# The Early Years Academy Derby

The Early Years Academy Derby is a full-day nursery at 135 Duffield Road, Derby, DE22 1AF, in Little Chester, Derby. It is registered for 104 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Early Years Academy Loughborough Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-academy-derby-2614882  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 135 Duffield Road, Derby, DE22 1AF
- Registered places: 104
- Phone: 01332 344800
- Website: https://theearlyyearsacademy.co.uk/derby/
- Run by: [The Early Years Academy Loughborough Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-early-years-academy-loughborough-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2614882

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2614882

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2020 (Reference 2614882). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2614882)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2614882)
- Registered places: 104 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2614882)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1334024)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 135 Duffield Road, Derby, DE22 1AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.934295,-1.484378

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Derwent Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Darley Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Parker's Piece, 0.3 miles
- Park: Darley Playing Fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: Chester Green, 0.4 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 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: 5.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Markeaton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Aurora Ryefields School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bridge Street School |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Whitecross Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Central Community Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Castle School |  | 5–18 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodlands PDN](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pdn-509204) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Derby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-derby-2826514) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Carlton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carlton-day-nursery-206091) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sunny Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-days-nursery-ey484523) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Treetops Silvertrees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-silvertrees-ey282326) | Good |  |  | 0.7 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 The Early Years Academy Derby's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Early Years Academy Derby Outstanding at its inspection on 14 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Early Years Academy Derby take?

The Early Years Academy Derby is registered with Ofsted for up to 104 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Early Years Academy Derby?

The Early Years Academy Derby is run by The Early Years Academy Loughborough Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Early Years Academy Derby?

Derby is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Early Years Academy Derby?

You can call 01332 344800 and visit theearlyyearsacademy.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2614882)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Early+Years+Academy+Derby&query_place_id=ChIJxSW68GjxeUgRsJjJ-GoaNfA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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