Best nurseries in Ilkeston
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Erewash, 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 | Toddlers University Full day care · 66 places · DE7 5DR | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Cherubs Ilkeston Full day care · 78 places · DE7 8DH | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Pines Private Day Nursery (The) Full day care · 83 places · DE7 5FY | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Butterfly Castle Day Nursery Full day care · 86 places · DE7 4FJ | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Cantelupe Pre-School Playgroup Full day care · 30 places · DE7 5HY | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Ilkeston Tuition Centre Full day care · DE7 5QT | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston Full day care · 43 places · DE7 9HE | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd Full day care · 94 places · DE7 4LT | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | The Rocking Horse Nursery Full day care · 36 places · DE7 8DY | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Twinkle Stars Daycare Ltd Full day care · 22 places · DE7 5JA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Ilkeston?
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 Ilkeston?
There are 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Ilkeston; listed first: Toddlers University, Cherubs Ilkeston, Pines Private Day Nursery (The).
How much does nursery cost in Ilkeston?
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 Ilkeston?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Neighbourhoods
Cotmanhay · Hallam Fields & Greenwood Ave · Ilkeston Town · Kirk Hallam · Shipley
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.