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Sadly his old nursery wasn’t the best when it came down to managing Harley’s emotional needs. I’m impressed with the staff and management communication, the respect and creativity with the children, big fan of outdoor play and they have a huge space here. I’m also impressed with some of the policy’s in place to protect the other children from sickness etc.\nlove that each room is big and creative, every room has little hand washing facilities too so good for preventing those nasty germs from spreading.\nSuper clean, smells lovely when you arrive unlike some nursery’s that just smell dreadful lol\nThe management are supportive and under Of complex requirements and allergies too which seems to be a difficult task for some nursery’s to adhere too. Quite impressed by all the home made food on theme, strict no sugar policy to stop my toddler bouncing off the walls every night is also a top marks for me.\n\nI’m that happy I’ve recommended the nursery to several friends.\n\nThanks", "datePublished": "2026-02-13T18:10:01.068727368Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kirsty W" }, "reviewBody": "Beautiful nursery, the staff are lovely, caring and attentive and my little boy adores each of them. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Magic Roundabout Nurseries # Magic Roundabout Nurseries in Ilkeston Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 4.0 (4 parent reviews) · Lower Whitworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4LT · Derbyshire **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered June 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places 94 places Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Magic Roundabout Nursery in Ilkeston offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Located near Victoria Park and surrounded by an acre of green space, the nursery provides a home-like atmosphere with ample natural light. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, fostering curiosity, imagination, critical thinking, and problem-solving through play. Children are encouraged to be researchers, and educators act as active listeners, scaffolding new ideas. The environment is designed as a third teacher, allowing for creative exploration and self-expression. Key features include sensory rooms, a mud kitchen, an atelier, and dedicated spaces for outdoor play. Healthy meals are prepared daily by an in-house chef to cater to all dietary needs. The nursery emphasises strong parent partnerships through home observations, workshops, and a parent app to keep families involved in their child's learning journey. Secure access and onsite parking are also provided. Our ethos At MRN, our vision is to foster an environment that sparks boundless curiosity in children. We believe in empowering our educators to transform children's ideas into extraordinary learning experiences, cultivating strong relationships that form the core of the MRN family. Our aim is for the MRN learning journey to ignite a lifelong passion for discovery and high aspirations in every child. Reggio Emilia inspired In-house chef Spacious outdoor environment Parent partnership focus ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 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.mrnnursery.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon - Fri 7:30 am – 7:00 pm Age range 3m-5y Food Healthy meals prepared by in-house chef ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Magic Roundabout Nurseries [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852344)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852344) 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://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/ilkestonnursery) Lower Whitworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4LT [© 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#/-1.30366/52.96264/14) [](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=magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd-de7-4lt-2852344) ## Parent Reviews of Magic Roundabout Nurseries 4.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVOioaTV7Ecy3xgC_DrG6lUDZAsAVv5RfhlIeE09nN5mDh4WiOq=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Samantha Jane 3 months ago Ok where do I start, I absolutely can’t recommend this nursery enough, AMAZING nursery, my only regret is not stating here sooner, my 2 year old has just settled in and he’s like a different boy he’s much more calm, he’s learning so much, his speech is thriving. Sadly his old nursery wasn’t the best when it came down to managing Harley’s emotional needs. I’m impressed with the staff and management communication, the respect and creativity with the children, big fan of outdoor play and they have a huge space here. I’m also impressed with some of the policy’s in place to protect the other children from sickness etc. love that each room is big and creative, every room has little hand washing facilities too so good for preventing those nasty germs from spreading. Super clean, smells lovely when you arrive unlike some nursery’s that just smell dreadful lol The management are supportive and under Of complex requirements and allergies too which seems to be a difficult task for some nursery’s to adhere too. Quite impressed by all the home made food on theme, strict no sugar policy to stop my toddler bouncing off the walls every night is also a top marks for me. I’m that happy I’ve recommended the nursery to several friends. Thanks [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twRlNrcFNSRkUzV214SmVHaHFNVVpCTW1kWlJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x4879ed2a3ae0ae81:0x830a5825d951eef2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI4MF22LspcnvsigO2X_KGaAd3f9LcvxIlePyAvAR0Czllvag=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Kirsty W 8 months ago Beautiful nursery, the staff are lovely, caring and attentive and my little boy adores each of them. Highly reccommend if youre considering sending your child. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2preE5uQnBTM2RTVkZsdWExZDZRMkppZGtsbVIxRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879ed2a3ae0ae81:0x830a5825d951eef2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJsU3i32bYYIOU_yfhX18yDcjR9CYEFYHvSuDefr9d5I6_rdg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Vytautas Petr a month ago So far very good experience with nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5b1FXdHhTbmRqUTE5SUxVTnFZbGd3UTJ0NlMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879ed2a3ae0ae81:0x830a5825d951eef2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUkefKoHXesKPpsZ8gYSl5giEUporEUPEeDghDi8CXH6ELZyqsr=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Karolina Klusko a month ago I wanted to enroll my daughter in this nursery, but the visit was rescheduled twice. I even took a day off work specifically to see the place, only to receive a phone call at 8 a.m. saying they had to postpone it again. This is a very unprofessional approach. I am extremely disappointed and would not trust this nursery with my child’s care. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w4MWJHNU9aRUpUTTFaSGFHaExRVnBIUVhOWGEyYxAB!2m1!1s0x4879ed2a3ae0ae81:0x830a5825d951eef2) Reviews from Google for Magic Roundabout Nurseries. 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