Best nurseries in Cheadle (Stockport)
18 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Stockport, 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 | Holly Tree Montessori Nursery Full day care · 42 places · SK3 0TT | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Hazel Tree Montessori Nursery Limited Full day care · 45 places · SK3 9NQ | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Greenbank Daycare Nursery Full day care · 64 places · SK8 6HU | Good (2025) |
| 4 | First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School Sessional day care · 25 places · SK8 5NN | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Early Learners Day Nursery Full day care · 110 places · SK8 5AT | Good (2025) |
| 6 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheadle Kingsway Full day care · 67 places · SK8 1NP | Good (2025) |
| 7 | Swann Lane Pre-School Full day care · 21 places · SK8 7HU | Good (2024) |
| 8 | Goodwood Lodge Day Nursery Full day care · 45 places · SK8 1EX | Good (2024) |
| 9 | St Cuthberts Old School Nursery Sessional day care · 32 places · SK8 2BY | Good (2023) |
| 10 | Nursery Rhymes Children's Day Nursery Full day care · 33 places · SK8 2AJ | Good (2023) |
| 11 | Elm Cottage Nursery at Brookfield Full day care · 63 places · SK8 1ES | Good (2022) |
| 12 | Little Peeps Full day care · 45 places · SK8 2DP | Good (2022) |
| 13 | Ramillies Hall Nursery Full day care · 113 places · SK8 7AJ | Good (2022) |
| 14 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheadle Hulme Full day care · 89 places · SK8 2JF | Good (2022) |
| 15 | Activate Camps @ Cheadle Hulme Full day care · SK8 6EF | Not yet inspected |
| 16 | Cheadle Preschool and Day Nursery Full day care · 37 places · SK8 1PY | Not yet inspected |
| 17 | Early Learners Day Nursery Full day care · 125 places · SK8 5AT | Not yet inspected |
| 18 | Mini Montesaurs Full day care · 40 places · SK8 1AQ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Cheadle (Stockport)?
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 Cheadle (Stockport)?
Of 18 nurseries and pre-schools in Cheadle (Stockport), 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Holly Tree Montessori Nursery, Hazel Tree Montessori Nursery Limited, Greenbank Daycare Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Cheadle (Stockport)?
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 Cheadle (Stockport)?
18 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 14 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.