# Clowns Day Nursery LTD

Clowns Day Nursery LTD is a full-day nursery at Clowns Day Nursery, Lesley Crescent, Butterley, RIPLEY, DE5 3AD, in Greenwich, Derbyshire. It is registered for 124 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Clowns Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clowns-day-nursery-ltd-206305  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Clowns Day Nursery, Lesley Crescent, Butterley, RIPLEY, DE5 3AD
- Registered places: 124
- Phone: 01773 747983
- Website: http://www.clownsnursery.com/
- Run by: [Clowns Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/clowns-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 206305

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 November 2021, 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/16/206305

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2000 (Reference 206305). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206305)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206305)
- Registered places: 124 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206305)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1539)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Clowns Day Nursery, Lesley Crescent, Butterley, RIPLEY, DE5 3AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.054716,-1.398320

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Cromford View Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lons Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ripley Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ripley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ripley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Waingroves Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Swanwick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clowns Nursery (Cromford Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clowns-nursery-cromford-road-2806129) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Jen's Xplorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jens-xplorers-2630962) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ripley Nursery School Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ripley-nursery-school-childcare-ey286379) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sunny Days Preschool Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-days-preschool-nursery-ltd-ey478092) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Swanwick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swanwick-pre-school-206885) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunshines-pre-school-somercotes-ey482707) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Clowns Day Nursery LTD's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clowns Day Nursery LTD Good at its inspection on 16 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clowns Day Nursery LTD take?

Clowns Day Nursery LTD is registered with Ofsted for up to 124 children at any one time.

### Who runs Clowns Day Nursery LTD?

Clowns Day Nursery LTD is run by Clowns Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Clowns Day Nursery LTD?

You can call 01773 747983 and visit www.clownsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206305)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clowns+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJr1WGnaOSeUgRlNKk8v1Tvu0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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