# Bubbly Bear

Bubbly Bear is a full-day nursery at 27 Lomond Road, MANCHESTER, M22 5JA, in Moss Nook, Manchester. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bubbly-bear-2655543  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 27 Lomond Road, MANCHESTER, M22 5JA
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 0161 971 8966
- Website: https://bubblybear.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2655543

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 January 2025, 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/16/2655543

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2655543). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655543)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655543)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655543)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1817741)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 27 Lomond Road, MANCHESTER, M22 5JA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.376924,-2.243445

- Station: Peel Hall (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Heald Green, 0.6 miles
- Station: Robinswood Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Peel Hall Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Rose Vale Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Rose Vale Play Area, 0.5 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: 4.6 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peel Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Prospect Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School |  | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Crossacres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lum Head Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| North Cheshire Jewish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Heald Green Methodist Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heald-green-methodist-pre-school-307155) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids World Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-world-nursery-and-pre-school-2822546) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [North Cheshire Jewish Nursery Education Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-cheshire-jewish-nursery-education-trust-ey340703) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [ZoZo's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zozos-day-nursery-2735948) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Brookside Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookside-pre-school-307121) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Georgie Porgie's Nursery Woodhouse Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/georgie-porgies-nursery-woodhouse-park-2829645) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bubbly Bear's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bubbly Bear Good at its inspection on 22 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bubbly Bear take?

Bubbly Bear is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bubbly Bear?

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

### How do I contact Bubbly Bear?

You can call 0161 971 8966 and visit bubblybear.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655543)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bubbly+Bear+Day+Care+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJr1Tu1rGye0gRHYD6nsgfsus)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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