
Nursery choice in Oldham can vary between the town centre and communities such as Coldhurst, St Mary’s, Waterhead and Werneth. Oldham Council monitors childcare supply and demand down to ward level, so comparing actual places, fees, funded hours and opening patterns can be more useful for parents than relying on distance alone.
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Yes. Oldham Council assesses childcare supply and demand at both borough and ward level to identify areas where additional early-years places may be needed.
Yes. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week for children aged 9 months to 4 years, usually over 38 weeks or stretched across more weeks.
Yes. All 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks, regardless of household income. Eligible working families can receive additional hours.
Yes. From January 2026, Oldham-funded providers must itemise funded hours separately from private hours and charges for food, consumables or activities, making nursery costs clearer for parents.
Oldham’s Family Information Service can help families who have searched the childcare directory but are struggling to find a provider that meets their needs.
Early-years providers must support children with SEND, while the Oldham SEND Local Offer provides information on local services and additional support for children with special educational needs or disabilities.