Best nurseries in Chorlton
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Manchester, 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 | Manchester Montessori House Sessional day care · 15 places · M16 0BZ | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | My Time Childcare Full day care · 22 places · M16 0DZ | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Kenwood Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 60 places · M21 9JT | Good (2024) |
| 4 | St John's Holiday Club Sessional day care · 15 places · M21 9SN | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | We Are Adventurers Holiday Club Full day care · M21 8EH | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | We Are Adventurers Manchester St Johns Sessional day care · M21 9SN | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Chorlton?
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 Chorlton?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Chorlton, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Manchester Montessori House, My Time Childcare, Kenwood Day Nursery Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Chorlton?
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 Chorlton?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Manchester · Burnage · Crumpsall · Didsbury · Gorton · Harpurhey · Levenshulme · Longsight · Moss Side · Openshaw · University · Whalley Range · Withington · Monsall · Victoria Park
Neighbourhoods
Beech Road & Chorlton Meadows · Chorlton North · Chorlton South
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.