Area avg from
£44/day*
Burbage Preschool
Burbage Institute Buxton, Nursery Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6UL
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 50 Limited spaces
Town childcare guide
Nurseries in Buxton
Compare nurseries in Buxton by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. The latest High Peak assessment recorded 22 day nurseries, 10 preschools, 36 childminders and 18 school based providers, with enough places expected to meet local demand.
Childcare numbers for Buxton
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Outstanding nurseries
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Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
Across Derbyshire
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What will nursery cost in Buxton?
Answer four quick questions. You'll see your monthly cost straight away.
1When was your child born?
Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
2Are you working?
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?
About £62 a day for 10 hours. None of the nurseries in Buxton list a price yet, so this is Toddle's typical day rate
You'd pay about
£754a month
£9,052 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £1,343
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£589
- You pay
- £754
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
38 weeks free hours: £124/wk 14 weeks full fee: £310/wk
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Buxton?
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: SK17
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Buxton
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Buxton?
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 Buxton 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?
Yes. Eligible 2 year olds can get 15 funded hours through Derbyshire's early learning entitlement.
When should I apply for 30 funded hours?
Apply by 31 March, 31 August or 31 December for funding starting the following term.
Can funded childcare be spread across more weeks?
Yes. Some providers can offer fewer funded hours each week over more than 38 weeks.
Is nursery availability tight in Buxton?
The latest High Peak assessment found an estimated oversupply of places and no specific local childcare sufficiency risks.
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 Buxton?
Yes. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can attract £938 a year for their childcare provider.
Is there local early years SEND support in Buxton?
Yes. Derbyshire's Early Years SEN Service has a local office on Kents Bank Road in Buxton.
Are there free activities for young children in Buxton?
Yes. Buxton Library runs free Rhyme Time every Monday during term time from 10am to 10.45am.
What postcode covers Buxton nurseries?
Buxton mainly uses the SK17 postcode area. Use your full postcode when comparing the closest nursery places.