Best nurseries in Droylsden
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Tameside, 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 | Space Station Day Nursery Full day care · 67 places · M43 7AZ | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Fairfield Education & Childcare Full day care · 32 places · M43 6AF | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Launch Pad Pre-School Full day care · 72 places · M43 7BB | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Sunshine Pre-School Sessional day care · 26 places · M43 6BH | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Greenside Day Nursery Full day care · 54 places · M43 7RA | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Infinity Childcare Ltd Full day care · 45 places · M43 7AZ | Report card: 1 strong, 4 expected (Feb 2026) |
How much does nursery cost in Droylsden?
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 Droylsden?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Droylsden; listed first: Space Station Day Nursery, Fairfield Education & Childcare, Launch Pad Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Droylsden?
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 Droylsden?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Ashton-under-Lyne · Audenshaw · Denton (Tameside) · Dukinfield · Hyde (Tameside) · Stalybridge · Ashton
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.