Nurseries in Manchester
250 Ofsted-rated nurseries within 10km of Manchester centre — 12 Outstanding, 111 Good
Ofsted ratings in Manchester
250
Total nurseries
12
Outstanding
111
Good
1
Requires Improvement
126
Not yet rated
Top nurseries in Manchester
Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester
Martenscroft School, MANCHESTER
Roll Crescent Primary School, MANCHESTER
Manchester Metropolitan University, MANCHESTER
Collyhurst Nursery School, MANCHESTER
Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), MANCHESTER
St. Malachys School, MANCHESTER
University of Salford, Salford
St. Chrysostoms C Of E Primary School, Manchester
Greater Sport, Manchester
Moss Side Adventure Playground, Manchester
Ground Floor, Salford
Daisy Bank Road Childrens Centre, Manchester
Seymour Park Primary School, Manchester
The Broughton Hub, Higher Broughton, Salford
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, SALFORD
Trinity House Community Resource Centre, MANCHESTER
The Bungalow @ Abraham Moss, Manchester
Broughton Jewish Primary School, SALFORD
Unit 13A Cheetham Hill Shopping Centre, Manchester
Demesne Road, Manchester
Fallowfield Surestart Centre, Manchester
The Old Police Station, Salford
St. Hildas Primary School, Manchester
St. Kentigerns RC Primary School, MANCHESTER
Lily Lane Primary School, Manchester
The Hut, Blackley
Oswald Road Primary School, MANCHESTER
St. Johns RC Primary School, MANCHESTER
Gorse Hill Primary School, Manchester
Withington Girl's School, Manchester
The Village Nursery, MANCHESTER
Christ The King Rc School, Manchester
93 Windsor Road, Prestwich
St John's Church Hall, Manchester
Gorton Sacred Heart Surestart Children's Centre, Manchester
Building Blocks Day Nursery, MANCHESTER
Abbey Hey Academy, Manchester
St. Pauls C of E Primary School, MANCHESTER
Light Oaks Infant School, Salford
Abbey Hey Primary Academy, Manchester
Chorlton Cum Hardy C Of E Primary School, Manchester
Crab Lane Primary School, Manchester
160-162 Swinton Park Road, SALFORD
Chorlton Park Primary School, MANCHESTER
Victoria Park Infant School, Manchester
The Friends Of Victoria Park, Manchester
122 Victoria Road, Manchester
St. Hildas C Of E Primary School, Manchester
Acacias Community Primary School, Manchester
West Didsbury & Chorlton A F C, Manchester
Cavendish Road Primary School, MANCHESTER
Debdale Park Beehive 1075, Manchester
St. Andrews C Of E Primary School, Manchester
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Individual Nursery Pages
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Manchester
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Manchester?
We found 250 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 10km of Manchester centre, of which 12 are rated Outstanding and 111 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Manchester are Outstanding or Good?
49% of nurseries near Manchester centre are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Manchester?
This page lists nurseries near Manchester centre sorted by Ofsted grade. You can also explore specific districts within Manchester for a more localised view. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.
Are there funded nursery places in Manchester?
Yes — many nurseries in Manchester offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.