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£76/day*
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford
Unit 3a & 3b, Derriford Business Park, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5QZ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 146 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Plymouth
Plymouth's nurseries on Toddle include settings at Derriford and Mannamead, with their Ofsted grades, ages, opening hours and fees.
In Plymouth's November 2025 parent survey, 93% said there were enough childcare places in the city, though individual nurseries can still be full. Eligible 2 year olds can get 15 hours a week through Plymouth's own Me2 scheme.
Plymouth City Council runs funded childcare here, separately from Devon County Council. For the rest of the county, see nurseries in Devon.
Childcare numbers for Plymouth
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Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
2
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
2
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Flying Start Nursery - Marjon
Marjon University, Derriford Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BH
Forest School Capacity 59 Spaces available
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What will nursery cost in Plymouth?
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 Plymouth 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.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Plymouth?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Plymouth City Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Plymouth City CouncilPostcodes: PL6
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Nursery questions in Plymouth
Are there enough nursery places in Plymouth?
Plymouth’s November 2025 parent survey found 93% of respondents felt there were sufficient childcare places across the city. Individual nursery availability can still vary by age, location and start date.
Can working parents get 30 hours of funded childcare in Plymouth?
Yes. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week for children aged 9 months to 4 years, usually from the term after the child turns 9 months.
What is Me2 funding in Plymouth?
Me2 is Plymouth’s funded childcare scheme for eligible 2-year-olds. Qualifying families can receive 15 hours of childcare a week during term time from the term after their child turns two.
Who manages funded childcare in Plymouth?
Plymouth City Council manages local early years and childcare services within Plymouth, including funded childcare information and the Me2 scheme. Families in the city use Plymouth services rather than Devon County Council for these local arrangements.
What SEND support is available for preschool children in Plymouth?
Plymouth’s Early Years Inclusion Service supports preschool children with additional needs and disabilities through nursery visits, home visits and work with parents and professionals. Families can also use the Plymouth SEND Local Offer.
Do all 3 and 4-year-olds in Plymouth get funded childcare?
Yes. All 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to 570 funded hours a year, commonly taken as 15 hours a week for 38 weeks, from the term after their third birthday.