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Maggie's @ Oakwood # Maggie's @ Oakwood Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Hilltop, Breadsall, Derby, DE21 4TJ · Derbyshire **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered November 2024). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places 171 places Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 5 acres of natural woodland, gardens, and animal areas, Maggie's Day Nursery & Forest School in Breadsall, Derby, offers a unique environment where children are encouraged to connect with nature and learn through exploration and play. The nursery prides itself on fostering a magical childhood experience, with activities ranging from feeding animals and cooking over campfires to splashing in woodland streams. The experienced team creates a warm and homely atmosphere, allowing children to safely discover and grow, both indoors and outdoors. Maggie's provides dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, and early years children, each designed to nurture their development through gentle beginnings, messy play, and adventurous learning. The Forest School aspect, with its extensive outdoor opportunities, is a cornerstone of their approach, having earned them national awards for outdoor learning. Founded by Margaret Mason OBE, who brought her extensive experience from leading numerous childcare settings, Maggie's emphasises growth through love and learning through nature, aiming to build curiosity, kindness, and courage in every child. Our ethos Maggie's @ Oakwood's philosophy is rooted in a Forest School approach, emphasising growth through love and learning through nature. They aim to build curiosity, kindness, and courage in children by encouraging them to connect with nature and learn through exploration and play in their unique woodland environment. This approach has been recognised with national awards for outdoor learning. Forest School Extensive outdoor space Award-winning outdoor learning Animal care Nature-based learning ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.maggiesnursery.com/contact/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 07:30–18:00 Age range Babies, Toddlers, Early Years ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Maggie's @ Oakwood [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2818134)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2818134) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=maggie-s-oakwood-de21-4tj-2818134) ## Parent Reviews 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXvluNDGBae0QYBnz4vBEOnKkVW2b7HZtgA8q9SEOSYQb0r4Ew=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Dougie P 2 years ago Great nursery, would recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKdEpPNndnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879f187a78680cd:0xed06c34c15d283c9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWO0QjvTRREsarylGCnIlLVDb5p-kS8ySxNV8u9xwDIx--lxqZMDQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) darren adams-shaw 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVNWNucWxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879f187a78680cd:0xed06c34c15d283c9) Reviews from Google for Maggie's @ Oakwood. 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