East Dereham Day Nursery

4 Theatre Street, Dereham NR19 2EW
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Care Provided by East Dereham Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Nina Hopson
  • Person in charge
  • Jenny Wicks (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 63
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holdays & 1 week at Christmas
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East Dereham Day Nursery Reviews (24)

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Review from Hayley S (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at the nursery for 1 and a half months now. They have settled her in really well and been really kind to her. We have already seen an improvement in her confidence when seeing people outside of our immediate family. They keep us up to date with all her development really well.

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at East Dereham Day Nursery In August last year joining the sunshine room and has loved every second of it. Being first-time parents we were worried about how she would do and to be honest how we as her parents would cope but all staff have been amazing in supporting us throughout.
Staff also take time to send pictures with little observations of snippets of her day which is beautiful to see in the day. She is always excited to get in to see all her friends and all the amazing staff who in our eyes are hard-working compassionate superheroes for all they do, especially throughout this pandemic.

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Review from V V (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended East Dereham Day Nursery and absolutely loved it. The staff are all so lovely and friendly and they helped my son's confidence grow. He now attends breakfast club each morning as he just loves going and seeing all the lovely staff. Highly recommend.

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Review from Kelly H (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started at East Dereham Nursery about 1 month ago when she turned 18 months old and from day 1, she absolutely loves it. She goes in very easily and happily and if she ever doesn't want to go she is soon happy again once she gets into the nursery and is with her key person. She has already
had a report card about how she is getting on. What she loves doing and what she is good at and not so good at and how they will support this. I truly can't fault this nursery. I am very happy I decided to take her. 10*.

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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience with East Dereham Day Nursery has been fantastic. We have 3-year-old twin boys who joined the nursery this year, in May. They have previously been with a childminder and we were a little concerned about how they would be in a bigger setting. The staff at East Dereham Day Nursery put our
minds at rest and made the boys feel welcome and happy from the first session. They love going to nursery and are always excited to go in! We feel really supported by the nursery and feel they go the extra mile to help our boys and keep us informed on how they are getting on. I am so glad we chose East Dereham Day nursery!

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Review from Karen H (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Funstop at the beginning of the year and he absolutely loves going! There’s always so much to do! He gets fed tea which is a bonus to have that option. The staff are so friendly and can’t do enough! My son was diagnosed with ADHD earlier this year and the girls have been incredible with
him, they have adapted to suit his needs and have noticed the signs of when he struggles. They took it upon themselves to write a positive support plan before his diagnosis and since then they have adapted it and reviewed it regularly. I honestly couldn’t recommend this nursery enough!

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Review from Becky S (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son joined East Dereham Day Nursery when he had just turned three and has been attending for almost a year. The staff were good at helping him to settle in, and it didn’t take long for him to make friends and enjoy going. The smiles and attitudes of the staff are what makes this place so welcoming
for children attending. They know my son so well, are always positive and have a genuine warmth towards him and us. I know my son is being cared for well when I leave him each morning.

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Review from Jade D (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one started Nursery this August (sunbeams) and is loving her time there, the staff are lovely and really take the time to get to know you and your little ones.
We love getting our app updates throughout the day and seeing what she has been up to... Her smiles says it all.
She even received
a lovely card and present on her birthday!
Highly recommended.

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Review from Heidi-Marie C (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just completed her 3 settling sessions within East Dereham Day Nursery, and all I can say is wow. The staff there are so incredibly friendly; every session she completed, they left a lovely review on how my daughter got on via the app they have, which I and her father really looked forward
to reading.
The pictures they shared showed her having fun with her other friends, exploring all the different toys and play areas they have, which were lovely for us to see.
We were so nervous as parents sending her to the nursery, but we couldn’t have made a better decision. Knowing she is safe and having fun gives us such peace of mind, and being able to enjoy some time off knowing my daughter is looked after perfectly is amazing. Looking forward to her future within the nursery!

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Review from Natasha K (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been attending since April 2021, and my son attended around 6 years ago, and I cannot fault the nursery at all. She is so well looked after while there.
She was very nervous the first week but now absolutely loves attending. Would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone looking for
the perfect place!

Reply from Nina Hopson, Owner at East Dereham Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, it is always great to get feedback.


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Review from Rosie W (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very kind and nurturing staff. Always welcomed with a smile; both children and parents/carers.
Always focused on welcoming the child every morning, referencing to the pictures added into Tapestry and therefore our child engages instantly. This is hugely helpful on a Monday morning in particular, when
our little one can be reluctant to go into nursery. This is not a problem when he is greeted so wonderfully every day. It is very reassuring for us as parents.
Our child speaks very highly of all adults in his room at nursery. In previous settings, he has had a favourite and has not liked some staff but here he adores everyone. He is very happy at nursery and has made some lovely friendships with the children in his room too. The staff are nurturing, kind and genuinely care.
The nursery are quick to help with issues and answer our questions through Famly and Tapestry.

Reply from Nina Hopson, Owner at East Dereham Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, it is lovely to read.


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Review from Brittany C (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I enrolled my twin boys into the nursery in September feeling very anxious and nervous. We were given a day to go and view the nursery with the twins and they thoroughly enjoyed it. Watching the boys play with the toys and run about so freely made me and my partner feel so at ease. The staff were so
welcoming and the boys took to them very quickly! Me and my partner left the nursery knowing our boys would be loving the time they have there! The staff are so encouraging with the children and keep parents updated on their progress.
We highly recommend this nursery to anyone who is struggling to find a place for their children!

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Review from Claire P (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy that we enrolled our little boy here. The setting was very welcoming and knowledgable on the first visit and our child instantly felt at home, running around and engaging with the other children playing. It was at this moment I felt like he had always been going here and would thrive in
this nursery setting. There are play areas indoors and out and the meals here must be good, as our child eats everything in sight, especially the dessert. Everyone that works here is engaging and pleasant. It is also nice to be at a setting where you know your child's key worker and they are only too happy to give you a catch-up of the child's day at pick-up time. During the Covid pandemic, they have been really helpful and on top of all the latest Government guidelines and advice. I also appreciate how the administration of everything is in place and working, with invoices being sent in advance so there is no end of month rush. Everything is placed on to the
family app, so you always have a record.

Reply from Nina Hopson, Owner at East Dereham Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review.


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Review from John M (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been at East Dereham Day Nursery since September 2020 - (aged 17-months). Joining in the midst of a pandemic was always going to be a worrying time, but the staff here instantly put our minds at rest. On the initial show round visit, we were met at the door and required to be temperature
checked before being allowed in. Various other hygiene and social distancing measures were also in place and being adhered to.
I was initially struck by just how clean this nursey is. Having visited a few other options, East Dereham is streaks ahead.
He instantly settled with the staff, and we have not had a single instance of tears at drop off time! - (I may be tempting fate here)! He has come on leaps and bounds since joining Sunbeams and really enjoys the variety of play and development on offer. The Sunbeams room is perfectly equipped with age-appropriate play opportunities, and the outside space is a big favourite - especially the mud kitchen!

Reply from Nina Hopson, Owner at East Dereham Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review.


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Review from Stephanie P (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister went to East Dereham years ago, my eldest went a few years back and now my youngest has the pleasure of attending too. Lots of amazing activities take place like yoga and visits with animals, etc. and the staff are lovely.
My daughter loves every minute at the nursery.

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Review from Claire J (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been using East Dereham Day Nursery for the last 3 years when both my children started aged 6 months and 9 months. My children love going, some days they don’t want to come home when I go to collect them. I can’t rate the staff enough, always on entering the nursery everyone has a smile on their
face. They are friendly, fun, approachable and I really don’t have any doubt about leaving my children in their care. The Nursery is very good at working with both the children and the parents, my son has been experiencing some issues with his behaviour, the nursery has worked very closely with me offering lots of their expertise so that we can work together both at the nursery and at home getting the right balance that works for my son.

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Review from Beatrice V (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys love going to East Dereham Day Nursery. All of the staff are so lovely, approachable, fun and friendly and the boys really do have a great relationship with them. They always come home having a really fulfilled day and the staff tell us what fun things they have been up to, from day trips
to the park, splashing in puddles, playing in the mud kitchen, making lots of arts and crafts to reading books, playing on the iPad, learning new games and singing songs. They are also so flexible and always fit around us and sometimes our very last minute requests for changing hours!
I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough and will be really sad when my youngest leaves to go to school. Thank you, everyone!

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Review from Hayley I (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Being a first-time mum it was rather daunting leaving my baby. The staff at East Dereham day nursery made us both feel welcome and happy. My baby settled with no tears and is always more than happy to come. He loves exploring all of the different toys and he loves getting messy in the paint. I would
highly recommend this nursery if you are looking for somewhere happy, welcoming and accommodating.

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Review from Katy L (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the holiday club at the nursery during two school holidays so far, and I would have no hesitation in sending her again. She has had a great time there and being able to find childcare that is so easily accessible and friendly in the school holidays has been a lifesaver. She
has taken part in lots of activities during her sessions there and is always happy to go.
The administration staff are very helpful in sorting out funding queries and general session bookings.

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Review from Nathan U (Father of Child) published on 9 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son hugely enjoys the holiday club. He often struggles in social situations but he's been put at ease from day one and he loves spending time at the nursery. On a side note the admin staff are truly exceptional. All of the staff do an amazing job but the admin side of things is run like a well oiled
machine. Outstanding!

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Dereham Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that East Dereham Day Nursery accepts?

East Dereham Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is East Dereham Day Nursery Open?

East Dereham Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does East Dereham Day Nursery have capacity for?

East Dereham Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 63 Children.

How far is East Dereham Day Nursery to the centre of Dereham?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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