# Little Owls Nursery Sinfin

Little Owls Nursery Sinfin is a sessional pre-school at Sinfin Community Centre, 50 Swallowdale Road, Derby, DE24 9NT, in Sunny Hill, Derby. It is registered for 45 children. It is run by Little Owls Nursery (Derby) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-sinfin-2882163  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sinfin Community Centre, 50 Swallowdale Road, Derby, DE24 9NT
- Registered places: 45
- Run by: [Little Owls Nursery (Derby) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-owls-nursery-derby-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2882163

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2026 (Reference 2882163). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882163)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882163)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882163)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sinfin Community Centre, 50 Swallowdale Road, Derby, DE24 9NT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.881972,-1.498149

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Arkle Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grampian Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Redwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Stenson Fields Primary Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cottons Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ash Croft Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gayton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ridgeway Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Learning Tree Derby Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-derby-ltd-ey467568) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Andrews Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-ey541153) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sinfin Community Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sinfin-community-childcare-ey279508) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Scholars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scholars-nursery-ey550368) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [La Petite Academy Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-petite-academy-ltd-206109) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [ACE Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ace-nursery-206189) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Little Owls Nursery Sinfin is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Owls Nursery Sinfin?

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

### What is the nearest station to Little Owls Nursery Sinfin?

Peartree is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882163)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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