--- title: "Ripley Nursery School Childcare — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Ripley Nursery School Childcare, a nursery in Ripley — Ofsted-rated Good. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "logo": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/18ee05cb-93ee-4d8a-b535-85644088f16f/nursery-advice-social-share.png", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/nurseryadvice" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer support", "email": "hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk", "areaServed": "GB", "availableLanguage": [ "English" ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379#webpage", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379", "name": "Ripley Nursery School Childcare — Rated Good by Ofsted", "description": "Ripley Nursery School Childcare, a nursery in Ripley — Ofsted-rated Good. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice.", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/#website" }, "about": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379#nursery" }, "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379#breadcrumb" }, "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": [ "h1", "[data-speakable]" ] } }, { "@type": "ChildCare", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379#nursery", "name": "Ripley Nursery School Childcare", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "GB", "streetAddress": "Sandham Lane", "addressLocality": "Ripley", "postalCode": "DE5 3HE" }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379#webpage" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 53.047002, "longitude": -1.412405 }, "areaServed": [ { "@type": "City", "name": "Ripley" } ], "audience": { "@type": "PeopleAudience", "suggestedMinAge": 0, "suggestedMaxAge": 3 }, "award": "Ofsted: Good", "aggregateRating": { "@type": "AggregateRating", "ratingValue": 5, "reviewCount": 4, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "review": [ { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Tina Fletcher" }, "reviewBody": "Couldn't have picked a more perfect nursery for my son, the staff really are incredible and I'm not just talking about the teaching staff, each and every member of staff really does bring magic to the place and i feel happy while I'm at work knowing my son is safe, happy, entertained and genuinely cared about. They fully embrace child led learning and go out of their way to ensure each and every child's needs are met. Honestly can't praise them enough, i will be sad when it's time for my boy to move up to school.", "datePublished": "2020-11-20T18:42:52.732608Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Mark Hetherington" }, "reviewBody": "Very child focused and wonderful forest school experience", "datePublished": "2016-09-02T18:46:10.383Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "T" }, "datePublished": "2024-11-17T12:19:32.400449Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "DE5 Pete" }, "datePublished": "2023-07-03T16:06:04.949820Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East Midlands", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=East%20Midlands" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Ripley Nursery School Childcare", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What outdoor activities are available at Ripley Nursery School Childcare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children use a garden for active play and outdoor learning. They balance on beams and logs, climb a wall, cross a wobbly bridge, and use a slide. Outdoor painting also takes place, and visits to an allotment support planting and harvesting vegetables and fruit." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What kind of childcare setting is Ripley Nursery School Childcare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that provides full day care. The nursery serves children from birth to age three." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How was Ripley Nursery School Childcare rated by Ofsted?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The current overall grade is Good, following the inspection on 14 February 2022." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![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. Ripley Nursery School Childcare # Ripley Nursery School Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Sandham Lane, Ripley, DE5 3HE · Derbyshire Number of places 24 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ripley Nursery School Childcare, located in Ripley, Derbyshire, first opened its doors in 2004 and operates from purpose-built premises. The nursery provides full-day care for children aged 0 to 3, with a total capacity of 24 places and 49 children on roll. Open Monday to Friday from 7:45 am to 5:45 pm all year round, it ensures consistent care for families. The childcare is overseen by the headteacher of the nursery school, and its 11 dedicated staff members all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. This setting focuses on creating an engaging environment where children are eager to explore activities and learn through their interests, supported by strong staff-parent partnerships and a commitment to continuous improvement. The nursery places a strong emphasis on developing children's social and communication skills, particularly in the baby room, and supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively through targeted training and resources. What it's like As soon as the door is open, children rush to enter the nursery with excitement, eager to find their friends and explore activities. Children settle quickly with staff, who are happy to see them. Learning is based on children's interests and experiences from home, helping them relate learning to what they already know. Good overall effectiveness Emphasis on social skills Strong parent partnerships Supports independence Effective SEND provision ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7:45am to 5:45pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2004 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ripley Nursery School Childcare Last inspected 14 February 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend As soon as the door is open, children rush to enter the nursery with excitement, eager to find their friends and explore activities. Children settle quickly with staff, who are happy to see them. Learning is based on children's interests and experiences from home, helping them relate learning to what they already know. Inspector highlights - Children are excited to arrive and quickly settle with staff. - Learning is based on children's interests and experiences from home. - Children are independent throughout the day and make decisions about their own needs. - Members of the leadership team have a clear intent and understanding of how children learn, designing a curriculum focused on social and communication skills. - The quality of teaching is excellent when staff work with children individually or in very small groups. - Partnerships with parents are very strong, with parents finding staff approachable and well-informed. - Staff provide opportunities for children to lead healthy lifestyles, including physical exercise and nutritious meals. - Staff use self-evaluation effectively and are committed to continuous improvement, with regular training and supervision for the team. Areas to develop - 1 Review the organisation of group activities to increase the engagement and involvement of the most-able children, to challenge their learning further. Inspection #10131222 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179736) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ripley Nursery School Childcare Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10131222 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179736)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286379) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Sandham Lane, Ripley, DE5 3HE [© 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#/-1.41241/53.047/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ripley - [Day nurseries in Ripley](/search?q=Ripley) - [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=ripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well, accessing specific training to develop their professional skills. Additional funding is used for specific equipment and resources to support children's individual needs, and staff liaise closely with other professionals, such as specialist teachers, to share ideas and strategies to help children make progress. Outdoor space Children can choose when to go out into the garden and engage in activities such as balancing on beams and logs, scaling the climbing wall, running across the wobbly bridge, and using the slide. They also engage in large-scale painting outdoors and have regular opportunities to visit the allotment to plant and harvest vegetables and fruit. ## Parent Reviews of Ripley Nursery School Childcare 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKakruHaK8An2-lJlTLlo30C3VK6c7Y0ojeyZW8A5N-g6kN2w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tina Fletcher 5 years ago Couldn't have picked a more perfect nursery for my son, the staff really are incredible and I'm not just talking about the teaching staff, each and every member of staff really does bring magic to the place and i feel happy while I'm at work knowing my son is safe, happy, entertained and genuinely cared about. They fully embrace child led learning and go out of their way to ensure each and every child's needs are met. Honestly can't praise them enough, i will be sad when it's time for my boy to move up to school. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpZ0tER2pBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48798d574014c9d1:0x9f584d35590ecb6b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLkBjmwd6jpMxHUivRN50yv679Zja5MVHYaFPJjUYveq9I6AA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Mark Hetherington 9 years ago Very child focused and wonderful forest school experience [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnODV6MkVBEAE!2m1!1s0x48798d574014c9d1:0x9f584d35590ecb6b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWqB4aHEVh5EnANU3t3j1vCH5ICXeaIpxGMWCyeBtqnEpa5dpk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) T a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzOWV2RHRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48798d574014c9d1:0x9f584d35590ecb6b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKINsrEpUdQNB5mVRp4R09EAczFtgG-sgqDSXjT4GBotPnjazlF=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) DE5 Pete 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKZzVTZ2h3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48798d574014c9d1:0x9f584d35590ecb6b) Reviews from Google for Ripley Nursery School Childcare. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11482012141503826795&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2009 - February 2022 Good - October 2013 Outstanding - May 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Ripley Nursery School Childcare ### What outdoor activities are available at Ripley Nursery School Childcare? ### What kind of childcare setting is Ripley Nursery School Childcare? ### How was Ripley Nursery School Childcare rated by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ripley Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ripley Nursery School Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Jen's Xplorers Ripley · DE5 3FW ](/nursery/jen-s-xplorers-de5-3fw-2630962) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Clowns Nursery (Cromford Road) Ripley · DE5 3FP ](/nursery/clowns-nursery-cromford-road-de5-3fp-2806129) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Sunny Days Preschool Nursery Ripley · DE5 3HT ](/nursery/sunny-days-preschool-nursery-ltd-de5-3ht-ey478092) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Clowns Day Nursery Ripley · DE5 3AD 4.6(10 reviews) ](/nursery/clowns-day-nursery-ltd-de5-3ad-206305) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Busy Bees Alton Manor, Belper Belper · DE56 0HS 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/treetops-alton-manor-de56-0hs-ey227321) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 2.6 mi ### Kids Planet Kilburn Belper · DE56 0LN 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-kilburn-de56-0ln-2762157) [See all nurseries in Ripley →](/search?q=Ripley) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. [Claim listing](/claim?nursery=ripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. Copy link[](https://wa.me/?text=Ripley%20Nursery%20School%20Childcare%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice%20https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379 "Share on WhatsApp")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?link=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379&app_id=140586622674265&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379 "Share on Messenger")[](mailto:?subject=Ripley%20Nursery%20School%20Childcare&body=I%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested%20in%20this%20nursery%3A%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379 "Share on Email")[](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379 "Share on Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Ripley%20Nursery%20School%20Childcare%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379 "Share on X")[](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379 "Share on LinkedIn")[](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379&title=Ripley%20Nursery%20School%20Childcare "Share on Reddit")[](https://t.me/share/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fripley-nursery-school-childcare-de5-3he-ey286379&text=Ripley%20Nursery%20School%20Childcare%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice "Share on Telegram") This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. [Learn more](/about-our-data) Report an issue [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. For parents - [Search nurseries](/search) - [Parent Hub](/parent-hub) - [Saved nurseries](/saved) - [Compare](/compare) For nurseries - [Promote Your Nursery](/for-nurseries) - [Claim a listing](/claim) - [Nursery dashboard](/owner) - [Sign in](/auth) Browse by location - [London](/nurseries/london) - [South East](/nurseries/south-east) - [North West](/nurseries/north-west) - [West Midlands](/nurseries/west-midlands) - [Yorkshire](/nurseries/yorkshire-and-the-humber) - [See all regions →](/nurseries) About - [About us](/about-us) - [Editorial policy](/parent-hub/editorial-standards) - [Contact us](/contact) - [Blog](/blog) - Data sources: Ofsted MI, GIAS [](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590427415951)[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurseryadvice-co-uk)[](https://uk.pinterest.com/NurseryAdvice/) Ofsted data & reports Inspection reports, ratings and provider details displayed on this site are sourced from [Ofsted](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/) and contain public sector information published under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Nursery Advice is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ofsted or any government body. © 2026 Better Search Limited (company no. 17209315), trading as Nursery Advice. All rights reserved. Contact: [hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk](mailto:hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk). [Terms of service](/terms)[Privacy policy](/privacy)Made for parents.