# Little Ducklings Preschool

Little Ducklings Preschool is a full-day nursery at Park Lodge, Vibrok shanakiel Ilkeston Road, Heanor, DE75 7DR, in Newlands, Derbyshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-preschool-ey491367  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Park Lodge, Vibrok shanakiel Ilkeston Road, Heanor, DE75 7DR
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 07903 896680
- Ofsted URN: EY491367

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 June 2023, 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/EY491367

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2015 (Reference EY491367). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491367)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491367)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491367)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Park Lodge, Vibrok shanakiel Ilkeston Road, Heanor, DE75 7DR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.011487,-1.350451

- Station: Langley Mill, 0.9 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Heanor Memorial Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Shipley Country Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Coppice Drive Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Heanor Memorial Park Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Wilmot Street Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundy CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Coppice Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Marlpool Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Marlpool Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Corfield CofE Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Laceyfields Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Howitt Primary Community School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Langley Mill Church of England Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners Heanor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-heanor-2510527) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Mansfield Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-mansfield-road-257859) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Heanor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heanor-pre-school-206789) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-plums-nursery-ilkeston-2792730) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Smalley Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smalley-pre-school-playgroup-206856) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [The Lanes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lanes-day-nursery-206270) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Ducklings Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Ducklings Preschool Good at its inspection on 19 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Ducklings Preschool take?

Little Ducklings Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Ducklings Preschool?

Langley Mill is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Ducklings Preschool?

You can call 07903 896680.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491367)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Ducklings+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJn1rqY-HseUgRH2yXzE5uwb0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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