From
£45/day
Overseal Pre-School
Overseal Village Hall, Woodville Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6LU
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 26 Limited spaces
Town childcare guide
Nurseries in Swadlincote
Swadlincote's nurseries on Toddle include Dandelions Day Nursery, Our Monkey Club and the village pre-school at Overseal, all rated Good by Ofsted. For Moira, Measham and Donisthorpe, just over the border, see nurseries in Leicestershire.
South Derbyshire's latest assessment found a shortage of places for 3 and 4 year olds, so apply early. Overseal Pre-School follows term dates; Dandelions takes babies and opens all year.
Derbyshire County Council runs funded childcare here. Woodville Children's Centre and Swadlincote Library's free Thursday Rhyme Time are good local starting points.
Childcare numbers for Swadlincote
Daily fees range
£45
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
3
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
3
Across Derbyshire
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£44/day*
Our Monkey Club C.I.C.
Unit 1a Cadley View, Robian Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DH
Play-Based Capacity 30 Spaces available
Area avg from
£44/day*
Dandelions Day Nursery
Birch Avenue, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0NQ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 55 Spaces available
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How to Calculate Nursery Fee in Swadlincote?
Work out the funded hours your child could get and what nursery could cost each week, month and year in Swadlincote.
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The nursery's price
Daily price used: £45 (for a 10-hour day)
All-ages average from 1 nursery with prices on Toddle in Swadlincote
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Your childcare week
Many nurseries close for a week or two at Christmas and bank holidays.
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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.
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How will you pay?
Before support
£585
per month
Likely support
£0
per month
You pay
£585
per month
Average per month (over 12 months) · Swadlincote
£585/month
· £7,020/year
- Full weekly fee (before funding)
- £135.00
- Per year, after funding
- £7,020
Daily price used: £45 (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
- £135.00 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 Swadlincote?
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: DE11–DE12
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Swadlincote
Which Swadlincote nurseries take babies, and which follow term dates?
Overseal Pre-School and Our Monkey Club C.I.C. take children from 2 or 3 rather than babies, and Overseal Pre-School follows term dates. Dandelions Day Nursery takes babies and opens all year.
Should I apply early for a nursery place in Swadlincote?
Yes. South Derbyshire's latest published assessment identified a shortage of places for 3 and 4 year olds despite sufficient childcare overall.
Is there local support for families with young children?
Yes. Woodville Children's Centre near Swadlincote is on Blacksmith's Lane, DE11 7EF, and remains part of Derbyshire's family support network.
Are there free activities for young children in Swadlincote?
Yes. Swadlincote Library runs free Rhyme Time every Thursday from 10am to 10.30am.
Can Swadlincote nurseries charge extra with funded hours?
Yes. Meals, nappies, activities and extra hours can cost extra, but buying them cannot be required to access funded hours.
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 Swadlincote?
Yes. Eligible children receiving Disability Living Allowance can receive £938 a year for 1 nominated childcare provider.
What postcode covers Swadlincote nurseries?
Swadlincote mainly uses the DE11 postcode area. Swadlincote Library on Civic Way is at DE11 0AD.