and academically.

Lots for Tots Childcare is committed to encouraging creativity, promoting lifelong learning, and recognising the individual strengths of each child. They strive to ensure that every child feels safe, respected, and inspired to explore the world around them.

Nurturing the Brightest Future: Their vision is to offer a secure, joyful, and inclusive setting where all children have the opportunity to thrive.

A Rainbow of Possibilities: Lots for Tots Childcare aims to build a vibrant community that celebrates diversity and values each child’s unique abilities.

Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: The organisation seeks to cultivate confidence, empathy, and critical-thinking skills, preparing children to become compassionate and capable leaders in their future communities.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Bethany Wheatley
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Amanda Jones (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 81

Age Range

  • from 0 years 9 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Non Funded rates:
    Full Day (07:30 - 18:00) £75.60
    Short Day (09:00 - 15:00) £67.05
    Morning Session (07:30 - 12:30) £47
    Afternoon Session (13:00 - 18:00) £46.6


    Funded Rate:
    We charge £1.20 per hour for Meals and Consumables

  • We accept goverment funding from 9 months.
    We also accept Tax free Childcare vouchers.


    We are closed on bank holidays, 1 week at christmas and on weekends. Please note there are no charges during these times.

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • The Parking of the Nursery is outside, with staff parking to the side.

Lots for Tots Childcare Reviews (3)

8.4

Lots for Tots Childcare has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.407) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lots for Tots Childcare has 3 reviews.

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Review from Bev C (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has now been at Lots for Tots for almost 3 months, and we honestly couldn't be happier with the experience so far. From her very first day, the team made what felt like a huge moment for us as first-time parents so much easier than we ever expected. A big special thanks to her key-worker
who treats our daughter like her very own - she is always asking for her on her days off!
Lots for Tots have created such a warm, welcoming environment where our little one settled in quickly and genuinely loves spending her 2 days a week there. Seeing her blow kisses to the staff at pick-up says it all! The care, attention, and energy the staff put into every day really shows, along with the regular updates and photos on the secure nursery app give us so much peace of mind.
We're so grateful for how positive this first step into nursery has been and can't wait to watch her continue to grow and thrive with them. I really do hope the team are proud of themselves, as we certainly are.
Reply from Beth Wheatley, Director at Lots for Tots Childcare
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad you are pleased with your decision to join Lots for Tots Childcare. We love having your daughter at our nursery!
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Review from Matilda H (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An Exceptional Home Away From Home!
Working in education with a childcare background makes me very fussy when looking for childcare, however;
Lots for Tots is an exceptional, family-orientated setting with amazing staff and phenomenal management. They create a truly supportive and warm community.
Our
child has settled in unbelievably well, showing great improvements in overall behaviour and confidence.
The learning approach here is truly distinctive. Staff nurture curiosity and champion autonomy, allowing our child to genuinely lead their own learning. The inviting activities and plentiful resources are specifically designed to be open-ended, encouraging children to be active investigators and make their own critical decisions about play and discovery.
We also appreciate the excellent, varied provision: football and music sessions offer great external learning, and the nutritious and varied menu ensures healthy eating.
We highly, highly recommend this outstanding setting!
Reply from Beth Wheatley, Director at Lots for Tots Childcare
Thank you for your lovely review. We love having your child at our nursery!
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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been attending Lots for Tots since they first opened and it has been fantastic from the start. I am so glad I made the choice to change nurseries and my little boy is coming on leaps and bounds. I have a great relationship with the staff members and my little boy loves going. I would
definitely recommend to other parents.
Reply from Beth Wheatley, Director at Lots for Tots Childcare
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad you are pleased with your decision to join Lots for Tots Childcare. We love having your son at our nursery!
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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.407)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.407) out of 10 for Lots for Tots Childcare 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 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 3 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 4.972 for Lots for Tots Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (35 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 4.972
  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 3.435 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lots for Tots Childcare is based on 3 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 = 3.25
    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 81 number of registered child places is 16.2. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.2 = 0.185
  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 (3)

Amanda

Amanda Jones

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

I’ve always had a passion for working in early years and supporting children as they grow, learn, and thrive. With over 15 years in the childcare industry, I’ve dedicated my career to creating nurturing environments where children feel safe, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.


My passion for childcare led me to start my own business, Mini Minding Events, providing bespoke childcare for weddings and special occasions. When I learned that Lots for Tots was expanding into childcare, I knew it was something special to be a part of. Their values align perfectly with mine—creating a warm, welcoming space where children can flourish and where staff feel valued, supported and part of a team that truly makes a difference.


I’m excited to lead a team that shares this vision, working together to provide outstanding care and education in those crucial early years.

Bethany

Bethany Wheatley

Job Title: Director Joined: 2025

As a parent to two wonderful boys, Elijah and Ezra, I understand firsthand the joys, challenges, and milestones that come with raising little ones. This personal experience drives my passion for creating a nurturing and inclusive environment at Lots for Tots Childcare – one where children thrive and parents feel supported every step of the way.


With a professional background in HR and Recruitment Management, I’ve honed my skills in fostering positive relationships, building strong teams, and ensuring that every voice is heard. At Lots for Tots, I’m committed to creating a setting where children, families, and staff feel safe, happy, and valued.


For me, it’s not just about providing exceptional care for the children – it’s about building a community where everyone can grow, learn, and feel cherished. Together with our dedicated team, I’m excited to help your little ones flourish in their early years.

Jess

Jess Hodges

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

Hi, I’m Jess! I’ve been working in childcare for over 5 years and have completed both my Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications. I absolutely love watching children grow, learn and explore — especially outdoors where there’s always something new to discover!


I’m also a big fan of messy play… whether it’s paint, mud or glitter, I’m all in!


I’m so excited to be taking this next step as Deputy Manager at Lots for Tots Childcare, and I can’t wait to meet all the lovely children, families and team members along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lots for Tots Childcare

What is the Age Range of Children that Lots for Tots Childcare accepts?

Lots for Tots Childcare accepts Children aged from 0 years 9 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Lots for Tots Childcare Open?

Lots for Tots Childcare 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 Lots for Tots Childcare have capacity for?

Lots for Tots Childcare has capacity for a total of 81 Children.

How far is Lots for Tots Childcare to the centre of Derby?

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

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