Nurseries and childcare in Somercotes
We know of 7 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Somercotes. 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 1.5 miles of the middle of Somercotes
- Alfreton Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Outstanding (2024) · 1.2 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 Somercotes, nearest first
- Little Sunshines Pre-School Preschool · 0.2 miles Somerlea Park Community Centre, Sherwood St, Alfreton, DE55 1LB Call
- Riddings Infant and Nursery School Elementary school · 0.7 miles 2 West St, Alfreton, DE55 4EW Call
- Derbyshire County Council Preschool · 0.7 miles West St, Riddings, DE55 4EW Call
- Alfreton Nursery School Elementary school · 1.2 miles Stanton Close, Alfreton, DE55 7SH Call
- The Grange Private Day Nursery Preschool · 1.2 miles Marshall St, Alfreton, DE55 7BW Call
- Swanwick Pre-school Preschool · 1.4 miles Pentrich Rd, Alfreton, DE55 1BN Call
- Clowns Childrens Centre Child care and day care · 1.5 miles Cinder Bank, Ironville, 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 Somercotes?
We know of 7 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Somercotes, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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