# Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston is a full-day nursery at 19a, Summerfields Way, Ilkeston, DE7 9HE, in Shipley Common, Derbyshire. It is registered for 47 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-plums-nursery-ilkeston-2792730 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 19a, Summerfields Way, Ilkeston, DE7 9HE - Registered places: 47 - Phone: 0115 932 1345 - Website: https://ilkeston.littleplumsdaynursery.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2792730 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 14 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2792730 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2024 (Reference 2792730). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2792730) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2792730) - Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2792730) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/251989) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 19a, Summerfields Way, Ilkeston, DE7 9HE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.984719,-1.321850 - 14 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Shipley Country Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Granby Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Barling Drive Play Area, 0.2 miles - Playground: Barling Drive Lagoon Play Area, 0.3 miles - Playground: Manners Play Area, 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 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Granby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | Charlotte Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Esteem Valley Academy | | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | | 0.7 miles | | Cotmanhay Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Bennerley Fields School | | 2–16 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Chaucer Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | | 1.0 miles | | Chaucer Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The Rocking Horse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-nursery-2884214) | | | | 0.5 miles | | [Cherubs Ilkeston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-ilkeston-2800053) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Twinkle Stars Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-stars-daycare-ltd-2797840) | | | | 1.1 miles | | [Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cantelupe-pre-school-playgroup-206738) | Good | | | 1.1 miles | | [The Lanes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lanes-day-nursery-206270) | Good | | | 1.3 miles | | [Toddlers University](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-university-ey500179) | Good | | | 1.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston's Ofsted rating? Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston was inspected on 14 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston take? Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston? Ilkeston is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston? You can call 0115 932 1345 and visit ilkeston.littleplumsdaynursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2792730) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.