Best Nurseries in Chesterfield
50 nurseries in Chesterfield — 2 Outstanding, 27 Good
Ofsted ratings in Chesterfield
50
Total nurseries
2
Outstanding
27
Good
21
Not yet rated
Chesterfield Panthers Rugby Union Football Club, Chesterfield
Chesterfield Panthers Rugby Union Football Club, Chesterfield
Heywood House Childrens Nursery, Chesterfield
Walton Holymoorside Primary School, Chesterfield
St. Marys Catholic Primary School, CHESTERFIELD
St. Josephs Catholic & C Of E Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chesterfield
Walton Peak Flying High Academy, Chesterfield
New Whittington Primary School, Chesterfield
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Chesterfield
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 27 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Chesterfield are rated Outstanding or Good?
58% of nurseries in Chesterfield are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Chesterfield?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in Chesterfield sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.