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Little Oaks Nursery # Little Oaks Nursery in Derby Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Derby Grammar School, Rykneld Road, Derby, DE23 4BX · Derby Number of places 42 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Derby About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Oaks Nursery, located in Derby (DE23 4BX), provides childcare in a thoughtfully organised, homely environment where children aged 0 to 4 thrive and make steady progress. The nursery embraces a broad and inclusive curriculum, nurturing personal, social, and emotional development. Staff carefully monitor each child's development, allowing them to identify and address any emerging delays early on. Little Oaks Nursery strongly supports inclusion, with staff trained and knowledgeable in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, following a graduated approach to ensure all children receive appropriate support. The dedicated manager is committed to delivering an ambitious curriculum and has exciting plans for enhancing outdoor learning experiences, with staff working towards forest school qualifications. Close collaboration with parents and effective use of additional funding further support children's progress, ensuring a well-rounded and nurturing experience for all children in their care. Our ethos Little Oaks Nursery's philosophy is rooted in the Forest School ethos, which guides their approach to learning through play, exploration, and discovery. They aim to foster curiosity, creativity, and a love for the natural world, while also focusing on children's social and emotional development and independence. What it's like Children are happy and settled in this nurturing, home-from-home nursery. The strong attachments between children and their key people help them feel safe and secure. Newer children stay close to their key person and receive cuddles and reassurance when needed, helping them settle in the new environment. Staff build positive partnerships with parents. They find out children's starting points and plan activities to build on what they already know, following their interests. This helps children make steady progress in their learning and development. Homely environment Inclusive curriculum Strong SEND provision Forest school aspirations Positive parent relations ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 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. [Request pricing →](https://nurseries.inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk/little-oaks-nursery/) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Oaks Nursery Inspection date Feb 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302991)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823129) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-oaks-nursery-de23-4bx-2823129) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Food All meals included Established 2025 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 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Oaks Nursery Last inspected 4 February 2026 What it's like to attend Children are happy and settled in this nurturing, home-from-home nursery. The strong attachments between children and their key people help them feel safe and secure. Newer children stay close to their key person and receive cuddles and reassurance when needed, helping them settle in the new environment. Staff build positive partnerships with parents. They find out children's starting points and plan activities to build on what they already know, following their interests. This helps children make steady progress in their learning and development. Inspector highlights - Children thrive in the thoughtfully organised environment and make steady progress from their starting points. - Babies babble and smile. Older children are confident communicators, describing going outside in the morning and how the leaves were 'sludgy' from the rain. - Children confidently recall their learning from core books as they use words such as 'cocoon' when talking about a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. - Children develop their independence as they transition across the rooms. Pre-school children can confidently use a knife and fork and successfully pour themselves a drink of water from a jug. - Children learn the necessary skills for dressing themselves for outdoor play. This helps children build independence in their self-care routines. - Staff provide a range of healthy foods, and children begin to understand what foods are good for them. - Older children are supported through meaningful, extended conversations that prompt them to think and respond to questions. - The strong attachments between children and their key people help them feel safe and secure. - The nursery offers a broad and inclusive curriculum. - Pre-school children enjoy looking through their 'big book of cultures' that staff and children have created with their unique experiences. - Staff find out about children's home experiences and plan these into their day. - Staff say good morning in other languages during the morning group time. This helps children feel a sense of belonging. - Overall, children enjoy learning. Babies benefit from rich sensory experiences supported by nurturing staff. They show fascination as they explore lights and sounds with focused attention. - Older children take part in group activities; they put numbers in order on a light up tabletop. - Children giggled and showed excitement as they confidently shouted out the missing number when they opened their eyes. - When children wished to join the activity, they politely asked their friends if they could join in. - Children build on their independence as they transition through the rooms. - Children in the pre-school room can manage their own self-care, such as putting their outdoor clothing on and pouring themselves a drink from a jug. - These skills prepare children well for their eventual move to school. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should sharpen the monitoring of staff practice to raise the quality of all staff's teaching to a constant high level that supports all children to develop consistently positive attitudes to learning. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302991) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager ensures the nursery is inclusive and that all children make progress in their learning. Staff regularly monitor each child's development, enabling them to identify any emerging delays at an early stage. Staff working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well trained and knowledgeable in the role and follow a graduated approach. They identify the needs of children well and engage with parents and professionals to shape the support the nursery offers to children. Leaders and staff regularly review the support in place and typically make adjustments to ensure progression is being made. Leaders and staff use additional funding effectively to support the progress of children. Specific resources are purchased to help support any gaps in children's development. Outdoor space All children at Little Oaks Nursery enjoy daily activities outside, exploring the natural environment. The manager is also passionate about further developing children's experiences in the outdoor learning environment, with staff working towards their forest school qualification. Inspection history Most recent inspection 4 February 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302991) ## Frequently asked about Little Oaks Nursery ### What is the address of Little Oaks Nursery? ### What curriculum approach does Little Oaks Nursery follow? ### Which funded hours does Little Oaks Nursery accept? ### How can Little Oaks Nursery be contacted? ### Is Little Oaks Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in Derby Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Oaks Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Heatherton Derby · DE23 3TZ 4.4(27 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-derby-heatherton-de23-3tz-206111) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover Derby · DE23 3AT 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-littleover-de23-3at-2578910) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.7 mi ### The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover Derby · DE3 0DJ 3.8(11 reviews) ](/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-mickleover-de3-0dj-2826517) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Scholars Littleover Derby · DE23 3EY ](/nursery/little-scholars-littleover-de23-3ey-509197) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### La Petite Academy Derby · DE23 1DG 4.1(23 reviews) ](/nursery/la-petite-academy-ltd-de23-1dg-206109) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Uttoxeter Road) Derby · DE3 9AX 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-uttoxeter-road-de3-9ax-ey100960) [See all nurseries in Derby →](/search?q=Derby) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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