Nurseries and childcare in Shaw
We know of 11 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Shaw. 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 near Shaw, nearest first
- Holyrood Nursery Shaw Day care preschool · 120m Milnrow Rd, Oldham, OL2 5 Call
- The Rises Private Day Nursery Day care preschool · 0.2 miles Hill St, Oldham, OL2 5 Call
- The Childcare Village Home service · 0.2 miles St James Parish Rooms, St James St, Oldham, OL2 Call
- Dandelions Pre-school Preschool · 0.4 miles \nGeorge Street, Shaw, , Oldham, OL2 Call
- St Andrews Pre-School Preschool · 0.7 miles St. Andrews Methodist Church, Trent Rd, Oldham, OL2 7QU Call
- Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School Elementary school · 1.0 miles Blackshaw Lane, Oldham, OL2 6NT Call
- Heyside Pre-School Preschool · 1.0 miles Lancashire House, 11 Cape Gardens, Oldham, OL2 6NB 5 Call
- Royton Hall Primary and Nursery School Elementary school · 1.2 miles High Barn Street, Oldham, OL2 6RW Call
- Royton After School Care Association Preschool · 1.2 miles Radcliffe St, Royton, OL2 Call
- Appledore Nursery & Forest School Preschool · 1.4 miles Haven Lane, Oldham, OL4 Call
- Abracadabra Pre School Preschool · 1.4 miles Rear Of/Cedar La, Rochdale, OL16 5 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.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
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 Shaw?
We know of 11 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Shaw. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Shaw
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.