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Inspected, with no overall grade
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- Last inspected May 2026Recently, so the report is up to date
- Room for 47 childrenA mid-sized nursery
- Full day careOpen long enough to cover a working day
More official details
- Type of provider
- Childcare on non-domestic premises · Full day care
- Run by
- Ilkeston House Limited
- Registered with Ofsted
- 22/05/2024
- Local council
- Derbyshire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Ofsted reference (URN)
- 2792730
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About Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston
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A full day care nursery in Ilkeston, last inspected by Ofsted in May 2026. Registered for 47 places and run by Ilkeston House Limited.
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Location
19a, Summerfields Way, Ilkeston, DE7 9HE
Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston
19a, Summerfields Way, Ilkeston
DE7 9HE
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