Best nurseries in Failsworth
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Oldham, 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 | Simon House Nursery and Pre-School Full day care · 100 places · OL8 3HT | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Daisy Chain Pre-School Full day care · 36 places · OL8 3HX | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Sunny Smiles Day Nursery Full day care · 75 places · OL8 3QF | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Mather Street Pre-School Sessional day care · 54 places · M35 0DT | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Hope Methodist Church Playgroup Full day care · 24 places · M35 9AN | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Jellybabies Ltd Full day care · 68 places · M35 9PD | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Kidz Matter Day Nursery Limited Full day care · 110 places · M35 0AN | Good (2021) |
| 8 | Beulah preschool Sessional day care · 40 places · OL8 3QD | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Failsworth?
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 Failsworth?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Failsworth, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Simon House Nursery and Pre-School, Daisy Chain Pre-School, Sunny Smiles Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Failsworth?
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 Failsworth?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Chadderton · Lees · Oldham · Royton · Shaw (Oldham) · Uppermill · Busk · Wood End
Neighbourhoods
Failsworth East · Failsworth South · Failsworth West · Holt Lane End & Bardsley
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.