# The Village Pre-School

The Village Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Little Eaton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton, DERBY, DE21 5EA, in Little Eaton, Derbyshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-206836  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Little Eaton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton, DERBY, DE21 5EA
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07493 925900
- Website: https://levillagepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 206836

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 February 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/16/206836

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1994 (Reference 206836). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206836)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206836)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206836)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Eaton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton, DERBY, DE21 5EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.970188,-1.465768

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Eaton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Breadsall CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Portway Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| The Curzon CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Portway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Old Vicarage School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |
| William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Duffield the Meadows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Edmunds Preschool Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-edmunds-preschool-community-interest-company-ey535976) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Breadsall Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/breadsall-pre-school-playgroup-509208) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-2813625) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Quarndon Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quarndon-pre-school-206841) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Treetops Castle Garden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-castle-garden-ey101060) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Maggie's @ Oakwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maggies-oakwood-2818134) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Village Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Village Pre-School Good at its inspection on 17 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Village Pre-School take?

The Village Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Village Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact The Village Pre-School?

You can call 07493 925900 and visit levillagepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206836)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Village+Pre-School+-+Little+Eaton&query_place_id=ChIJ2xYZXcjzeUgRVA6ELP6AqHY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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