Best nurseries in Heanor
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Amber Valley, 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 | The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Mansfield Road) Full day care · 34 places · DE75 7AJ | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Little Ducklings Preschool Full day care · 36 places · DE75 7DR | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Little Learners Heanor Full day care · 49 places · DE75 7EF | Good (2021) |
| 4 | Heanor Pre-School Sessional day care · 30 places · DE75 7QL | Good (2021) |
| 5 | Infinite Wellbeing Kids Club Full day care · 46 places · DE75 7NR | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Heanor?
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 Heanor?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Heanor, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Mansfield Road), Little Ducklings Preschool, Little Learners Heanor.
How much does nursery cost in Heanor?
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 Heanor?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Neighbourhoods
Heanor East & Langley Mill · Heanor Gate & Aldercar · Heanor South & Shipley Park
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.