# The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover

The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover is a full-day nursery at Staker Lane, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0DJ, in Etwall, Derbyshire. It is registered for 136 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Childcare Matters Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-mickleover-2826517  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Staker Lane, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0DJ
- Registered places: 136
- Phone: 01332 513444
- Website: http://www.theorangetreedaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Childcare Matters Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childcare-matters-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2826517

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2826517

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2826517). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2826517)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2826517)
- Registered places: 136 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2826517)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/152633)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Staker Lane, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0DJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.893272,-1.545063

- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Grange School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Brookfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Derby Grammar School |  | 4–18 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Highfields Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Mickleover Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Griffe Field Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Ivy House School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Heatherton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-derby-heatherton-206111) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Heatherton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heatherton-pre-school-ey406182) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-littleover-2578910) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Oaks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-2823129) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Mickleover Methodist Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mickleover-methodist-preschool-206141) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Uttoxeter Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-uttoxeter-road-ey100960) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover's Ofsted rating?

The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover was inspected on 6 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover take?

The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover is registered with Ofsted for up to 136 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover?

The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover is run by Childcare Matters Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover?

You can call 01332 513444 and visit www.theorangetreedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2826517)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Orange+Tree+Day+Nursery+Mickleover&query_place_id=ChIJee-KPQ_3eUgRyeFSVn66nY0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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