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Nurseries for toddlers in M1

There are 108 nurseries for toddlers registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of M1, MANCHESTER, and 87 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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108
Outstanding
10
Good
77
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108 nurseries near M1

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Directory listingArdwickManchester · M13 9AU
Ardwick, Manchester

Dryden Street Nursery

Manchester Metropolitan University, Dryden Street · M13 9AU

0.9 miles from M1
Inspected February 2026Full day care86 places

A full day care nursery in Manchester, last inspected by Ofsted in February 2026. Registered for 86 places and run by Thrive Childcare And Education Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
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Directory listingArdwickManchester · M13 9WL
Ardwick, Manchester

First Steps Day Nursery

Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), Manchester Royal Infirmary · M13 9WL

1.1 miles from M1
OfstedGoodDec 2022Full day care89 places

A full day care nursery in Manchester, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2022. Registered for 89 places and run by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

Ages
0 – 5 years
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Directory listingMoss SideManchester · M14 4HA
Moss Side, Manchester

Brighter Beginnings

Rusholme Childrens Centre, Great Western Street · M14 4HA

1.5 miles from M1
OfstedGoodFeb 2024Full day care89 places

A full day care nursery in Manchester, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024. Registered for 89 places and run by Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery Limited.

Ages
0 – 5 years
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Childcare in M1 at a glance

Inspection results
87 of the 108 nurseries for toddlers within 3 miles of M1 (81%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 10 Outstanding and 77 Good.
Ages taken
106 list babies under 2, 108 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 108 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours
Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Manchester's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

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There are 108 Ofsted-registered nurseries for toddlers within 3 miles of M1. 10 are rated Outstanding and 77 are rated Good at their latest inspection.