Area avg from
£62/day*
Kiddos Day Nursery
Little Moss Lane, Clifton, Swinton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6HA
Play-Based Capacity 136 Limited spaces
County childcare guide
Nurseries in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a large city region centred on Manchester and Salford, extending through major towns including Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Wigan. It is made up of 10 metropolitan boroughs, with Trafford and Tameside completing the city region. Early years childcare funding is administered by the individual borough councils rather than one Greater Manchester wide childcare authority.
Childcare numbers for Greater Manchester
Daily fees range
£62–£68
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
0
0% offer funding
Total nurseries
8
Across Greater Manchester
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Area avg from
£65/day*
Willow Green Day Nursery
Heanor Avenue, Denton, Manchester, M34 7WU
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 65 Spaces available
Area avg from
£65/day*
Launch Pad Pre-School
Baguley Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7BB
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 72 Spaces available
Area avg from
£65/day*
Partou Little Acorns Day Nursery & Pre-School
279 Bolton Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9HG
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 60 Waiting list
From
£68/day
Partou Footprints Day Nursery & Pre-School
Alderford Street, Off Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9DS
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 87 Spaces available
Area avg from
£62/day*
Little Flowers Day Nursery
239 Mosley Common Road, Worsley, Salford, Greater Manchester, M28 1BZ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 70 Limited spaces
From
£62/day
WMB Born2Win Day Nursery
163 Moston Lane, Moston, Manchester M9 4HR, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 85 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£65/day*
Banana Moon Day Nursery Davyhulme
Trafford House, 5-7 Lostock Road, Davyhulme, Urmston, Manchester, M41 0SU
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 80 Limited spaces
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What will nursery cost in Greater Manchester?
Answer four quick questions. You'll see your monthly cost straight away.
1When was your child born?
Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
2Are you working?
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?
About £65 a day for 10 hours. All-ages average from 2 nurseries with prices on Toddle in Greater Manchester
You'd pay about
£791a month
£9,490 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £1,408
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£617
- You pay
- £791
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
38 weeks free hours: £130/wk 14 weeks full fee: £325/wk
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Greater Manchester?
The nursery postcode districts represented on this page map to these official local authorities. Choose your council below; your home postcode determines which one handles your application.
Visit Manchester City CouncilPostcodes: M9
Visit Salford City CouncilPostcodes: M27–M28
Visit Tameside Metropolitan Borough CouncilPostcodes: M34–M43
Visit Trafford Metropolitan Borough CouncilPostcodes: M41
Visit Wigan Metropolitan Borough CouncilPostcodes: M46
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Greater Manchester
Which postcode areas cover nurseries in Greater Manchester?
Greater Manchester mainly uses M, BL, OL, SK and WN postcodes, with some WA addresses in parts of Trafford. These postcode areas cross council boundaries, so the full nursery location is useful when comparing nearby settings.
Is nursery funding managed by one council across Greater Manchester?
No. Greater Manchester has 10 councils: Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. Each council administers funded early years provision within its own area.
How much funded childcare can families in Greater Manchester receive?
All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families with children aged 9 months to 4 years old can receive up to 30 funded hours a week for 38 weeks a year.
Can some 2 year olds get funded childcare without the working parent entitlement?
Yes. Some 2 year olds receiving additional forms of support can qualify for 15 funded hours a week. Families who also qualify for the working parent scheme may receive up to 30 hours through the two entitlements combined.
Can I live in Stockport but use funded childcare in Manchester or another borough?
Yes. A child can attend an eligible provider in a different local authority from where they live. In that situation, funding is handled by the council where the childcare setting is located, which is useful for families choosing childcare near work or along a commute.
Why might I still pay nursery fees if I receive funded hours?
The entitlement covers the funded childcare hours, but providers may charge separately for meals, nappies, optional activities or additional private hours. These extras cannot be made a compulsory condition of accessing the funded place.
Can I use Tax Free Childcare alongside funded nursery hours?
Yes. Eligible parents can use Tax Free Childcare alongside funded childcare to help cover additional approved childcare costs. For every £8 paid into the childcare account, the government adds £2, subject to the scheme limits.
Can 30 funded hours be spread across the whole year?
Potentially. The standard entitlement is based on 30 hours for 38 weeks, but some providers allow the annual hours to be stretched across more weeks by using fewer funded hours each week.
What SEND support applies to nursery children in Greater Manchester?
SEND support is organised locally across Greater Manchester's 10 borough councils, so the specific early years support and funding available can depend on where the nursery is based. Children with additional needs may also qualify for extra early years funding or specialist support alongside their funded place.