# Brown Bear Nursery & Preschool at Great Moor

Brown Bear Nursery & Preschool at Great Moor is a full-day nursery at 24 Store Street, Stockport, SK2 7HA, in Stepping Hill, Stockport. 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 5.0 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brown-bear-nursery-and-preschool-at-great-moor-2618486  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 24 Store Street, Stockport, SK2 7HA
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 0161 482 2188
- Website: http://www.brownbearchildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2618486

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 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/16/2618486

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2021 (Reference 2618486). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618486)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618486)
- 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/16/2618486)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 24 Store Street, Stockport, SK2 7HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.388609,-2.134740

- Station: Woodsmoor, 0.3 miles
- Station: Davenport, 0.8 miles
- Station: Hazel Grove, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Boothby Street Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Great Moor Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Oasis Outdoor Rest Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mirrlees Fields, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Stockport there are about 3.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Moor Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Great Moor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Stockport Grammar School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hazel Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Dial Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Simon's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Giggles Private Day Nursery & Preschool - Great Moor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-giggles-private-day-nursery-and-preschool-great-moor-ey538674) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Nina's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ninas-nursery-ey383704) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Stockport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-stockport-2593060) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hawthorn House Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawthorn-house-day-nursery-limited-ey469089) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ninas Nursery Davenport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ninas-nursery-davenport-ey396482) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-preschool-ey554136) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Brown Bear Nursery & Preschool at Great Moor's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Brown Bear Nursery & Preschool at Great Moor Good at its inspection on 7 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Brown Bear Nursery & Preschool at Great Moor take?

Brown Bear Nursery & Preschool at Great Moor is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Brown Bear Nursery & Preschool at Great Moor?

Woodsmoor is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Brown Bear Nursery & Preschool at Great Moor?

You can call 0161 482 2188 and visit www.brownbearchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618486)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brown+Bear+Nursery+And+Preschool+Great+Moor&query_place_id=ChIJ11BMa7y0e0gRIEqkrDmmHaM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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