# Puddle-Ducks Pre-School

Puddle-Ducks Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Scout & Guide Headquarters, Pack Horse Road, Melbourne, DERBY, DE73 8BZ, in King's Newton, Derbyshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-pre-school-ey450020  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Scout & Guide Headquarters, Pack Horse Road, Melbourne, DERBY, DE73 8BZ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07813 070794
- Website: http://www.puddleduckspreschoolmelbourne.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY450020

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 February 2023, 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/EY450020

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY450020). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450020)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450020)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450020)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/152655)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Scout & Guide Headquarters, Pack Horse Road, Melbourne, DERBY, DE73 8BZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.830539,-1.428680

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Melbourne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Scallywags Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-nursery-limited-ey244298) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Whistlewood Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whistlewood-forest-school-2610949) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Nightingale Nursery Castle Donington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nightingale-nursery-castle-donington-ey470433) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Playdays Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-opportunity-group-206146) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Aston on Trent Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aston-on-trent-pre-school-206712) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Sale and Davys Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sale-and-davys-playgroup-ey466131) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puddle-Ducks Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puddle-Ducks Pre-School Good at its inspection on 2 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddle-Ducks Pre-School take?

Puddle-Ducks Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Puddle-Ducks Pre-School?

You can call 07813 070794 and visit www.puddleduckspreschoolmelbourne.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450020)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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