Nurseries in Greater Manchester

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666 Greater Manchester Nurseries
12,665 Reviews
Little Learning Ladder

The Chips, 2 Lampwick Lane, New Islington, Manchester M4 6BU 

9.6 66 reviews
"My son was in from 8 months old and we've recently moved house so no longer go there. But I wish we did!! From our first visiting tour to…"   Read all 66 reviews

Little Learning Ladder is a family-run, high-quality childcare setting based in the Iconic Chips Building, situated in New Islington on the Outskirts of Manchester City Centre. The nursery follows a child-centred approach providing a combination… Read more about Little Learning Ladder

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 80 Places
Diggle Day Nursery & Education Centre Ltd

Huddersfield Road, Diggle, Saddleworth, Oldham OL3 5PJ 

9.6 17 reviews
"We are so happy we sent our little girl to diggle. The staff are brilliant, the food is varied and healthy and made on site. Our little…"   Read all 17 reviews

Diggle Day Nursery is located in Lancashire and prides itself on its friendly environment and stimulating learning experiences for children aged from birth to five years. The nursery focuses on a child centred approach to develop individual’s independence,… Read more about Diggle Day Nursery & Education Centre Ltd

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 96 Places
Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school

Old Grammar School, 76 Church Street, Blackrod, Bolton BL6 5EQ 

9.6 124 reviews
"My child has been attending since Easter and is almost due to move to the lower toddlers. His time in the baby room has been fantastic and…"   Read all 124 reviews
Group/Owner Partou

Situated in the heart of Blackrod, Partou Playdays Day Nursery and Pre-school is a triple Ofsted ‘outstanding’ rated setting (August 2019, October 2013, February 2011), providing exceptional care and education for babies and children up to the age of… Read more about Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 96 Places
Media City Nature Kindergarten

3 Central Park, Ohio Avenue, Media CityUK, Salford Quays, Salford M50 2GT 

9.6 85 reviews
"When my son started, it was very difficult for him as he's not been to a nursery before the staff was great with me and my son and any time…"   Read all 85 reviews

Media City Nature Kindergarten is situated in the heart of Media City. Open from 7 am – 7 pm they provide childcare from birth to five years of age. In an ideal location for commuters with the motorway and a range of public transport close by. The… Read more about Media City Nature Kindergarten

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 134 Places
Holyrood Nursery Dryden Street

Dryden Street, Manchester M13 9AU 

9.6 30 reviews
"My baby girl has been at Holyrood Dryden Street nursery for nearly a year now, and I've seen such a positive change in her,she's growing in…"   Read all 30 reviews

Holyrood Nursery Dryden Street is a purpose-built facility that opened in 2002, situated close to the Manchester University campus in an ideal location for local parents. Welcoming children between the ages of 3 months and five years, the facility… Read more about Holyrood Nursery Dryden Street

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 86 Places
Bright Horizons Timperley Day Nursery and Preschool

1 Stocks Dean Close, off Deansgate Lane, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 6SB 

9.4 89 reviews
"Bright horizons Timperley has been absolutely brilliant with our daughter who was born 10 weeks premature. We had concerns due to her…"   Read all 89 reviews

Where learning meets fun at an inspiring nursery in Cheshire. The team at Timperley Day Nursery and Preschool ensures your child develops a life-long love of learning with a bespoke curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Conveniently located… Read more about Bright Horizons Timperley Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 88 Places
Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

162 Sinderland Road, Broadheath, Altrincham WA14 5JQ 

9.4 51 reviews
"My daughter currently attends here and has done from 8months old. We were super nervous as we transitioned from a family of 3 to 4 this…"   Read all 51 reviews

At Back to the Garden Childcare in Altrincham, the team have created a warm, welcoming environment where children can thrive. From the moment you step inside, you’ll see how their nature-inspired approach helps little ones grow, explore, and discover… Read more about Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 120 Places
Forest Park Preparatory School

27 Oakfield, Sale M33 6NB 

9.4 15 reviews
"My child attends Forest Park Pre-Prep and I highly recommend it. He originally attended an Offsted outstanding private day nursery however…"   Read all 15 reviews

Occupying a pleasant site on a quiet road close to the centre of Sale, south of Manchester, Forest Park Preparatory School is a co-educational, independent day school for children aged three to eleven. At Forest Park Preparatory School, they aspire… Read more about Forest Park Preparatory School

  • Type of Nursery
  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 24 Places
Corner House Nursery Trafford

4th Avenue, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1JE 

9.4 93 reviews
"Our son, Milan, finished at Corner House Trafford back in September, and we couldn't let the moment pass without sharing our immense…"   Read all 93 reviews

Corner House Trafford believes in seeing children as individuals. Their ethos is to work closely with and build meaningful relationships with children and their families. Their teams work closely with the families ensuring they feel confident from the… Read more about Corner House Nursery Trafford

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 138 Places
Partou Cherubs Day Nursery & Pre-school

83 Broad Road, Sale M33 2EU 

9.3 101 reviews
"My daughter has been at Cherubs for 2 and a half years and has loved every one of her key workers. From babies up to pre-school the…"   Read all 101 reviews
Group/Owner Partou

Partou Cherubs Day Nursery & Pre-school is a happy nursery in Sale for children aged from nought to five-years-old. The newly refurbished nursery is set in a quiet residential area of Sale and has an impressive acre of gardens, where children can… Read more about Partou Cherubs Day Nursery & Pre-school

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 86 Places
The Learning Hive Nursery School

30 Manchester Road, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5GB 

9.3 56 reviews
"My son started at the Learning Hive in September 2025 and we are so happy we chose this nursery. He is very happy here and his development…"   Read all 56 reviews
Group/Owner Storal

The Learning Hive Nursery School offers high-quality childcare and early years education to children aged between 6 weeks to 5 years. The nursery has rooms designed carefully to meet the age and stages of the children, while offering challenges to… Read more about The Learning Hive Nursery School

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 108 Places
Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School

34-36 Arkwright Road, Marple, Stockport SK6 7DB 

9.1 45 reviews
"As a mum, I couldn't have been happier with the care and education my child received at Brabyns Nursery. The staff were warm, skilled, and…"   Read all 45 reviews

Rated 'Outstanding' in its latest ISI Inspection in June 2017, Brabyns Nursery provides all year round care and welcomes children from the age of two. Nestled on the edge of the picturesque Peak District countryside, Brabyns Nursery offers specialist… Read more about Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 44 Places
Safari Kindergarten

Unit 1, Lowercroft Business Park, Lowercroft Road, Walshaw, Bury BL8 3PA 

10 41 reviews
"All the staff are fantastic, they are brilliant with my foster son who is autistic , they help him to get involved with the other children…"   Read all 41 reviews

Safari Kindergarten is focused on giving each child the best start to their education, making the most of versatile facilities that include a selection of age-specific playrooms, as well as a separate sleep/restroom, open library/sensory room and large… Read more about Safari Kindergarten

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 46 Places
Kids Planet Hopwood

Hope Cottage, Lane End, Hopwood, Heywood OL10 2JE 

10 17 reviews
"Lovely nursery with wonderful staff. All very caring and approachable. Feels very safe leaving my little girl in their hands, I'm confident…"   Read all 17 reviews

Kids Planet Hopwood offers an engaging and welcoming environment for children to learn and play. The nursery offers the best of both worlds, set in a green and rural area in Hopwood boasting surrounding fields and farms yet with easy connections… Read more about Kids Planet Hopwood

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 64 Places
Woodfields Day Nursery

17 Buckley Street, Bury BL9 5AF 

10 66 reviews
"My son started woodfields nursery in September, all the staff are so friendly and welcoming. As parents we enjoy hearing about all the of…"   Read all 66 reviews
Group/Owner Creche-n-Co Ltd

Woodfields Day Nursery is a purpose-built setting, situated in the centre of Bury and owned by Creche-N-Co Ltd. It offers places for children from birth to five years, including government-funded places for children aged two to five years of age. The… Read more about Woodfields Day Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 58 Places
The Cottage Nursery

1 Clarendon Road, Eccles, Manchester M30 9AL 

10 142 reviews
"My son has just come to the end of 2 years at The Cottage. His brother attended before him, so we knew he was in safe and caring hands. He…"   Read all 142 reviews

The Cottage Nursery is a bright, vibrant and exciting setting with highly qualified, professional and dedicated staff. Carers are passionate about high quality childcare and outstanding early education which is delivered daily in a creative and stimulating… Read more about The Cottage Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 80 Places
Elmscot Day Nursery & Nursery School

149 Stockport Road, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 7LT 

10 54 reviews
"We're so grateful for the amazing care Elmscot Nursery gives our daughter. The staff are kind, attentive, and truly dedicated. Since…"   Read all 54 reviews
Group/Owner Elmscot Group

Set in a spacious Victorian house, the nursery is located opposite Timperley Sports Club. Elmscot’s child-led active learning environment stimulates little imaginations and there is access to extensive play resources which excite and inspire children… Read more about Elmscot Day Nursery & Nursery School

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 70 Places
Hazel Tree Montessori

38 Edgeley Road, Stockport SK3 9NQ 

10 112 reviews
"My daughter started Hazel Tree in January this year and we have been so incredibly impressed by the nursery as a whole and the whole team…"   Read all 112 reviews

Hazel Tree Montessori Nursery is an Ofsted Outstanding nursery (July 2022), with a homely, friendly atmosphere and a caring, dedicated team who provide a stimulating, positive, child centred learning environment. The nursery ensures that their existing… Read more about Hazel Tree Montessori

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 45 Places
Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

40 Violet Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 9EE 

10 61 reviews
"Our son has been going to OTR for almost a year and he has settled in so well. He absolutely loves it. The girls are always so lovely and…"   Read all 61 reviews

Over the Rainbow Day Nursery offers a friendly and stimulating environment where your child will be able to grow and learn. The friendly team of staff are dedicated to providing the best care for your child and can offer a wealth of experience and knowledge.… Read more about Over The Rainbow Day Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 48 Places
Nina's Nursery (Davenport) Ltd

56 Devonshire Park Road, Davenport, Stockport SK2 6JW 

10 47 reviews
"Our daughter has been at Nina's Davenport for nearly 2 years. We always felt completely confident leaving our daughter there. The nursery…"   Read all 47 reviews
Group/Owner Nina's Nurseries

Nina's Nursery in Davenport is part of a small group of unique nurseries who are totally committed to providing the very best care and early life experiences for young children. At Davenport, they offer a home from home environment with an enhancement… Read more about Nina's Nursery (Davenport) Ltd

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 45 Places
Kids Planet Mere House

Roman Road, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8DF 

10 15 reviews
"I love Mere House since before Kids Planet took over. I had two sons over there and they absolutely loved it. All the staff is very nice…"   Read all 15 reviews

Kids Planet Mere House is a newly acquired nursery within the Kids Planet family, formerly known as Mere House Day Nursery. Situated on Roman Road in Wigan, this warm and welcoming environment is led by a team of dedicated educators who create engaging… Read more about Kids Planet Mere House

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 60 Places
Tiddlywinks Nursery Walmersley

Talbot Grove, Bury BL9 6PH 

10 84 reviews
"I'm so grateful for the wonderful care my son receives. I see his progress every day, his increased self-confidence and independence.…"   Read all 84 reviews

Tiddlywinks Nursery Walmersley provides excellent day care and early years education for children from 4 months, up to five years old. The friendly and nurturing staff work in close partnership with parents to make sure their children have the best… Read more about Tiddlywinks Nursery Walmersley

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 120 Places
First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School Ltd

1 Orrell Street, Bury BL8 1PB 

10 115 reviews
"Excellent nursery with fantastic staff! My daughter is always excited to go, and I can see how much she enjoys her time there. The staff…"   Read all 115 reviews

First Steps Day Nursery provides quality and inspirational learning for children up to eleven years old. It provides a nurturing and caring environment where everyone feels welcome and valued in their own right. It has established an enviable… Read more about First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School Ltd

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 105 Places
Kids Planet Springhead

Cooper Street, Springhead, Oldham OL4 4QS 

10 50 reviews
"My little girl loves her time at nursery and runs in every morning without a backward glance. The staff are fantastic, you can tell how…"   Read all 50 reviews

Kids Planet Springhead provides the highest standard of nursery care and education for children aged three months to five-years-old. In February 2016 the nursery was awarded Ofsted Outstanding. The nursery is located on Cooper Street and is readily… Read more about Kids Planet Springhead

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 55 Places
Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley

160 Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester M9 0RN 

10 133 reviews
"We really appreciate this daycare, Caleb's gained so much confidence since joining the nursery baby room. He absolutely loves it. He's…"   Read all 133 reviews

Tiddlywinks' second nursery in North Manchester is located in Higher Blackley Children’s Centre and is carrying on the tradition of providing high quality, child-centred daycare for children aged from four months up to school age. The nursery aims… Read more about Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 72 Places
Dove Tree Montessori Nursery

483 Didsbury Road, Stockport SK4 3AY 

10 30 reviews
"Our son has been attending this nursery for the past year and a half, and we could not be happier with the experience he has had. From the…"   Read all 30 reviews

Dove Tree Montessori Nursery gives children the support to develop skills and grow in confidence. Children are supported by trained staff who inspire and motivate children as they learn through play. Nutritious food is available for children… Read more about Dove Tree Montessori Nursery

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 45 Places
Daisy Daycare

106 Castle Hill Road, Hindley, Wigan WN2 4BH 

10 73 reviews
"Brilliant nursery with fantastic parent and child relationships. The staff go above and beyond to make sure that the children are happy…"   Read all 73 reviews

An Ofsted rated Good setting (April 2022), Daisy Daycare prides itself on offering children the best start to their early years education. From the plentiful learning opportunities and the experienced staff to the purposefully designed indoor and outdoor… Read more about Daisy Daycare

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • 49 Places
Holly Tree Montessori

108 Edgeley Road, Edgeley, Stockport SK3 0TT 

10 147 reviews
"We couldn't be happier with our experience at Holly Tree. From the very first day, the staff have been so friendly and welcoming, making…"   Read all 147 reviews

Holly Tree Montessori Nursery is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' nursery in January 2018. The Montessori approach recognises, addresses and follows each individual's pace of learning. The nursery has a natural home-like feel and its trained teachers guide… Read more about Holly Tree Montessori

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 42 Places
Broussa Day Nursery & Nursery School

27 Warwick Road, Hale, Altrincham WA15 9NP 

10 61 reviews
"Our child has been going to Broussa for over a year now and we are very happy with his time there. The staff are all so friendly and…"   Read all 61 reviews
Group/Owner Elmscot Group

Set in an Edwardian house, in the heart of Hale’s conservation area, their child-led active learning environment stimulates little imaginations. Extensive play resources excite and inspire children to play and learn together or independently with an… Read more about Broussa Day Nursery & Nursery School

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 65 Places
Kids Planet Sale

Brook House, Wharf Road, Sale M33 2AF 

9.9 54 reviews
"Kids planet have been truly amazing and brought my little boy on so much!!! They are always polite and so friendly also genuinely care for…"   Read all 54 reviews

Kids Planet Sale is rated 'Good' by Ofsted (January 2024) and provides the highest standard of nursery care and education for babies through to pre-school, creating ideal environments for play and learning. Child safety is at the heart of their… Read more about Kids Planet Sale

  • Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 83 Places