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Cherubs Ilkeston

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·1 Mundy Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8DH · Derbyshire
Number of places
78 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Cherubs Nurseries, established in 1993, is a family-operated childcare provider with a network of nurseries across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Founded by Susan Mills, who was inspired to create suitable childcare after her own experiences as a parent, the group is dedicated to providing high-quality early education.

They focus on nurturing each child's development in a supportive environment, always striving to make the process of accessing childcare and understanding funding options as straightforward as possible for families. The nursery chain prides itself on its commitment to the community and continuous improvement, as evidenced by its various awards and training academy.

They aim to offer a flexible and enriching start to life for all children in their care.

What it's like

Children enthusiastically settle into the activities that staff have organised for them and are encouraged to be independent from a young age. Staff use their strong knowledge of children's interests and abilities to plan activities that support their development. Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning, freely choosing activities and happily engaging in them.

Family-operatedMultiple locationsAward-winningFocus on early education

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cherubs Ilkeston

Last inspected 20 June 2025 · Lianne McElvaney

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enthusiastically settle into the activities that staff have organised for them and are encouraged to be independent from a young age. Staff use their strong knowledge of children's interests and abilities to plan activities that support their development. Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning, freely choosing activities and happily engaging in them.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enthusiastically settle into activities and are encouraged to be independent.
  • Staff have a strong knowledge of children's interests and abilities, planning activities that support their development.
  • Children have access to a secure outdoor area all day, allowing them to practice physical skills.
  • Staff demonstrate understanding of how children learn through a well-organised curriculum.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, sharing children's development and offering activity packs for home learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen the implementation of activities to ensure all children are fully engaged and their learning is challenged.
  • 2Develop children's communication skills further, supporting and encouraging them to engage in high-quality interactions.
Inspection #10409530 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children have access to a secure outdoor area all day and staff plan time outside for babies to enjoy fresh air daily. Children have space to practise their physical skills, supported to ride tricycles and climb steps before sliding down the slide. Staff provide children with access to the garden area in all weathers, and children learn about the world around them as they plant flowers and take care of them.

Parent Reviews of Cherubs Ilkeston

5.0
(2)
Lizzie Marshall
a year ago

Our daughter has been attending Ilkeston since opening week and she loves it. She gets outside most days, whether on a walk to see the ducks or playing in the outdoor spaces on site. The staff are excellent, incredibly helpful and reassuring. Communication is great and the app used is great for getting updates throughout the day. We're very pleased with our choice to move over to Cherubs and they were very accommodating with finding a placement at Kimberley over summer while Ilkeston was being prepared for opening.

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Lauren gough
a year ago

My little boy has just started in sept 2024 when they just opened and we've had such a great experience settling in, showing care for both my son and I needs. I feel confident leaving him in their care and is happy with both going in and coming out of nursery with super friendly staff. I love the fact they have an app they update throughout the day with what he's been doing and pictures of his day. Highly recommend

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

20 June 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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