Best nurseries in Alkrington
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Rochdale, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirkway Nursery Full day care · 24 places · M24 1FL | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Ducklings Limited Full day care · 44 places · M24 1NY | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Alkrington Pre-School CIC Sessional day care · 30 places · M24 1GD | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Cosy Toes Nursery Full day care · 70 places · M24 1RD | Good (2023) |
| 5 | St Thomas More Play Group Sessional day care · 30 places · M24 1PP | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Alkrington?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Alkrington?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Alkrington; listed first: Kirkway Nursery, Ducklings Limited, Alkrington Pre-School CIC.
How much does nursery cost in Alkrington?
In North West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £178 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Alkrington?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Heywood · Littleborough · Middleton (Rochdale) · Milnrow · Rochdale · Norden · Mandale Park
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.