Childcare in Oldham
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
290
Providers
176
Nurseries
7.2%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Oldham
- Swan Meadow Private Day NurseryOldham · Outstanding
- Saddleworth StarsOldham · Outstanding
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- Appledore Private Day Nursery LtdOldham · Outstanding
- Simon House Nursery and Pre-SchoolOldham · Outstanding
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- Buttercup Corner Day NurseryOldham · Outstanding
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- Swan Meadow Cottage Day NurseryDelph · Outstanding
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- Jellybabies LtdManchester · Good
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Oldham
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are there in Oldham?
Oldham has 290 registered childcare providers: 176 nurseries and 114 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Oldham?
7.2% of rated providers in Oldham hold an Outstanding grade (10 Outstanding, 126 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Oldham?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Oldham. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.
Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.