Little Oaks Nursery at Derby Grammar School

Our child has also exhibited increased confidence since starting.

Overall, a genuinely positive experience and we would highly recommend.

As first time parents to a then 9 month old baby girl, me and my wife were nervous about taking the plunge in to child care for out little one. We stumbled across Little Oaks and arranged to have a visit. As soon as we were greeted and shown around the facilities we knew it was the one for us. Fast forward 2 months and we could not be happier with the phenomenal care our baby receives. She has come on leaps and bounds, learned a host of knew skills and grown in confidence so much. We adore the staff and the bonds that our little one has developed with the team are truly heartwarming. I honestly could not recommend Little Oaks enough, they truly are exemplary. 5 stars!

Our son had a fantastic start to Nursery life with the team at Little Oaks being fantastic during the settling in period and we have already seen a wonderful grow of our child. The staff have been wonderful and we've been reassured our child is getting the correct amount of attention needed.

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.

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!

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!

i would highly recommend

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.