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Little Monsters Nursery # Little Monsters Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 390 Derby Road, Chesterfield, S40 2EU · Derbyshire Number of places 16 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Monsters Nursery, located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. The nursery has been operating since 2023 and received an Ofsted inspection on 18 February 2026, where it achieved an 'Expected Standard'. The dedicated team at Little Monsters Nursery focuses on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where all children feel welcome. They are particularly adept at supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), making necessary adaptations to ensure full curriculum access, even for those with limited mobility. The nursery's commitment to early identification of communication delays is evident through their utilisation of additional funding for staff training in speech and language programmes. Children are encouraged to develop independence, with staff gently supporting them through challenging tasks and celebrating successes. Parents are actively involved and informed about their children's learning and care, with key persons building strong relationships with families. The outdoor area offers ample opportunities for physical development, with children engaging in activities like running, balancing, and using ride-on toys, while also exploring concepts of capacity through play with mud and containers. This focus on physical and social development helps children to grow into confident and included individuals. Our ethos “Inspiring Children to fill their Aspirations” What it's like Children show they feel safe in this welcoming setting. They interact positively with staff and their peers and enthusiastically tell their parents at the end of the day about what they have been learning. Children of all ages eagerly join in with shared stories, books and songs. They pay attention in group times together and excitedly participate in sharing their news and views, while also listening to others. Children confidently use simple sign language, such as good morning, please and thank you, to complement their speech, for example, when they greet one another or when playing together. Nurturing environment SEND support Outdoor play Communication skills Positive behaviour ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age band for children under three and those aged three to five, with rates charged per week or per day. Morning sessions include breakfast and lunch, while afternoon sessions include tea. Funded hours exclude meals, which are subject to additional charges. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A 10% sibling discount is available on fees. - Morning sessions (7.30am - 1.00pm) include breakfast and lunch. - Afternoon sessions (1.00pm - 6.00pm) include tea. - Funded hours do not include meals; these are billed as additional charges. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Monsters Nursery Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 2757540 Lead inspector Lou Goodger [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300619)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2757540) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-monsters-nursery-s40-2eu-2757540) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 18:00 Age range 3 months to school age Term time / All Year All\_year Food All meals and snacks included Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Monsters Nursery Last inspected 18 February 2026 · Lou Goodger What it's like to attend Children show they feel safe in this welcoming setting. They interact positively with staff and their peers and enthusiastically tell their parents at the end of the day about what they have been learning. Children of all ages eagerly join in with shared stories, books and songs. They pay attention in group times together and excitedly participate in sharing their news and views, while also listening to others. Children confidently use simple sign language, such as good morning, please and thank you, to complement their speech, for example, when they greet one another or when playing together. Inspector highlights - Children achieve well in their learning and development from their individual starting points. - Adaptations are made to allow children with SEND to access a full curriculum. - Children are well behaved and understand staff's expectations for behaviour. - Leaders and staff have developed a nurturing environment, where all children are welcome and included. - Leaders are aware of the strengths within the setting and among the staff. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should develop sharper methods of self-reflection to identify and address any areas where practice could be stronger, and which would improve children's outcomes even more. - 2 Leaders should provide staff with more focused targets for their continued professional development, which promote children's communication more consistently across the staff team. Inspection #2757540 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300619) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access additional support to promote their progress. Adaptations are made to allows children with SEND to access a full curriculum, such as changes to the environment to promote accessibility for those with limited mobility. Leaders work with other professionals to implement personal education plans for eligible children, and additional funding is utilised to support staff training in speech and language programmes for early identification of communication delays. Outdoor space Children enjoy playing outdoors, where they can run, balance, use ride-on toys and practise navigating space and obstacles. Staff also ask children about capacity as they play in the outside area, scooping and filling containers with mud. Inspection history Most recent inspection 18 February 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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