Cherubs South Normanton

23 Hilcote Street, South Normanton, Alfreton DE55 2BQ
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9.9 130 Reviews
  • Cherubs South Normanton, Alfreton
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.

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 (Duty Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • 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 (130)

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Cherubs South Normanton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.902) out of 10, based on 44 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cherubs South Normanton has 130 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are excellent - very friendly. My son really enjoys his time here.
The recent change in management has improved communication between the nursery and parents.
Would still like to see more on the app about activities carried out at nursery/things to expand on at home.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our son started Cherubs South Normanton the nursery has been nothing but caring, kind and accommodating. My son loves his time at nursery and often tells me all about his adventures and activities. Also about all his friends. The activities that are offered by the nursery extend the children's
play and allow them to prosper and achieve. My son is thriving and I would recommend Cherubs to future parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, our little boy has thrived so much from being here and has made some amazing relationships with the staff. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them and always kept up to date with his progress and how he is learning etc. Outdoor space is amazing and they get to go out all year round
which we found a bonus as he loves to be outside and exploring, they also get creative and always making things as little keepsakes.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous nursery.
My daughter loves visiting.
No concerns at all; two ladies always let me know any problems etc.
Top team guys, thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter has attended the day nursery for quite some time, and has always finished her day with a smile on her face. I have had good communication and rapport with the staff and feel they listen and take things on board and help your and the child's needs. In the last month or so, my granddaughter
has visited pre-school and is already comfortable with this change, and the staff have identified her need to have these sessions. Well done.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, great staff, well organised. Great facilities and great meals.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Finding a nursery had to be one of the hardest things I've ever had to do! I can't express how happy I am that I found Cherubs South Normanton. It is clear that every staff member is dedicated to the care of the children and enjoy helping them blossom into the flowers they are to become. My daughter
has moved through two rooms since being there and I have always been kept updated by her key carers. They have also been there to offer me professional advice when I've sought it and supported developmental decisions that I have made for my daughter. Most importantly to me, my daughter is happy there and always enthusiastic about going. This is not just a nursery, this is a family that my daughter enjoys being a part of and I will always recommend them highly to anyone.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at the being of January and has settled in really well. He has come on leaps and bounds with his speech and is starting to put sentences together now. He has formed some good bonds with the staff and uses their names at home.
The staff are friendly and always put his needs first, they
welcome him every day with a warm smile and show him attention.
On several occasions he has attended, he has joined his friend at going out to the local library and visiting the park. I found this great as it is not something all families are able to offer.

Reply from Sarah Savage at Cherubs South Normanton

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are fab with my son. They are very welcoming in the morning. My son has come on loads with his speech and confidence since moving rooms. I like that they do different activities every day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous nursery. Amazing facilities, a lot of stimulation within the setting and a lovely vast outdoor play area. Both my boys love coming and enjoy each session. When discussing any concerns, my children's key persons are always proactive and responsive.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have really seen our daughter develop and grow in confidence at Cherubs. She has learnt lots of new songs that she loves to sing at home. The team at the nursery have been a big help, especially helping our daughter with her eating, as she previously struggled with solid food.

Reply from Sarah Savage, Operations Manager at Cherubs South Normanton

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really pleased with everything. My son's development has been amazing since he started here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very impressed with Cherubs Nursery and all the staff. Would highly recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Everything has been excellent in terms of my child being cared for and stimulated in terms of learning.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has recently changed rooms and everybody made sure she settled in nicely and gets to know her new friends. I appreciate this as she is very shy. I can see she learns a lot being at nursery and enjoys the time she spends there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery. My son has come on so much since upping his nursery days. He loves telling me about his days playing dinosaurs with his friends. He gets excited to go in the morning and has totally loved being in preschool.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased with my son's development in this setting. He is engaged and loves to attend - he has been coming since he was 6 months old and we are continuously happy with the care and support that he receives. We look forward to his last year here and are confident he will be ready for school both
academically and socially. Thank you to all the team here at the nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff in preschool are so lovely with the children and have really helped with my son's development. They genuinely care and that shines through. Thank you. They run the nursery so well too.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. My little boy has had a wonderful four years here. Can't recommend enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience of the nursery is that it is a great place where I have the confidence to leave my children in the knowledge that they are safe, will be well looked after and will be stimulated. It is also clear that it is a good environment for staff the develop through their various stages becoming
competent childcare professionals, evident through my interaction with the staff over the years my children have been under their care.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.902)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.902) 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 44 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 44 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 4.902 for Cherubs South Normanton is calculated as follows: ( (478 Excellents x 5) + (48 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 528 Ratings = 4.902

  • 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 44 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 44 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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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 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.