Nurseries in Salford
Salford combines regenerated city living around MediaCity and Salford Quays with established residential suburbs such as Worsley, Monton and Swinton. It offers strong transport links and a wide range of early years settings, with particularly high demand around the Quays and major employment zones.
Parents in Salford typically pay £68 per day for childcare, which is slightly 10% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £68
- Comparison
- -10% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 6,989 places
Nurseries near you in Salford
nuuri registered
109 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
25 February 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in Salford usually accept children from 3 months old. School nurseries and children’s centres typically offer funded places from age 2 or 3.
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours, with up to 30 funded hours available to working families. Some 2 year olds and eligible working parents of children from 9 months may also qualify.
Fees in Salford typically range from £55–£85 per day, with higher costs around Salford Quays and MediaCity.
All nurseries in Salford are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Salford City Council.
Ask about opening hours, how funded hours are allocated, outdoor space and the setting’s approach to learning and child development.
Applying for funding
Salford is covered by Manchester City Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Manchester City Council website
