# The Rocking Horse Nursery

The Rocking Horse Nursery is a full-day nursery at 81 Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8DY, in Shipley Common, Derbyshire. It is registered for 36 children. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Rocking Horse Child Care Centres Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-nursery-2884214  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 81 Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8DY
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 0115 930 5240
- Website: http://www.rhnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Rocking Horse Child Care Centres Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-rocking-horse-child-care-centres-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2884214

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2884214). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884214)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884214)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884214)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/252318)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 81 Heanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.980935,-1.312526

- Station: Ilkeston, 0.7 miles
- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cotmanhay Linear Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Granby Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cotmanhay Linear Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cotmanhay Linear Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.4 miles
- 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: 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Granby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Chaucer Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Esteem Valley Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Chaucer Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bennerley Fields School |  | 2–16 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cotmanhay Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cherubs Ilkeston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-ilkeston-2800053) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-plums-nursery-ilkeston-2792730) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Twinkle Stars Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-stars-daycare-ltd-2797840) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cantelupe-pre-school-playgroup-206738) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Toddlers University](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-university-ey500179) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Pines Private Day Nursery (The)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pines-private-day-nursery-the-206296) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Rocking Horse Nursery take?

The Rocking Horse Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Rocking Horse Nursery?

The Rocking Horse Nursery is run by The Rocking Horse Child Care Centres Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Rocking Horse Nursery?

Ilkeston is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Rocking Horse Nursery?

You can call 0115 930 5240 and visit www.rhnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884214)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Rocking+Horse+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-zDrmHHseUgR57bQMMBtGH4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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