Nurseries in Glossop
Glossop is a well-connected High Peak town close to the Greater Manchester border, popular with commuters and families seeking countryside living. Covering SK13, it includes Hadfield, Gamesley, Whitfield and Old Glossop. The area offers good schools, parks and a strong mix of early years providers. Demand for childcare is high, especially among families commuting to Manchester.
Parents in Glossop typically pay £69 per day for childcare, which is slightly 9% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £69
- Comparison
- -9% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 492 places
Nurseries near you in Glossop
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Glossop generally take children from around 3 months old. School nurseries admit from age 2 or 3. Funded places start the term after a child's 3rd birthday, with eligible 2 year olds qualifying earlier.
All families with 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours, with many working parents eligible for 30 hours. Eligible 2 year olds may access funded childcare, with additional support for eligible working parents of children from 9 months old.
Nursery fees in Glossop usually range from £55–£120 per day, with higher prices in Hadfield and central Glossop.
Nurseries in Glossop are regulated by Ofsted, and early years funding is administered by Derbyshire County Council.
Ask about outdoor provision, staff retention, funded hour structure, meal arrangements and any extra charges for extended sessions or supplies.
Applying for funding
Glossop 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
