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.
Market insights for Salford
Parents in Salford typically pay £68 per day for childcare, which is slightly 10% lower than the UK average of £75 per day. This pricing reflects local market conditions, including operational costs, demand levels, and regional economic factors that influence childcare provision. With 6,622 childcare places available across Salford, families have a range of options to consider. Understanding these market insights helps parents make informed decisions about childcare costs and availability in Salford.
- Average daily cost
- £68
- Comparison
- -10% vs UK average
- Total capacity
- 6,622 places
Nurseries near you in Salford
- Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool
- Kidzrus Nursery Media City
- Woodlands Day Nursery & Family Centre
- Auntie Steph's Playgroup Partnership
- Little Gems
- KidzRus Private Day Nursery The Lodge
- Evergreen Childrens Day Nursery
- Kidzrus Private Day Nursery Swinton
- Kids Planet Swinton
- Rainbows Nursery
- Kiddos Day Nursery
- Little Explorers Nursery
- Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton
- The Stables Day Nursery Swinton Ltd
- St Marys Treehouse
- Kiddiewinkles Eccles
- Little Explorers Eccles
- Ladybird Private Day Nursery
- Barton Moss Children's Centre Nursery
- Winton Children's Centre
- Ladybird Private Day Nursery, Folly Brook House
- Westwood Smarties
- Bee's Knees Nursery & Pre-School
- The Cottage Nursery
- Kids Planet Eccles
- The Stables Day Nursery Monton Ltd
- Kidzrus Monton
- Monton Village School Ltd
- The Nebula Centre
- Partington Nursery
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. Search their website for early years funding to apply.
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