Area avg from
£38/day*
Holbrook Pre-School
Moorside Lane, Holbrook, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0TW
Forest School Capacity 136 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Belper
Compare nurseries in Belper by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Belper is in Amber Valley, where Derbyshire's 2024 to 2025 childcare assessment recorded pressure on funded childcare places.
Childcare numbers for Belper
Daily fees range
£36–£41
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
4
67% offer funding
Total nurseries
6
Across Derbyshire
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Area avg from
£38/day*
Kids Planet Kilburn
1 Rawson Green, Kilburn, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0LN
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 73 Spaces available
From
£39/day
Turnditch and District Playgroup
Crompton Inglefield Village Hall, Ashbourne Road, Turnditch, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2LL
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 24 Spaces available
From
£36/day
Openwoodgate Pre-School
St Marks Church Hall, Openwoodgate, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0SD
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 24 Waiting list
From
£36/day
Duffield Preschool
Duffield Meadows Primary School, Park Road, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4GT
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 24 Spaces available
From
£41/day
Wildlings
Methodist School Rooms, Devonshire Street, Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2GJ
Forest School Capacity 28 Limited spaces
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Estimated cost in Belper
£114/week
· £5928/year
Based on the area average of £38/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Belper?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Derbyshire County Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Derbyshire County CouncilPostcodes: DE56
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Belper
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Belper?
Yes. Eligible working parents can get up to 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months until school age.
Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Belper get funded childcare?
Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds get 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families can get up to 30 hours.
Can eligible 2 year olds get funded childcare in Belper?
Yes. Eligible 2 year olds can get 15 funded hours through Derbyshire's early learning entitlement.
Can funded childcare be spread across more weeks?
Yes. Some Belper providers can spread the entitlement over more than 38 weeks by offering fewer funded hours each week.
Can I use funded hours at more than 1 childcare provider?
Yes. You can split funded hours between providers, but Derbyshire limits attendance to 2 sites in 1 day.
Can Belper nurseries charge extra with funded hours?
Yes. Meals, nappies, activities and extra hours can cost extra, but these charges must be optional for funded hours.
Should I apply early for a nursery place in Belper?
Yes. Derbyshire's 2024 to 2025 assessment recorded an overall shortage of funded places across Amber Valley, so apply early if you need fixed days.
Can my child's nursery get extra SEND funding?
Yes. Derbyshire SEN Inclusion Funding supports eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years who need additional help at nursery.
Is Disability Access Funding available in Belper?
Yes. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can receive £938 a year for their childcare provider.
Where can I get advice about my child's SEND needs?
Derbyshire's Early Years SEN service provides advice for parents of children aged 0 to 5 who have or may have SEND.
Are there free activities for young children in Belper?
Yes. Belper Library runs free Story and Rhyme Time every Wednesday from 11am to 11.30am for preschool children.
What postcode covers Belper nurseries?
Belper mainly uses the DE56 postcode area. Belper Library in the town centre is at DE56 1UQ.