# Walk in the Park Nursery

Walk in the Park Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Normanton Park Community Centre and Sports Courts, Warwick Avenue, Derby, DE23 8DA, in Normanton, Derby. It is registered for 30 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 21 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walk-in-the-park-nursery-2856435  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Normanton Park Community Centre and Sports Courts, Warwick Avenue, Derby, DE23 8DA
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07309 430953
- Website: http://www.walkintheparknursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2856435

## 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 October 2025 (Reference 2856435). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856435)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856435)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856435)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1853779)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Normanton Park Community Centre and Sports Courts, Warwick Avenue, Derby, DE23 8DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.901650,-1.489730

- Station: Peartree, 0.8 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Normanton Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Sunnydale Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Derby there are about 3.8 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Normanton House School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Dale Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Akaal Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hardwick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Harrington Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stonehill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Pear Tree Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fun Time Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-time-nursery-limited-ey478943) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [ACE Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ace-nursery-206189) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunnyhill Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnyhill-day-nursery-limited-2751455) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Scholars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scholars-nursery-ey550368) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bizzy Kidz Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzy-kidz-nursery-2895800) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rosehill Day Nursery EYC Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosehill-day-nursery-eyc-limited-2806192) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Walk in the Park Nursery take?

Walk in the Park Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Walk in the Park Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Walk in the Park Nursery?

You can call 07309 430953 and visit www.walkintheparknursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2856435)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Walk+In+The+Park+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJf5AqiDzxeUgRwQnLQ65aMFo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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