# Nursery Rhymes

Nursery Rhymes is a full-day nursery at 619 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 9DX, in Sheepbridge, Derbyshire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Absolute Healthcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-rhymes-2676332  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 619 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 9DX
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01246 450354
- Website: https://www.nurseryrhymeschesterfield.co.uk/
- Run by: [Absolute Healthcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/absolute-healthcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2676332

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 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/16/2676332

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2676332). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2676332)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2676332)
- 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/16/2676332)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/215082)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 619 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 9DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.270121,-1.437152

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Swanwick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cavendish Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Newbold CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| New Whittington Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Unstone Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Highfield Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (February 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Sheepbridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-sheepbridge-2544912) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Newbold Parish Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newbold-parish-church-pre-school-206826) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet Newbold](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-newbold-2538715) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Lamb Setts (Christchurch)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lamb-setts-christchurch-ey245181) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Characters](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-characters-ey435957) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Brimington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brimington-pre-school-2829682) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nursery Rhymes's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nursery Rhymes Good at its inspection on 26 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nursery Rhymes take?

Nursery Rhymes is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Nursery Rhymes?

Nursery Rhymes is run by Absolute Healthcare Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Nursery Rhymes?

You can call 01246 450354 and visit www.nurseryrhymeschesterfield.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2676332)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nursery+Rhymes&query_place_id=ChIJVY5Hx8aEeUgRWXd7tHHEJMo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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