We are intending to offer education to children from the age of three in September 2026. We are in the final stages of the process to extend the age range of the school and are now able to invite parents to register their interest for places. Once we have received your registration of interest form, we will contact you with our application pack.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to see our provision, please don't hesitate to call our school office on 01629 732236.

We look forward to welcoming you and your little ones.

When can children start nursery?

All children are eligible to apply for a place at our nursery from the term following their third birthday. Please see the table below to find out when your child would be eligible to start:

Nursery Session Times

Please note we are a school-based nursery operating during term time only. Nursery sessions are not available on INSET days. A list of INSET days will be provided ahead of the start of each school year and are also published on our calendar.

Wrap Around Care

We operate a breakfast club and after school club for all children who attend Darley Churchtown, including nursery-age children. Breakfast club runs from 8.00 until the start of the school day. After school club runs from the end of the school day until 5.00. Breakfast club is free for all pupils but there is a charge for after school club. Please see the relevant website pages for more information:

Breakfast club

After school club

Nursery fees

At Darley Churchtown, we are committed to offering an affordable, high-quality nursery experience that supports every child’s development and prepares them for a smooth transition into primary education.

We proudly support the government’s initiative to provide 15 hours of free early years education for all 3 and 4-year-olds. This entitlement begins from the term after a child’s third birthday and covers 15 hours per week (570 hours per year) over 38 weeks.

Extended 30-hour offer

Since September 2017, eligible families may access up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week (1,140 hours per year) for children aged 3 and 4.

To check your eligibility and apply for extended funding, please visit the Derbyshire County Council website.

Additional sessions

If your family does not meet the criteria for the 30-hour offer, you may still access extra sessions beyond the universal 15 free hours. These are available at a cost of:

• £21 per session (three hours at £7 an hour)
• This applies to either a morning or afternoon session

We aim to be flexible and supportive of your childcare needs while maintaining our commitment to high standards of early years education.