DIRECTORY OF PROVIDERS WHO DELIVER FREE ENTITLEMENT PLACES
This directory contains details of all providers who are eligible to deliver some or all of the free entitlements that are available and also seeks to list any additional terms and conditions that an individual provider may apply. The list is not exhaustive as some providers (most notably some childminders) do not wish us to publicise their details and contact information, therefore these providers details are not included.
If you find a local provider who you think can meet your needs then contact them directly. Please be aware that some of the providers listed may not have vacancies when you need them and additionally the information relating to the types of service delivered relies upon information given to us by providers, so you will need to check for continuing accuracy as some of the content may have changed and we may not have been informed of these changes by a provider. We do intend to seek updates from providers termly to ensure as much accuracy as possible.
The directory is provider on a township basis and then by address or, in the case of childminders, electoral ward.
What are the Free Entitlements?
Free entitlements are a number of hours of early education which can be accessed as follows;
- 2 Year Old Entitlement – is available to parents and children who meet certain eligibility criteria. If you are eligible (your provider can check for you) you will be entitled to 570 free hours per annum. Most parents access this in 15 hours per week x 38 weeks (term time) per year, but some providers will offer shorter hours per week over more weeks per year (e.g. 11.4 hours per week over 50 weeks), this is known as a “stretched offer”. You will need to discuss and agree this with any provider you may choose
- 3 Year Old Entitlement – is available to all age eligible children (children are eligible the term after their third birthday) and these children are entitled to 570 free hours per annum. As with the 2 year old entitlement, most parents access this in 15 hours per week x 38 weeks (term time) per year, but some providers will offer shorter hours per week over more weeks per year (e.g. 11.4 hours per week over 50 weeks), this is known as a “stretched offer”. You will need to discuss and agree this with any provider you may choose
- 3 Year Old Extended Entitlement(30 hour entitlement) –from September 2017 some eligible parents will be entitled to 30 free hours, which equates to a maximum of 1140 hours per annum. Not all providers will offer 30 hour places and some providers may add other conditions to these places.
The tables in this document try to identify which providers offer what type of service; a indicates that a provider offers that service, whilst a indicates that they do not offer that type of service. Where neither of these indicators is shown, it is because that provider has not supplied any information to us, although they are eligible to deliver free entitlements.
How can I use the free entitlement hours?
Government intend that the free hours should be able to be accessed flexibly. By flexible, they mean that you should be able to access your hours over any pattern of days, hours or weeks (within certain limitations) to a maximum equivalent of 15 or 30 hours per week subject to eligibility and subject to your chosen provider’s ability to meet your needs. You will not be able to insist that a provider offers you whatever patterns you want, but you will have the choice to seek a provider who best meets your needs.
You can split your hours over more than one, but no more than two providers. For example, access 20 hours with one provider and ten with another or similar, but this would be subject to those providers agreeing they can offer this.
Does Free mean Free?
You would be entitled to a maximum of 15 or 30 funded (or free) hours per week if you are eligible. These hours must be “free at the point of delivery”, which means you cannot be charged registration or membership fees or have other conditions applied e.g. pressured to buy lunches as a condition of entry.
Having said that, some providers may not offer the facility to bring a packed lunch, as they feel this would present a challenge to them in ensuring the content of lunch boxes does not contain allergens (e.g. nuts etc) that may pose a risk to other children. These providers may insist you buy a prepared lunch from them at extra cost and it is your decision whether you will agree to this. If you do not agree to this type of condition you can and should indicate this to that provider and if this does not resolve the issue you do, of course, have the choice of using analternative provider who does not levy this type of charge.
We have tried to indicate on the directory which providers apply this condition, but please ensure you check with a provider from the outset. Please remember that a charge for a lunch of £2 per day can amount to £40 on any monthly bill if your child/ren attends 5 days per week and by agreeing to this condition you are agreeing to pay this amount.Some providers also apply extra charges for items such as mid-morning/afternoon snacks, sun cream or nappies if you do not supply your own. Any charges of this type should be clearly explained to you before you begin you place.
If you access more hours than the free 15 or 30 hours, you would be liable for additional fees and charges as agreed with your chosen provider. If you do access additional hours please be aware that additional terms and conditions may be applied by your provider in relation to these paid for hours, so please ensure that you are clear what you are being charged for and ask that this information is clearly shown on any weekly/monthly bill.
What if I can’t find a place?
Sometimes it may not prove possible for you to find a provider that can offer exactly the pattern of hours and days that you might ideally like. However, if you are struggling to find a suitable provider you may contact the Family Information Service on 01706 719900 and we will try and identify providers who may best meet your needs wherever possible. Please be aware though we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to find a solution, but we can guarantee that we will try our very best on your behalf.
HEYWOOD / Provider type / Address / Contact / Service Type / Times and any conditions on free entitlement access0 - 2 years / 2-3 years / 3 to 5 yrs / Term time only / All Year / Full time
15hrs / 30hrs
Ashworth View / Day Nursery / Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL12 7TY / 01706 638741 / / / / / / / / Limited number of 30 hour places, free entitlements may be limited to particular sessions
Aunt Mary's / Day Nursery / Taylor Street, Heywood OL10 1EF / 01706 626001 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 5.30pm
Building Blocks / Day Nursery / 70 Sutherland Road, Heywood, OL10 3PN / 01706 620025 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
Buttercups / Day Nursery / Hope Cottage, Lane End, Heywood, OL10 2JE / 01706 366311 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 6pm
Daisy Chains / Day Nursery / Holborn Street, Heywood, OL10 1AA / 01706 628105 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 6pm
Hawarden House / Day Nursery / 22 Bury & Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7TZ / 01706 369697 / / / / / / / / Can access between 8am and 5.30pm
Wendy's / Day Nursery / Premier House, Longford Street, Heywood, OL10 4NH / 01706 622207 / / / / / / / / Can access between 8am and 6pm. Free Entitlements can only be accessed in term time
Woodland / Day Nursery / 17 Regent Street, Heywood, OL10 3BX / 01706 628552 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 6pm
Cabbage Patch / Pre School/Playgroup / Heys Lane, Heywood, OL10 3RD / 01706 624676 / / / / / / / / Can access between 8.45am and 3.45pm
Crimble Croft / Pre School/Playgroup / Aspinall Street, Heywood, OL10 4HW / 01706 620340 / / / / / / / / Can access between 8.30am and 3.30pm
Hopwood Park / Pre School/Playgroup / Coronation Avenue, Heywood, OL10 2NB / 07760 147322 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
Spring Willows / Pre School/Playgroup / Ryecroft Avenue, Heywood, OL10 1QB / 01706 624848 / / / / / / / / Can access between 9am and 3.10pm
St Josephs / Pre School/Playgroup / St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Hind Hill Street, Heywood, OL10 1AQ / 01706 621463 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.45am and 6pm
All Souls Primary / Primary School / Rye Street, Heywood, OL10 4DF / 01706 360027 / / / / / / / / Can access between 9am and 4pm
Harwood Park / Primary School / Hardfield Street, Heywood, OL10 1DG / 01706 396660 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
Our Lady & St Pauls / Primary School / Sutherland Road, Heywood, OL10 3PN / 01706 360827 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
St Michael's Bamford / Primary School / Bury & Rochdale Road, Heywood, OL10 4BB / 01706 369339 / / / / / / / / Can access between 9am and 3.30pm
Woodland Primary / Primary School / Regent Street, Heywood, OL10 3BX / 01706 620305 / / / / / / / / Nursery provision not operating this year
Carly Davies / Childminder / Hopwood Hall Ward / 01706 594692 / / / / / / / No access times provided. No information regarding 30 hour places provided
Clare Brown / Childminder / North Heywood Ward / 07954 377 346 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 5.30pm
Emma Nolan / Childminder / Hopwood Hall Ward / 01706 623329 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7am and 6pm
Emma Snowden / Childminder / Hopwood Hall Ward / 01706 620508 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 5.30pm
Irene Bowden / Childminder / West Heywood Ward / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 5.30pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Karen Brown / Childminder / Hopwood Hall Ward / 07846 630 071 / / / / / / / Can access between 7am and 5.30pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Laurette Vesty / Childminder / West Heywood Ward / 07870 973840 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7am and 6pm
Melanie Hodkinson / Childminder / North Heywood Ward / 07563 528 289 / / / / / / / Can access between 8am and 5pm, but no information on 30 hour places
Peter Davenport / Childminder / West Heywood Ward / 01706 623688 / / / / / / / Can access between 7am and 5.30pm, but no information on 30 hour places
Sam Clark / Childminder / West Heywood Ward / 01706 691583 / / / / / / / / Can access between 8am and 5.30pm.
Rebecca Lewis / Childminder / North Heywood Ward / 07763 844 227 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7am and 5.30pm. Term Time only
Samantha Kay / Childminder / West Heywood Ward / 07437 997 554 / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 5.30pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Sarah Buckley / Childminder / West Heywood Ward / 07808 842 074 / / / / / / / Can access between 7am and 6pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Suzanne Holdstock / Childminder / West Heywood Ward / 01706 624235 / / / / / / / / Can access between 8am and 5.30pm
Katherine Fleming / Childminder / North Heywood Ward / 0792 7414 711 / / / / / / / Can be access between 7.30am and 6.00pm
MIDDLETON / Provider type / Address / Contact / Service Type / Any conditions on free entitlement access
0 - 2 years / 2-3 years / 3 to 5 yrs / Term time only / All Year / Full time
15 hrs / 30hrs
Boarshaw Nursery / Day Nursery / Stanycliffe Lane, Middleton, M24 2PB / 0161 655 8850 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 6pm in term time and "stretched" over the full year if requested
Butterfly Children / Day Nursery / 86, Rochdale Road, Middleton, M24 2QA / 0161 653 7185 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any information
Clever Clogs / Day Nursery / 114, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY / 0161 643 0401 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any information
Cloverleaf Childcare / Day Nursery / Langley Childrens Centre, Windermere Road, Middleton, M24 4LA / 0161 653 9526 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 6pm
Cosy Toes / Day Nursery / 431, Mainway East, Middleton, M24 1RD / 0161 654 6517 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 6pm in term time and "stretched" over the full year if requested
Cosy Toes @ Kirkway / Day Nursery / Kirkway Childrens Centre, Kirkway, Middleton M24 1FL / 01706 927292 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 6pm in term time and "stretched" over the full year if requested
Ducklings / Day Nursery / Langley House, Ellery Road, Middleton, M24 1NY / 0161 653 0124 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 5.30pm
Fisherfield / Day Nursery / School House, Long Street, Middleton M24 6TE / 0161 653 1996 / / / / / / / / May offer 30 hour entitlement all year only, extra charges may apply. Check for details with provider
Hollin / Day Nursery / Tintern road, Middleton M24 2DP / 0161 655 4429 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.45am and 5.45pm
Middleton Nursery School / Day Nursery / 236-240, Oldham Road, Middleton, M24 2DP / 0161 653 8586 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 6pm
Roly Poley / Day Nursery / Trinity Street, Middleton, M24 4AN / 0161 655 4771 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 6.30pm
Squirrels Nursery / Day Nursery / Temple Baptist Church, Green Street, Middleton, M24 2HL / 0161 643 5006 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
Tots Junction / Day Nursery / Grimshaw Lane, Middleton, M24 2AT / 0161 655 3262 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 6pm
Twinkle Toes / Day Nursery / Kenyon Lane, Middleton, M24 2GT / 0161 655 6488 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 6pm in term time and "stretched" over the full year if requested
Sunnybrow / Nursery School / Sunny Brow Road, Middleton, M24 4AD / 0161 643 3306 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.45am and 4.15pm
Alkrington / Pre School/Playgroup / St Michaels School, Boardman Fold Lane, Middleton M24 1GD / 0161 653 6780 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
Bright Stars / Pre School/Playgroup / Cleworth Centre, Cleworth Road, Middleton M24 5DF / 0161 643 2536 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
Burnside / Pre School/Playgroup / 38 Burnside Crescent, Middleton M24 5NN / 0161 643 8108 / / / / / / / / Can access between 9am and 3pm term time only
Buttons & Bows / Pre School/Playgroup / Asby Close, Middleton, M24 4JF / 0161 653 2902 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
Elm Street / Pre School/Playgroup / Elm Street Community Centre, Elm Street Middleton M24 2EG / 0161 654 9655 / / / / / / / / Can access between 8.30am and 3pm Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri only. Tues 8.30am - 1.15pm
Rhodes / Pre School/Playgroup / Boardman Lane, Middleton, M24 4PU / 0161 653 1891 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
St Thomas More / Pre School/Playgroup / Kirkway, Alkrington, Middleton, M24 1PP / 0161 654 6334 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
Alkrington / Primary School / Manor Road, Middleton, M24 1JZ / 0161 643 6357 / / / / / / / / Can access between 9am and 5.45pm
Boarshaw / Primary School / Stanycliffe Lane, Middleton, M24 2PB / 0161 653 9536 / / / / / / / / Nursery provision not operating this year (from Sept 2017)
Bowlee Park / Primary School / Windermere Road, Middleton, M24 4LA / 0161 654 0257 / / / / / / / / Can access between 8.45am and 3.15pm
Elm Wood / Primary School / Elm Street, Middleton, M24 2EG / 0161 287 0607 / / / / / / / / Can access between 8.45am and 3.30pm
Hollin Primary / Primary School / Waverley Road, Middleton, M24 6JG / 0161 643 5148 / / / / / / / / Morning sessions only
Middleton Parish / Primary School / Springfield Road, Middleton, M24 5DL / 0161 643 0753 / / / / / / / / Can access between 8.50am and 3.20pm
St Gabriels / Primary School / Aspinall Street, Middleton, M24 2BE / 0161 653 9587 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
St Mary's / Primary School / Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5GL / 0161 643 7594 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
St Thomas More / Primary School / Evesham Road, Middleton, M24 1PY / 0161 643 7132 / / / / / / / / Can access between 8.40am and 3.10pm
Ann Hallsworth / Childminder / North Middleton Ward / 0161 653 1450 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 6pm
Anne Rea / Childminder / East Middleton Ward / 0161 643 9529 / / / / / / / / Can access between 8am and 6pm
Beverley Holt / Childminder / East Middleton Ward / 0161 655 3886 / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 5.30pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Carolyn Hirst / Childminder / North Middleton Ward / 0161 653 2206 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7am and 6pm
Catherine Orford / Childminder / South Middleton Ward / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 5.30pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Christina Smith / Childminder / East Middleton Ward / 07833 611495 / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 5.30pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Clare Horsfield / Childminder / North Middleton Ward / 07773 536781 / / / / / / / Can access between 7.45am and 5.15pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Dawn Griffiths / Childminder / East Middleton Ward / 0161 654 4185 / / / / / / / Can access between 7am and 6pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Jane Edwards / Childminder / North Middleton Ward / 07514 131 961 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7am and 6pm
Julie Whatmough / Childminder / West Middleton Ward / 0161 643 8151 / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 6pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Karen Lawler / Childminder / North Middleton Ward / 0161 643 0027 / / / / / / / Can access between 8am and 6pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Katherine Haslam / Childminder / North Middleton Ward / 07591 186601 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7am and 6pm.
Linda Ellis / Childminder / North Middleton Ward / 0161 643 0697 / / / / / / / Can access between 7am and 6pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Lorraine Kenyon / Childminder / West Middleton Ward / 0161 287 5292 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 5.30pm
Naomi Hill / Childminder / North Middleton Ward / 07796 564 208 / / / / / / / Can access between 8am and 6pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Naomi White / Childminder / West Middleton Ward / 0161 654 4297 / / / / / / / Can access between 8am and 6pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Nicola Richardson / Childminder / Hopwood Hall Ward / 0161 287 5899 / / / / / / / Can access between 6.30am and 6pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Rebecca Liddle / Childminder / North Middleton Ward / 07931790261 / / / / / / / Can access between 8am and 6pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Sarah Doherty / Childminder / North Middleton Ward / 0161 653 1609 / / / / / / / Can access between 7am and 6pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Sarah Goulding / Childminder / East Middleton Ward / 07432 638 340 / / / / / / / Can access between 7am and 6pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Sarah Thompson / Childminder / North Middleton Ward / 0161 653 4756 / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 5.30pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Sharon McCartney / Childminder / North Middleton Ward / 07875 480 028 / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
Tracy Ann Brannigan / Childminder / North Middleton Ward / 0161 653 8137 / / / / / / / Can access between 7am and 6pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
Tracey Burton / Childminder / South Middleton Ward / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 5pm. No information on 30 hour places provided
PENNINE / Provider type / Address / Contact / Service Type / Any conditions on free entitlement access
0 - 2 years / 2-3 years / 3 to 5 yrs / Term time only / All Year / Full time
15 hrs / 30hrs
Channings / Day Nursery / Railway Street, Newhey, Rochdale, OL12 0LN / 01706 841949 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
First Steps / Day Nursery / Newall Street, Littleborough, OL15 9DL / 01706 378888 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
Genesis / Day Nursery / 23, Clifton Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4HP / 01706 869243 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
Happy Jacks / Day Nursery / 26, Centre Vale, Todmorden Road, Littleborough OL15 9EL / 01706 374333 / / / / / / / / May offer 30 hour entitlement over all year only.Check for details with provider
The Apple Tree / Day Nursery / 11, Howarth Cross Street, Rochdale, OL16 2PB / 01706 374333 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
The Ark / Day Nursery / Featherstall Road, Littleborough OL15 8DH / 01706 390000 / / / / / / / / This provider has not supplied any further information
The Homecorner / Day Nursery / 1a, Railway Street, Littleborough, OL15 8AG / 07769260251 / / / / / / / / Can access between 7.30am and 5.30pm