# Smisby Day Nursery

Smisby Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Main Street, Smisby, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 2TY, in Smisby, Derbyshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smisby-day-nursery-ey280477  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Main Street, Smisby, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 2TY
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01530 416279
- Website: http://www.smisbydaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY280477

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 March 2025, 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/EY280477

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2004 (Reference EY280477). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280477)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280477)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280477)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Main Street, Smisby, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 2TY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.768181,-1.483121

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Hastings Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Woodcote Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Ashby Hill Top Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Castleview School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| Ivanhoe School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Ashby School | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Incredible Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/incredible-kids-ey501475) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Alpacas Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-alpacas-ltd-2674966) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bilingual Day Nursery Ashby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bilingual-day-nursery-ashby-ey551087) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Ashby Castle Pre-Preparatory School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashby-castle-pre-preparatory-school-ey436067) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Ashby Castle Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashby-castle-day-nursery-223187) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Ashby Preschool Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashby-preschool-academy-2665072) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smisby Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smisby Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smisby Day Nursery take?

Smisby Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Smisby Day Nursery?

You can call 01530 416279 and visit www.smisbydaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280477)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smisby+Day+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ9T3StRr8eUgR4vFoB9cc0fU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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