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4.6★ average from 721 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 81 day nurseries in Salford, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 4 rated Outstanding, 64 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 99% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 4 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 721 Google reviews across 49 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 51 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 49 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Salford at a glance

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

81
Ofsted-registered nurseries
99%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
721 parent reviews
51
Accept funded hours
49
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding4
  • Good64
  • Requires improvement1

12 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 4 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Salford?
We list 81 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Salford, 80 of which have a Salford address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Salford are rated Outstanding?
4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Salford, including Kidzrus Private Day Nursery Swinton, Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton. 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 Salford?
Across 49 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Salford have left 721 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 Salford?
51 of the 81 nurseries in Salford (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 Salford take babies?
49 settings in Salford 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.