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All their staff are professional, friendly and most importantly engaging with children. Strongly recommend if your thinking of a Nursery in Derby. My son loves it.", "datePublished": "2025-08-06T23:17:09.850370014Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Tatiana Jones" }, "reviewBody": "I am very disappointed with this nursery as I have recently learnt that they teach the “rich kids” differently to the “poor kids”. What I mean is, If you pays for fees for your child to attend the nursery and another child can only live off the state (due to low income), therefore only attends the funded hours, you will see their level of experiences & education are different. The children that have working “middle class” parents have more events, such as book days, trips outside and whole lot more experiences. The children that have parents who cannot afford to pay that and rely on government funding (15hr) are kept in the nursery playing the same old rubbish thing day in and day out for the days they’re in. Totally gutted and disappointed that children would be segregated like this and mistreated at such a young age!! I am fuming after hearing what other parents have told me!!! This will be raised with ofsted and also mentioned to the parents whose kids are affected. How could you?!!! I have been a teacher in my past life and for me they’re all the same. I would NEVER do that and would have ensured a rotation for equal experience. Money speaks volume here my dear parents!!! Very disgusted and disappointed. I did take my child out of school and Will never be sending my other children there!!! This review was a long time coming and I just not had the chance to put it up. So those parents who are considering sending their children here. Please speak to ofsted for another review and recommend to ofsted to contact the “poor parents!!!” What a sad discriminative nursery. Absolutely baffled!!", "datePublished": "2019-05-28T02:08:46.004302Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Mac" }, "reviewBody": "Very happy with the nursery, food and education. 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Tiny Tots Nursery # Tiny Tots Nursery in Derby Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · 93 Shardlow Road, Alvaston, DERBY, DE24 0JP · Derby Number of places 45 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 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 Tiny Tots Nursery in Derby, established in 2016, provides a welcoming, all-year-round childcare setting for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 26th July 2024. Children visibly enjoy their time at the nursery, settling quickly and exploring a diverse range of activities and toys that staff thoughtfully provide to support their learning and development. The curriculum is designed to follow children's interests, with staff planning activities that motivate them, such as learning about the butterfly life cycle. Recent improvements have enhanced the outdoor space, offering better opportunities for physical development, where children are encouraged to be resilient and confident while taking risks on garden equipment. While staff generally support communication and language well, they are working on adapting their interactions to ensure all children, including those with SEND, understand instructions, particularly when using complex language. Routines are embedded with visual prompts, helping children understand daily transitions. Parents consistently express positive feedback, feeling well-informed about their children's progress and appreciating the effective communication methods and supportive relationships with staff. Additionally, staff promote healthy lifestyles by engaging children in conversations about nutritious eating during mealtimes. What it's like Children have smiles on their faces and show that they are excited to arrive at nursery. Staff are welcoming as they greet children, offering cuddles and comfort when children need it. Children settle quickly and explore their environment. Staff provide a range of activities and toys to support children's learning. Staff provide children with embedded routines which children respond well to, helping them understand when daily routines change with visual prompts. Staff support and encourage children to be resilient and confident in their play as they take risks when climbing on equipment in the garden. Supportive environment Child-centred activities Strong parent relationships Promotes healthy lifestyle Good outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Established 2016 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tiny Tots Nursery Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10342998 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255939)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497405) 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 93 Shardlow Road, Alvaston, DERBY, DE24 0JP [© 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#/-1.42493/52.89368/14) [](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=tiny-tots-nursery-de24-0jp-ey497405) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tiny Tots Nursery Last inspected 26 July 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children have smiles on their faces and show that they are excited to arrive at nursery. Staff are welcoming as they greet children, offering cuddles and comfort when children need it. Children settle quickly and explore their environment. Staff provide a range of activities and toys to support children's learning. Staff provide children with embedded routines which children respond well to, helping them understand when daily routines change with visual prompts. Staff support and encourage children to be resilient and confident in their play as they take risks when climbing on equipment in the garden. Inspector highlights - Staff use information from parents, observations, and assessments to plan activities that focus on what children need to learn next. - Staff plan activities that follow children's interests and motivate them to learn. - Overall, staff support children's communication and language well. - Staff help children to learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. - The management team has a clear vision for improvements to the setting and supports staff well. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to implement the curriculum to promote children's independence - 2 help staff to adapt their communication so that it is appropriate to children's individual level of understanding. Inspection #10342998 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255939) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak fondly of the nursery and share that they feel supported. > Parents say that communication methods are effective, and they feel fully informed about the progress their children are making. > Parents share that their children are excited to attend. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Overall, staff support children's communication and language well. They sing songs with babies and respond to their vocalisations appropriately. However, at times, staff do not adapt their interactions to the different communication needs of all the children. For example, sometimes staff's language is too complex which results in children not understanding what is being said. Outdoor space Staff support and encourage children to be resilient and confident in their play as they take risks when climbing on equipment in the garden. Babies smile and giggle as they develop their balance and coordination as they push little bikes. Recent developments include changes to the outdoor space to improve opportunities for children to support their physical development. ## Parent Reviews of Tiny Tots Nursery 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLzCAIemXYUZOYvywsYMo46Xlo-n_eHN0dS-iSmZKPxWRNxOQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Luke Hopkins 9 months ago TinyTots Nursery offers amazing facilities with large play areas. All their staff are professional, friendly and most importantly engaging with children. Strongly recommend if your thinking of a Nursery in Derby. My son loves it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25BMGEyMTNkRnBMZVhsdFJFSklXbEUxWjJsellYYxAB!2m1!1s0x4879f038a045dc2f:0x44f3622d9d50cbaa) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKNi7KkyWeBJyaPrbzsQqBjpn2Wx_VAksFgCTGOwnSh-AXV=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tatiana Jones 6 years ago I am very disappointed with this nursery as I have recently learnt that they teach the “rich kids” differently to the “poor kids”. What I mean is, If you pays for fees for your child to attend the nursery and another child can only live off the state (due to low income), therefore only attends the funded hours, you will see their level of experiences & education are different. The children that have working “middle class” parents have more events, such as book days, trips outside and whole lot more experiences. The children that have parents who cannot afford to pay that and rely on government funding (15hr) are kept in the nursery playing the same old rubbish thing day in and day out for the days they’re in. Totally gutted and disappointed that children would be segregated like this and mistreated at such a young age!! I am fuming after hearing what other parents have told me!!! This will be raised with ofsted and also mentioned to the parents whose kids are affected. How could you?!!! I have been a teacher in my past life and for me they’re all the same. I would NEVER do that and would have ensured a rotation for equal experience. Money speaks volume here my dear parents!!! Very disgusted and disappointed. I did take my child out of school and Will never be sending my other children there!!! This review was a long time coming and I just not had the chance to put it up. So those parents who are considering sending their children here. Please speak to ofsted for another review and recommend to ofsted to contact the “poor parents!!!” What a sad discriminative nursery. Absolutely baffled!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZcjZQWVdBEAE!2m1!1s0x4879f038a045dc2f:0x44f3622d9d50cbaa) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU3E_ktGwyXtCR8eMxJ5J2b9p3s6uCwEScvICXCeDC_nyoz8NuO=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mac 5 years ago Very happy with the nursery, food and education. Not sure what the other reviews are about, especially about the food, never noticed my children hungry. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5OFo3Ny1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879f038a045dc2f:0x44f3622d9d50cbaa) Reviews from Google for Tiny Tots Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4968422761972157354&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 26 July 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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