The Old Forge Day Nursery

We are a fun, loving, creative bunch at The Old Forge, with boundless energy and an incredibly professional and conscientious approach to all aspects of our work. We are one big happy family and enjoy close and supportive relationships with each other.

We benefit greatly from the high level of qualifications throughout the team, including; one qualified Primary School Teacher, two Early Years Teachers, six degrees, with a further one working towards their degree in childcare, and all with up-to-date: enhanced DBS checks, pediatric first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding training as standard.

Welcome to The Old Forge Children's Day Nursery in Findern, Derby where we offer a friendly, personal service to create an atmosphere as close to home as possible. The Old Forge Day Nursery is an attractive nineteenth century half-timbered building which has been specially modernised to provide a safe, secure, loving and homely environment.

Our bright, open, yet cosy and homely rooms are tailor-made to suit each specific age group. With a variety of equipment to ensure that the children are entertained, engaged and challenged in a safe environment which caters for their every need.

The big low bay windows in each room, a gorgeous feature of our fairytale building, allows the children to look out over the Village Green and enjoy the lovely pace of village life including the passing tractors and horses.

The Nursery is owned by husband and wife team, Abby and Marcus who bought the nursery in 2009. Having three young children themselves, they fully understand the expectations and needs of parents/carers and care passionately about delivering the best possible childcare. Set within the quiet, safe and pretty village of Findern, you couldn't wish for a more idyllic setting for a nursery.

We are an official Forest School Nursery. Forest School is a stimulating learning experience. It allows all children to test themselves, build self-esteem and pride, develop new skills and learn the art of reflection.

We have a lovely little Forest School area within our grounds for our children to enjoy, with one qualified Forest School Coordinator and another four members of staff working towards getting their Forest School Leader qualification.All of our children enjoy daily Forest School sessions. Forest School offers children an exciting, inspiring and constantly changing outdoor environment.