# Canterbury Road Day Nursery

Canterbury Road Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 186 Canterbury Road, Davyhulme, Manchester, M41 0GR, in Urmston, Trafford. It is registered for 92 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 37 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-road-day-nursery-ey400287  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 186 Canterbury Road, Davyhulme, Manchester, M41 0GR
- Registered places: 92
- Phone: 0161 748 4922
- Website: https://canterburyroaddaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY400287

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 February 2024, 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/EY400287

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2009 (Reference EY400287). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY400287)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY400287)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY400287)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/119182)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 186 Canterbury Road, Davyhulme, Manchester, M41 0GR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.454813,-2.343911

- Station: Urmston, 0.6 miles
- Station: Humphrey Park, 0.7 miles
- Station: Trafford Palazzo (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kingsway Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Davyhulme Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Golden Hill Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 37 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Davyhulme Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Orchards |  | 3–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Barton Clough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Highfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2021) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Urmston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Davyhulme Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/davyhulme-pre-school-limited-2805798) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Railway Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/railway-kindergarten-ey458243) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Barton Clough Pre-School & OOSC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barton-clough-pre-school-and-oosc-ey287424) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Den Care Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-den-care-club-2897253) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-2807329) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-people-preschool-and-playgroup-ltd-2727372) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Canterbury Road Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Canterbury Road Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 27 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Canterbury Road Day Nursery take?

Canterbury Road Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Canterbury Road Day Nursery?

Urmston is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Canterbury Road Day Nursery?

You can call 0161 748 4922 and visit canterburyroaddaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY400287)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Canterbury+Road+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJw4VWZaCue0gRScyTjhy3J_E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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