# Alphabets Private Day Nursery

Alphabets Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 37 Poplar Grove, Sale, M33 3AX, in Sale, Trafford. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabets-private-day-nursery-310364  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 37 Poplar Grove, Sale, M33 3AX
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 0161 973 5231
- Ofsted URN: 310364

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310364

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1994 (Reference 310364). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310364)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310364)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310364)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 7 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/52171)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 37 Poplar Grove, Sale, M33 3AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.419085,-2.320648

- Station: Brooklands (Manchester Metrolink), 0.3 miles
- Station: Sale (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Dane Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kelsall Street Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Walkden Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Worthington Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Walton Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Key Stage 4 Quad, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Key Stage 3 Quad, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Trafford there are about 2.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Brooklands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Forest Park Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Templemoor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Park Road Sale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-sale-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey442436) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kid's Rock Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-rock-club-ey496639) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Embrace Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/embrace-childcare-ey470795) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Stanley Square](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-stanley-square-2762161) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-sale-ey492543) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sale Private Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sale-private-day-nursery-limited-ey290492) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Alphabets Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Alphabets Private Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Alphabets Private Day Nursery take?

Alphabets Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Alphabets Private Day Nursery?

Brooklands (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Alphabets Private Day Nursery?

You can call 0161 973 5231.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310364)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alphabets+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJn_RsAFGse0gRljOnxiAlCvQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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