Best nurseries in Mickleover
6 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 | Oak House Nursery Full day care · 55 places · DE3 9FN | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Uttoxeter Road) Full day care · 86 places · DE3 9AX | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Mickleover Methodist Preschool Sessional day care · 26 places · DE3 9GH | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Little Poppies Pre School Sessional day care · 35 places · DE3 9GB | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Bramble Brook Pre School Sessional day care · 30 places · DE3 9HD | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Little Oaks Nursery Full day care · 42 places · DE23 4BX | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Mickleover?
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 Mickleover?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Mickleover, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Oak House Nursery, The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Uttoxeter Road), Mickleover Methodist Preschool.
How much does nursery cost in Mickleover?
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 Mickleover?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Derby · Alvaston · Littleover · Normanton · Allenton
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.