# Small Oaks

Small Oaks is a sessional pre-school at 31a High Street, Doveridge, Ashbourne, DE6 5NA, in Doveridge, Derbyshire. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-oaks-2534149  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 31a High Street, Doveridge, Ashbourne, DE6 5NA
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 07966 932088
- Ofsted URN: 2534149

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 May 2022, 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/16/2534149

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2019 (Reference 2534149). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2534149)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2534149)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2534149)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1626651)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 31a High Street, Doveridge, Ashbourne, DE6 5NA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.904092,-1.826229

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Doveridge Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Lakeside Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Doveridge Playground and Tennis court, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doveridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Thomas Alleyne's High School | Secondary | 13–18 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elveden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elveden-pre-school-218140) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Uttoxeter Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/uttoxeter-pre-school-2860804) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-day-nursery-ltd-2689185) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Happy Hours @ Picknalls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-picknalls-2829934) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Uttoxeter](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-uttoxeter-ey547298) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Cedar Tree Rocester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedar-tree-rocester-2735207) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Small Oaks's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Small Oaks Good at its inspection on 26 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Small Oaks take?

Small Oaks is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Small Oaks?

Uttoxeter is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Small Oaks?

You can call 07966 932088.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2534149)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Small+Oaks+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJ-4w6XDsRekgR3Pjw8PhHJ3U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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