Best nurseries in Allenton
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Derby, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osmaston Day Nursery Limited Full day care · 44 places · DE24 8XB | Report card: 5 strong (Feb 2026) |
| 2 | Marble Hall Little Angels Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · DE24 8BF | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Little Angels Playschool C.I.C Sessional day care · 36 places · DE24 9HY | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Key Tuition Derby Full day care · DE24 9AB | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Shelton-Lock Pre-School Sessional day care · 42 places · DE24 9AD | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Allenton?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East Midlands, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Allenton?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Allenton, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Osmaston Day Nursery Limited, Marble Hall Little Angels Day Nursery, Little Angels Playschool C.I.C.
How much does nursery cost in Allenton?
In East Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £165 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Allenton?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Derby · Alvaston · Littleover · Mickleover · Normanton
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.