Early education

Free nursery education.

We want all children to get the best possible start in life. Nursery education and childcare are an important part of the learning process and all three and four year old children in Derbyshire are entitled to 15 hours of free nursery education.

The free nursery education can be provided by:

private, voluntary or independent sector nurseries
nursery schools or nursery units in infant or primary schools
childminders registered to provide nursery education.

To find out about the nearest places Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058 open 8am to 8pm on weekdays and 9.30am to 12.30pm on Saturdays.

When is my child eligible?

Your child's birthday	First term eligible
1 January and 31 March	Easter (term 5)
1 April and 31 August	September (term 1)
1 September and 31 December	January (term 3)

Early education

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