Nurseries and childcare in Trafford
We know of 80 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Trafford. 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
- Altrincham Day Nursery Day care preschool 72 Ellesmere Rd, Altrincham, WA14 1JD 5 Call
- Back to the Garden Childcare Home service Sinderland Rd, Altrincham, WA14 5JU 5 Call
- Bowdon Nursery School Home service Grange Rd, Altrincham, WA14 Call
- Bridgewater Nursery School Altrincham Home service 1a Bridgewater Rd, Altrincham, WA14 1LB 4 Call
- Bright Horizons Sale Day care preschool 163 Marsland Rd, Sale, M33 3WE 5 Call
- Broussa Day Nursery Day care preschool 27 Warwick Rd, Altrincham, WA15 9NP 5 Call
- Copper Beeches Day Nursery Day care preschool Day Nursery, 16 Barkers Ln, Sale, M33 6RG 5 Call
- Cornhill Kindergarten Preschool 16-18 Cornhill Rd, Manchester, M41 5TJ 5 Call
- Elmscot Day Nursery & Nursery School Day care preschool Stockport Rd, Altrincham, WA15 5 Call
- Gillitots Day Nursery Day care preschool Gillitots, 2 Warburton Ln, Manchester, M31 4NR 5 Call
- Homeland Day Nursery Day care preschool Navigation Rd, Altrincham, WA14 5 Call
- Ivy House Day Nursery Day care preschool Regent Rd, Altrincham, WA14 5 Call
- Kids Planet Altrincham Day care preschool 184 Manchester Rd, Altrincham, WA14 5LD 5 Call
- Kids Planet Salford Quays Day care preschool Building 6, Exchange Quay, Salford Quays, Salford, M5 3EQ 5 Call
- Kids Planet Stanley Square Day care preschool 2 Springfield Rd, Sale, M33 7XS 5 Call
- Kids Planet Urmston Day care preschool 181 Flixton Rd, Manchester, M41 5ED 5 Call
- Little Learners Day Nursery Day care preschool 57 Edge Ln, Manchester, M32 8PA 5 Call
- Oakfield Nursery School Private school Groby Rd, Altrincham, WA14 5 Call
- Old Crofts Bank Nursery School Home service Old Crofts Bank, Manchester, M41 Call
- Richmond House Kindergarten Preschool Richmond House Kindergarten, 222 Ashley Rd, Altrincham, WA15 9SR 5 Call
- Sale Private Day Nursery Day care preschool 3-5 Derbyshire Rd S, Sale, M33 3JN 5 Call
- Sanyu Day Care Preschool Stretford Rd, Manchester, M16 5 Call
- St Vincents Nursery Preschool Orchard Rd, Altrincham, WA15 5 Call
- Stamford Brook Pre-school Preschool com, Broadheath Community Hall, 160 Sinderland Rd, Broadheath, Altrincham, Altrincham, WA14 5JQ 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.
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 Trafford?
We know of 80 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Trafford. 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.