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146 Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4AX
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31 March 2026
My son has been attending this nursery for the past 18 months and has progressed through three different rooms during that time. The development we've seen in him since he started has been incredible, and he truly loves being there.
The staff are warm, friendly, and always approachable. They're
happy to answer any questions and consistently provide a wide range of fun and engaging activities for the children.
Although my son still finds drop-offs a little difficult at times, the team are always there to support him and help make the transition as smooth as possible. It's reassuring to see that this is gradually improving.
I especially appreciate the regular updates we receive about his day, along with photos. It gives me real peace of mind knowing that he's happy and well cared for while I'm at work. Fantastic experience so far, thank you!
31 March 2026
Our daughter has been at this nursery for 15 months now and she loves it. We've felt so supported by the team throughout the different stages of her development (e.g. learning to eat meals/ potty training etc). Every room has a fantastic team who really get to know your child. The management team
are wonderful and very quick to respond to any questions. Highly recommend. Our daughter loves her nursery days and as parents we feel relaxed and happy that she is in such a safe and nurturing environment.
30 March 2026
Very welcoming and kind , when we went to view the nursery, we was welcomed with open arms
Felt very at ease while getting shown round
Love the updates we get given through out the day too
All round an amazing nursery
30 March 2026
My daughter has been coming here since she was about 1 and half years old.
The teachers and staff are lovely and are very patient with her and her needs.
She has come on in leaps and bounds with speech, walking and interacting with other children. The staff and teachers are very friendly and
always there to help with me and my daughter with any difficulties that we may come across.
Best nursery by far 5 star from me thank you for all your support and still continuing.
Very clean nursery. And variety of foods for all the children to try. Great outdoor space with loads of things for the children to do.
Thank you to everyone of you very happy
30 March 2026
I love this nursery I have recommended this nursery to many of my friends. When me and my husband reviewed this nursery we felt like it was a homely environment for our daughter. She has moved up three rooms and each one has shown to put each child at the centre of what they do. Her development has
come on leaps and bounds.
30 March 2026
My child has been at this nursery since she was 10 months old and I couldn't ask for any better carers for them. The staff are wonderfully attentive and you are kept up to date with their activities during the day.
They do lots of varied activities, which you can see are helping setting them up
for what's next.
The site itself is a house, which especially in the baby room gives the feeling of a family home. The outside spaces are great with a wide range of play equipment and plenty of room for them to run around.
We continue to believe this is the best place for our child to continue to develop.
30 March 2026
My daughter has been there 1.5 years and I cannot fault any of the staff.
Her key worker is absolutely incredible and puts my mind at ease with daily photo updates.
My daughter has additional needs and can sometimes need extra support,
Children 1st have adapted in every way to support her and I
couldn't be happier with how far she's coming on.
Great staff, great nursery.
23 March 2026
Best compliment I could give Children's First, Derby Road is that they have given our first child (our sendond chold is currently there)the confidence to enjoy and access school- lovely staff and a very friendly environment.
23 March 2026
My little boy (2 years) started here in January, and I could not recommend it highly enough for him. He has grown in confidence and curiosity, and the feedback from staff makes me feel so secure.
The staff are lovely, friendly and approachable, and I feel that they have made a real effort to get
to know my son.
Any questions I have are answered quickly and the responses are always reassuring.
A massive thanks to the team!
23 March 2026
We couldn't be happier with the care our daughter receives at this nursery. From the moment we first visited, the staff made us feel completely welcome and reassured. Every member of the team is kind, patient, and genuinely passionate about what they do.
Our daughter absolutely loves going and has
grown so much in confidence, independence, and social skills since starting. The activities are always creative and engaging, and it's clear that a lot of thought goes into supporting each child's development while making learning fun.
Communication with parents is excellent, and it's so lovely seeing updates and photos of what the children have been doing throughout the day. It gives us real peace of mind knowing she is in such a safe, nurturing, and happy environment.
A huge thank you to all the wonderful staff for the amazing job you do. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a fantastic nursery and would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a caring, supportive nursery
23 March 2026
Excellent communication between room leaders, staff and us as parents. Our child has clearly advanced with her speech and language skills alongside her independence because of the nursery. They helped us with toilet training and that eased a lot of stress for us as parents. Our child also is very
stimulated in her room because of the variety of activities she takes part in.
23 March 2026
Absolutely amazing nursery, can't fault the nursery at all. They go above and beyond for your child/ren but also you. My middle daughter has been there since 5 months old and my youngest is due to start soon. I would recommend the nursery to anyone.
23 March 2026
Staff are friendly and helpful, my two boys are super happy here. The updates are great with regular photos and information on food and activities. The play spaces are creative and bright and always clean. The children look happy and engaged it serves as a great prep for the primary school
environment.
19 March 2026
My son has been attending this setting for nearly 2 years now.
Pros:
-Communicating and involving parents (stay and plays, sending a photo everyday, printing photos I send, updating menus etc)
-All staff are friendly and know my son by name (including cooks and admin)
-Acting upon concerns (my son
was not being settled during drop off but this changed)
- Outdoor access when downstairs
- Activities covering EYFS downstairs.
Cons:
-Toilet facilities (too big for my son, dont flush, and soap is often not available)
-There are often people in the room who must be staff but I dont know who they are and they do not wear the uniform.
- I dont know what his goal are.
- They dont have the menu on the app anymore.
No setting is perfect but the most important thing is that they listen and act upon the concerns and wants of the parents tailoring the care and education to meet the individual needs of each child which is what they strive to do.
18 March 2026
Amazing nursery, the staff are so caring and friendly and it really has a family atmosphere. Couldn't ask for better care for my children when I am at work. My child loves her time here and always looks forward to seeing her friends and the staff that work here. I feel like she has the best care she
could get in a nursery setting.
09 March 2026
They have been great with my daughter since she started. She has a dairy allergy which they have been accommodating for. Like the photos and videos they put on the app. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nursery.
20 June 2025
This is a wonderful nursery, staff are really friendly as soon as you walk in the door. My daughter loves coming here, her keyworkers are fantastic and supportive. My daughter took her first steps here. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
17 June 2025
Children 1st Derby Road continues to be an excellent nursery with friendly, helpful staff, safe outdoor areas with lots to do, and varied activities. The nursery serves a wide range of healthy dishes to the children and they get the opportunity to learn how to feed themselves and learn table
manners. This nursery has really accelerated my girls progress and they are happy and healthy!
17 June 2025
My litte girl has been there for nearly 4 months and she has flourish!
The staff in the baby room are amazing! They keep us up to date on what my little one is doing and always take the time to chat about her day. Which has been reassuring!
Management are friendly and very approachable! The
whole atmosphere of the nursery is welcoming and friendly!
I would definitely recommend Derby Road to any parent looking for an amazing nursery.
16 June 2025
All the staff are genuinely invested in our daughter's happiness and her life as a whole, not just when at nursery.
She always comes home happy and keen to return.
Her education whilst being at nursery has set her up so well for school.
Latest Reviews for Children 1st Derby Road Nursery School
31 March 2026
My son has been attending this nursery for the past 18 months and has progressed through three different rooms during that time. The development we've seen in him since he started has been incredible, and he truly loves being there.
The staff are warm, friendly, and always approachable. They're
happy to answer any questions and consistently provide a wide range of fun and engaging activities for the children.
Although my son still finds drop-offs a little difficult at times, the team are always there to support him and help make the transition as smooth as possible. It's reassuring to see that this is gradually improving.
I especially appreciate the regular updates we receive about his day, along with photos. It gives me real peace of mind knowing that he's happy and well cared for while I'm at work. Fantastic experience so far, thank you!
31 March 2026
Our daughter has been at this nursery for 15 months now and she loves it. We've felt so supported by the team throughout the different stages of her development (e.g. learning to eat meals/ potty training etc). Every room has a fantastic team who really get to know your child. The management team
are wonderful and very quick to respond to any questions. Highly recommend. Our daughter loves her nursery days and as parents we feel relaxed and happy that she is in such a safe and nurturing environment.
30 March 2026
Very welcoming and kind , when we went to view the nursery, we was welcomed with open arms
Felt very at ease while getting shown round
Love the updates we get given through out the day too
All round an amazing nursery
30 March 2026
My daughter has been coming here since she was about 1 and half years old.
The teachers and staff are lovely and are very patient with her and her needs.
She has come on in leaps and bounds with speech, walking and interacting with other children. The staff and teachers are very friendly and
always there to help with me and my daughter with any difficulties that we may come across.
Best nursery by far 5 star from me thank you for all your support and still continuing.
Very clean nursery. And variety of foods for all the children to try. Great outdoor space with loads of things for the children to do.
Thank you to everyone of you very happy
30 March 2026
I love this nursery I have recommended this nursery to many of my friends. When me and my husband reviewed this nursery we felt like it was a homely environment for our daughter. She has moved up three rooms and each one has shown to put each child at the centre of what they do. Her development has
come on leaps and bounds.
30 March 2026
My child has been at this nursery since she was 10 months old and I couldn't ask for any better carers for them. The staff are wonderfully attentive and you are kept up to date with their activities during the day.
They do lots of varied activities, which you can see are helping setting them up
for what's next.
The site itself is a house, which especially in the baby room gives the feeling of a family home. The outside spaces are great with a wide range of play equipment and plenty of room for them to run around.
We continue to believe this is the best place for our child to continue to develop.
30 March 2026
My daughter has been there 1.5 years and I cannot fault any of the staff.
Her key worker is absolutely incredible and puts my mind at ease with daily photo updates.
My daughter has additional needs and can sometimes need extra support,
Children 1st have adapted in every way to support her and I
couldn't be happier with how far she's coming on.
Great staff, great nursery.
23 March 2026
Best compliment I could give Children's First, Derby Road is that they have given our first child (our sendond chold is currently there)the confidence to enjoy and access school- lovely staff and a very friendly environment.
23 March 2026
My little boy (2 years) started here in January, and I could not recommend it highly enough for him. He has grown in confidence and curiosity, and the feedback from staff makes me feel so secure.
The staff are lovely, friendly and approachable, and I feel that they have made a real effort to get
to know my son.
Any questions I have are answered quickly and the responses are always reassuring.
A massive thanks to the team!
23 March 2026
We couldn't be happier with the care our daughter receives at this nursery. From the moment we first visited, the staff made us feel completely welcome and reassured. Every member of the team is kind, patient, and genuinely passionate about what they do.
Our daughter absolutely loves going and has
grown so much in confidence, independence, and social skills since starting. The activities are always creative and engaging, and it's clear that a lot of thought goes into supporting each child's development while making learning fun.
Communication with parents is excellent, and it's so lovely seeing updates and photos of what the children have been doing throughout the day. It gives us real peace of mind knowing she is in such a safe, nurturing, and happy environment.
A huge thank you to all the wonderful staff for the amazing job you do. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a fantastic nursery and would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a caring, supportive nursery
23 March 2026
Excellent communication between room leaders, staff and us as parents. Our child has clearly advanced with her speech and language skills alongside her independence because of the nursery. They helped us with toilet training and that eased a lot of stress for us as parents. Our child also is very
stimulated in her room because of the variety of activities she takes part in.
23 March 2026
Absolutely amazing nursery, can't fault the nursery at all. They go above and beyond for your child/ren but also you. My middle daughter has been there since 5 months old and my youngest is due to start soon. I would recommend the nursery to anyone.
23 March 2026
Staff are friendly and helpful, my two boys are super happy here. The updates are great with regular photos and information on food and activities. The play spaces are creative and bright and always clean. The children look happy and engaged it serves as a great prep for the primary school
environment.
19 March 2026
My son has been attending this setting for nearly 2 years now.
Pros:
-Communicating and involving parents (stay and plays, sending a photo everyday, printing photos I send, updating menus etc)
-All staff are friendly and know my son by name (including cooks and admin)
-Acting upon concerns (my son
was not being settled during drop off but this changed)
- Outdoor access when downstairs
- Activities covering EYFS downstairs.
Cons:
-Toilet facilities (too big for my son, dont flush, and soap is often not available)
-There are often people in the room who must be staff but I dont know who they are and they do not wear the uniform.
- I dont know what his goal are.
- They dont have the menu on the app anymore.
No setting is perfect but the most important thing is that they listen and act upon the concerns and wants of the parents tailoring the care and education to meet the individual needs of each child which is what they strive to do.
18 March 2026
Amazing nursery, the staff are so caring and friendly and it really has a family atmosphere. Couldn't ask for better care for my children when I am at work. My child loves her time here and always looks forward to seeing her friends and the staff that work here. I feel like she has the best care she
could get in a nursery setting.
09 March 2026
They have been great with my daughter since she started. She has a dairy allergy which they have been accommodating for. Like the photos and videos they put on the app. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nursery.
20 June 2025
This is a wonderful nursery, staff are really friendly as soon as you walk in the door. My daughter loves coming here, her keyworkers are fantastic and supportive. My daughter took her first steps here. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
17 June 2025
Children 1st Derby Road continues to be an excellent nursery with friendly, helpful staff, safe outdoor areas with lots to do, and varied activities. The nursery serves a wide range of healthy dishes to the children and they get the opportunity to learn how to feed themselves and learn table
manners. This nursery has really accelerated my girls progress and they are happy and healthy!
17 June 2025
My litte girl has been there for nearly 4 months and she has flourish!
The staff in the baby room are amazing! They keep us up to date on what my little one is doing and always take the time to chat about her day. Which has been reassuring!
Management are friendly and very approachable! The
whole atmosphere of the nursery is welcoming and friendly!
I would definitely recommend Derby Road to any parent looking for an amazing nursery.
16 June 2025
All the staff are genuinely invested in our daughter's happiness and her life as a whole, not just when at nursery.
She always comes home happy and keen to return.
Her education whilst being at nursery has set her up so well for school.