# East Dereham Day Nursery

East Dereham Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 4 Theatre Street, DEREHAM, NR19 2EW, in Dereham, Norfolk. It is registered for 63 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-dereham-day-nursery-ey403721  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4 Theatre Street, DEREHAM, NR19 2EW
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01362 692935
- Website: https://www.derehamnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY403721

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 June 2025, 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/EY403721

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2009 (Reference EY403721). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403721)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403721)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403721)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/832090)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4 Theatre Street, DEREHAM, NR19 2EW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.683153,0.941683

- Station: Dereham (Mid Norfolk Railway), 0.4 miles
- Park: Fleece Meadow, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dereham Commonland, 0.3 miles
- Park: Neatherd Moor - Open Access Land, 0.4 miles
- Park: Quebec Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Norfolk there are about 3.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Park Infant School, Dereham | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–7 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Grove House Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Dereham Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Toftwood Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Northgate High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kings Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-park-pre-school-257907) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [London Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/london-road-pre-school-ey419260) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Footsteps of Dereham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-of-dereham-ey440629) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Scarning Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scarning-pre-school-ey500248) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Owls (Scarning)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-scarning-ey551322) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [William Cowper Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/william-cowper-preschool-254350) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is East Dereham Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated East Dereham Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can East Dereham Day Nursery take?

East Dereham Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to East Dereham Day Nursery?

Dereham (Mid Norfolk Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact East Dereham Day Nursery?

You can call 01362 692935 and visit www.derehamnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY403721)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=East+Dereham+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJzUbMf8zX2UcR9W_uTN6S5l0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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