# Little Owls Nursery

Little Owls Nursery is a full-day nursery at Mackworth Estate Community Hall, Prince Charles Ave, Derby, DE22 4FN, in Mackworth Estate, Derby. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Little Owls Nursery (Derby) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-2742799  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Mackworth Estate Community Hall, Prince Charles Ave, Derby, DE22 4FN
- Registered places: 61
- Run by: [Little Owls Nursery (Derby) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-owls-nursery-derby-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2742799

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 July 2024, 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/16/2742799

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2742799). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742799)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742799)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742799)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 June 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/934297)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mackworth Estate Community Hall, Prince Charles Ave, Derby, DE22 4FN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.925364,-1.524422

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mackworth Allotment and Community Garden, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: 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 Derby there are about 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Brackensdale Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ravensdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hackwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Bemrose School | All-through | 3–19 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Wren Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rydale Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rydale-childrens-nursery-2534321) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornhill-day-nursery-tommies-childcare-2498864) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bramble Brook Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramble-brook-pre-school-2750871) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Willow Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-park-day-nursery-2864088) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Derby Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/derby-montessori-school-ey476012) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-mickleover-nursery-and-pre-school-206117) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Owls Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Owls Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Owls Nursery?

Little Owls Nursery is run by Little Owls Nursery (Derby) Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742799)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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