Nurseries in Erewash
Erewash is a suburban and town-based district in eastern Derbyshire, with strong commuter links to Nottingham and Derby. With many families and accessible transport it is a good location for early years settings, and demand for nursery places is steady.
Parents in Erewash 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
- 2,903 places
Nurseries near you in Erewash
Frequently Asked Questions
In Erewash, children can typically start private nursery from around 3 months old, depending on the provider and availability. Government-funded early education begins the term after a child's 3rd birthday, with earlier eligibility for some 2-year-olds or working parents.
In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds are eligible for 15 hours of funded early education per week during term-time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2-year-olds and working parents of children from 9 months old may also receive funding. Families may also benefit from Tax-Free Childcare if both working parents earn less than £100k per year. For every £8 a parent pays into a childcare account, the government adds an extra £2 up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year.
Nursery fees in Erewash generally fall between £50-£95 per day, depending on the provider, age, session length and extras.
All nurseries in Erewash are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Derbyshire County Council.
Ask about daily routine, transport access for commuting parents, how funded hours are used, outdoor space, meal charges and staff retention.
Applying for funding
Erewash 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
