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Contact Information
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Phone Number01332 344800
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Details
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Group/OwnerThe Early Years Academy Ltd
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Person in ChargeLisa Snell (Manager)
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Number of Staff40
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When ClosedPublic Holidays & 1 week between Christmas & New Year
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children104
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingLimited parking spaces to the rear of the nursery.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1800
Harper Steele
September 1, 2024 at 6:51 pmBoth settled in really well and consistently look forward to going to childcare centre and come home very cheerful. Our two-year-old has special needs due to physical and health-related issues which require additional care and management of his condition. The assistance from the childcare centre has been fantastic, the team know him well and have a great understanding of his needs and take his needs seriously to ensure his well-being needs are met. Our kids have been attending The Early Years Academy Derby for a year and a half.
Casey Sutton
October 9, 2024 at 3:32 pmOur son has been attending for ten months now, and he enjoys going every day. The team are consistently compassionate and attentive, and I have had no concerns at any point. They take the time to understand his needs.
The food cooked for them is of a high standard and consistently varied. Activities seem different every day, and the kids are consistently outdoors when the weather allows.
The setting is stellar, consistently spotless, tidy and with a welcoming sense.
We had the choice of three nurseries in close proximity, and we have no regrets about choosing The Early Years Academy. Thank you to everyone! We continue to be delighted with The Early Years Academy.
Jamie Randall
October 16, 2024 at 6:10 pmThe compassionate, welcoming nature of the team makes you sense immediately at ease, as approachable, highly well‑informed, and generally lovely people. All team know you by name and take a genuine interest in your home life, really giving that family sense. My daughter absolutely loves attending each day and has developed in leaps and bounds since she first started, which isn’t a surprise given the resources available, both in and outdoors. team ensure we, as parents, are involved at every step of the discovering journey gaining our input for likes/dislikes and keep us regularly informed. The additional events are frequent, well organised, and really lovely additions to our overall journey. I couldn’t be happier with The Early Years Academy and know my kid is in the best possible provision, feeling secure, secure, and nurtured. My daughter has been attending The Early Years Academy for just over a year now and I couldn’t suggest it any more than I already do!
Milan Steele
October 17, 2024 at 11:01 amIt is such a lovely and attentive place and the team have been remarkable at helping to settle my son in and keep me updated both in person and through the app. They have so many activities for the kids to really spark their imagination and get involved in all sorts! My little boy loves being outside and the space is remarkable for him to run around in, and the setting that the team have created inside is just exceptional with water playtime, sand playtime, dinosaurs, nature stations, you name it! The effort that the team go to with things like getting the kids involved in the Queen’s Jubilee is incredible and so much enjoyable for the little ones. A really lovely and attentive place, I would highly suggest. I am so cheerful that I found The Early Years Academy for my little boy, who started in April.
Billie Randall
October 25, 2024 at 5:19 pmMy daughter has been with them for 2 years and loves it, all the team are so welcoming and have made everything over the last year so much easier. I’ve consistently felt confident leaving her there and never experienced any problems. Could not suggest them more! remarkable childcare centre!
Kai Carter
October 28, 2024 at 2:50 pmThe team are outstanding, trained and very supportive of the kids’ development, but also with the family’s specific needs and challenges. The childcare centre is well-equipped and the premises are lovely. They provide an outstanding diet, our son loves the food. Nappies, milk and cream are all included, which is very convenient. We would highly suggest The Early Years Academy to other parents. We are very cheerful with The Early Years Academy Derby.
Blake Delaney
November 24, 2024 at 12:41 pmThe team are attentive, really taking time to get to know each kid and how to help them delight in their day at childcare centre. Training and development are clearly high on the agenda, and this shows in the opportunities given to the kids to learn through playtime. The physical setting is welcoming, homely and spotless. My kid usually cleans his plate so it’s secure to say that the meals served get the seal of approval too! updates and updates via the app are very thorough, and the time taken by the team to talk to the parents at either end of the day is really beneficial. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending The Early Years Academy to anyone! The Early Years Academy Derby is a remarkable childcare setting!
River Pierce
November 26, 2024 at 9:41 pmI for one was very concerned about my daughter starting childcare centre, it’s not an journey I have ever enjoyed and certainly, with my older son, there were times when I felt guilty for sending him, or would find myself worrying about him etc. Since starting she is very visibly cheerful and well cared for. All the team have been accommodating and the updates is the best I have known. I can honestly say I sense cheerful for her when it’s one of her days as I know she’s going to have the best enjoyable and care. The setting is out of the way for us, ideally, it would have been a childcare centre closer to our home or work. We both agree it is 100% worth the extra travel to get our daughter there.
We are so grateful to have found The Early Years Academy and couldn’t be happier. I just wanted to pass on our gratitude to all the fantastic team at The Early Years Academy.
Jordan Finch
December 4, 2024 at 3:28 amThe outside discovering areas are second to none – simply gorgeous and educational. My granddaughter has progressed so well in the baby room of the setting the team have looked after and nurtured her amazingly. She has a special diet that has been met in every way by the cooks, enjoying a wide range of lovely food. I would not hesitate to suggest this incredible childcare centre. Their open day was enjoyable and hope an annual event as my other grandchildren had the best day. Thank you to the owners, management and team for all their hard work. Early Years Academy is a lovely, welcoming childcare centre filled with natural resources a fantastic light airy building, with original features, a very welcoming place for the kids to playtime, explore, learn and grow.
Skyler Grant
January 17, 2025 at 12:33 pmCan’t fault them. Our daughter only goes 1 day a week, but the knowledge of her development, remembering grandparents from occasional visits, and the regular feedback to parents is incredible. The childcare centre is full board. There’s a huge variety and rotation of food on offer, and it’s all for a balanced diet. The use of the family app allows parents to see exactly how their kids are doing at the childcare centre throughout the day. Would 100% suggest this childcare centre. The team are absolutely fabulous.
Micah Underwood
February 10, 2025 at 10:18 pmteam are all attentive to kids and their needs. Activities are based on kids’s interests and we adore the natural resources available to kids. The food menu is varied and provides kids with the opportunity to explore a wide range of food, which also tastes incredible. The childcare centre’s recent refurb is exceptional and provides a calming setting. Nappies, sunscreen etc being included in costs is a real bonus. Highly suggest – my daughter loves it! outstanding childcare centre.
Morgan Grant
February 14, 2025 at 1:22 amThe team are very attentive and passionate. They are consistently doing new sparks and activities with the kids. The Early Years Academy Derby has been a excellent first journey in childcare for our daughter.
Cameron Clarke
March 3, 2025 at 9:45 amOur kid is on the autism spectrum and requires some additional oversight and care to ensure he thrives in their settings. The Early Years Academy are fantastic at providing this, they have some SEND specialist team who are worth their weight in gold, helping our kid’s development in a truly meaningful way. The manager at The Early Years Academy is excellent – highly responsive, accommodating to our needs and pro-active about ensuring the kids have development plans that are personalized to their individual needs. Quite simply – we couldn’t have asked or hoped for a better provider, we are very grateful for the time they put into our son and we would suggest this childcare centre to anybody in the area. My stepson has been attending The Early Years Academy for over 6 months now and I cannot speak more highly of the childcare centre, their team and the service provided as a whole.
Parker Delaney
April 17, 2025 at 8:09 pmSome of the incredible team remain in place and still have a excellent connection with him. My 2-year-old daughter now attends The Early Years Academy and she is also excited to go to childcare centre every day. The team are excellent, my daughter has formed some very strong bonds there and the setting, creativity and effort made around discovering, enjoyable and inclusion are just exceptional. As a busy working parent, I also really appreciate the fact the admin side of things is exceptionally efficient and that I can manage everything and see all of my daughter’s development through the app. My 8-year-old son attended The Early Years Academy before it was The Early Years Academy and he loved it!
Jamie Pierce
April 29, 2025 at 2:39 pmThe team’s updates is remarkable and they are consistently cheerful to answer any questions I have about him, the app is consistently updated throughout the day so I can have constant updates on how he is doing. The setting is a lovely place for the kids. I couldn’t wish for a better place for my son to be and couldn’t thank the team enough for everything they do. My little boy has been at the childcare centre since he was 9 months old he is now 2 and a half, he loves every minute of it and has come such a long way in his development, he has built such strong bonds with the team members and is excited to get to childcare centre every morning to see the team and his friends.
Dakota Pierce
May 9, 2025 at 5:36 pmHe is continuing to recover and returned to childcare centre this week. We were nervous how this might go, but it went so, so amazingly well. We felt we needed to formally thank the manager and all her fantastic team! The team supported our son like he was family, encouraging him, supporting him and adapting activities to include him. He’s had the most incredible time and his walking has improved greatly in just two days! The team are utterly incredible and supported us greatly. Thank you for everything you do! Our son sustained an injury at home meaning he had to take some time out of childcare centre.
Finley Quincy
May 14, 2025 at 12:05 pmThe team are fantastic with the kids and everything is very kid/family centred. They have a calm setting and nurturing approach, where the kids are encouraged to explore and learn in an exciting way. We are so impressed with Early Years Academy.
Kendall Clarke
May 23, 2025 at 7:54 amHer key worker has built such an incredible bond with my daughter. She’s consistently extremely excited to go to childcare centre and that says a lot. Her speech, movement and gestures have come such a long way. Thank you for all your hard work, patience and adore you guys give to my daughter. All the team have been nothing but welcoming and polite. I cannot suggest The Early Years Academy enough. My daughter joined the Early Years Academy in January.
Lane Irwin
May 23, 2025 at 3:58 pmThe team are welcoming and approachable. Very spotless and tidy. The refurb has brought the childcare centre back to life. My daughter is consistently excited about going. exceptional childcare centre!
Robin Quincy
May 26, 2025 at 3:10 amThe team members are all welcoming, conscientious, and welcoming. It is clear to see from all the remarkable resources and activities provided for the kids, that the team members are passionate about the kids’s education and development. The team takes the time to talk to you about your family needs and gives you an opportunity to express what you are looking for in a childcare provider. The food provided for the kids is healthy and nutritious with a wide variety to meet all allergy and dietary requirements. The setting of the childcare centre is secure, spotless, and all team seem to have adapted well in keeping with Covid-19 regulations. The childcare centre provides regular updates so that you can see what the kids are up to during their day. I would highly suggest this childcare centre to any parents, grandparents, and carers in search of childcare. Such a big, lovely childcare centre, with plenty of space for the kids to learn, build and grow!