At Manchester Settlement we provide high quality childcare for the local community. Our childcare is rooted in our community, families are invited to take full advantage of the child and family activities and support services that our charity provides.

We are a not for profit OFSTED registered community nursery for children aged between 6 months upto 5 years. Our nursery is based within our fantastic community hub centre in Openshaw East Manchester . Private and free places are available term subject to eligibility. We open during term time only and have links with other nurseries and childminders who offer care during school holidays.

15 and 30 hour funded places are available now & additional funding is being made available from April 2024 (applications for new funding open in January 2024).
To find out your entitlement & to apply please visit

Then apply for a place at our amazing nursery Manchester Settlement Community Nursery by completing this form