Nursery costs and funding in Manchester

106 nurseries and pre-schools with 7,410 registered places (94 day nurseries, 12 pre-schools or playgroups).

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Ofsted results in Manchester

Of the 90 nurseries with an overall Ofsted grade, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (12% Outstanding).

6 have had a new-style inspection with a report card instead of one overall grade.

Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections data (Open Government Licence). About our data.

Funded childcare in Manchester

The same national entitlements apply in Manchester as across England:

  • 30 hours a week for working parents of children from 9 months old to school age.
  • 15 hours a week for all 3 and 4-year-olds.
  • 15 hours a week for 2-year-olds getting extra support.
  • Tax-Free Childcare: £2 added for every £8 you pay, up to £2,000 a year per child.

Read funded hours explained. For local help, including the 2-year-old offer, contact Manchester’s Family Information Service: find your council on gov.uk.

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