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[East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston # Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 19a, Summerfields Way, Ilkeston, DE7 9HE · Derbyshire Number of places 47 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 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 Plums Nursery Ilkeston, registered with Ofsted on 22/05/2024, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises located at 19a, Summerfields Way, Ilkeston, DE7 9HE. The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00, 51 weeks a year, catering to children aged between 1 and 4, with a total capacity of 47 places. The nursery prides itself on an ambitious and well-planned curriculum that is differentiated to support each child's individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders and staff foster an open culture of safeguarding, ensuring children feel safe and secure. They are also proactive in working with parents to support children's routines and provide flexible timetables. The setting places a strong emphasis on children's emotional understanding, communication, and language development, ensuring children make positive progress across all areas of learning. Our ethos Our approach to learning and teaching is through child centred play and education. We provide a positive play environment for every child, so they may develop good social skills and an appreciation of all aspects of this country’s multi-cultural society. We recognise that children need regular access to outdoor play in order to keep fit and healthy, develop their large and fine motor skills, experience learning in a natural environment and access sunlight in order to absorb vitamin D more effectively. What it's like Children feel safe and secure, and are welcomed by nurturing staff. They develop strong bonds and seek comfort when tired or upset. Staff actively gather children's interests and routines from parents to ensure smooth transitions. Children settle well, and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to make progress through teaching and activities tailored to their needs. Welcoming environment Individualised support Strong safeguarding Positive progress ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged on a private basis across fifty-one weeks a year, offering half day, full day, and full week bookings. Once funded hours are exhausted, hourly rates apply depending on the session length. Additional fees apply for meals during funded sessions, late pick-ups, admin changes, and ad-hoc sessions. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 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 - Nursery operates fifty-one weeks a year. - Meal fees apply to both partially and fully funded sessions. - Late collection is subject to a per-minute fee. - Session amendment and late payments are subject to flat administration charges. - Ad-hoc private sessions are subject to a percentage surcharge. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston Inspection date May 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305890)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2792730) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://ilkeston.littleplumsdaynursery.co.uk/) 19a, Summerfields Way, Ilkeston, DE7 9HE Opening hours 07:30-18:00, Monday-Friday, 51 weeks a year [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.32185/52.98472/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ilkeston - [Day nurseries in Ilkeston](/search?q=Ilkeston) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-plums-nursery-ilkeston-de7-9he-2792730) ## Key facts Opening hours 07:30-18:00, Monday-Friday, 51 weeks a year Food Meals have a set daily charge of £6 for part or fully funded sessions. Age range 0-11 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected May 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 Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong 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 Plums Nursery Ilkeston Last inspected 14 May 2026 What it's like to attend Children feel safe and secure, and are welcomed by nurturing staff. They develop strong bonds and seek comfort when tired or upset. Staff actively gather children's interests and routines from parents to ensure smooth transitions. Children settle well, and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to make progress through teaching and activities tailored to their needs. Inspector highlights - Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fostering an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. - Leaders and staff prioritise children's wellbeing, supporting their next steps in learning through consistent strategies. - Children develop positive bonds with staff and peers, learning to take turns and share. - Leaders have an ambitious curriculum that is well planned and differentiated for the children in their care. - Staff adapt their teaching to support children's communication and language development. - Leaders and staff share daily updates and next steps in learning with parents to support possible home learning. - Leaders also organise outside agencies to develop children's physical and mental health, for example, through yoga. - Children enjoy carefully planned visits into the local community, such as trips to local shops to buy ingredients for baking. - The setting has an open and positive culture of safeguarding. - Leaders and staff develop children's mathematical language and understanding through many interactions and routines. - Parents provide positive feedback on the care and education provided by the setting. - Children make positive progress in all areas of learning from their starting points. - Leaders assess behaviour happening in the setting to put in place support and share strategies with staff and parents. - Leaders work well with families, being flexible with timetables to support their routines. - Leaders and staff follow up any unexplained absences in a timely manner. - Leaders support staff in developing their professional development through training and sharing improvements. - Leaders regularly check in on staff's wellbeing and celebrate staff's strengths. - Children make positive progress from their starting points, developing a love of reading through daily story times and freely accessing books. - Children also learn about different cultures and religions through well-known stories and planned activities. - Children develop their independent skills from a young age, including self-feeding and using open cups and cutlery. - Children enjoy accessing the outdoors for play and physical development. - Children also develop their communication and language skills well, enjoying nursery rhymes and developing mathematical language. - Babies are well supported in developing physical development, including practicing walking and climbing a small slide. - Leaders and staff adapt their teaching to support the needs of the children, following their lead. - Leaders foster staff's professional development, sharing visions and implementing improvements, including more outdoor learning opportunities. - The setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. - The setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should support staff to give children enough time to think and respond to staff's questions to support their communication and language skills. - 2 Leaders should support staff to help babies and young children to listen and attend, particularly during story times. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305890) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well-supported, with staff adapting experiences and routines to meet individual needs, often through individualised support plans and collaboration with outside agencies and parents. Staff proactively put in place resources such as sensory toys and teething resources. Inspection history Most recent inspection 14 May 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/50305890) ## Frequently asked about Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston ### What are the fees for Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston? ### Does Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston accept funded hours? ### What are the operating hours for Little Plums Nursery in Ilkeston? ### What age range does Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston cater for? ### How does Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston approach learning? ### Does Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston offer outdoor play? ### How does Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston involve parents? ### Where can I find more information about Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ilkeston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### The Rocking Horse Childcare Centre Ilkeston · DE7 8DY 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/the-rocking-horse-childcare-centre-de7-8dy-206286) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Cherubs Ilkeston Ilkeston · DE7 8DH ](/nursery/cherubs-ilkeston-de7-8dh-2800053) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.1 mi ### Twinkle Stars Daycare Ilkeston · DE7 5JA ](/nursery/twinkle-stars-daycare-ltd-de7-5ja-2797840) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup Ilkeston · DE7 5HY 4.3(26 reviews) ](/nursery/cantelupe-pre-school-playgroup-de7-5hy-206738) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### The Lanes Day Nursery Ilkeston · DE7 6HU 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-lanes-day-nursery-de7-6hu-206270) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Toddlers University Ilkeston · DE7 5DR 4.4(9 reviews) ](/nursery/toddlers-university-de7-5dr-ey500179) [See all nurseries in Ilkeston →](/search?q=Ilkeston) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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