# Bear Necessities Childcare

Bear Necessities Childcare is a full-day nursery at Bear Necessities, 72 Blackley New Road, Manchester, M9 8EG, in Crumpsall, Manchester. It is registered for 97 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bear-necessities-childcare-2576585  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bear Necessities, 72 Blackley New Road, Manchester, M9 8EG
- Registered places: 97
- Phone: 0161 212 1211
- Website: https://www.bearsdaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2576585

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 May 2022, 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/16/2576585

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2020 (Reference 2576585). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576585)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576585)
- Registered places: 97 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576585)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bear Necessities, 72 Blackley New Road, Manchester, M9 8EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.523598,-2.228776

- Station: Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink), 0.7 miles
- Station: Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink), 0.9 miles
- Station: Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink), 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blackley Vale, 0.2 miles
- Park: Herristone Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Crumpsall Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Manchester there are about 4.6 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Fold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School |  | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Crab Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Crumpsall Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Clare's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Irk Valley Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-day-nursery-nw-ltd-ey452941) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Crumpsall Park Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crumpsall-park-playgroup-ey268025) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bearswraparound Care Services @ Mount Carmel RC Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bearswraparound-care-services-mount-carmel-rc-primary-school-ey340796) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ltd-ey498659) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ltd-ey371820) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ducklings @ Rochdale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-rochdale-2639650) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bear Necessities Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bear Necessities Childcare Good at its inspection on 6 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bear Necessities Childcare take?

Bear Necessities Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 97 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bear Necessities Childcare?

Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bear Necessities Childcare?

You can call 0161 212 1211 and visit www.bearsdaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576585)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=BearNecessities+Childcare+Limited&query_place_id=ChIJ_Uf_1Wewe0gRrVJ__DoAXao)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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