# Ofsted Outstanding nurseries in Derby We list 4 nurseries in Derby that match “Rated Outstanding”, out of 67 nurseries in the area. Across all 67 nurseries in Derby (51 full-day, 16 sessional) there are 4,064 registered places. Figures as of November 2026. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/outstanding Updated November 2026. ## At a glance - Nurseries: 67 (51 full-day · 16 sessional) - Registered places: 4,064 (about 60 per nursery) ## Nurseries | Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | [Oak House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-house-nursery-ey304261) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding | | | | | [Shining Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-ey500690) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding | | | | | [The Early Years Academy Derby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-academy-derby-2614882) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding | | | | | [The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-55-bedford-street-206104) | Full-day nursery | Outstanding | | | | ## Filters - [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/full-day.md) (51) - [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/sessional.md) (16) - [Rated Outstanding](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/outstanding.md) (4) ## Areas within Derby - [Littleover](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/littleover.md) (7) - [Mickleover](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/mickleover.md) (6) - [New Zealand](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/new-zealand.md) (6) - [Normanton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/normanton.md) (5) - [Alvaston](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/alvaston.md) (4) - [Rose Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/rose-hill.md) (4) - [Chaddesden](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/chaddesden.md) (3) - [Little Chester](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/little-chester.md) (3) - [Pear Tree](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/pear-tree.md) (3) - [Sunny Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/sunny-hill.md) (3) - [Allestree](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/allestree.md) (2) - [Boulton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/boulton.md) (2) - [Chellaston](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/chellaston.md) (2) - [Mackworth Estate](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/mackworth-estate.md) (2) - [Oakwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/oakwood.md) (2) - [Osmaston](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/osmaston.md) (2) - [Shelton Lock](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/shelton-lock.md) (2) - [Sinfin](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/sinfin.md) (2) - [Spondon](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/spondon.md) (2) - [Darley Abbey](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/darley-abbey.md) (1) - [Derby War Memorial Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/derby-war-memorial-village.md) (1) - [Markeaton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/markeaton.md) (1) - [The Holmes](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/the-holmes.md) (1) - [Wilmorton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derby/wilmorton.md) (1) ## Postcode districts - [DE1](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de1.md) (2) - [DE21](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de21.md) (12) - [DE22](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de22.md) (15) - [DE23](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de23.md) (21) - [DE24](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de24.md) (13) - [DE3](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de3.md) (8) - [DE73](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de73.md) (8) ## Neighbouring areas - [Derbyshire](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/derbyshire.md) (226) - [Nottingham](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/nottingham.md) (68) - [Nottinghamshire](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/nottinghamshire.md) (235) - [Leicestershire](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/leicestershire.md) (272) - [Staffordshire](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/west-midlands/staffordshire.md) (266) - [Leicester](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/leicester.md) (102) ## Frequently asked questions ### How many Ofsted Outstanding nurseries are there in Derby? We list 4 nurseries in Derby that match: rated outstanding. ### How many nurseries are there in Derby? We list 67 nurseries in Derby: 51 full-day and 16 sessional, with 4,064 registered places between them (as of November 2026). ### Which areas are near Derby? Neighbouring areas include Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. ## Sources Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.