Best nurseries in Willington
6 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 | Woodend Day Nursery Full day care · 50 places · DE65 6FB | Good (2025) |
| 2 | The Old Forge Day Nursery Full day care · 100 places · DE65 6AA | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Newton Solney Pre School Sessional day care · 20 places · DE15 0SF | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover Full day care · 70 places · DE23 3AT | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Activate Camps @ Repton Prep School Sessional day care · DE65 6EJ | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | The DEN club Willington Full day care · 28 places · DE65 6DN | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Willington?
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 Willington?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Willington; listed first: Woodend Day Nursery, The Old Forge Day Nursery, Newton Solney Pre School.
How much does nursery cost in Willington?
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 Willington?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Swadlincote · Hatton (South Derbyshire) · Hilton (South Derbyshire) · Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Neighbourhoods
Willington North, Findern & Stenson Fields · Willington South & Repton
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.