Do nurseries in DE56 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in DE56?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in DE56, Belper

There are 12 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of DE56, Belper, and 8 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 12
Outstanding: 0
Good: 8
After-school clubs: 7

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Ofsted rating

Directory listingBelperDerbyshire · DE56 1UP

Belper, Derbyshire

Leaps and Bounds Day Nursery

33 Wellington Court, Belper · DE56 1UP

0.4 miles from DE56

OfstedGoodJun 2024Full day care102 places

A full day care nursery in Belper, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 102 places and run by Gregory, Claire Victoria.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBelperDerbyshire · DE56 1WA

Belper, Derbyshire

Busy Bees Belper

1 Gibfield Lane, Belper · DE56 1WA

0.4 miles from DE56

OfstedGoodJun 2024Full day care147 places

A full day care nursery in Belper, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. Registered for 147 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBelperDerbyshire · DE56 0HS

Belper, Derbyshire

Treetops Alton Manor

Gregory's Way, Belper · DE56 0HS

0.8 miles from DE56

OfstedGoodNov 2024Full day care90 places

A full day care nursery in Belper, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered for 90 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBelperDerbyshire · DE56 0DA

Belper, Derbyshire

Brooksite Under 5's

C/O Belper School, John O'Gaunts Way · DE56 0DA

0.9 miles from DE56

OfstedGoodMar 2023Sessional18 places

A sessional nursery in Belper, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Registered for 18 places and run by Brooksite Under 5's Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingOpenwoodgateBelper · DE56 0SD

Openwoodgate, Belper

Openwoodgate Pre-School

St Marks Church Hall, Openwoodgate · DE56 0SD

1.0 mile from DE56

OfstedGoodMay 2023Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Belper, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 24 places and run by Openwoodgate Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBelper SouthMilford · DE56 0QH

Belper South, Milford

Milford Preschool

Milford Baptist Church, 23 Chevin Road · DE56 0QH

1.4 miles from DE56

Not yet gradedSessional25 places

A sessional nursery in Milford. Registered for 25 places and run by Milford Pre-School.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHolbrookBelper · DE56 0TW

Holbrook, Belper

Holbrook Pre-School

Moorside Lane, Holbrook · DE56 0TW

1.5 miles from DE56

Not yet gradedSessional40 places

A sessional nursery in Belper. Registered for 40 places.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKilburnBelper · DE56 0LN

Kilburn, Belper

Kids Planet Kilburn

Rawson Green, Kilburn · DE56 0LN

1.6 miles from DE56

Inspected April 2026Full day care85 places

A full day care nursery in Belper, last inspected by Ofsted in April 2026. Registered for 85 places and run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAmbergateBelper · DE56 2GJ

Ambergate, Belper

Wildlings

Methodist School Rooms, Devonshire Street · DE56 2GJ

2.3 miles from DE56

OfstedGoodSep 2025Sessional28 places

A sessional nursery in Belper, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 28 places and run by Wildlings Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingDuffieldDerby · DE56 4EU

Duffield, Derby

Treetops Castle Garden

King Street, Duffield · DE56 4EU

2.4 miles from DE56

OfstedGoodJan 2022Full day care58 places

A full day care nursery in Derby, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2022. Registered for 58 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingDuffieldBelper · DE56 4GT

Duffield, Belper

Duffield Preschool

Park Road, Duffield · DE56 4GT

2.7 miles from DE56

OfstedGoodSep 2023Full day care24 places

A full day care nursery in Belper, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023. Registered for 24 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAlderwasleyBelper · DE56 2RE

Alderwasley, Belper

Woodland Connections at Shining Cliff Woods

Shining Cliff Woods, Alderwasley · DE56 2RE

2.9 miles from DE56

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Belper. Run by Shining Cliff Centre C.I.C.

Ages: 4 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in DE56 at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 12 nurseries within 3 miles of DE56 (67%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 0 Outstanding and 8 Good.
Ages taken: 11 list babies under 2, 11 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 11 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Derbyshire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours