--- title: "Sinfin Community Childcare — Rated 5.0 by 12 parents" description: "Sinfin Community Childcare, a nursery in Derby — Rated Good by Ofsted, rated 5.0 by 12 parents. See opening hours, fees 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. 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I saw many different nurseries. Also I was working in my different nurseries on my children have been in the different space as well but I have never ever seen any Nursery like Sinfin Community childcare they have a best program for learning. Also the stuff was so professional and it is very nice and clean and organise it Nursery I hope it will be reopen again. I will bring my Child bike straight away.\nWhen I leave it, my Child with them I was emotionally relaxed because I knew they were look like mom look at after the children. I took all my three children for this Nursery from 2012 Don’t until 2025 they read excellent that I wish it will be reopen again", "datePublished": "2025-08-29T17:46:44.001178775Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "marika upite" }, "reviewBody": "Our experience with this nursery was superb, my daughter loved going there. Absolutely the nicest staff, flexible with sessions, supportive and understanding.", "datePublished": "2025-08-31T10:03:15.967322459Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Sidra Abid" }, "reviewBody": "My daughter has only had a taster sessions and I’m so impressed they genuinely care about the children and really support them. End of each session they update me and let me know how she’s been, also the app is great to keep up with everything. Highly recommend", "datePublished": "2025-02-25T20:49:32.871860Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Lindsay Keeling" }, "reviewBody": "Excellent nursery!\nMy son has been here for 5 weeks now and I honestly couldn’t ask for a better nursery!\nThe staff and managers are very caring and friendly\nMy son suffers with a little separation anxiety but I am constantly reassured and updated daily with his progress and the staff and managers have supported me and my son hugely with this.\nI also receive a daily online report via a portal regarding his progress and what he has ate and also pictures\nHe is given good wholesome snacks and dinner’s\nExcellent nursery I would highly recommend!", "datePublished": "2024-02-15T09:37:56.106083Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sinfin-community-childcare-de24-9hg-ey279508#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": "Sinfin Community Childcare", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sinfin-community-childcare-de24-9hg-ey279508" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sinfin-community-childcare-de24-9hg-ey279508#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What grade did Ofsted give Sinfin Community Childcare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery was graded Good at its inspection on 15 March 2024." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the opening hours at Sinfin Community Childcare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm. 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Sinfin Community Childcare # Sinfin Community Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 5.0 (12 parent reviews) · Sheridan Street, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 9HG · Derby Number of places 70 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Derby About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sinfin Community Childcare, registered in 2004, is a well-established childcare setting located in Sinfin, Derby. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, all year round, closing only for bank holidays. With a capacity for 70 children and 66 currently on roll, the nursery provides full-day care for children aged 0 to 4 years. The dedicated team consists of 12 staff members, with nine holding appropriate early years qualifications at Level 2 or 3. Ofsted recognised that children are happy and settled, developing strong relationships with staff and families. The staff’s high expectations for behaviour and diverse engaging activities, such as toddlers enjoying bubble wrap painting and pre-schoolers building car tracks, contribute to a positive learning environment. The setting also offers funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children, demonstrating its commitment to accessible and inclusive early years provision in the Derby community. What it's like Children are happy and settled in this nursery. Staff greet them warmly as they arrive and develop strong relationships with the children and their families. This helps the children to feel safe and secure. Staff have high expectations for all children's behaviour. They provide a variety of interesting activities that children enjoy. Happy children Strong relationships Engaging activities Effective leadership Good SEND support Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2004 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sinfin Community Childcare Last inspected 15 March 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and settled in this nursery. Staff greet them warmly as they arrive and develop strong relationships with the children and their families. This helps the children to feel safe and secure. Staff have high expectations for all children's behaviour. They provide a variety of interesting activities that children enjoy. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and settled and develop strong relationships with staff and families. - Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and provide a variety of interesting activities. - Children develop positive attitudes toward their learning and confidently choose their play. - The manager leads staff effectively, providing good quality care and learning experiences. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. - Staff support children's enjoyment of books and read stories with enthusiasm, encouraging literacy skills. - Staff promote children's language skills well, making eye contact and getting down to their level. - Partnerships with parents are a strength, with parents speaking positively and being involved in promoting healthy lifestyles. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen support for babies to build on the range of words they know and to practise their language skills. - 2 Strengthen staff support to help develop practice, paying particular attention to the planning and delivery of group activities. Inspection #10316764 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244607) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sinfin Community Childcare Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10316764 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244607)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279508) 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 Sheridan Street, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 9HG [© 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#/-1.48208/52.88517/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Derby - [Day nurseries in Derby](/search?q=Derby) - [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=sinfin-community-childcare-de24-9hg-ey279508) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff undertake regular assessments of children's development and quickly identify any concerns. Referrals are made at the earliest opportunity, ensuring children receive the help they need. Outdoor space Staff support toddlers as they learn to ride tricycles and climb and balance on the new outside equipment. These activities help children to develop their large-muscle skills. ## Parent Reviews of Sinfin Community Childcare 5.0 (12) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ6MH9e0QBCv3E_XApV7Kjqq01LKxSU3B5TunwyJZErduFzXWA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) mary chikwati 4 months ago My son started at this preschool last year in 2025,i was feeling unsettled at first because it was his first time to be without me for long.Within a week,he was very happy and always smiling when he is going to school.All members of staff are very cheerful,friendly and they keep me well informed on my child’s progress.There are also photos which you can see your child’s activities. I totally recommend Sinfin community childcare [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaNGNFRkhZbmR3TjNvNVVFOXRaMlpRVkU5QlFrRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879f0b8b67a49f5:0xfeb8a4e0fa68dd95) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVU4xqXICR5pmDfRJ0iud6rympWSrakr1UHixOD2HQqGshflN0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Questan Abdullah 8 months ago Sinfin Community healthcare is the best I have ever seen them. I saw many different nurseries. Also I was working in my different nurseries on my children have been in the different space as well but I have never ever seen any Nursery like Sinfin Community childcare they have a best program for learning. Also the stuff was so professional and it is very nice and clean and organise it Nursery I hope it will be reopen again. I will bring my Child bike straight away. When I leave it, my Child with them I was emotionally relaxed because I knew they were look like mom look at after the children. I took all my three children for this Nursery from 2012 Don’t until 2025 they read excellent that I wish it will be reopen again [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kwNWFYWlFhbmQ2WDFWa2VqbFZhRlE0WXpoR1kxRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879f0b8b67a49f5:0xfeb8a4e0fa68dd95) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocICsa9PzNnQds0jiWZrxHyZdFb_NMzkX9raKAenBzqZQnUIog=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) marika upite 8 months ago Our experience with this nursery was superb, my daughter loved going there. Absolutely the nicest staff, flexible with sessions, supportive and understanding. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25VMlJGVXlha2hSVHkxWFQyZzJWbGRUUzNrMWFYYxAB!2m1!1s0x4879f0b8b67a49f5:0xfeb8a4e0fa68dd95) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIr2h46PohX3RdRN09z5_TOTuWt4SbGnptEyHtFOsGLpLt1Fg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sidra Abid a year ago My daughter has only had a taster sessions and I’m so impressed they genuinely care about the children and really support them. End of each session they update me and let me know how she’s been, also the app is great to keep up with everything. Highly recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURnNmRPSUZREAE!2m1!1s0x4879f0b8b67a49f5:0xfeb8a4e0fa68dd95) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL3s9szuVdRSxd3x93RyNTV95kmebKaEoGYyWDUs8YBRqx0tQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lindsay Keeling 2 years ago Excellent nursery! My son has been here for 5 weeks now and I honestly couldn’t ask for a better nursery! The staff and managers are very caring and friendly My son suffers with a little separation anxiety but I am constantly reassured and updated daily with his progress and the staff and managers have supported me and my son hugely with this. I also receive a daily online report via a portal regarding his progress and what he has ate and also pictures He is given good wholesome snacks and dinner’s Excellent nursery I would highly recommend! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkcnRQX1ZnEAE!2m1!1s0x4879f0b8b67a49f5:0xfeb8a4e0fa68dd95) Reviews from Google for Sinfin Community Childcare. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18354601567529262485&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2010 - March 2024 Good - May 2018 Good - April 2013 Good - April 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Sinfin Community Childcare ### What grade did Ofsted give Sinfin Community Childcare? ### What are the opening hours at Sinfin Community Childcare? ## Nearby day nurseries in Derby Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sinfin Community Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### The Learning Tree Derby Derby · DE24 9SF 3.5(13 reviews) ](/nursery/the-learning-tree-derby-ltd-de24-9sf-ey467568) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Scholars Nursery Derby · DE23 1GQ 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/little-scholars-nursery-de23-1gq-ey550368) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.9 mi ### Sunnyhill Day Nursery Derby · DE23 8DN ](/nursery/sunnyhill-day-nursery-limited-de23-8dn-2751455) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### ACE Nursery Derby · DE23 8DH ](/nursery/ace-nursery-de23-8dh) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Fun Time Nursery Derby · DE23 8DD 4.7(10 reviews) ](/nursery/fun-time-nursery-limited-de23-8dd-ey478943) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.2 mi ### Pakistan Community Centre 3D HAF Derby · DE23 8PB 4.1(173 reviews) ](/nursery/pakistan-community-centre-3d-haf-de23-8pb-2866353) [See all nurseries in Derby →](/search?q=Derby) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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