# Care Chiefs

Care Chiefs is a full-day nursery at Spa Tavern, 124 Old Lane, Manchester, M38 9SB, in Spring Gardens, Salford. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 19 reviews (November 2026). It is run by AW Childcare Services Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/care-chiefs-ey490292  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Spa Tavern, 124 Old Lane, Manchester, M38 9SB
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 0800 612 1124
- Website: http://www.carechiefs.com/
- Run by: [AW Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aw-childcare-services-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY490292

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 August 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/EY490292

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY490292). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490292)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490292)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490292)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/136520)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Spa Tavern, 124 Old Lane, Manchester, M38 9SB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.538689,-2.426040

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Peel Park, 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 Salford 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dukesgate Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wharton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Green Fold School |  | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Orchards Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Highfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wow Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wow-kids-ey456634) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Paul's Peel Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-peel-playgroup-307568) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Adventure Garden Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adventure-garden-childrens-nursery-2872667) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Care Chiefs Highfield Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/care-chiefs-highfield-hall-ey556029) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mice To Meet You Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mice-to-meet-you-playgroup-ey551088) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Hulton Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hulton-childrens-centre-nursery-511458) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Care Chiefs's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Care Chiefs Good at its inspection on 24 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Care Chiefs take?

Care Chiefs is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs Care Chiefs?

Care Chiefs is run by AW Childcare Services Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Care Chiefs?

Moses Gate is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Care Chiefs?

You can call 0800 612 1124 and visit www.carechiefs.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490292)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Care+Chiefs+Children%27s+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJZZRYOICoe0gRSqqw3sgFJak)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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