Nurseries in Macclesfield
Macclesfield is a thriving market town close to the Peak District, popular with families seeking strong schools, green space and good commuter access to Manchester. It offers parks, countryside walks, independent shops and established residential neighbourhoods.
Market insights for Macclesfield
Parents in Macclesfield typically pay £67 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 1,095 childcare places available across Macclesfield, families have a range of options to consider. Understanding these market insights helps parents make informed decisions about childcare costs and availability in Macclesfield.
- Average daily cost
- £67
- Comparison
- -10% vs UK average
- Total capacity
- 1,095 places
Nurseries near you in Macclesfield
- Bright Horizons Tytherington Day Nursery and Preschool
- Ninas Nursery Macclesfield
- Footprints Nursery Macclesfield Ltd
- Greenhills Pre-school
- Bollinbrook Pre-School
- Jasmine Park Pre School
- Kids Allowed Macclesfield
- St Alban's Pre School
- Whirley Pre School Group
- Pollyannas Day Nursery
- Kids Planet Prestbury
- Montessori by Busy Bees Alderley Day Nursery
- NAPSAC
- Footprints Nursery Bollington Ltd
- Nursery Rhymes Nursery
- Daisybank Day Nursery Ltd
- Allsorts Pre School
- Bollington Pre School
- Rainow Pre-School
- Sutton St James Pre-School
- Tiny Adventures Ltd
- Parkroyal Pre-school
- Scamps Day Nursery
- Tiny Adventures Ltd
- Macclesfield Day Nursery
- St John's Pre-School Macclesfield
- First Steps Nursery
- Chelford Village Pre-School
- The Nanny Barn
- High Hopes Day Nursery
Frequently asked questions
Private nurseries in Macclesfield usually accept children from around 3 months old, while school nurseries offer places from age 2 or 3 depending on availability and demand.
All 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week, with many working parents eligible for 30 hours. Some 2 year olds and eligible working parents of children from 9 months also qualify for funded childcare support.
Nursery fees in Macclesfield typically range from £60–£115 per day.
Nurseries in Macclesfield are regulated by Ofsted, with funding overseen by Cheshire East Council.
Ask about outdoor provision, staff retention, daily routines, and whether funded hours are stretched across the year.
Applying for funding
Macclesfield is covered by Cheshire East Council, the local authority for this area. Search their website for early years funding to apply.
Visit the Cheshire East Council websiteThe UK's nursery search platform, built for modern parents
Find nurseries near you
Search by location, filter by age group, hours, and (Ofsted, Care Inspectorate Scotland, and Care Inspectorate Wales). Get a clearer picture before you commit to a visit.
Work out what you'll pay
Childcare costs and government funding can be confusing. Our calculator cuts through it and shows you what to expect each month.
Get guidance from childcare experts
Our advice hub walks you through every stage of the process, so you know when to start looking and exactly what to ask when you visit.