# Sunny Days Nursery

Sunny Days Nursery is a full-day nursery at 18 Alfreton Road, DERBY, DE21 4AA, in Little Chester, Derby. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-days-nursery-ey484523  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 18 Alfreton Road, DERBY, DE21 4AA
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01332 987686
- Website: http://sunnydaysnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY484523

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 April 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/EY484523

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY484523). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484523)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484523)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484523)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/776068)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 18 Alfreton Road, DERBY, DE21 4AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.934622,-1.470909

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Darley Playing Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Chester Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Parker's Piece, 0.2 miles
- Park: Race Course Fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: Darley Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle School |  | 5–18 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Beaufort Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Derwent Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Aurora Ryefields School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Central Community Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodlands PDN](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pdn-509204) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Early Years Academy Derby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-academy-derby-2614882) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Derby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-derby-2826514) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Derwent Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/derwent-stepping-stones-ey330097) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Treetops Silvertrees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-silvertrees-ey282326) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-garden-private-day-nursery-ey103452) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunny Days Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunny Days Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunny Days Nursery take?

Sunny Days Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunny Days Nursery?

Derby is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunny Days Nursery?

You can call 01332 987686 and visit sunnydaysnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484523)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunny+Days+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJSW_ct27xeUgRloWGC4EWxRs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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