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The street address is 12 Cromford Road." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When was Clowns Nursery (Cromford Road) established?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery was established in 1990 and has over 30 years of childcare experience in the area." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Clowns Nursery (Cromford Road) # Clowns Nursery (Cromford Road) Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 12 Cromford Road, Ripley, DE5 3FP · Derbyshire **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered August 2024). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places — Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Clowns Nursery, established in 1990, offers quality childcare and education with over three decades of experience. Their approach centres on play-based learning within an encouraging, safe, and friendly setting. The nursery's curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide diverse opportunities, aiming to foster children's enjoyment and achievement. They view children as curious, independent, and intelligent individuals with the potential to learn and develop through their interactions with the environment and others. Clowns Nursery is dedicated to continuous improvement in child development and sector knowledge, striving to empower children to become confident and independent. They emphasise high-quality staff interactions, where educators model language and extend thinking, alongside continuous provision that encourages children to explore their interests at their own pace. The nursery also prioritises sustainability, integrating eco-friendly practices and teaching children about environmental care. Our ethos ‘provide quality care and education for each unique child in a safe,friendly and encouraging environment’ Play-based Learning Experienced Staff Sustainable Practices Strong Parent Partnership ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.facebook.com/Clowns-Day-Nursery-Butterley-Park-307225299419127) Inspection history This provider hasn't received its first Ofsted inspection yet. 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