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  • Phone Number
    01332 345383
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  • Group/Owner
    Spring by Action for Children
  • Person in Charge
    Monica Kumar (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Staff
    10
  • When Closed
    Bank Holidays, Christmas, 2 weeks during the Summer & 1 week at Easter
  • Type of Service
    Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned Open all year Full Day Care
  • Total Places for children
    40
  • Age range
    from 0 years 6 months to 4 years 11 months
  • Parking
    There is a car park at the rear of the Children's Centre where the nursery is based.
  • Visiting
    You can arrange to visit the nursery between the opening times.
  • Directions
    They are based just off Harvey Road in Allenton near Spider Island.
  • Opening Days
    Mon-Fri
  • Opening Hours
    0800-1800
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Location
  • Sure Start Childrens Centre, 60 Cockayne Street North, Allenton, Derby DE24 8XB

  • Jordan Sawyer
    September 6, 2024 at 11:18 am

    Really patient with my son, and I have noticed very considerable changes in my son behaviour. He is behaving and trying to be independent in his way of doing things even though he just turned three years old. The school premises looks and feels spotless, and the team are very supportive and welcoming with the kids and parents alike. They also have very capable handlers.
    I adore the app also as it is very user-welcoming, and we get updates on his development and growth.
    I would suggest this school to any friend… or enemy. They are a very incredible team.

  • River Sharpe
    September 14, 2024 at 1:36 am

    He has come out of his shell and is speaking a lot more. He is using his manners and telling us when he is cheerful, sad or scared. He couldn’t say anything like this before he started. He can now drink out of a cup which we struggled to get him to do until nursey had taught him. We couldn’t be happier with the childcare centre. We are so appreciative of them all for how much they have helped our kid. Since my son has attended the childcare centre, he has come on a long way.

  • Gray Grant
    September 25, 2024 at 2:27 am

    She didn’t know English at all. We can see massive development, and every day she’s getting more and more confident.
    I would definitely suggest this childcare centre!
    Lovely team. My daughter started childcare centre when she was three years old.

  • Rowan Page
    September 27, 2024 at 7:47 pm

    She didn’t know English at all.
    From week to week, we could see improvements in her English language, and that’s thanks to the team.
    They look after the kids, for sure.
    I would definitely suggest this childcare centre!
    Lovely team and easy to approach.
    A very satisfied parent. My daughter started childcare centre when she was 2 1/2 years old.

  • Emerson Quinn
    October 1, 2024 at 11:54 am

    She settled very well. team updates me on her discovering development, and they consistently tell me about her day. She became more cheerful to try new meals since she joined the childcare centre. She became much more independent in her playtime and washing her hands.
    I am looking forward to seeing her grow and see her make many new friends as she gets older. I am extremely cheerful with the team and with their service.
    My daughter is discovering so many new things every day.

  • Quinn Keller
    October 6, 2024 at 2:54 pm

    I sense relaxed as my daughter is in secure hands. I highly suggest everyone to visit them for their kid. My kid’s vocabulary is building, and she started to speak full English sentences. The team, especially management, are very nice and cooperative.

  • Reese Grant
    October 10, 2024 at 11:20 am

    Management is approachable and welcoming, with team being expert in their conduct. They go above and beyond in their care for the kids. They have been exceptional throughout the pandemic putting measures in place to ensure the safety of kids and team.

    Freshly prepared healthy meals prepared onsite each day, and there is a variety of fruit and vegetables incorporated into the menu.

    Our son’s development is regularly documented each week with information for us to help him continue to develop. Our son comes home each day excited to tell us about what he has learned and will be sad to leave when he starts school in September. I highly suggest this childcare centre! Our son has thrived at this childcare centre!

  • Reese Mayer
    October 21, 2024 at 12:46 pm

    Freshly made food.
    Got feedback on what they are doing and eating when he is in the childcare centre.
    Learn math and more things. Very great place.
    My son’s come so far.
    Talking more, knowing songs, games and improving updates.

  • Lane Bailey
    November 16, 2024 at 3:02 am

    My Granddaughter has a excellent time and is given plenty of opportunities to explore and discover new things through the great activities they provide. Find the team interact well with the kids and very welcoming and well‑informed.

  • Logan Page
    November 22, 2024 at 7:45 am

    His key worker adores him and gives us excellent updates each time we pick him up to let us know how he has gotten on during the day. We adore the app to see how he has slept and what he’s eaten live through the day My toddler is thriving in First Steps, developing friendships, independence and discovering.

  • Marley Sutton
    December 24, 2024 at 4:04 am

    The team are consistently updating me when my kid does new things and takes part in activities. All the classrooms or activity rooms are properly spotless and tidy. I am cheerful with their service, and my kid is discovering so many new things.

  • Kendall Jarvis
    January 5, 2025 at 6:40 am

    The childcare centre has been exceptional in assisting him with his discovering and understanding his additional needs. They have worked hand-in-hand with other professionals to ensure he gets the best discovering journey possible and one that is personally adapted to him. My youngest son also now attends this childcare centre and is also thriving. We get daily updates through the in-house app for both kids detailing activities that they have done/foods eaten etc. The childcare centre is consistently on top form when it comes to updates with parents/adults, both via phone and messages on the app.
    Both my kids are very cheerful here, and both of us parents are also more than satisfied that they are doing well, kept secure and having enjoyable. My eldest son started spring childcare centre almost two years ago now, and he has thrived within the setting.

  • Fallon Taylor
    February 9, 2025 at 3:24 pm

    They keep you updated on what your kid has been doing throughout the day via the app on your mobile; they send pictures and notes as to when they nap and eat. Would suggest this childcare centre. Very great childcare centre.

  • Cameron Pierce
    February 12, 2025 at 3:43 pm

    I completely suggest this childcare centre!
    They helped my kid a lot with getting ready for school and discovering to speak better English.
    So cheerful that I found the perfect childcare centre for him! An incredible team!

  • Robin Drake
    February 18, 2025 at 11:25 am

    I knew I chose the right nursey as the team were all extremely welcoming and very well‑informed about my son’s allergies. He settled in straight away and comes home very excited every day ready to tell me about all his friends and activities he’s done. He speaks very highly of all team, including management. updates is incredible! I know what he’s done throughout the day and what he’s eaten (meal and amount). They are very accommodating if I need help with my son, ie, toilet training. I sense my son is very secure here (building and hygiene). I consistently tell my friends about it and have also got my grandson into Spring, so he can have a excellent journey too. My son has been attending Spring since he was 2-years-old.

  • Avery Finch
    March 23, 2025 at 4:23 am

    Son is very cheerful. He is discovering new things every time. I definitely recommended the childcare centre. If I have questions, I consistently got information in-app or face to face. Really great contact with the manager and all team.

  • Jesse Bishop
    April 11, 2025 at 3:44 pm

    He’s learnt so much by spending his time at this childcare centre – from building his English vocabulary (whilst equally being heard in his native language) to picking up great manners such as saying thank you, please and waiting for his turn. He loves the varied and exciting activities offered, from sensory and messy playtime to being outdoors and water playtime. I have consistently found the team very supportive and responsive, and they consistently give very detailed feedback. The childcare centre has been especially super resourceful and supportive throughout the toilet training period for my kid, and I am really grateful to them. The only feedback on improvement that I will like to give will be to have more frequent observations on the app, as I really look forward to them. Overall, I definitely suggest this childcare centre for kids and will also be sending my younger one there soon. My son (3 years) has been going to this childcare centre for about a year now, and he has had such a fantastic and positive journey.

  • Gray Sawyer
    April 19, 2025 at 8:51 pm

    I would highly suggest this childcare centre.
    My youngest has just started also, and she loves it here, consistently greeted by smiley, welcoming team. My kids are cheerful to leave me to go to childcare centre. All different meals for the kids to choose from and snack times they have – all different snacks available. This childcare centre adapts to every kid’s needs because every kid is different. Been incredible with my little boy, who does require extra assistance and has been supportive of us all as a family.welcoming and attentive team.

  • Morgan Jarvis
    April 23, 2025 at 5:49 pm

    The supporting facility is incredible and excellent assistance. Individual attention is given to each kid and ensures proper feedback is given to parents. Additional care is given to special-ability kids. Overall, a excellent childcare centre for the kids to begin. My kids have been going to Spring childcare centre First Steps Allenton, and they are cheerful to go there every day.

  • Winter Ferguson
    May 25, 2025 at 8:42 am

    Polite team, welcoming atmosphere, spotless setting, welcoming, supportive and very supportive of kids’s individual needs.

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