Best nurseries in Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Cheshire West and Chester, 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 | S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Preschool Full day care · CH2 4EF | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall Full day care · 78 places · WA6 0JZ | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Hoole Bank Day Nursery Full day care · 42 places · CH2 4ES | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Partou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-School Full day care · 63 places · CH2 4HT | Good (2022) |
| 5 | The Spinney Day Nursery Full day care · 41 places · CH2 3PA | Requires improvement (2025) |
How much does nursery cost in Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)?
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 Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Elton (Cheshire West and Chester); listed first: S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Preschool, Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall, Hoole Bank Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)?
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 Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
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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.