Nurseries in Bury
Bury is a well-connected borough north of Manchester, known for its family-friendly suburbs such as Prestwich, Whitefield, Tottington and Ramsbottom. It offers a strong mix of early years providers, with particularly high demand in Prestwich and Whitefield due to their popularity with Manchester commuters.
Market insights for Bury
Parents in Bury typically pay £68 per day for childcare, which is slightly 9% 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 2,647 childcare places available across Bury, families have a range of options to consider. Understanding these market insights helps parents make informed decisions about childcare costs and availability in Bury.
- Average daily cost
- £68
- Comparison
- -9% vs UK average
- Total capacity
- 2,647 places
Nurseries near you in Bury
- Little Holcombe Nursery
- First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited
- Educare For Early Years (Bury)
- Mulberry Bush Nursery Walshaw
- Wellington Villa Nursery
- Mulberry Bush Nursery Tottington
- Safari Kindergarten
- Greenmount Foundations for Learning
- Tower View Nursery with Peelers out of School Club
- Bossy Boots Creche
- Dream Big Little One
- Mosses Community Preschool
- Tiddlywinks Day Nursery
- Fisherfield Childcare
- Woodfields Day Nursery
- Mulberry Bush Nursery Walmersley
- Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd
- Windacre Pre-School Limited
- Hindle's School of Excellence Ltd
- Fairfields Private Day Nursery
- Olive Tree Jewish Nursery
- Bambinos
- Fisherfield Childcare
- The Bridge Day Nursery
- Yocheved Segal Creche
- L A Kiddicare
- Swans Care and Education
- Holyrood Day Nursery Prestwich
- Cherry Trees Pre-School Ltd
- Kids Planet - Prestwich
Frequently asked questions
Most private nurseries in Bury offer places from 3 months old, with maintained nurseries offering places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 funded hours, with working families eligible for 30 hours. Some 2 year olds and eligible parents of younger children (9 months+) may also receive funding.
Typical fees in Bury range from £45–£75 per day, with slightly higher rates in Prestwich and Whitefield.
Nurseries in Bury are regulated by Ofsted and funding is overseen by Bury Council.
Ask about availability, staff turnover, outdoor space, fees and how the nursery delivers funded hours.
Applying for funding
Bury 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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