--- title: "18 Day Nurseries near Macclesfield — Ofsted Ratings & Fees |…" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/north-west/cheshire-east/macclesfield description: "Compare 18 day nurseries near Macclesfield: 3 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.6★ from 163 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Macclesfield **4.7★** average from **99** Google reviews We track 18 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Macclesfield. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 13 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 163 Google reviews across 14 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 9 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 13 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Macclesfield at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Macclesfield. 18 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 163 Google reviews 9 Accept funded hours 13 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 3 - Good 13 2 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Macclesfield - Allsorts Pre School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/allsorts-pre-school-sk10-5ly-304949) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (14) - Kids Planet Macclesfield (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-macclesfield-sk10-3gp-2593049) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (6) - Footprints Nursery Bollington (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/footprints-nursery-bollington-ltd-sk10-5hs-ey389368) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.7★ (6) ## Nursery locations in and around Macclesfield ## Day nurseries in Macclesfield - ### Ninas Nursery Macclesfield ★ 5.0 (13 reviews) Macclesfield · SK10 1AU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ninas-nursery-macclesfield-sk10-1au-ey465098 - ### Footprints Nursery Macclesfield ★ 4.3 (12 reviews) Macclesfield · SK10 1BP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/footprints-nursery-macclesfield-ltd-sk10-1bp-ey242050 - ### Busy Bees Nursery at Macclesfield ★ 4.9 (35 reviews) Macclesfield · SK11 8AT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/scamps-day-nursery-sk11-8at-ey433758 - ### Kids Planet Macclesfield ★ 5.0 (6 reviews) MACCLESFIELD · SK10 3GP · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-macclesfield-sk10-3gp-2593049 - ### Macclesfield Day Nursery ★ 4.4 (7 reviews) Macclesfield · SK11 8PT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/macclesfield-day-nursery-sk11-8pt-ey491094 - ### Tiny Adventures Macclesfield · SK11 8JR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tiny-adventures-ltd-sk11-8jr-ey361364 - ### First Steps Nursery ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Macclesfield · SK11 8RH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-sk11-8rh-ey540706 - ### Bright Horizons Tytherington Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 4.4 (19 reviews) Macclesfield · SK10 2XA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-tytherington-day-nursery-and-preschool-sk10-2xa-ey491847 - ### Kids Planet Prestbury ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Macclesfield · SK10 4RH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-prestbury-sk10-4rh-2842346 - ### Tiny Adventures Macclesfield · SK11 0LD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tiny-adventures-ltd-sk11-0ld-ey541693 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Macclesfield? We list 18 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Macclesfield. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Macclesfield are rated Outstanding? 3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Macclesfield, including Allsorts Pre School, Kids Planet Macclesfield, Footprints Nursery Bollington. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location. What do parents say about nurseries near Macclesfield? Across 14 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Macclesfield have left 163 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Macclesfield? 9 of the 18 nurseries within 2 miles of Macclesfield (50%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top. Which nurseries near Macclesfield take babies? 13 settings within 2 miles of Macclesfield are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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