Best nurseries in Dukinfield
5 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 | Kids Planet Dukinfield Full day care · 80 places · SK16 4BZ | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Kinder Giggles Nursery & Pre-School (at New Century) Full day care · 55 places · SK16 4XS | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Busy Bees Pre-School Sessional day care · 22 places · SK16 5JF | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Rainbow Nursery Full day care · 58 places · SK16 4EP | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Boat House Day Nursery Full day care · 158 places · SK16 4BX | Good (2024) |
How much does nursery cost in Dukinfield?
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 Dukinfield?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Dukinfield, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Kids Planet Dukinfield, Kinder Giggles Nursery & Pre-School (at New Century), Busy Bees Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Dukinfield?
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 Dukinfield?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 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.