# Clowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross

Clowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross is a full-day nursery at Clowns Children's Centre Clay Cross, Stretton Road, Clay Cross, S45 9AQ, in Bacon's Spring, Derbyshire. It is registered for 88 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clowns-childrens-centre-clay-cross-ey313151  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Clowns Children's Centre Clay Cross, Stretton Road, Clay Cross, S45 9AQ
- Registered places: 88
- Phone: 01246 250044
- Website: https://www.clownsnursery.com/clay-cross
- Ofsted URN: EY313151

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313151

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2005 (Reference EY313151). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313151)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313151)
- Registered places: 88 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313151)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Clowns Children's Centre Clay Cross, Stretton Road, Clay Cross, S45 9AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.161518,-1.414118

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kenning Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Derbyshire there are about 3.4 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharley Park Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Holmgate Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Park House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Tupton Hall School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Clay Cross) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-clay-cross-ltd-ey490202) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Petals Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-petals-nursery-2840252) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunflowers Nursery (Holmgate) C.I.C.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-nursery-holmgate-c-i-c-ey493249) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Partou Field View Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-field-view-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2542912) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [St Lawrence Pre-school (North Wingfield)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lawrence-pre-school-north-wingfield-ey367191) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet North Wingfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-north-wingfield-2544913) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Clowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross Good at its inspection on 27 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross take?

Clowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross is registered with Ofsted for up to 88 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Clowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross?

You can call 01246 250044 and visit www.clownsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313151)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clowns+Childrens+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJHzJOpCmOeUgRh_P51KR5uik)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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