How many day nurseries are there in Derby?

We list 51 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Derby. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Derby are rated Outstanding?

3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Derby, including The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street), Oak House Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.

What do parents say about nurseries near Derby?

Across 37 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Derby have left 703 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.

Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Derby?

39 of the 51 nurseries in Derby (76%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.

Which nurseries near Derby take babies?

30 settings in Derby are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.

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4.5★ average from 703 parent reviews on Google

There are 51 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Derby on our register. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 38 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 7 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 703 Google reviews across 37 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 39 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 30 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Derby at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Derby.

Ofsted-registered nurseries

100%

Good or Outstanding

4.5★

703 parent reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding3
Good38

10 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 7 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in Derby

Learn Smart Tutoring Centre · 5.0★ (43)
The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.8★ (16)
Oak House Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.7★ (14)

Towns & areas in Derby

Derby

11 nurseries

All day nurseries in Derby

ACE Nursery · DERBY
Alvaston Achievers Day Nursery · Derby
Bizzy Kidz · DERBY
Busy Bees at Derby Oakwood Bishops Drive · Derby
Busy Bees at Derby Silvertrees · Derby
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Heatherton · Derby
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Oakwood · DERBY
Carlton Day Nursery · DERBY
Derby Montessori School · DERBY
Derwent Stepping Stones · DERBY
First Friends PDN · Derby
Fun Time Nursery · DERBY
Happy Hearts Learning · DERBY
Incredible Kids (Derby) · Derby
Kids Planet Spondon · Derby
Kids Planet Springfield · Derby
King George V Pre-School · DERBY
La Petite Academy · DERBY
Learn Smart Tutoring Centre · Derby
Little Oaks Nursery · Derby
Little Owls Nursery · Derby
Little Rainbows Academy · DERBY
Little Scholars Littleover · DERBY
Little Scholars Nursery · Derby
Marble Hall Little Angels Day Nursery · Derby
Mary Poppins Day Nursery · Derby
Oak House Nursery · Derby
Orchard Nursery School · Derby
Orchard Private Day Nursery · DERBY
Osmaston Day Nursery · Derby
Pakistan Community Centre 3D HAF · Derby
Play Corner Private Day Nursery · DERBY
Playdays Opportunity Group · Chellaston
Rosehill Day Nursery EYC · Derby
Rydale Children's Nursery · Derby
Scallywags Nursery · Derby
Sinfin Community Childcare · Derby
Sunny Days Nursery · DERBY
Sunnyhill Day Nursery · DERBY
The Cottage Private Day Nursery · DERBY
The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street) · DERBY
The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Uttoxeter Road) · DERBY
The Early Years Academy Derby · Derby
The Faraway Tree Day Nursery · Derby
The Learning Tree Derby · DERBY
The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Derby · Derby
The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery · DERBY
Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare · Derby
Tiny Tots Nursery · DERBY
White House Day Nursery Alvaston · DERBY
Woodlands PDN · Derby

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Derby?: We list 51 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Derby. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Derby are rated Outstanding?: 3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Derby, including The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street), Oak House Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Derby?: Across 37 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Derby have left 703 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Derby?: 39 of the 51 nurseries in Derby (76%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Derby take babies?: 30 settings in Derby are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.