Best nurseries in Chadderton
15 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Oldham, 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 | Buttercup Corner Day Nursery Full day care · 96 places · OL9 9NT | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Yew Tree Pre-School Full day care · 29 places · OL9 8LD | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club Full day care · 57 places · OL9 9EX | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Baytree Park Private Day Nursery Full day care · 80 places · M24 2AZ | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Brighter Beginnings Chadderton Full day care · 76 places · OL9 9QW | Good (2025) |
| 6 | St Matthew's Playgroup Full day care · 40 places · OL1 2RQ | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Sunshine Nursery Chadderton Limited Full day care · 30 places · OL9 9ED | Good (2024) |
| 8 | Starfish Day Nursery Full day care · 67 places · OL9 9HU | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Rainbow Kabin Pre-School Sessional day care · 40 places · OL9 6NN | Good (2023) |
| 10 | Ladybirds Educational Nursery Full day care · 94 places · OL9 0HB | Good (2022) |
| 11 | Aim High Sessional day care · OL9 6PY | Not yet inspected |
| 12 | Play Alma Mater Full day care · 50 places · OL9 8AY | Not yet inspected |
| 13 | Privy Education Full day care · OL9 6JN | Not yet inspected |
| 14 | Redbrick Academy Oldham Full day care · OL8 4QQ | Not yet inspected |
| 15 | The Forest Tree Nursery Full day care · 60 places · OL9 0HW | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Chadderton?
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 Chadderton?
Of 15 nurseries and pre-schools in Chadderton, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Buttercup Corner Day Nursery, Yew Tree Pre-School, Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club.
How much does nursery cost in Chadderton?
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 Chadderton?
15 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 10 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Failsworth · Lees · Oldham · Royton · Shaw (Oldham) · Uppermill · Busk · Wood End
Neighbourhoods
Chadderton Central · Chadderton North · Chadderton South East · Chadderton South West · Middleton Junction
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.