Nurseries in High Peak
High Peak is a largely rural and semi-urban district in north-west Derbyshire, offering family-friendly communities, access to the Peak District, and a growing number of early-years care settings. With many young families and professionals living locally and commuting to Sheffield, Manchester or Derby, demand for nursery places is steady.
Parents in High Peak 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
- 1,366 places
Nurseries near you in High Peak
Frequently Asked Questions
In High Peak, children can usually start private nursery from around 3 months old, depending on the provider and availability. Government-funded early education in England begins the term after your child's 3rd birthday, with earlier eligibility for some 2-year-olds or working parents of younger children.
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 High Peak typically range from £50-£90 per day, depending on age group and session length.
All nurseries in High Peak are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Derbyshire County Council.
Ask about staff-child ratios, staff qualifications and turnover, the daily routine, outdoor space and how the setting supports learning in a mixed rural and commuter environment. Also ask how funded hours are applied, any extra charges, opening hours around commuting and whether they support Tax-Free Childcare or workplace salary sacrifice arrangements.
Applying for funding
High Peak 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
