Cherubs South Normanton

23 Hilcote Street, South Normanton, Alfreton DE55 2BQ
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9.9 131 Reviews
Tucked away on Hilcote Street in South Normanton, overlooking Matlock and the Peak District you will find Cherubs South Normanton. Cherubs South Normanton has been providing high quality early years care and education for children since January 2014. Spread across 2 floors and 3 age-appropriate rooms and with 3 different outdoor spaces (including Baby Garden, an expansive green open space and Allotment) for children to enjoy - this nursery really does have it all.

If you’re looking for a real community nursery with rural charm and plenty of outdoor space, Cherubs South Normanton is the nursery for you.
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Care Provided by Cherubs South Normanton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jodie Moss (Head of Nursery)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 55
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 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 Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Cherubs South Normanton

  • £75.50 (Standard Day)

  • £100 Registration Fee along with 2-weeks Advance Fees (Deposit) are required to secure your place at Cherubs Nurseries.
    Registration Fee and Advance Fee are not required for funded-only places.
  • Parking

  • On-street free parking is available outside the nursery.


Cherubs South Normanton Reviews (131)

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Cherubs South Normanton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cherubs South Normanton has 131 reviews.

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Review from Kirsty S (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff at the nursery are wonderful people very professional and caring they made my daughters time and transition very smooth. I feel very happy when I leave her their in the morning and she gets very excited to go.

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Review from Jacquelyn P (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has had such an amazing impact on my child's social development. Up until a few months ago my child would only ever enjoy interacting with me or when in my presence. The self confidence they have now is astounding. I wish I had put them in nursery sooner.
Whenever I have a request or a
grievance the nursery staff are always really happy to help.
Seeing how happy my child is after nursery is really lovely, and gives me the confidence that I am doing best by them.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will pass this on to team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from I H (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I put my 6 month baby in for 3 full days a week, the staff were and still are absolutely amazing, she settled within a day. The way she developed in last 3 months is amazing, staff were encouraging her so much in play time and she had cuddles anytime she wanted one! Can't say enough how great the nursery
and team are! Thank you so much!

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We pass this on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Cherubs South Normanton nursery in November 2024.
My daughters confidence has grown so much since being at Cherubs nursery, the staff have always been kind and welcoming.
Staff always upload pictures and give a detailed log of everything my daughter does whilst in their care
which is very reassuring. Staff always ring parents if they are unsettled during drop off, I know my daughter is happy and comfortable with staff at Cherubs as she goes to everyone with open arms.
I recommend Cherubs nursery to all parents.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We pass this on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from C V (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic, my son always comes home happy if a bit tired. The staff are lovely and very helpful. Always do a good range of activities with the children. A good report at the end of each session so we can see what he has been up too.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will pass this on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves going to Cherubs. The staff are always cheery, welcoming and go above and beyond for my little one and us. Our older daughter went here and much of the staff are the same with some new faces and although the nursery is much busier now, it still feels a friendly and homely atmosphere.
Can't thank the staff enough for making the transition from being on maternity leave to being back at work knowing she's well looked after and happy.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will pass this on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from Stephanie H (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Son started here in September following family caring for him during parent's working day, this was his first experience with provided care that wasn't from a family member. Understandably, we were all very nervous to see how our son would react, he has settled in superbly with the help of the nursery
staff - we had tears during drop off in the first weeks but the staff always contacted us to let us know he had settled. This morning upon dropping him off he walked in waving and blowing us a kiss with no hesitation and this is a reflection of how comfortable the staff make him feel.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will pass this on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from Barbara S (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We're very happy with the level of care and support provided by the staff. They were amazing throughout the years and we are extremely pleased with the how much-needed development they provided for our little one.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will pass this on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from N E (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. The staff are very friendly and caring. My son has been here since he was 14 months old and bonded with all the staff in each room he's been in.
The outside area is fantastic and do lots of different activities which my son has loved. The food is excellent, lots of variety and healthy.
He has loved his time here and will be sad to leave, but it's time for big school.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will pass this on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from B S (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Cherubs from 12 months old and he is now leaving for school. He has loved his time there and is always excited to go in the morning. The staff are all fantastic and any issue raised has always been dealt with quickly.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we will pass this on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really loving Cherubs so far! My little one only started in May and he loves it. I was worried he'd be super nervous but the staff have made him feel so welcome and settled him in nicely. He always eats really well and loves all the outside time they have. The staff are so lovely and keep us very informed!
Couldn't recommend enough!

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for you lovely feedback. We will pass it on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery and staff. They have a great outdoor area and make sure to spend time out there daily regardless of the weather, even with the littlest ones.
My child has been going since they were 8 months and is growing so much there. They especially enjoy forest school and all the lovely activities
such as colouring and dancing!

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will pass it on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing provider, they look after my daughter unbelievably well and she has the best bond with all staff but in particular her key worker. She’s happy to go, they understand her and both her personal and medical needs. It means when I leave her at nursery I know she’s well looked after and do not have
to worry. We appreciate them so much but a particular shout out to one staff member in particular, you are amazing!

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will pass this on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from R N (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are helpful.
The food is good. My child always eats well there.
When clothing inevitably goes missing it eventually turns up a few weeks later.
Management behind the scenes is always helpful, particularly when it comes to explaining funding changes.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will pass this on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience of Cherubs South Normanton has been extremely positive from day one, we feel it has given our daughter the best possible start to her early education. The facilities inside and out are outstanding, we couldn’t recommend this nursery more highly.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will pass this on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from Gemma D (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery.
Amazing staff.
Fantastic range of activities.
Fantastic handover after each session.
Nothing is too much trouble.
Exceptional when I started potty training - my daughter was helped all the way.
Couldn't fault this nursery at all.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will pass it on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We're very happy to have our son attend Cherubs South Normanton. Every single staff member is so lovely and caring. My son isn't quick to trust and can be anxious with new people and spaces, but he loves Cherubs and everyone there. He talks about his carers and his friends constantly, and is always
learning new things and developing in such an amazing way. Thank you to everyone at Cherubs.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will pass it on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Cherubs South Normanton in October and has been supported through the settling period with kindness and encouragement from all the staff. As parents, we have been kept up to date with our child's well-being and how she has been settling in at the nursery. She is now enjoying
her days at nursery, will happily go to members of the team and wave bye to me in the morning. Each evening we get sent a detailed account of her day which usually contains photos of her enjoying the various activities that have been set up. Overall, we have had a very good experience with the nursery and the team and would highly recommend to anyone considering.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will pass it on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from Tanya E (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son enjoys his Tuesdays at nursery and I have found all the staff to be professional and caring. He gets to experience lots of sensory play. The staff have been supportive of him and understanding of his needs.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will pass it on to the team at Cherubs South Normanton.


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Review from Shelly C (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always had a pleasant experience with Cherubs. Both of my girls have now attended here. The staff are very friendly and will help you with anything they can. The girls have always been eager to go every morning.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.889)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10 for Cherubs South Normanton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 39 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.889 for Cherubs South Normanton is calculated as follows: ( (420 Excellents x 5) + (44 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 468 Ratings = 4.889

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cherubs South Normanton is based on 39 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 55 number of registered child places is 11, which has been reached with 39 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (7)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2021

Recipient: Cherubs Nurseries

Date: Friday 28 May 2021 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2020

Recipient: Cherubs Nurseries

Date: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 More details

Newcomer of the Year

Recipient: Cherubs Nurseries

Date: Saturday 28 Sep 2019 More details

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Meet the Team (3)

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Laura Bowler

Job Title: Area Manager

Joined: 2007

Hello, I'm Laura - Area Manager for Cherubs South Normanton. I have been part of Cherubs Nurseries since 2007 and incredibly fortunate to work across multiple Cherubs Nurseries during my career so far. Doing this has allowed me to really understand the expectations and the need to ensure we provide high-quality childcare every day. We take our role in the early years seriously and are always keen to go above and beyond where we can.

I am incredibly passionate about giving all children the very best start. In addition to my Area Manager role, I am the Group Safeguarding and SEND Lead. This means I work with all the nurseries to ensure we provide tailored care to those with additional needs.

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Jodie

Jodie Moss

Job Title: Duty Nursery Manager

Joined: 2018

Hello, I'm Jodie - Duty Nursery Manager at Cherubs South Normanton. I joined Cherubs in 2018 as a Level 3 Early Years Educator. I then completed the Senior Training in 2019 and was promoted to Senior Educator, and then Senior in Charge in 2020. I then stepped up to be Assistant Manager in 2021 and in 2022 completed the Leadership Training. In 2024, I became Nursery Manager. I decided to pursue a career in childcare as I wanted to be a part of a child’s journey, supporting their learning, and watching them flourish.

I am the SENDCo at South Normanton and I am Special Education Needs and Disability trained. I am a named first aider and have my paediatric first aid certificate. I have completed Derbyshire’s Safeguarding Training and I am the deputy designated safeguarding officer. I have also completed a Level 2 qualification in young people’s mental health and a Level 2 qualification in behaviour management.

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Shannon Lancashire

Job Title: Assistant Head of Nursery

Joined: 2018

Hello, I'm Shannon - Assistant Head of Nursery at Cherubs South Normanton. I'm currently working on my Cherubs story to share with you and will have it uploaded soon.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherubs South Normanton

What is the Age Range of Children that Cherubs South Normanton accepts?

Cherubs South Normanton accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Cherubs South Normanton Open?

Cherubs South Normanton 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 Cherubs South Normanton have capacity for?

Cherubs South Normanton has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

How far is Cherubs South Normanton to the centre of Alfreton?

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

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