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4.5★ average from 389 parent reviews on Google

We track 62 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Oldham. At their latest inspection: 6 rated Outstanding, 44 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 3 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 389 Google reviews across 37 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 35 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 32 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Oldham at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Oldham.

62
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
389 parent reviews
35
Accept funded hours
32
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding6
  • Good44
  • Requires improvement1

11 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 3 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Oldham?
We list 62 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Oldham. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Oldham are rated Outstanding?
6 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Oldham. 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 Oldham?
Across 37 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Oldham have left 389 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. 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 Oldham?
35 of the 62 nurseries in Oldham (56%) 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 Oldham take babies?
32 settings in Oldham 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.