Nurseries in Derbyshire Dales

In Derbyshire Dales, children can typically start private nursery from around 3 months old, depending on availability. Government-funded early education begins the term after your child's 3rd birthday, with earlier eligibility for some 2-year-olds or if you are a working parent.

In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. There is also funded support for some 2-year-olds based on household circumstances, and entitlement for working parents of children from 9 months old to receive 30 hours per week for eligible families. The exact offer and start dates depend on your child's age, your work status and when their birthday falls in the school year. Families can also benefit from Tax-Free Childcare if both working parents earn less than £100k per year. For every £8 a parent pays into their online childcare account, the government adds an extra £2 up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year.

Nursery fees in the Derbyshire Dales generally range from £55-£95 per day, depending on the age group, hours and extras.

All nurseries in Derbyshire Dales are regulated by Ofsted, with funding overseen by Derbyshire County Council.

Ask about outdoor space, how they manage children from rural and village settings, how funded hours apply and extra charges for meals or extended sessions.