Nurseries in North East Derbyshire

In North East Derbyshire, children can usually start private nursery from around 3 months old, depending on the provider. Funded early education begins the term after your child's 3rd birthday, with earlier eligibility possible for some 2-year-olds or working parents.

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. Families may also use 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 North East Derbyshire typically range from £50-£90 per day depending on age group, session length and provider.

All nurseries in North East Derbyshire are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Derbyshire County Council.

Ask about how the nursery supports children from commuter families, outdoor space, how funded hours are applied, waiting list policies and any additional charges.