# The Faraway Tree Day Nursery

The Faraway Tree Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Bedford Close, Derby, DE22 3HQ, in New Zealand, Derby. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-faraway-tree-day-nursery-ey495633  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bedford Close, Derby, DE22 3HQ
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01332 265593
- Website: http://www.thefarawaytreedaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY495633

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 July 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/EY495633

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2015 (Reference EY495633). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495633)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495633)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495633)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/848925)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bedford Close, Derby, DE22 3HQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.912593,-1.496710

- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rykneld Rec, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Firs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Bemrose School | All-through | 3–19 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Stonehill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Dale Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Becket Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bizzy Kidz Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzy-kidz-nursery-2895800) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Cottage Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-206103) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-55-bedford-street-206104) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Derby Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/derby-montessori-school-ey476012) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornhill-day-nursery-tommies-childcare-2498864) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St. Joseph's RC Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-rc-pre-school-206154) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Faraway Tree Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Faraway Tree Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Faraway Tree Day Nursery take?

The Faraway Tree Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Faraway Tree Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact The Faraway Tree Day Nursery?

You can call 01332 265593 and visit www.thefarawaytreedaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495633)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Faraway+Tree+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJvQiCqC7xeUgRRSi0-C62nzI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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