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Nurseries in Denton

Denton is a Greater Manchester town within Tameside, centred around Crown Point and Manchester Road and extending south towards Haughton Green. Once known for its hatting industry, the town developed rapidly as part of the wider Manchester urban area. Denton uses the M34 postcode district, while funded early years childcare is administered by Tameside Council.

Postcodes: M34

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Willow Green Day Nursery
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Ofsted: Good

Willow Green Day Nursery

Heanor Avenue, Denton, Manchester, M34 7WU
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 65 Limited spaces
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Nursery questions in Denton

What postcode covers nurseries in Denton?

M34 is the main postcode district for Denton, covering the town centre as well as areas such as Dane Bank and Haughton Green.

Is Haughton Green part of Denton?

Yes. Haughton Green is within the wider Denton area and forms part of Denton South. It shares the M34 postcode and has long been closely connected with Denton.

How much funded childcare can families in Denton receive?

All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours from 9 months old until school age, giving up to 1,140 funded hours across a standard year.

Do all Denton nurseries offer funded places for children under 3?

Not necessarily. Tameside confirms that providers delivering funded childcare for 3 and 4 year olds do not automatically have to offer funded places for younger children. Availability for babies and 2 year olds can therefore differ between settings.

What is the difference between a school nursery and a day nursery in Denton?

A school nursery usually follows school style sessions and may have a September intake, while a day nursery commonly offers longer opening hours and year round childcare. The better option depends on your child's age, funded hours and the coverage you need around work.

Can funded childcare in Denton fit around commuting into Manchester?

It can, depending on the provider's opening and session times. Parents commuting from Denton may want to compare early drop offs, collection times, full day sessions and the cost of hours outside the funded entitlement.

Will I still have to pay nursery fees if my child has funded hours?

Possibly. Funded hours cover eligible childcare, but there may be separate costs for meals, nappies, additional sessions or optional activities. These costs should be clear before you agree to a place.

How often do working parents need to reconfirm their funded childcare?

Parents using the working parent entitlement must reconfirm their eligibility regularly, normally every 3 months. Missing the reconfirmation deadline can affect continued access to the additional funded hours.

What SEND support is available for young children in Denton?

Children in Denton are covered by Tameside's early years SEND provision. Support is available for children with communication difficulties, developmental delay and other additional needs, with help focused on development, inclusion and transition into an early years setting or school.