Area avg from
£61/day*
Evergreen Lodge Nursery and Preschool Limited
Alpaca Park Farm, Main Street, Snarestone, Swadlincote, Leicestershire, DE12 7DB
1.8 miles · ~7 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 57 Waiting list
Top things to know
Teaching style
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
Yes
Opening hours
07:30 - 18:00
Max capacity
88 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Happy Hedgehogs
On Top Street (DE12 7AH), Happy Hedgehogs is an independent nursery with 88 places.
Babies from 6 months to 5 year olds follow the EYFS. 15 and 30 funded hours are accepted. It opens 7:30am until 6pm every week of the year, with extended hours. Ofsted rated it Good at its latest inspection, up from Requires Improvement. Parents looking for a nursery and daycare in Swadlincote can contact the setting to check spaces for their child's age.
Facilities & services
Extracurricular activities
Fees breakdown
- Area average from£61/day*
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularIncluded
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Good
Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Requires Improvement
Location
Swadlincote, DE12 7AH
101 Top Street, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Leicestershire, DE12 7AH
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Happy Hedgehogs is located at 101 Top Street, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Leicestershire, DE12 7AH.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Happy Hedgehogs accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Happy Hedgehogs accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Happy Hedgehogs is usually open from 07:30 to 18:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Please contact Happy Hedgehogs directly to confirm whether meals are included in the nursery fees.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact Happy Hedgehogs directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
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Get a quick estimate of what childcare could cost your family each week and month in Happy Hedgehogs.
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Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months+ can access 15 or 30 funded hours. Stretched options spread term-time hours across the full year.
Estimated cost in Happy Hedgehogs
£197/week
· £10218/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.
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Area avg from
£61/day*
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3.1 miles · ~12 min drive
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From
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Overseal Pre-School
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4 miles · ~16 min drive
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From
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Moira Pre-School
Village Hall, Ashby Road, Moira, Swadlincote, Leicestershire, DE12 6DP
4.4 miles · ~18 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 26 Limited spaces
From
£89/day
Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy
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5.3 miles · ~21 min drive
Forest School Capacity 50 Limited spaces
From
£68/day
The Early Years Academy Ibstock
5-7 High Street, Ibstock LE67 6LG, United Kingdom
5.7 miles · ~23 min drive
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