# Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd is a full-day nursery at Lower Whitworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4LT, in Little Hallam, Derbyshire. It is registered for 94 children. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd-2852344  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lower Whitworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4LT
- Registered places: 94
- Phone: 0115 865 6244
- Website: https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2852344

## 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 June 2025 (Reference 2852344). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852344)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852344)
- Registered places: 94 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852344)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1812720)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lower Whitworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.962644,-1.303660

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Inglefield Road Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Shaw Street Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field House Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Kensington Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Hallam Fields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Larklands Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 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 | 0.6 miles |
| Chaucer Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ladywood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pines Private Day Nursery (The)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pines-private-day-nursery-the-206296) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Toddlers University](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-university-ey500179) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cantelupe-pre-school-playgroup-206738) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Twinkle Stars Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-stars-daycare-ltd-2797840) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Butterfly Castle Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterfly-castle-day-nursery-2516110) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cherubs Ilkeston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-ilkeston-2800053) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd take?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 94 children at any one time.

### Who runs Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd is run by Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd?

Ilkeston is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd?

You can call 0115 865 6244 and visit www.mrnnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852344)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Magic+Roundabout+Nursery+Ilkeston&query_place_id=ChIJga7gOirteUgR8u5R2SVYCoM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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