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Nurseries in Oldham

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.

Postcodes: OL4

Childcare numbers for Oldham

Daily fees range
£62
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
0
0% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
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Oberlin Street Nursery
From
£62/day
Ofsted: Good

Oberlin Street Nursery

236A & 236B Greenacres Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 3ET
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 136 Limited spaces
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How to Calculate Nursery Fee in Oldham?

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Estimated cost in Oldham
£186/week
· £9672/year
Based on the area average of £62/day

Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.

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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Oldham?

The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.

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Nursery questions in Oldham

Are nursery places monitored locally in Oldham?

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.

Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Oldham?

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.

Do all 3 and 4-year-olds in Oldham get funded childcare?

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.

Should funded nursery hours appear separately from extra charges?

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.

What if I cannot find a suitable nursery place in Oldham?

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.

What SEND support is available in Oldham nurseries?

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.