--- title: "11 Day Nurseries near Ilkeston, 1 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derbyshire/ilkeston description: "Compare 11 day nurseries near Ilkeston: 1 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.3★ from 53 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 Ilkeston **4.2★** average from **47** Google reviews We track 11 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Ilkeston. At their latest inspection: 1 rated Outstanding, 7 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 53 Google reviews across 6 of these nurseries, averaging 4.3★. 10 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 6 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 Ilkeston at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Ilkeston. 11 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.3★ 53 Google reviews 10 Accept funded hours 6 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 1 - Good 7 3 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Ilkeston - Little Explorers Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-de7-6dn-ey423778) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Ilkeston ## Day nurseries in Ilkeston - ### Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup ★ 4.3 (26 reviews) Ilkeston · DE7 5HY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cantelupe-pre-school-playgroup-de7-5hy-206738 - ### Twinkle Stars Daycare Ilkeston · DE7 5JA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-stars-daycare-ltd-de7-5ja-2797840 - ### Pines Private Day Nursery (The) Ilkeston · DE7 5FY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pines-private-day-nursery-the-de7-5fy-206296 - ### Toddlers University ★ 4.4 (9 reviews) Ilkeston · DE7 5DR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-university-de7-5dr-ey500179 - ### Cherubs Ilkeston Ilkeston · DE7 8DH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-ilkeston-de7-8dh-2800053 - ### Magic Roundabout Nurseries ★ 4.0 (4 reviews) Ilkeston · DE7 4LT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd-de7-4lt-2852344 - ### The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre ★ 3.4 (5 reviews) Ilkeston · DE7 8DY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-childcare-centre-de7-8dy-206286 - ### Butterfly Castle Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Ilkeston · DE7 4FJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/butterfly-castle-day-nursery-de7-4fj-2516110 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Ilkeston? We list 11 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Ilkeston. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Ilkeston are rated Outstanding? 1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Ilkeston, including Little Explorers 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 Ilkeston? Across 6 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Ilkeston have left 53 Google reviews at an average of 4.3★. 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 Ilkeston? 10 of the 11 nurseries within 1 miles of Ilkeston (91%) 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 Ilkeston take babies? 6 settings within 1 miles of Ilkeston 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. Learn more (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/about-our-data) Nursery Advice — home (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. 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