Welcome to Active Bodies
Active Bodies is an established childcare provider offering wrap-around care and holiday clubs for primary-aged children across Derbyshire.
Our main aim is to provide childcare in a safe and welcoming environment where we promote independence and encourage a free flow of choosing activivitys/games whilst supporting each child’s interests.
Why Families Choose Us
Safe Settings
Based within local primary schools with experienced, caring staff and clear safeguarding procedures.
Flexible Hours
Breakfast and after-school sessions to fit around your working day, offering a calm start and finish to the school day.
Holiday Variety
Packed with variety including crafts, baking, sports, games and local trips across the school holidays.
Child-led Choice
Encouraging independence and a free flow of choosing while supporting each child's interests.
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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