Welcome to Active Bodies
As a trusted Derbyshire childcare provider, Active Bodies delivers high-quality wrap-around care and holiday clubs for primary-aged children. Our primary mission is to create a secure, inclusive environment where we nurture independence and provide a diverse range of activities. We empower children to explore their own unique interests through child-led play.
Why Families Choose Us
Safe Settings
Hosted in local primary schools with professional teams and rigorous protection of child wellness.
Flexible Hours
Convenient morning and evening care providing a seamless transition between home and school to suit your busy schedule.
Holiday Variety
Features a colorful mix of arts, baking, athletics, and local excursions throughout school break periods.
Child-led Choice
Fostering autonomy through child-led play while tailoring our support to their unique passions.
More than just childcare
From face painting, baking and crafts to fun games, sports and day trips, our sessions are designed to keep children active, engaged and smiling.
Creative Play
Beaded keyrings, sun catchers, scratch art and more, to spark the imagination.
Baking Fun
From, pizza making, cookies and brownies to share with family.
Sports & Games
We have many outside resources from Netballs, footballs, playground games, scooters/bikes and more for active play.
Park Trips
During wrap-around club, going to the park is an option, for Etwall club.
Going to the fields/mugger is an option, for Hilton club.
Building Skills
Board games, construction toys and small-world play and more are available at all times.
Quiet Time
We have quite spaces in both settings so the children can: Read, draw and even do homework in a calm environment.
But don't just take our word for it
Victoria 0'Gorman
"I've never used the holiday club since my daughter has been going to Hilton Primary School but I certainly will be going forward.
Willow has loved her first two day's with the team wants to go more often.
Thanks so much for taking the stress away with the 6 weeks holiday's."
Alice Victoria
"Highly recommend Active Bodies for breakfast and after school club and also holiday club. They offer lots of different activities suitable for all."
Helena Jones
"Active Bodies has been a lifesaver for us, my child settled in straight away and always has the best time. Also the staff are caring, organized.”
Gabriella Esposito
“The wrap‑around care at Hilton Primary has been incredibly reliable and reassuring. I know they’re in safe hands every day.”
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