Best nurseries in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in South Derbyshire, 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 | Smisby Day Nursery Full day care · 50 places · LE65 2TY | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Little Alpacas Ltd Full day care · 40 places · DE11 7BA | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Whistlewood Forest School Sessional day care · 24 places · DE73 8HS | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Puddle-Ducks Pre-School Sessional day care · 26 places · DE73 8BZ | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Scallywags Nursery Limited Full day care · 111 places · DE73 8JB | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)?
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 Melbourne (South Derbyshire)?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Melbourne (South Derbyshire); listed first: Smisby Day Nursery, Little Alpacas Ltd, Whistlewood Forest School.
How much does nursery cost in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)?
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 Melbourne (South Derbyshire)?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Swadlincote · Hatton (South Derbyshire) · Hilton (South Derbyshire) · Willington
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.