--- title: "109 Day Nurseries in Manchester, 11 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" description: "Compare 109 day nurseries in Manchester: 11 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.7★ from 2,129 parent reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Manchester are rated Outstanding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "11 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Manchester. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about nurseries near Manchester?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Across 86 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Manchester have left 2,129 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. 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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." } } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) [Home](/) › [Nurseries](/nurseries) › [North West](/nurseries/north-west) › Manchester # Find a Nursery in Manchester **4.5★** average from **7,126** parent reviews on Google There are 109 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Manchester on our register. At their latest inspection: 11 rated Outstanding, 76 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement, 1 judged Inadequate — 97% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 7 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 2,129 Google reviews across 86 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 69 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 56 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Manchester at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Manchester. 109 Ofsted-registered nurseries 97% Good or Outstanding 4.7★ 2,129 parent reviews 69 Accept funded hours 56 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 11 - Good 76 - Requires improvement 2 - Inadequate 1 19 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 7 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Manchester - [Ace Learning Plus](/nursery/ace-learning-plus-m18-8tx-2780874) · 5.0★ (33) - [Kip McGrath Didsbury](/nursery/kip-mcgrath-didsbury-m20-1lh-2699133) · 4.9★ (21) - [Sparkling Stars Whalley Range Daycare](/nursery/sparkling-stars-whalley-range-daycare-m16-8dh-2838007) · 5.0★ (14) ## Towns & areas in Manchester - [ Manchester 42 nurseries ](/nurseries/north-west/manchester/manchester) ## All day nurseries in Manchester - [Ace Learning Plus](/nursery/ace-learning-plus-m18-8tx-2780874) · Manchester - [Achieve Services](/nursery/achieve-services-limited-m13-0pd-2867859) · Manchester - [Acorn Grove Nursery](/nursery/acorn-grove-nursery-m8-0ne) · Cheetham Hill - [Alexandra Park Creative Nursery School](/nursery/alexandra-park-creative-nursery-school-m16-8ph-2763653) · Manchester - [ALP Brain Training Centre](/nursery/alp-brain-training-centre-m18-8tx-2671178) · Manchester - [Ardwick Day Nursery](/nursery/ardwick-day-nursery-m12-5ar-2860366) · MANCHESTER - [Aspire Tutoring](/nursery/aspire-tutoring-m20-6fj-2824475) · Manchester - [Bear Necessities Childcare](/nursery/bear-necessities-childcare-m9-8eg-2576585) · Manchester - [Bearnecessities Wrap Around Care @ Abraham Moss](/nursery/bearnecessities-wrap-around-care-abraham-moss-m8-5uf-ey491055) · Manchester - [Bearswraparound Care Services @ Mount Carmel RC Primary School](/nursery/bearswraparound-care-services-mount-carmel-rc-primary-school-m9-8at-ey340796) · Blackley - [Bizzie Kidz Nursery](/nursery/bizzie-kidz-nursery-limited-m14-6xu-ey235941) · Manchester - [Blossom Tree Edventures](/nursery/blossom-tree-edventures-m16-7eu-2859207) · Manchester - [Bright Eyes Hulme Park Explorers](/nursery/bright-eyes-hulme-park-explorers-m15-5bp-ey495280) · MANCHESTER - [Bright Future Childcare](/nursery/bright-future-childcare-m18-7aa-2866546) · Manchester - [Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool](/nursery/bright-horizons-didsbury-day-nursery-and-preschool-m20-2dy-500116) · Manchester - [Brighter Beginning Brighter Minds](/nursery/brighter-beginning-brighter-minds-m40-0jh-ey449659) · Manchester - [Brighter Beginnings](/nursery/brighter-beginnings-m14-4ha-ey538076) · Manchester - [Brighter Beginnings Charlestown](/nursery/brighter-beginnings-charlestown-m9-7gb-ey382065) · Manchester - [Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery](/nursery/brighter-beginnings-day-nursery-m19-1ag-ey538070) · Manchester - [Brighter Beginnings Fallowfield](/nursery/brighter-beginnings-fallowfield-m14-7fb-ey356017) · Manchester - 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[Manchester Settlement](/nursery/manchester-settlement-m11-1jg-ey408887) · MANCHESTER - [Maple House Day Nursery](/nursery/maple-house-day-nursery-m23-9hj-ey541415) · Manchester - [Marion Scott Playgroup](/nursery/marion-scott-playgroup-m20-6sx-ey233730) · Manchester - [Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children's Centre](/nursery/martenscroft-nursery-school-and-sure-start-children-s-centre-m15-6pa-ey294455) · MANCHESTER - [Merry Kidz Day Nursery](/nursery/merry-kidz-day-nursery-m18-8he-ey554651) · Manchester - [Merry Kidz Day Nursery Beswick](/nursery/merry-kidz-day-nursery-beswick-m12-6le-2728326) · Manchester - [Milkyway Preschool Playgroup](/nursery/milkyway-preschool-playgroup-m13-0nw-ey451353) · MANCHESTER - [Moor Allerton Preparatory School - Nursery](/nursery/moor-allerton-preparatory-school-nursery-m20-2pw-2691725) · Manchester - [Moston Methodist Church](/nursery/moston-methodist-church-m40-9pa-500147) · Manchester - [My Time Childcare](/nursery/my-time-childcare-m16-0dz-2680836) · Manchester - 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[Simply Cherish Day Nursery](/nursery/simply-cherish-day-nursery-m16-8gj-ey539268) · MANCHESTER - [Small Wonders Nursery](/nursery/small-wonders-nursery-m19-3bh-ey291032) · Manchester - [Sparkling Stars Whalley Range Daycare](/nursery/sparkling-stars-whalley-range-daycare-m16-8dh-2838007) · MANCHESTER - [Superkids Levenshulme](/nursery/superkids-levenshulme-m19-2uh-ey474767) · Manchester - [Sutton Road Nursery](/nursery/sutton-road-nursery-limited-m18-7pn-ey469043) · Manchester - [Tarbiyah Nurseries](/nursery/tarbiyah-nurseries-m8-8uj-ey339005) · MANCHESTER - [The Vine Playgroup](/nursery/the-vine-playgroup-m40-3gl-500211) · New Moston - [The Wood School at Paupers Wood](/nursery/the-wood-school-at-paupers-wood-m20-2du-ey480921) · MANCHESTER - [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery](/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ltd-m11-4ne-ey475092) · Manchester - [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery](/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ltd-m8-5fn-ey371820) · Manchester - [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery](/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ltd-m9-6pw-ey498659) · Manchester - 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[Your Nursery](/nursery/your-nursery-ltd-m11-2ex-2768878) · Manchester ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there in Manchester? We list 109 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Manchester, 108 of which have a Manchester address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Manchester are rated Outstanding? 11 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Manchester. 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 Manchester? Across 86 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Manchester have left 2,129 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. 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 Manchester? 69 of the 109 nurseries in Manchester (63%) 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 Manchester take babies? 56 settings in Manchester 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. [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. 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