Childcare in Stockport
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
352
Providers
172
Nurseries
12.2%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Stockport
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- Hazel Tree Montessori Nursery LimitedSTOCKPORT · Outstanding
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- Little Faces NurseryStockport · Outstanding
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- Fledglings Pre School NurseryStockport · Outstanding
- Elm Cottage Day NurseryStockport · Outstanding
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Stockport
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 Stockport?
Stockport has 352 registered childcare providers: 172 nurseries and 180 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Stockport?
12.2% of rated providers in Stockport hold an Outstanding grade (28 Outstanding, 201 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Stockport?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Stockport. 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.