# Channings Childcare Ltd Royton

Channings Childcare Ltd Royton is a full-day nursery at Prospect House, Fir Bank Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6TU, in Oozewood, Oldham. It is registered for 60 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 3.4 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Channings Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/channings-childcare-ltd-royton-508085  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Prospect House, Fir Bank Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6TU
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 0161 626 9539
- Website: http://www.channingschildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Channings Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/channings-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 508085

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 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/16/508085

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1997 (Reference 508085). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508085)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508085)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508085)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/60965)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Prospect House, Fir Bank Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6TU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.573941,-2.126736

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dogford Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Royton Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Oldham there are about 3.6 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: 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Thorp Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Royton Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Thornham St. James CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Supreme Start Ltd |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St. Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2019) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Crompton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Red Robin Early Education Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-robin-early-education-ltd-2798531) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Jack-In-A-Box Playgroup and Bee'Z Nee'Z Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-a-box-playgroup-and-beez-neez-out-of-school-club-ey490027) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St. Anne's Pre-School, Royton Oldham Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-annes-pre-school-royton-oldham-limited-ey375631) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Broadway Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadway-day-nursery-ey496629) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Heyside Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heyside-pre-school-508047) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Newbank House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-newbank-house-ey289347) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Channings Childcare Ltd Royton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Channings Childcare Ltd Royton Good at its inspection on 23 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Channings Childcare Ltd Royton take?

Channings Childcare Ltd Royton is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Channings Childcare Ltd Royton?

Channings Childcare Ltd Royton is run by Channings Childcare Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Channings Childcare Ltd Royton?

Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Channings Childcare Ltd Royton?

You can call 0161 626 9539 and visit www.channingschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508085)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Channings+Childcare+Royton&query_place_id=ChIJR9bdi7C5e0gRyxS3b0OMiDY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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