Best nurseries in Didsbury
9 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 | Didsbury Village Day Nursery Full day care · 89 places · M20 6BB | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Marion Scott Playgroup Full day care · 20 places · M20 6SX | Good (2024) |
| 3 | East Didsbury Pre School Sessional day care · 26 places · M20 5QQ | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Didsbury Childminding Services Full day care · 55 places · M20 5NF | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Didsbury Childminding at Broad Oak Full day care · 40 places · M20 5QB | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Kip McGrath Didsbury Full day care · M20 1LH | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Nuffield Health Creche Didsbury Sessional day care · M20 5PG | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | Our School in the Woods Sessional day care · M20 2DU | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | The Wood School at Paupers Wood Full day care · M20 2DU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Didsbury?
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 Didsbury?
There are 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Didsbury; listed first: Didsbury Village Day Nursery, Marion Scott Playgroup, East Didsbury Pre School.
How much does nursery cost in Didsbury?
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 Didsbury?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.