# Treetops Barlborough

Treetops Barlborough is a full-day nursery at Ash Close, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4XL, in Barlborough, Derbyshire. It is registered for 83 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-barlborough-ey283464  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ash Close, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4XL
- Registered places: 83
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY283464

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283464

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2004 (Reference EY283464). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283464)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283464)
- Registered places: 83 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283464)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ash Close, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4XL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.283252,-1.285175

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Slayley Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Barlborough Links Pond, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Barlborough Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Clowne Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Clowne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Heritage High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fairy Tales Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairy-tales-day-nursery-ey216246) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Home Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-home-nursery-2817434) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Clowne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-clowne-ey314038) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Harthill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harthill-pre-school-303235) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Killamarsh Village Day Nursery And Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/killamarsh-village-day-nursery-and-pre-school-limited-ey383579) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Treasures Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treasures-neighbourhood-nursery-ey295958) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Treetops Barlborough's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Treetops Barlborough Outstanding at its inspection on 12 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Treetops Barlborough take?

Treetops Barlborough is registered with Ofsted for up to 83 children at any one time.

### Who runs Treetops Barlborough?

Treetops Barlborough is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283464)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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