Nurseries in Stockport
Stockport is a large and varied borough with excellent transport links, strong schools and a wide choice of nurseries. Popular suburban areas include Bramhall, Cheadle, Hazel Grove and Marple. The area is popular with commuters due to fast rail connections to Manchester and London.
Parents in Stockport 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
- 9,903 places
Nurseries near you in Stockport
Frequently Asked Questions
Stockport nurseries typically accept children from 3 months old. School-based settings usually offer funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
Funded hours begin the term after a child turns 3, with many working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2 year olds and working parents of children from 9 months may also qualify.
Stockport nursery fees usually range from £50–£90 per day, with higher prices in Bramhall and Cheadle.
All Stockport nurseries are regulated by Ofsted, and funding is administered by Stockport Council.
Ask about opening hours, outdoor play areas, meal charges, staff ratios and how funded hours are offered.
Applying for funding
Stockport 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
