# Nurseries in DE73 (Chellaston, Shelton Lock)

We list 8 nurseries in DE73 postcode district (5 full-day, 3 sessional), with 477 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de73  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 8 (5 full-day · 3 sessional)
- Registered places: 477 (about 59 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playdays Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-opportunity-group-206146) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Sale and Davys Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sale-and-davys-playgroup-ey466131) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Orchard Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-nursery-school-258406) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Scallywags Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-nursery-ey481412) | Full-day nursery | Report card, Mar 2026 |  |  |  |
| [Scallywags Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-nursery-limited-ey244298) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Orchard Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-private-day-nursery-258408) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Puddle-Ducks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-pre-school-ey450020) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [Whistlewood Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whistlewood-forest-school-2610949) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de73/full-day.md) (5)
- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de73/sessional.md) (3)

## Neighbouring areas

- [DE24](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de24.md) (13)
- [DE23](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de23.md) (21)
- [DE72](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de72.md) (6)
- [DE1](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de1.md) (2)
- [DE74](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de74.md) (5)
- [DE3](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/de3.md) (8)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in DE73?

We list 8 nurseries in DE73: 5 full-day and 3 sessional, with 477 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near DE73?

Neighbouring areas include DE24, DE23, DE72 and DE1.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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