# Little Explorers Nursery

Little Explorers Nursery is a full-day nursery at Derby College, Broomfield Hall Campus, Broomfield Estate, Morley, ILKESTON, DE7 6DN, in Morley, Derbyshire. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-ey423778  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Derby College, Broomfield Hall Campus, Broomfield Estate, Morley, ILKESTON, DE7 6DN
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 01332 836620
- Website: http://www.littleforestexplorers.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY423778

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423778

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2011 (Reference EY423778). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423778)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423778)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423778)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Derby College, Broomfield Hall Campus, Broomfield Estate, Morley, ILKESTON, DE7 6DN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.957384,-1.420943

- 5 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Parkview Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Breadsall CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Breadsall Hill Top Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Cavendish Close Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Cavendish Close Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Little Eaton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Oakwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-derby-oakwood-206110) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Maggie's @ Oakwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maggies-oakwood-2818134) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Breadsall Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/breadsall-pre-school-playgroup-509208) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Treetops Oakwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-oakwood-258424) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Whitehouse Day Nursery (Oakwood)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitehouse-day-nursery-oakwood-ey469540) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [First Friends PDN](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-pdn-206106) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 18 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers Nursery take?

Little Explorers Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Nursery?

You can call 01332 836620 and visit www.littleforestexplorers.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423778)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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