Nurseries and childcare in Oldham
We know of 60 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Oldham. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare by area
A few to start with
- Cornerhouse Day Nursery Day care preschool Cross St, Oldham, OL4 3BT 5 Call
- Daisy Chains Pre School Preschool 923 Ashton Rd, Oldham, OL8 3HX 5 Call
- Giggle And Grow Day Nursery Day care preschool Gartside St, Oldham, OL4 1AR 5 Call
- Heathcot Pre School Ltd Preschool 78 Windsor Rd, Oldham, OL8 1RP 5 Call
- Holyrood Nursery Shaw Day care preschool Milnrow Rd, Oldham, OL2 5 Call
- Jellybabies Nursery Day care preschool Main St, Manchester, M35 5 Call
- Kids Planet Springhead Day care preschool Cooper St, Oldham, OL4 4QS 5 Call
- Leesfield Pre-School Preschool Barn Fold, Oldham, OL4 5 Call
- Rainbow Kabin Preschool Preschool Community Church, Garforth St, Oldham, OL9 6RW 5 Call
- Red Robin Preschool Preschool Gravelhole Methodist Church, Oldham, OL2 Call
- Simon House Nursery and Pre-School Preschool 896 Ashton Rd, Oldham, OL8 3HT 5 Call
- Starfish Day Nursery Day care preschool 52 Queens Rd, Oldham, OL9 9HU 5 Call
- The Rises Private Day Nursery Day care preschool Hill St, Oldham, OL2 5 Call
- Acorn House Fostering Services Child care and day care Broadgate, Oldham Broadway Business Park Unit 23, Chadderton, OL9 9XA Call
- Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School Elementary school Blackshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6NT Call
- Bright Futures School Day care preschool Oldham Road, Manchester, M46 Call
- Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery Day care preschool Fitton Hill Neighbourhood Centre, Fircroft Rd, Oldham, OL8 2QP Call
- Cosy Toes Child Care & Nursery School Home service 431 Mainway E, Manchester, M24 1RD Call
- Domalo Childcare Limited Day care preschool Village Nursery, Princess Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5AF Call
- Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Elementary school Glodwick Rd, Oldham, OL4 1AJ Call
- Heyside Pre-School Preschool Lancashire House, 11 Cape Gardens, Oldham, OL2 6NB 5 Call
- Premier Daycare Day care preschool Mayall St E, Oldham, OL4 3EN 3 Call
- Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School Elementary school Propps Hall Dr, Manchester, M35 0ND Call
- Royton Hall Primary and Nursery School Elementary school High Barn Street, Oldham, OL2 6RW Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Oldham?
We know of 60 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Oldham. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
Other things people look for
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.