Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00
Treetops Matlock
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
Number of places
92 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Derbyshire
About this day nursery
Treetops Matlock, established in 2003, operates year-round from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, providing a nurturing environment for children aged 0-4 years. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, the latest inspection on 5th August 2025 highlighted children's eagerness to arrive at nursery and their warm relationships with staff.
The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to individual needs, with staff demonstrating a secure knowledge of each child, ensuring all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress. The nursery focuses on rich language experiences, fostering a love of reading and introducing challenging vocabulary, while consistently reinforcing positive behaviour to develop kindness, empathy, and respect.
Children are confident, curious, and independent learners, with opportunities to contribute to nursery life, such as voting on activities. Outdoor play is integrated into learning, where children are encouraged to be mindful of each other's safety.
The nursery celebrates diversity meaningfully, fostering an inclusive culture where children are recognised and respected for their individual personalities. Parents have commented on this personalised approach, which supports children in developing strong self-regulation and emotional resilience.
Our ethos
Dedicated to learning through play, children are supported to reach their full potential. The nursery playrooms are carefully laid out to encourage exploration across all areas of the EYFS curriculum. Balanced meals and snacks alongside engaging activities ensure your child is well-cared for throughout the day.
What it's like
Children are eager to start their day at Treetops Matlock, engaging in warm welcomes with staff and excitedly sharing their morning experiences. They develop strong relationships with kind and caring staff who promote rich language experiences through babbles, songs, and stories, fostering a love of reading and introducing challenging vocabulary. Positive behaviour is consistently reinforced, leading to children demonstrating kindness, empathy, and respect, while also developing self-regulation and emotional resilience.
Warm relationships with staffRich language experiencesPositive behaviour reinforcementConfident, curious learnersDiversity celebratedStrong SEND support
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full Day, Sessional
Staff
24 Members
Waitlist
waiting list
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Treetops Matlock
Last inspected 5 August 2025
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 are eager to start their day at Treetops Matlock, engaging in warm welcomes with staff and excitedly sharing their morning experiences. They develop strong relationships with kind and caring staff who promote rich language experiences through babbles, songs, and stories, fostering a love of reading and introducing challenging vocabulary. Positive behaviour is consistently reinforced, leading to children demonstrating kindness, empathy, and respect, while also developing self-regulation and emotional resilience.
Inspector highlights
- Children are eager to start their day and develop warm relationships with staff.
- Staff consistently promote rich language experiences, fostering a love of reading and introducing challenging vocabulary.
- Positive behaviour is consistently reinforced, and children demonstrate kindness, empathy, and respect.
- Children are confident, curious, and independent learners with a strong voice in the nursery.
- Diversity is celebrated meaningfully, and staff's morale is high with strong professional development.
Areas to develop
- 1provide consistently challenging physical development opportunities for older babies that promote more advanced physical activities such as climbing
- 2support staff to maintain high-quality interactions with children during all routine activities to maximise learning opportunities and purposeful engagement throughout the day.
Inspection #10398395 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents comment that their children are recognised and respected for their individual personalities and unique characteristics
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Any gaps in children's development are identified promptly and addressed through targeted planning. Consequently, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make consistently good progress. The nursery supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Outdoor space
Children remind their friends to use 'walking feet' when the outdoor area is slippery, showing care and awareness of one another's safety. The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors to assess the impact of this on children's learning.
Inspection history
Date: March 2012
- August 2025Good
- October 2019Good
- May 2016Good
- March 2012Outstanding
Frequently asked about Treetops Matlock
About the setting
Treetops Matlock registered in 2003 and is located in Matlock, Derbyshire. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays. There are 36 members of childcare staff, with five holding a level 2 early years qualification and 18 with a level 3 qualification. In addition, two staff hold qualified teacher status. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the early education of two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY256531
- Registered person
- Busy Bees Nurseries Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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