Nurseries and childcare in Spondon
We know of 22 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Spondon, 1 of them in Spondon 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 Spondon
- Lord Street Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Good (2023) · 2.9 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 Spondon, nearest first
- Whitehouse Childrens Nurseries Preschool · 0.6 miles 63 Nottingham Road, Derby, DE21 7NG Call
- White House Children's Nurseries Preschool · 1.2 miles 164 Derby Rd, Borrowash, DE72 3HB Call
- Wonderworks Preschool Preschool · 1.3 miles The Memorial Hall, Chaddesden Ln, Derby, DE21 6LN Call
- The Park Playgroup Preschool · 1.3 miles Chaddesden Memorial Hall, Chaddesden Lane, Derby, DE21 6LN Call
- Ridings Preschool Preschool · 1.4 miles 16A Flood St, Derby, DE72 3RF 5 Call
- Jules Childcare Child care and day care · 1.6 miles The Ridings, Ockbrook, DE72 Call
- Incredible Kids Derby Preschool · 1.9 miles 2 Royal Scot Road, Derby, DE24 8AJ 5 Call
- Alvaston Infant and Nursery School Elementary school · 2.0 miles Elvaston Ln, Derby, DE24 0PU Call
- Lakeside Childrens Centre Child care and day care · 2.1 miles 875 London Rd, Derby, DE24 8UZ Call
- Tiny Tots Private Day Nursery Day care preschool · 2.1 miles 93 Shardlow Rd, Derby, DE24 0JP 5 Call
- Bright Horizons Derby Day Nursery And Preschool Preschool · 2.2 miles David Lloyd Club, Pride Pkwy, Derby, DE24 Call
- Derwent Stepping Stones Preschool · 2.2 miles St Marks Rd, Pride Park, DE21 6AH 5 Call
- Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Elementary school · 2.3 miles 11 Waldene Dr, Derby, DE24 0GZ Call
- Doggy Day Care Pet boarding · 2.4 miles Unit 1 Gosforth Rd, Derby, DE24 8HU Call
- Alvaston Achievers Day care preschool · 2.5 miles Boulton Lane, Derby, DE24 Call
- Little Explorers Nursery Preschool · 2.7 miles Broomfield Hall, Ilkeston, DE7 6DN Call
- St James' Church of England Infant and Nursery School School · 2.8 miles Leonard St, Derby, DE23 8EG Call
- Community Links Derby Cic Child care and day care · 2.9 miles 11-12 The Spot, Osmaston Rd, Derby, DE1 2JA Call
- Breadsall Pre School Preschool · 2.9 miles Breadsall Memorial Hall, Brookside Rd, Breadsall, DE21 Call
- Little Angels Playschool c.i.c Child care and day care · 2.9 miles Moor Lane, Derby, DE24 Call
- Little Stars Nursery, Willowpit Lane Day care preschool · 2.9 miles Willow pit Lane, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5FN Call
- Lord Street Community Nursery School Elementary school · 3.0 miles Lord St, Derby, DE24 9AX 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 Spondon?
We know of 22 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Spondon, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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