# Smalley Pre-School Playgroup

Smalley Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Church Hall, Main Road, Smalley, Ilkeston, DE7 6EF, in Smalley, Derbyshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smalley-pre-school-playgroup-206856  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Church Hall, Main Road, Smalley, Ilkeston, DE7 6EF
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07903 129575
- Website: http://www.smalleypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 206856

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 February 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/16/206856

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 206856). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206856)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206856)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206856)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1084092)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Hall, Main Road, Smalley, Ilkeston, DE7 6EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.992901,-1.395397

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Endowed Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Horsley Woodhouse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Stanley Common Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Denby Free CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (February 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Mapperley CofE Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Heanor Gate Spencer Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-community-pre-school-206900) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Heanor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heanor-pre-school-206789) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Learners Heanor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-heanor-2510527) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [West Hallam Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-hallam-village-pre-school-ey556714) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Ducklings Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-preschool-ey491367) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [The Lanes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lanes-day-nursery-206270) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smalley Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smalley Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 29 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smalley Pre-School Playgroup take?

Smalley Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Smalley Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 07903 129575 and visit www.smalleypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206856)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smalley+Pre-school+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJKyt2NYjteUgRJyTjbC6DECk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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