
Ofsted Outstanding nurseries in Manchester
12 nurseriesupdated November 2026
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12 nurseries
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Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd
Full-day nurseryM4
Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (24) on Google
Fees on request
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Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd
Full-day nurseryM9
Outstanding · Ofsted4.8 (20) on Google
Fees on request
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Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool
Full-day nurseryM20
Outstanding · Ofsted4.6 (9) on Google
Fees on request
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Brighter Beginnings Newton Heath
Full-day nurseryM40
Outstanding · Ofsted4.5 (10) on Google
Fees on request
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Manchester Montessori House
Sessional pre-schoolM16
Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 on Google
Fees on request
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Nipperbout @ Manchester Central Convention Complex
Full-day nurseryM2
Outstanding · Ofsted
Fees on request
Neighbourhoods in Manchester
- Crumpsall7
- Levenshulme6
- Whalley Range6
- Burnage4
- Gorton4
- Higher Blackley4
- Longsight4
- Rusholme4
- Woodhouse Park4
- Beswick3
- Blackley3
- East Didsbury3
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- Fallowfield3
- Harpurhey3
- Moss Side3
- New Moston3
- Openshaw3
- Baguley2
- Cheetham Hill2
- Didsbury2
- Infirmary2
- Miles Platting2
- Moston2
- Newton Heath2
- University2
- West Didsbury2
- Withington2
- Ancoats1
- Ardwick1
- Barlow Moor1
- Benchill1
- Brunswick1
- Charlestown1
- Chorlton-cum-Hardy1
- Clayton1
- Collyhurst1
- Hulme1
- Manchester1
- Moss Nook1
- Newall Green1
- Northenden1
- Roundthorn1
- Sharston1
- St George's1
- West Gorton1
- Wythenshawe1
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About nurseries in Manchester
We list 12 nurseries in Manchester that match “Rated Outstanding”, out of 106 nurseries in the area. Across all 106 nurseries in Manchester (94 full-day, 12 sessional) there are 7,410 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.
Updated November 2026
Questions parents ask about Manchester
How many Ofsted Outstanding nurseries are there in Manchester?
We list 12 nurseries in Manchester that match: rated outstanding.
How many nurseries are there in Manchester?
We list 106 nurseries in Manchester: 94 full-day and 12 sessional, with 7,410 registered places between them (as of November 2026).
Which areas are near Manchester?
Neighbouring areas include Salford, Stockport, Trafford and Tameside.
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Groups with several nurseries here
- Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery Limited7
- Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd5
- Wise Masterbuilders Childcare Limited5
- Bear Necessities Day Care Ltd2
- Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) Limited2
- Didsbury Childminding Limited2
- Eduworld Ltd2
- Georgie Porgie's Network Nurseries Ltd2
- Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited2
- Merry Kidz Childcare Limited2
Tools for parents in Manchester
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