--- title: "50 Day Nurseries near Derby, 3 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/derby description: "Compare 50 day nurseries near Derby: 3 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.5★ from 699 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Derby **4.7★** average from **100** Google reviews There are 50 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Derby on our register. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 37 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here 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 699 Google reviews across 36 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 38 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 30 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and Google reviews. ## Nurseries in Derby at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Derby. 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.5★ 699 Google reviews 38 Accept funded hours 30 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 3 - Good 37 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 (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/learn-smart-tutoring-centre-de23-6fn-2822137) · 5.0★ (43) - The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street) (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-55-bedford-street-de22-3pd-206104) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.8★ (16) - Oak House Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/oak-house-nursery-de3-9fn-ey304261) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.7★ (14) ## Nursery locations in and around Derby ## Day nurseries in Derby - ### The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery DERBY · DE1 1RX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-garden-private-day-nursery-de1-1rx-ey103452 - ### Busy Bees at Derby Silvertrees ★ 4.3 (21 reviews) Derby · DE22 3AD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/treetops-silvertrees-de22-3ad-ey282326 - ### The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Derby ★ 4.3 (6 reviews) Derby · DE22 1AE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-derby-de22-1ae-2826514 - ### Derwent Stepping Stones ★ 4.8 (5 reviews) DERBY · DE21 6AH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/derwent-stepping-stones-de21-6ah-ey330097 - ### Sunny Days Nursery ★ 4.8 (14 reviews) DERBY · DE21 4AA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunny-days-nursery-de21-4aa-ey484523 - ### The Early Years Academy Derby ★ 5.0 (10 reviews) Derby · DE22 1AF · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-academy-derby-de22-1af-2614882 - ### Woodlands PDN ★ 4.8 (9 reviews) Derby · DE22 1BJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pdn-de22-1bj-509204 - ### Rosehill Day Nursery EYC ★ 3.7 (3 reviews) Derby · DE23 6WY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rosehill-day-nursery-eyc-limited-de23-6wy-2806192 - ### The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street) ★ 4.8 (16 reviews) DERBY · DE22 3PD · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-55-bedford-street-de22-3pd-206104 - ### The Cottage Private Day Nursery ★ 4.8 (16 reviews) DERBY · DE22 3PD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-de22-3pd-206103 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Derby? We list 50 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of 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 within 1 miles of 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 36 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Derby have left 699 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? 38 of the 50 nurseries within 1 miles of 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 within 1 miles of 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. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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