# Positive Steps Childcare LTD

Positive Steps Childcare LTD is a sessional pre-school at 4 Loudon Street, Derby, DE23 8ER, in Rose Hill, Derby. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Inadequate at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/positive-steps-childcare-ltd-2747438  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 4 Loudon Street, Derby, DE23 8ER
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07747 468926
- Website: http://positivestepchildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2747438

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Inadequate at its inspection on 30 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Inadequate
- Leadership and management: Inadequate

Safeguarding not effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747438

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2747438). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747438)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747438)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747438)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1770283)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4 Loudon Street, Derby, DE23 8ER

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.911850,-1.476384

- Station: Derby, 0.6 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Derby Arboretum, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Arboretum Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Church Street 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 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

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Arboretum Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Rosehill Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St James' Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hardwick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Stonehill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shining Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-ey500690) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rosehill Day Nursery EYC Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosehill-day-nursery-eyc-limited-2806192) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St. Joseph's RC Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-rc-pre-school-206154) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Playcorner Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playcorner-nursery-ey474393) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dar Ul Madinah Derby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dar-ul-madinah-derby-2889839) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-garden-private-day-nursery-ey103452) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Positive Steps Childcare LTD's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Positive Steps Childcare LTD Inadequate at its inspection on 30 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Positive Steps Childcare LTD take?

Positive Steps Childcare LTD is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Positive Steps Childcare LTD?

Derby is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Positive Steps Childcare LTD?

You can call 07747 468926 and visit positivestepchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747438)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=positive+Steps+Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJI5D7WR_xeUgRNZKHTpNwhBg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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