Nurseries and childcare in Codnor
We know of 19 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Codnor, 2 of them in Codnor itself. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 3 miles of the middle of Codnor
- Ripley Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Good (2024) · 1.5 mi · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Codnor, nearest first
- Sunny Days Preschool Nursery Preschool · 1.2 miles 109A Derby Rd, Ripley, DE5 3HT 5 Call
- Clowns Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.5 miles 12 Cromford Road, Ripley, DE5 3FP 5 Call
- Ripley Nursery School Preschool · 1.5 miles Sandham La, Ripley, DE5 3HE 5 Call
- Clowns Childrens Centre Child care and day care · 1.7 miles Cinder Bank, Ironville, NG16 Call
- Cheeky Monkeys Childminding- Heanor/Loscoe Day care preschool · 1.8 miles 15 Douglas Avenue, Heanor, DE75 7FQ Call
- Aldercar Infant and Nursery School Preschool · 1.9 miles Godkin Dr, Nottingham, NG16 4GL Call
- Pre-School Learning Alliance Langley Mill Childcare Preschool · 1.9 miles Bailey Brook Dr, Langley Mill, NG16 Call
- Derbyshire County Council Preschool · 1.9 miles West St, Riddings, DE55 4EW Call
- Riddings Infant and Nursery School Elementary school · 2.0 miles 2 West St, Alfreton, DE55 4EW Call
- Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School Elementary school · 2.0 miles Main Rd, Nottingham, NG16 5JU Call
- Heanor Pre-school Preschool · 2.2 miles Baptist Church, Derby Rd, Heanor, DE75 7QL Call
- The Cottage Day Nursery Preschool · 2.2 miles 14 Mansfield Rd, Heanor, DE75 7AJ 5 Call
- Stepping Stones Day Care Centre Home service · 2.3 miles Community Hall, 3 Ilkeston Rd, Heanor, DE75 7AG 5 Call
- Little Ducklings Preschool Preschool · 2.4 miles Park Lodge, Rear of Shanakiel Vibrock, Ilkeston Rd, Heanor, DE75 7DR Call
- Little Sunshines Pre-School Preschool · 2.4 miles Somerlea Park Community Centre, Sherwood St, Alfreton, DE55 1LB Call
- Westwood Infants and Nursery School Private school · 2.5 miles Palmerston St, Nottingham, NG16 5JA Call
- Swanwick Pre-school Preschool · 2.5 miles Pentrich Rd, Alfreton, DE55 1BN Call
- Brinsley Primary and Nursery School Elementary school · 2.6 miles Moor Rd, Nottingham, NG16 Call
- The Little House Childcare Home service · 2.6 miles Broad Ln, Nottingham, NG16 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Codnor?
We know of 19 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Codnor, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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