Area avg from
£44/day*
Ripley Nursery School Childcare
Sandham Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3HE
0.3 miles · ~3 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 96 Waiting list
Top things to know
Teaching style
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
Yes
Opening hours
07:30 - 18:00
Max capacity
37 children
Availability
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Nursery overview
About Clowns Nursery (Cromford Road)
Clowns Nursery, on Cromford Road in Ripley (DE5 3FP) is a new independent nursery with 37 places, still waiting for its first Ofsted inspection.
Children between 6 months and 5 years old have forest school and outdoor space. Funded hours (15 and 30) are accepted. It opens 7:30am to 6pm all year, with extended hours. It's a good option to shortlist if you want nursery and daycare close to home in Ripley.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space Forest school Extracurricular activities
Fees breakdown
- Area average from£44/day*
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularIncluded
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Not Yet Inspected
Overall
Not Yet Inspected
Quality of education
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Behaviour & attitudes
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Personal development
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Leadership & management
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Previous inspection
Not Yet Inspected
Location
Ripley, DE5 3FP
12 Cromford Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3FP
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Clowns Nursery (Cromford Road) is located at 12 Cromford Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3FP.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Clowns Nursery (Cromford Road) accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Clowns Nursery (Cromford Road) accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Clowns Nursery (Cromford Road) is usually open from 07:30 to 18:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Please contact Clowns Nursery (Cromford Road) directly to confirm whether meals are included in the nursery fees.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact Clowns Nursery (Cromford Road) directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
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Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months+ can access 15 or 30 funded hours. Stretched options spread term-time hours across the full year.
Estimated cost in Clowns Nursery (Cromford Road)
£146/week
· £7566/year
Based on the area average of £44/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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