# Carlton Day Nursery

Carlton Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 3 Maxwell Avenue, DERBY, DE22 1GQ, in Markeaton, Derby. It is registered for 96 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 30 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carlton-day-nursery-206091  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3 Maxwell Avenue, DERBY, DE22 1GQ
- Registered places: 96
- Phone: 01332 366223
- Ofsted URN: 206091

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206091

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1994 (Reference 206091). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206091)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206091)
- Registered places: 96 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206091)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/409451)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 3 Maxwell Avenue, DERBY, DE22 1GQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.935709,-1.497632

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Markeaton Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Mundy Pleasure Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Mundy Play Centre, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derby there are about 3.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 30 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street School |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Markeaton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lawn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Whitecross Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ashgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Early Years Academy Derby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-academy-derby-2614882) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Derby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-derby-2826514) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Woodlands PDN](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pdn-509204) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Treetops Silvertrees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-silvertrees-ey282326) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunny Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-days-nursery-ey484523) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rydale Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rydale-childrens-nursery-2534321) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Carlton Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Carlton Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Carlton Day Nursery take?

Carlton Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 96 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Carlton Day Nursery?

You can call 01332 366223.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206091)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Carlton+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJwaI8FkzxeUgRMvAsJ7cl2tg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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