Nurseries in Ashbourne
Ashbourne is a popular market town set on the edge of the Peak District, offering a mix of rural and suburban living with strong outdoor amenities. Covering DE6, it includes Clifton, Mayfield and surrounding villages. Families benefit from good schools, parks, community facilities and a steady number of early years providers.
Parents in Ashbourne typically pay £69 per day for childcare, which is slightly 8% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £69
- Comparison
- -8% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 710 places
Nurseries near you in Ashbourne
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Ashbourne typically accept children from around 3 months old. School nurseries usually take children from age 2 or 3. Funded childcare begins the term after a child's 3rd birthday, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on criteria.
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2 year olds qualify earlier, and eligible working parents of 9-month-olds may receive funded hours.
Nursery fees in Ashbourne usually range from £48–£110 per day, with higher rates near popular school areas.
Nurseries in Ashbourne are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding administered by Derbyshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor play, curriculum approach, how funded hours are structured, staff ratios and extra charges for outings or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Ashbourne is covered by Derbyshire County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Derbyshire County Council website
