From
£69/day
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
10 Thornhill Road, Off Albany Road, Derby, DE22 3LX, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 70 Limited spaces
Town childcare guide
Nurseries in Derby
Derby's nurseries on Toddle include day nurseries in Allestree and Normanton, with their Ofsted grades, ages, opening hours and fees.
Derby City Council's 2025 assessment put the average childcare cost at £6.16 an hour, from £5.65 in Alvaston South to £7.17 in Abbey, and found fewer places for the number of children in Normanton, Chaddesden North, Sinfin and Osmaston.
Derby City Council runs funded childcare here, separately from the county. For the rest of Derbyshire, see nurseries in Derbyshire.
Childcare numbers for Derby
Daily fees range
£53–£69
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
2
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
2
Across Derbyshire
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Rosehill Day Nursery
17-19 Lower Dale Road, Derby, DE23 6WY, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 50 Spaces available
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Estimated cost in Derby
£183/week
· £9516/year
Based on the area average of £61/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 Derby?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Derby City. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Derby CityPostcodes: DE22–DE23
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Nursery questions in Derby
How much do nurseries cost in Derby?
The citywide average is £6.16 an hour. Local averages range from £5.65 in Alvaston South to £7.17 in Abbey.
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Derby?
Yes. Eligible working parents can get up to 1,140 funded hours a year, equivalent to 30 hours a week for 38 weeks.
Do all 3 and 4 year olds in Derby get funded childcare?
Yes. Every 3 and 4 year old gets 570 funded hours a year, usually 15 hours a week for 38 weeks.
Can eligible 2 year olds get funded childcare in Derby?
Yes. Derby's Flying Start scheme provides up to 15 funded hours a week for eligible 2 year olds.
How often must I renew my 30 hour childcare code?
Reconfirm your eligibility every 3 months or your funded childcare can stop.
Can Derby nurseries charge extra with funded hours?
Yes. Meals, nappies, registration fees, trips and extra hours can be charged separately. Ask for these costs in writing before accepting a place.
Is childcare availability the same across Derby?
No. The 2025 assessment identified fewer places relative to local child populations in areas including Normanton, Chaddesden North, Blagreaves and Sinfin and Osmaston.
Can my child's nursery get extra SEND funding?
Yes. Derby's Early Years Inclusion Fund can pay for additional support where a child has developmental or care needs.
Is Disability Access Funding available in Derby?
Yes. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can attract £938 a year for their chosen early years provider.
Where can Derby parents get early years support?
Derby has Children's Centres at Alvaston, Audrey Drive, Austin Sunnyhill and Boulton offering stay and play, health clinics, speech and language screening and SEND support.
What postcode areas cover nurseries in Derby?
Derby childcare is spread across several DE postcodes, including DE1, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24 and DE3. Use your full postcode when comparing nearby places.