# Toddlers University

Toddlers University is a full-day nursery at Toddlers University, Park Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5DR, in Larklands, Derbyshire. It is registered for 66 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 10 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Toddlers Uni Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-university-ey500179  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Toddlers University, Park Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5DR
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 0115 944 4294
- Website: https://toddlersuni.co.uk/
- Run by: [Toddlers Uni Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/toddlers-uni-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY500179

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 July 2025, 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/EY500179

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2016 (Reference EY500179). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500179)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500179)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500179)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Toddlers University, Park Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5DR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.968820,-1.297605

- Station: Ilkeston, 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chaucer Old Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Larklands Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Chaucer Park Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Gordon Street Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larklands Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Kensington Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 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 | 0.4 miles |
| Chaucer Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Field House Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hallam Fields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| 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 | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Twinkle Stars Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-stars-daycare-ltd-2797840) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cantelupe-pre-school-playgroup-206738) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd-2852344) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Pines Private Day Nursery (The)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pines-private-day-nursery-the-206296) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cherubs Ilkeston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-ilkeston-2800053) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Rocking Horse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-nursery-2884214) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Toddlers University's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Toddlers University Good at its inspection on 2 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Toddlers University take?

Toddlers University is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### Who runs Toddlers University?

Toddlers University is run by Toddlers Uni Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Toddlers University?

Ilkeston is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Toddlers University?

You can call 0115 944 4294 and visit toddlersuni.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500179)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Toddlers%27+University&query_place_id=ChIJNXY0-QnseUgRXmVGEHCBj0c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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