Best nurseries in Swadlincote
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in South Derbyshire, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blossom Wood Pre-School Full day care · 50 places · DE11 0JY | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Little Angels Pre-School Ltd Swadlincote Sessional day care · 20 places · DE11 0HX | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Dandelions Day Nursery Full day care · 55 places · DE11 0NQ | Good (2024) |
| 4 | The Honey Pots Day Nursery Full day care · 50 places · DE11 0BD | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Our Monkey Club C.I.C. Full day care · 30 places · DE11 9DH | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Church Gresley Playgroup T/A Church Gresley Pre-School Sessional day care · 45 places · DE11 9QE | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Bramblewood Day Nursery Full day care · 41 places · DE11 9AZ | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Midway Preschool Sessional day care · 26 places · DE11 7NE | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Little Cherubs (Newhall) Full day care · 62 places · DE11 0TX | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Playful Roots Nursery Swadlincote Full day care · 57 places · DE11 9DU | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | The Old Vicarage Day Nursery Limited Full day care · 75 places · DE11 8LG | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Swadlincote?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East Midlands, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Swadlincote?
There are 11 nurseries and pre-schools in Swadlincote; listed first: Blossom Wood Pre-School, Little Angels Pre-School Ltd Swadlincote, Dandelions Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Swadlincote?
In East Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £165 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Swadlincote?
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Hatton (South Derbyshire) · Hilton (South Derbyshire) · Melbourne (South Derbyshire) · Willington
Neighbourhoods
Swadlincote Central · Swadlincote North · Swadlincote South · Swadlincote West
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.