Nurseries in Belper
Belper is a popular market town in the Amber Valley district, known for its thriving community, good schools and strong transport links to Derby via the A6. Covering DE56, it includes Milford, Openwoodgate and surrounding rural areas. Families benefit from attractive parks, a growing number of early years settings and strong demand for nursery places, especially around school catchment areas.
Parents in Belper typically pay £70 per day for childcare, which is slightly 7% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £70
- Comparison
- -7% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 421 places
Nurseries near you in Belper
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Belper typically take children from around 3 months old, with school nurseries offering places from age 2 or 3. Funded hours start the term after a child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on circumstances.
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify, and from 9 months old eligible working parents may receive funded childcare.
Nursery fees in Belper generally range from £50–£110 per day, with higher rates in central and school-adjacent areas.
All nurseries in Belper are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Derbyshire County Council.
Parents should ask about outdoor play space, staff turnover, meal policies, how funded hours are allocated and any extra charges for trips or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Belper 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
