# Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Kids Unlimited, 163 Marsland Road, SALE, M33 3WE, in Brooklands, Trafford. It is registered for 99 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-sale-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey442436  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kids Unlimited, 163 Marsland Road, SALE, M33 3WE
- Registered places: 99
- Phone: 0161 393 6731
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/sale-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY442436

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442436

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2012 (Reference EY442436). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442436)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442436)
- Registered places: 99 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442436)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kids Unlimited, 163 Marsland Road, SALE, M33 3WE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.417323,-2.317204

- Station: Brooklands (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Sale (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 miles
- Station: Dane Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Walkden Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Moor Nook Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Kelsall Street Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Worthington Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Key Stage 4 Quad, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Key Stage 3 Quad, 0.1 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 8 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 | 0.3 miles |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Brooklands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Templemoor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Forest Park Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lime Tree Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Embrace Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/embrace-childcare-ey470795) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Alphabets Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabets-private-day-nursery-310364) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kid's Rock Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-rock-club-ey496639) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sale Private Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sale-private-day-nursery-limited-ey290492) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-day-nursery-ey420333) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-sale-ey492543) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 5 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 99 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool?

Brooklands (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 0161 393 6731 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442436)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Sale+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ3dQbkFOse0gRaqz4AYG5bj0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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