Best nurseries in Middleton (Rochdale)
20 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Rochdale, 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 | Burnside Pre School Full day care · 18 places · M24 5NN | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Boarshaw Private Day Nursery Full day care · 44 places · M24 2PB | Outstanding (2024) |
| 3 | Bright Stars Childcare Full day care · 60 places · M24 5DF | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Kirkway Nursery Full day care · 24 places · M24 1FL | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Ducklings Limited Full day care · 44 places · M24 1NY | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Kids Planet School House Full day care · 110 places · M24 6DU | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Hollin Nursery Full day care · 30 places · M24 6JP | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Elm Street Pre-School Community Interest Company Sessional day care · 32 places · M24 2EG | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Squirrels Children Day Nursery, Middleton Full day care · 93 places · M24 2HU | Good (2023) |
| 10 | Alkrington Pre-School CIC Sessional day care · 30 places · M24 1GD | Good (2023) |
| 11 | Roly Poley's Private Nursery Full day care · 80 places · M24 4AN | Good (2023) |
| 12 | Cosy Toes Nursery Full day care · 70 places · M24 1RD | Good (2023) |
| 13 | Twinkle Toes Nursery Full day care · 33 places · M24 2RJ | Good (2022) |
| 14 | Triumphant Kids Nursery Full day care · 83 places · M24 4BB | Good (2022) |
| 15 | Middleton Nursery School Full day care · 40 places · M24 2DP | Good (2022) |
| 16 | Tots Junction Full day care · 37 places · M24 2AT | Good (2022) |
| 17 | St Thomas More Play Group Sessional day care · 30 places · M24 1PP | Good (2022) |
| 18 | Bee's Knees Nursery and Pre-School Full day care · 30 places · M24 2QA | Report card: 5 expected (Jan 2026) |
| 19 | Edu-Play Ltd Full day care · 42 places · M24 4DY | Not yet inspected |
| 20 | Little Miracles Daycare Full day care · 39 places · M24 4LA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Middleton (Rochdale)?
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 Middleton (Rochdale)?
Of 20 nurseries and pre-schools in Middleton (Rochdale), 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Burnside Pre School, Boarshaw Private Day Nursery, Bright Stars Childcare.
How much does nursery cost in Middleton (Rochdale)?
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 Middleton (Rochdale)?
20 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 18 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Heywood · Littleborough · Milnrow · Rochdale · Norden · Alkrington · Mandale Park
Neighbourhoods
Alkrington · Langley & Wood Side · Middleton East · Middleton Town & Rhodes · North Middleton & Stakehill
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.