A small Chesterfield nursery, where “enthusiastic” staff “care deeply about the children”, has been named as one of the best across the region.

Little Monsters Nursery in Chesterfield has been recognised as one of the Top 20 nurseries in the East Midlands by parents.

The Derby Road nursery, which describes itself as a "small home from home setting with a hygge feeling throughout” has defeated over a 1000 early years settings across the region.

The award, presented by daynurseries.co.uk, the UK’s leading nursery search and comparison site, is based entirely on feedback from families and carers whose children attend the setting – highlighting education settings that consistently deliver high standards of care and education.

Little Monsters Nursery in Chesterfield has been recognised as one of the Top 20 nurseries in the East Midlands by parents. (image: daynurseries.co.uk)

placeholder image — Little Monsters Nursery in Chesterfield has been recognised as one of the Top 20 nurseries in the East Midlands by parents. (image: daynurseries.co.uk)

Parents have praised the nursery for the “caring, enthusiastic” staff, “family environment” and individual approach to each child.

One mum said: “My little boy has been going to Little Monster for almost 2 years now and he absolutely loves it! I'm so glad we opted for a small home from home nursery as it feels more like a family environment and the children aren't just numbers.”

Commenting on Little Monsters’ success, Amanda Hopkins, Reviews Manager at daynurseries.co.uk, said: “We would like to congratulate Little Monsters Nursery in Chesterfield on being rated by parents as one of the top nurseries in the East Midlands.

"It is a fantastic achievement to be valued so highly by the families and carers of children attending the setting.

“This award represents valuable recognition from parents and carers that the nursery provides an excellent standard of care in a nurturing environment.

"High-quality early years education plays a vital role in supporting children’s development and fostering a lifelong love of learning.

“We hope these awards provide helpful guidance for parents so they can choose the right nursery for their child.”

Other Derbyshire nurseries, which made it to the top 20 included Busy Bees at Ash Close in Barlborough, Children 1st Chesterfield Nursery School at Chesterfield Royal Hospital in Calow, Sunnyhill Day Nursery at Browning Street in Sunnyhill, and Woodville Nursery & Preschool at Blacksmiths Lane in Woodville.