Little Leprechauns Day Nursery is awarded the prestigious Millies Mark Award for ensuring childrens safety above and beyond statutory requirements. See our latest news. Little Leprechauns, based in the centre of Chesterfield, offers quality care and education which is exciting, motivating and challenging.
We believe parents/carers are the most enduring educators for their child and that by working in partnership with you we can encourage each child to develop and progress. We promote the holistic development of the child by encouraging them to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding.
We believe parents/carers are the most enduring educators for their child and that by working in partnership with you we can encourage each child to develop and progress. We promote the holistic development of the child by encouraging them to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding.
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At Little Leprechauns Day Nursery we value all of our children and families. We promote mutual respect and are an inclusive setting. We want children to be independent learners so that they can make their own choices and build and develop strong relationships and friendships with lots of people. We encourage children to try their best and to follow our simple rules.
The long serving staff at Little Leprechauns have a large range of qualifications from NVQ Level 3 through to BA (HONS) Degree in Early Years and childhood studies. The staff are always very keen to attend different training courses both within the Nursery and with the local authority.
The Little Leprechauns team ensure that they build close relationships with their key children and also with all parents/carers, giving daily feedback to keep parents informed of their child's day.Throughout the year the staff will also complete progress reports for each individual child and twice a year the nursery holds parent evenings.
The Little Leprechauns team ensure that they build close relationships with their key children and also with all parents/carers, giving daily feedback to keep parents informed of their child's day.Throughout the year the staff will also complete progress reports for each individual child and twice a year the nursery holds parent evenings.
Our highly qualified and experienced staff appreciate that children are competent learners from birth and they spend quality time observing the children to plan a curriculum that is both interesting and challenging. In order to ensure that children have the freedom to explore, investigate, snuggle up, and make choices, the room has been designed to encourage sensory and heuristic, play and development.
Hello, my name is Laura B and I am the Nursery Manager at Little Leprechauns Day Nursery. I am the Nursery's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and qualified in childcare to level 3. Ensuring that each child's individual needs are met is key at Little Leprechauns Day Nursery, and we offer a calm and sensitive approach in encouraging your child and their development to blossom.
Hello, my name is Rebecca C and I am the Room Supervisor within the Tweenie (2-3 years) Room. I have a Level 3 Diploma in childcare. Ensuring each child is supported by consistent staff allows us to form close bonds and mutual trust between the staff and the children.
Being a member of the Tweenies' team allows me to have a focussed insight into your child's achievements and next steps and allows me to offer a personalised curriculum in which your child can thrive.Each child's family have access to their online learning journey which is filled with observations, photographs and assessments and we work closely with you to add to these records.
Being a member of the Tweenies' team allows me to have a focussed insight into your child's achievements and next steps and allows me to offer a personalised curriculum in which your child can thrive.Each child's family have access to their online learning journey which is filled with observations, photographs and assessments and we work closely with you to add to these records.
Reviews (14)
Louisa Jayne Batty
Dec 10, 2021
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Was so worried about sending my daughter as she used to cry when other children went near her. I can not thank the staff enough, she now loves been around the other children and has settled in really well. love see the photos on the online system. she loves going, had her first picture home the yesturday. love the fact she loves it.
Kelly Pickering
Jun 01, 2021
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Lauren Alice Hill
Mar 06, 2021
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I wouldn’t recommend this nursery, I pulled my daughter’s application for this nursery as they allow babies to play with items that are not age appropriate & are a choking hazard, I was refunded my full deposit… but that was the decision of the owners, these practitioners have no idea what their doing, they seem to think it’s ok to go against child health & safety guidelines & make up excuses instead of taking ownership of their mistakes & removing anything harmful from the practice. The photo I spotted of the babies playing with small marble like balls
Nicole Emmingham
Jan 24, 2021
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Catherine Power
Oct 24, 2020
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Absolutely cannot fault Little Leprechauns. We were so nervous when picking a nursery for our daughter but she has settled in perfectly and has created the best bonds with some lovely people. She is coming on leaps and bounds and I have never felt so settled knowing our daughter is content and happy!!
Hayley Gower
Oct 09, 2020
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Shame the new owners don’t match up to there lovely staff.
Can not fault the staff and the care they give.
But warning before you sign up here over the winter with coronavirus and all self isolating going on. If they send your child home to self isolate due to a case they are currently charging 60 percent fees for no service.
No online work provided or details stuff to do at home just your money please😡
During these times parents have had to take time off some don’t get paid and have to provide extra for there child at home then get a hefty nursery bill on top for no service.
Do your
Can not fault the staff and the care they give.
But warning before you sign up here over the winter with coronavirus and all self isolating going on. If they send your child home to self isolate due to a case they are currently charging 60 percent fees for no service.
No online work provided or details stuff to do at home just your money please😡
During these times parents have had to take time off some don’t get paid and have to provide extra for there child at home then get a hefty nursery bill on top for no service.
Do your
Scott
Oct 01, 2020
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This is a great nursery, our daughter loves coming here, the staff have made her feel so welcome and have accommodated our needs really well, we couldn't have asked for more. We feel included in her development and she really has come on leaps and bounds since starting. The staff have made us feel at ease leaving her in their care and we know she is happy and well looked after whilst there. Thank you Little Leprechauns.
Tom Ramsdale
Aug 11, 2020
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Chris Leach
Jul 12, 2020
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Wendy Tindall
Aug 28, 2019
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Today our little girl left this fabulous place. We cannot thank everyone enough for the care and love they have shown her over the last few years. We were extremely nervous about her stating school but these guys have gone above and beyond to prepare her for the next chapter. Thank you so much for everything.
Matt McKenzie
Aug 22, 2019
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Both of our children have attended Little Leprechauns since they were 10 months old. We could not be happier with the service they provide: professional, warm, friendly and deeply caring, the staff and management have worked in partnership with us and other parents of attendees consistently brilliantly for five years.
We have no gripes, no… grumbles, no grizzles: nothing but the highest of praise for the team.
We would very, very highly recommend this nursery (and do, when asked) to anyone looking for a genuinely caring and safe environment for their little ones. They open throughout the
We have no gripes, no… grumbles, no grizzles: nothing but the highest of praise for the team.
We would very, very highly recommend this nursery (and do, when asked) to anyone looking for a genuinely caring and safe environment for their little ones. They open throughout the
Sally Drury
May 27, 2019
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I can’t write enough positive things about this nursery. I’m so happy with my choice, not based on any Ofsted or any other graded measure. It was all about the heart and soul of the place. The staff were long standing which is a true reflection of a great employer and thus a great ethos for our children. They are repeatedly being taken on trips, mostly included in the fees but reasonable costs if not. I would not hesitate than to recommend this nursery. I’ll be sad to say goodbye to a great start in life and education.
Sarah Button
Apr 27, 2019
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Louise Nicholas
Apr 27, 2019
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Little Leprechauns Nursery is an amazing setting for all young children, from day one my daughter has loved it and I have had no concerns sending her there. All the staff are welcoming and friendly, you can really tell they are passionate about what they do and also how much they care for the children. Would highly recommend to any parent.
