From
£65/day
Little Leprechauns Day Nursery
17-19 Broad Pavement, Chesterfield, S40 1RP, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 48 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Chesterfield
Compare nurseries in Chesterfield by funded childcare, fees, opening hours and SEND support. Derbyshire's latest published assessment recorded 18 day nurseries, 4 preschools, 31 childminders and 27 school based providers across Chesterfield district.
Childcare numbers for Chesterfield
Daily fees range
£65–£76
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
3
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
3
Across Derbyshire
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From
£76/day
Children 1st Chesterfield Nursery School
Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Dryhurst House, Calow, Chesterfield S44 5BL, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 73 Spaces available
From
£76/day
Children 1st St Peter & St Pauls
Brambling House, Hady Hill, Calow, Chesterfield S41 0EF, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 147 Spaces available
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How to Calculate Nursery Fee in Chesterfield?
Work out the funded hours your child could get and what nursery could cost each week, month and year in Chesterfield.
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The nursery's price
Daily price used: £72 (for a 10-hour day)
All-ages average from 3 nurseries with prices on Toddle in Chesterfield
2
Your childcare week
Many nurseries close for a week or two at Christmas and bank holidays.
3
Your child and funded hours
Do you (and your partner, if you have one) both work, and each expect to earn at least £2,643.68 in the next 3 months?
What counts?
16 hours a week at the minimum wage for your age: £2,643.68 if you're 21 or over, £2,256.80 if you're 18 to 20, and £1,664.00 if you're under 18 or an apprentice. If you've been self-employed for under 12 months, or you're on parental, sick or annual leave, you can still qualify, and some benefits (such as Carer's Allowance) count for a partner who doesn't work. Check on GOV.UK
No funded hours yet.
If you both work, you could get 30 hours a week (1,140 a year).
From 1 January 2029: 15 hours a week (570 a year).
Funded hours start the term after your child reaches the age (9 months for working-parent hours, 2 for the extra-support offer, 3 for the universal 15 hours): on 1 January, 1 April or 1 September. You'll need to reconfirm your details every 3 months.
4
How will you pay?
Before support
£936
per month
Likely support
£0
per month
You pay
£936
per month
Average per month (over 12 months) · Chesterfield
£936/month
· £11,232/year
- Full weekly fee (before funding)
- £216.00
- Per year, after funding
- £11,232
Daily price used: £72 (for a 10-hour day)
This is an estimate, not a quote. Nurseries set their own prices, opening weeks and funded-hours patterns, and not all offer funded or stretched places. Check with the nursery. England only.
How we work this out
570 hours a year is 15 hours × 38 weeks; 1,140 is 30 × 38. Term-time funding covers 38 weeks; in every other week your child attends you pay the full fee. Stretched funding spreads the same hours over more weeks (up to 52), so the yearly total is about the same. Funded hours are capped at the hours you use, 30 a week and 10-hour sessions. The monthly figure is the yearly cost ÷ 12.
Funded hours are for education and care and must be free. Nurseries can't charge top-up fees for funded hours, or make you pay for extra hours, registration fees or deposits as a condition of your place. They can offer meals, snacks, nappies and trips as optional extras, and you can choose to bring your own or opt out.
Hours may be pro-rated if your child starts part-way through the year, and funding stops when your child starts reception. Tax-Free Childcare is 20% of what you pay after funding, up to £2,000 a year (£4,000 if your child is disabled). Prices are Toddle averages or the price you enter; meals are a Toddle estimate.
Figures from GOV.UK, checked 20 October 2026. Rates change each April. England only: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different schemes. Sources: working parents, 3 and 4 year olds, 2 year olds, Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit, DfE guidance.
Your year at a glance
Each block is a week, from September to August.
SepNovJanMarMayJul
- 52 full-fee weeks
- £216.00 a week
Your funding timeline
- Since 1 September 202630 hours for working parents
If you both work and meet the earnings test.
- From 1 January 2029Universal 15 hours
Every 3 and 4 year old, no work or income test.
- From 1 September 2030Starts reception
Funded nursery hours end.
Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Chesterfield?
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: S40–S44
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Chesterfield
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Chesterfield?
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 Chesterfield get funded childcare?
Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds get 15 funded hours a week regardless of whether their parents work.
Can eligible 2 year olds get funded childcare?
Yes. Eligible 2 year olds can get 15 funded hours through Derbyshire's early learning entitlement.
Should I apply early for a nursery place in Chesterfield?
Yes. Derbyshire identified a shortage of places for 3 and 4 year olds in Chesterfield, despite enough childcare places overall.
How many families use 30 funded hours in Chesterfield?
The latest district snapshot recorded 71% take up of the 30 hour entitlement for eligible 3 and 4 year olds.
Can Chesterfield nurseries charge extra with funded hours?
Yes. Food, nappies, activities and extra childcare can be charged separately, but optional extras cannot be required to access funded hours.
Can my child's nursery get extra SEND funding?
Yes. Derbyshire SEN Inclusion Funding is available for eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years who need additional support.
Is Disability Access Funding available in Chesterfield?
Yes. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can receive £938 a year for their nominated 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.
Is there a Family Hub in Chesterfield?
Yes. Birdholme in Chesterfield is one of Derbyshire's first Best Start in Life Family Hub locations, supporting families from pregnancy to starting school.
Are there free activities for babies and toddlers in Chesterfield?
Yes. Chesterfield Library runs free Baby Rhyme Time every Monday at 9.30am and Toddler Rhyme Time at 11am.
What postcode areas cover Chesterfield nurseries?
Central Chesterfield mainly uses S40 and S41, with surrounding parts of the town using S42, S43 and S44. Use your full postcode when comparing nearby nursery places.