8 nurseries in Stalybridge
Every day nursery in Stalybridge on the Ofsted register, best rated first, with what a place costs in North West after the free hours.
Best-rated nurseries in Stalybridge
The top of our Stalybridge ranking: Ofsted's outcome first, then the newest inspection.
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sky High Achievers Stalybridge SK15 2DQ | Strong standard in 5 of 6 | 21 January 2026 | 52 |
| 2 | Angels & Acorns SK15 3AZ | Expected standard in all 6 | 29 January 2026 | 52 |
| 3 | Kids Planet Stalybridge SK15 2PT | Good | 1 September 2025 | 116 |
| 4 | Hill Top Private Day Nursery SK15 2TR | Good | 27 June 2025 | 75 |
| 5 | Grow Happy Childcare SK15 1PF | Good | 10 July 2023 | 64 |
Day nurseries in Stalybridge, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sky High Achievers Stalybridge SK15 2DQ | Strong standard in 5 of 6 | 21 January 2026 | 52 |
| 2 | Angels & Acorns SK15 3AZ | Expected standard in all 6 | 29 January 2026 | 52 |
| 3 | Kids Planet Stalybridge SK15 2PT | Good | 1 September 2025 | 116 |
| 4 | Hill Top Private Day Nursery SK15 2TR | Good | 27 June 2025 | 75 |
| 5 | Grow Happy Childcare SK15 1PF | Good | 10 July 2023 | 64 |
| 6 | Bright Futures Day Nursery SK15 3NU | Good | 19 May 2023 | 90 |
| 7 | Funtasia First Steps Nursery SK15 3ET | Good | 24 June 2022 | |
| 8 | Sunflower Stalybridge SK15 1SE | Good | 2 June 2021 | 72 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nurseries by postcode in Stalybridge
Stalybridge is in Tameside.
Nursery fees in Stalybridge
What day nurseries in North West charge on average. Fees in Stalybridge 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 Stalybridge
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Stalybridge 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.