Orchard Private Day Nursery
GoodBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in Derby for children from birth to 5, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. Open since 1995, with 55 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Derby
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Derby from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
DE73 6RFWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 27 July 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children have strong bonds with staff at this friendly nursery. Babies reach out their arms for cuddles with staff and seek them out to play with. This shows they feel safe and secure. Staff teach older children about emotions, such as happy and sad, as they play with them and read stories. Staff teach children how to keep themselves safe, such as sitting on their chair properly so as not to fall, and blowing on their food so it is not too hot.
Children engage well in activities, showing a positive attitude towards their learning. Babies enjoy hiding in a den, smiling and learning how to take it in turns as they play 'pee-po' with staff. Children of all ages enjoy being outside, where they have ample opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, staff encourage toddlers to persevere, as they try to lift tyres to roll, while others enjoy pouring water into jugs and excitedly splash in water. Staff provide a rich language environment for all children. For example, babies take part in a music session. Staff sing to them as babies babble back and clap their hands in response. Older children shout out parts of stories they know as staff read to them. They learn about 'opposites', such as 'tall' and 'short', and how we are all different.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- support staff to ensure that daily routines do not disrupt children's play and learning when they are engaged n ensure that older children are consistently encouraged to develop their independence and learn new skills in readiness for their next stage in learning.
- 27 July 2023Good
- 17 November 2017Good
- 24 April 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Orchard Private Day Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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