Best nurseries in Withington
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Manchester, 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 | Christie Day Nursery Full day care · 54 places · M20 3LJ | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Kingfisher Day Nursery Full day care · 97 places · M20 3PP | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Old Moat Childcare Full day care · 30 places · M20 1DE | Requires improvement (2025) |
| 4 | Aspire Tutoring Full day care · M20 6FJ | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | PSP c/o WD Full day care · 20 places · M20 4ZA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Withington?
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 Withington?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Withington; listed first: Christie Day Nursery, Kingfisher Day Nursery, Old Moat Childcare.
How much does nursery cost in Withington?
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 Withington?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Manchester · Burnage · Chorlton · Crumpsall · Didsbury · Gorton · Harpurhey · Levenshulme · Longsight · Moss Side · Openshaw · University · Whalley Range · Monsall · Victoria Park
Neighbourhoods
Withington East · Withington North & Old Moat · Withington West
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.