Best nurseries in Little Eaton
5 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 | Little Explorers Nursery Full day care · 54 places · DE7 6DN | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Breadsall Pre-School Playgroup Sessional day care · 24 places · DE21 5LF | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Whitehouse Day Nursery (Oakwood) Full day care · 91 places · DE21 4QZ | Good (2023) |
| 4 | The Village Pre-School Sessional day care · 24 places · DE21 5EA | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Maggie's @ Oakwood Full day care · 171 places · DE21 4TJ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Little Eaton?
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 Little Eaton?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Little Eaton, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Little Explorers Nursery, Breadsall Pre-School Playgroup, Whitehouse Day Nursery (Oakwood).
How much does nursery cost in Little Eaton?
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 Little Eaton?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Ilkeston · Long Eaton · Hallam
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.