Best nurseries in Timperley
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Trafford, 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 | Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Timperley Full day care · 56 places · WA15 7UT | Report card: 3 strong, 2 expected (Feb 2026) |
| 2 | Willow Tree Pre School Limited Full day care · 40 places · WA15 7HE | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Thorley Day Nursery Full day care · 22 places · WA15 7AL | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Acorns Day Nursery Full day care · 56 places · M33 3RA | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Woodlands Day Nursery and Nursery School Full day care · 57 places · WA15 7EY | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Elmscot Day Nursery and Nursery School Full day care · 70 places · WA15 7LT | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Bright Horizons Timperley Day Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 88 places · WA15 6SB | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Embrace Childcare, (Woodbourne Road) Full day care · 60 places · M33 3TN | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | Kip McGrath Education Centre (SALE) Full day care · M33 4DX | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Timperley?
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 Timperley?
There are 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Timperley; listed first: Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Timperley, Willow Tree Pre School Limited, Thorley Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Timperley?
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 Timperley?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Altrincham · Hale (Trafford) · Old Trafford · Sale · Stretford · Urmston · Trafford Park · Dunham · Kingsway Park
Neighbourhoods
Timperley East · Timperley North · Timperley South · West Timperley
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.