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Little Oaks Nursery

Derby Grammar School, Rykneld Road, Littleover, Derby DE23 4BX
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As parents, we feel this nursery is clean, organised, secure, and outstandingA T(Father of Child)
Little Oaks Nursery, Derby
Her speech and overall development have improved significantly,E R(Mother of Child)
Little Oaks Nursery, Derby
the staff were incredibly kind, caring, and supportive, and they really helped her adjustMaddie Z(Mother of Child)
Little Oaks Nursery, Derby

Little Oaks is a brand new, state-of-the-art nursery at Derby Grammar School. It is a nurturing environment where children aged 3 months to 4 years old can learn through play, exploration, and discovery.

Inspired by the Forest School ethos, Little Oaks provides an exceptional early years experience that fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

As a member of a top 20 nursery group in the Inspired Learning Group, Little Oaks can...  

Funding & Fees

0-2 Years:
5 Days - £1,519.00
4 Days - £1,216.00
3 Days - £912.00
5 Mornings or Afternoons - £760.00

Daily rate - £72

0-2 Years with 30 hours funding:
5 Days - £840.01
4 Days - £536.21
3 Days - £232.41
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2-3 Years:
5 Days - £1,519.00
4 Days - £1,216.00
3 Days - £912.00
5 Mornings or Afternoons - £760.00

Daily rate - £72

2-3 Years with 30 hours funding:
5 Days - £882.51
4 Days - £570.21
3 Days - £257.91
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3-5 Years:
5 Days - £1,403.00
4 Days - £1,122.00
3 Days - £842.00
5 Mornings or Afternoons - £701.00

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3-5 Years with 15 hours funding:
5 Days - £1,174.39
4 Days - £876.79
3 Days - £579.19
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3-5 Years with 30 hours funding:
5 Days - £860.78
4 Days - £563.18
3 Days - £265.58
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Monica Kumar (Manager)

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday 08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday 08:00-18:00
  • Thursday 08:00-18:00
  • Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • They have parking onsite

Little Oaks Nursery Reviews (32)

9.8

Little Oaks Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.758) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Oaks Nursery has 32 reviews.

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Review from Jess B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter goes to nursery here and she absolutely loves it, she's off the minute she is through the door and eager to be there and go and play.

The staff are lovely and she is fed very well. Sending my little girl to nursery was the best decision, even though I was worried about going back to work again she is so happy here.

Reply from Monica Kumar, Nursery Manager at Little Oaks Nursery

Thank you for the kind words, highly appreciate your feedback.

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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When searching for nurseries, we were very specific about the care we wanted our daughter to have. With starting nursery at 6 months, we wanted to ensure she got the right attention, care and support for her age, and Little Oaks had exceeded all those expectations.
Since joining, we have seen such incredible growth in our daughter, physically and emotionally, a lot of which we put down to the care she has received, with her key worker coming up with specific activities to aid her development.
The nursery has also been great at supporting us through our weaning journey, and we have seen significant changes in our daughter's interests in food recently, with her eating a wide range of foods.

Lastly, the staff, her key workers, & nursery manager have been amazing. They all treat her with so much care. My daughter is so smiley and happy whenever we drop her off and have no concerns that she is well looked after by them all. She truly has formed a great bond with them all!

Reply from Monica Kumar, Nursery Manager at Little Oaks Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, it is our pleasure to help all families in our care.

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Review from Matthew E (Father of Child) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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I couldn't be more over the moon with how my child has settled at Little Oaks. The staff have been wonderful in helping him settle in and really grow and develop.

You can tell there is a strong understanding of key factors in helping them develop, his cognition has greatly improved aiding his speech and overall understanding.

Not only that, they have been on numerous trips which is fantastic for toddlers to get out in the world and see other people, especially going to see a Christmas pantomime!

The staff are all wonderful and so helpful, especially if we have any questions or needs that need to be met.

Moving him here was one of the best decisions we've made!

Reply from Monica Kumar, Nursery Manager at Little Oaks Nursery

Thank you so much for your appreciation, we are very proud of meeting individual needs of every child.

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Review from K M (Father of Child) published on 7 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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I can see a noticeable difference since my child joined this nursery. Very very good nursery and they really went above and beyond in planning amazing events over the Christmas period.

i would highly recommend

Reply from Monica Kumar, Nursery Manager at Little Oaks Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate your recommendation.

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Review from Sophie N (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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We moved our little boy (2.5 year old) to this nursery in September 2025 and right from the start we knew it was the best thing we could have done. From day 1 the nursery staff were brilliant. They were so caring and welcoming, took the time to get to know our little boy, and they went above and beyond to help settle him. From setting up activity stations tailored to his interests, to taking him for a walk across the grounds to see the ducks, the care and individual attention has been great. We're very impressed by the effort and activities they do with him each day, and he comes out every day saying 'I love it there'! Our boy has formed a great bond with his key worker which makes it easier to leave him and makes us trust that he's being well cared for - thank you! Overall we're really impressed and relieved to have found somewhere that we love. Thank you to all the staff who have helped our boy settle, it makes such a difference to feel like he's genuinely cared for.

Reply from Monica Kumar, Nursery Manager at Little Oaks Nursery

Thank you so much for the kind words, it is very encouraging to read that parents are appreciating all the care our staff team is providing.

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Review from Simon N (Father of Child) published on 30 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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We were nervous, but it started off well with lots of reassurances. Then issues started to stack up over the 3 weeks that our 13 month old boy was here.
1. They assured us the chef was a baby nutritionist. The food that was given to our boy was poor. Chocolate mouse, ice cream, doughnuts, cakes. One time we picked him up they gave us a fish cake to take. It was a cheap frozen one. We complained, they said changes would be made. Ok.
2. The 3rd week they changed his key worker without introducing/notifying us & his care went downhill rapidly. Notes on app were wrong, his nappy wasn't changed for 6-7 hours. They denied this, but his bum was so red/sore when we got home.
3. We came to collect him early that day due to the nappy issue & we saw he was left crying on his own by the window. When they saw us coming they looked stressed, rushed over to him & made up a story. Something was off.

More issues, but this is the most I can write on here & we withdrew our son as our trust was broken.

Reply from Monica Kumar, Nursery Manager at Little Oaks Nursery
We are truly sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. The wellbeing and care of every child in our nursery is always our top priority, and we take all feedback very seriously.

We did offer to meet and discuss your concerns in detail, as sometimes things that are...  

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Review from Z M (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Very happy with the nursery so far, they have contributed well to my daughter's development and settled her in so beautifully. The food is brilliant and they offer a wide variety. My daughter never comes home dirty or unhappy, they take such good care of her and ensure she's happy.

I'd like her to get outdoors a little more, now there is astroturf and I have supplied wellies and an all in one I feel she would enjoy this.

Reply from Monica Kumar, Nursery Manager at Little Oaks Nursery

Thank you for your kind words and feedback. We are glad your daughter enjoys the day at nursery.

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our child has settled in incredibly well since starting in September 2025, and we couldn't be happier with the experience so far. The staff are consistently friendly, polite, and wonderfully patient, which has made the transition smooth and reassuring for both us and our child.

We've noticed a significant improvement in our child's development since joining. It's clear that the team takes a person-centred approach to learning, tailoring activities to support each child's individual needs and interests. One of the loveliest things to see is how our child recognises their key workers and gets genuinely excited to see them each day this speaks volumes about the care and bonds formed there.

The nursery environment is always clean, safe, and welcoming. It's evident that a lot of thought goes into creating a space where children can learn, play, and grow confidently.

Overall, we are extremely grateful for the positive impact this nursery has had on our child and would highly recommend it.

Reply from Monica Kumar, Nursery Manager at Little Oaks Nursery
Thank you so much Sharon for your kind words, about our staff and setting - maintaining a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment is something we take great pride in.

Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. We're so pleased to be part of your child's early learning journey and look forward to continuing to support her growth and happiness.

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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My 2 year old daughter was attending this nursery from middle of September to 23 of October.In that short time of period she had 4 accidents with one ended up in a&e. Official complaints about safety of my child didn't really helped as even after the complaint the accidents keep happening. My daughter was attending other nursery prior to little oaks and a childminder at the weekends with no issues not even single accident.
Unfortunately with little oaks that wasn't the case. Every week I got accidents reports that my daughter was injured.I heard only excuses that unfortunate accidents can happen and from her first key person quoting " I can't look after your child all the time".

The setting is lovely and I hoped to send my daughter to school there however I had to immediately withdraw her from the little oaks nursery due to lack of safeguarding. I received a refund of remaining days and withdrawal went smoothly. Hopefully they will improve keeping the children safe

Reply from Monica Kumar, Nursery Manager at Little Oaks Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about your experience and the concerns you have raised regarding your daughter's time at Little Oaks Nursery. The safety and well-being of all children in our care are our highest priorities, and we take any...  

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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our 2 yr old son has been attending this nursery for nearly 3 months now, and we couldn't be happier with the care, support and nurturing environment. The staff are welcoming, attentive, and invested in the children's wellbeing and development.

A special thanks to his key worker, who has been absolutely fantastic from the start. She takes the time to truly understand his personality, interests, and needs, and it's clear how much he has grown in confidence since being under her care. Her communication is always thoughtful and reassuring. She goes above and beyond to make sure he feels safe, included, and encouraged.

We are grateful for the positive impact the staff have had on his nursery experience. They are happy to answer questions and address concerns.

Overall, this nursery provides a loving, stimulating environment. The activities are creative and engaging. Thanks to dedicated staff my son has settled in well and comes home with a smile. We would recommend this nursery.

Reply from Monica Kumar, Nursery Manager at Little Oaks Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback.

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Review from Leanne A (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Little Oaks has been the best decision we've made for our 30-month-old's nursery transition. He started in September after spending a year at a previous nursery, and within just four days we noticed a dramatic change in his personality. His speech has improved tremendously, his interests have expanded, and his confidence and independence have grown so much.

The care he receives is truly exemplary. The practitioners are amazing, they give thoughtful attention to each child, which I believe really supports their individual development.

I've been recommending Little Oaks to anyone who will listen! We're so happy we made this choice for our little boy, and I feel completely confident that he's in great hands and will be well prepared for school.

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Review from Rosie D (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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In the short time my little girl has been attending the nursery it is clear to see the care and attention the staff have towards the individual needs of the children. My 2 year old is going through the natural stage of separation anxiety so drop off can be a little teary, however a huge thank you to her key worker, practitioners and nursery manager who have made this transition so much easier for both me and my daughter. Regular updates and photos throughout the day are reassuring for us as parents and reinforces the personalised care my daughter receives. The photos show my daughter being given an abundance of exciting opportunities to learn through play and exploring the wonderful outdoor provision the nursery has to offer. I am excited for her journey to continue and see her independence grow. I would absolutely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a kind, family feel setting with very experienced and dedicated staff. We couldn't ask for a better setting! Thank you again.

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Monica Kumar Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025
Monica Kumar
I am a passionate and driven Nursery manager, I have dedicated my career to creating, high-quality early years environments that empower children to thrive. I am proud to have lead Osmaston day Nursery winning The Nursery World Award 2024, a testament to our community to building strong partnerships with families and positively impacting our local Community.
I have 18 years of experience of Early Years Education in UK, and 4 years overseas.
I specialise in leading high-performing teams to deliver exceptional childcare and learning.

I am a strong advocate for collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in Early Years sector.

Kiran Atwal Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2025
Kiran Atwal
Kiran comes to us with an impressive background in early childhood education, having dedicated over 20 years to working with children under 5. Her passion for nurturing young minds, coupled with her wealth of experience, makes her a fantastic addition to our team.

Over the years, Kiran has sharpened her skills in creating engaging, age-appropriate activities that foster learning and development. But what truly sets her apart is her warm, caring nature and her ability to make every child feel special and loved. We're confident that Kiran will bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to our nursery, and we can't wait for you all to meet her. We believe Kiran will be a great fit for our community and will contribute significantly to our mission of providing the best care and education for our little ones.

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