Childcare in Tameside
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
254
Providers
113
Nurseries
2.9%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Tameside
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- Little Giggles Private Day Nursery And Preschool - Ashton-Under-LyneAshton Under Lyne · Outstanding
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- Kids Planet DukinfieldDukinfield · Outstanding
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- Angels & AcornsStalybridge · Good
- Funtasia First Steps NurseryStalybridge · Good
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- Busy Kids (NW) LtdMANCHESTER · Good
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Tameside
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 Tameside?
Tameside has 254 registered childcare providers: 113 nurseries and 141 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Tameside?
2.9% of rated providers in Tameside hold an Outstanding grade (5 Outstanding, 169 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Tameside?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Tameside. 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.