5 nurseries in M43 (Droylsden)
Every day nursery with a M43 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in North West after the free hours.
Day nurseries in M43 (Droylsden), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infinity Childcare Ltd M43 7AZ | Expected standard in 4 of 6 | 10 February 2026 | 45 |
| 2 | Space Station Day Nursery M43 7AZ | Good | 24 June 2025 | 67 |
| 3 | Fairfield Education & Childcare M43 6AF | Good | 14 January 2025 | 32 |
| 4 | Launch Pad Pre-School M43 7BB | Good | 11 July 2024 | 72 |
| 5 | Greenside Day Nursery M43 7RA | Good | 6 July 2023 | 54 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
M43 is in Tameside.
Nursery fees in M43
What day nurseries in North West charge on average. Fees in M43 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £178no funded hours | £136after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £158no funded hours | £124after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £62after the free 15 hours | £120after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in M43
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in M43 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.