Best nurseries in University
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Manchester and Salford, 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 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at Salford Full day care · 104 places · M6 6PU | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Future Shapers Preschool & Wraparound Care Full day care · 30 places · M14 4GP | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children's Centre Full day care · 142 places · M15 6PA | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Paintpots (Manchester) LTD Full day care · 40 places · M1 7BD | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Kids Adventures Salford Full day care · 53 places · M3 6FA | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Early Learning Childcare Full day care · 77 places · M3 6BY | Good (2021) |
How much does nursery cost in University?
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 University?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in University, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Busy Bees Day Nursery at Salford, Future Shapers Preschool & Wraparound Care, Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children's Centre.
How much does nursery cost in University?
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 University?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Manchester · Burnage · Chorlton · Crumpsall · Didsbury · Gorton · Harpurhey · Levenshulme · Longsight · Moss Side · Openshaw · Whalley Range · Withington · Monsall · Victoria Park
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.