# Didsbury Childminding Services

Didsbury Childminding Services is a full-day nursery at 8 Gawsworth Avenue, MANCHESTER, M20 5NF, in East Didsbury, Manchester. It is registered for 55 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 4.9 from 29 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Didsbury Childminding Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/didsbury-childminding-services-ey494792  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8 Gawsworth Avenue, MANCHESTER, M20 5NF
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 07583 084504
- Website: http://www.didsburychildminder.co.uk/
- Run by: [Didsbury Childminding Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/didsbury-childminding-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY494792

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 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/EY494792

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY494792). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494792)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494792)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494792)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1819621)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8 Gawsworth Avenue, MANCHESTER, M20 5NF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.407531,-2.223656

- Station: East Didsbury, 0.1 miles
- Station: East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink), 0.7 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fletcher Moss Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Didsbury Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Didsbury Community Orchard, 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 29 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Beaver Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Stella Maris School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Cheadle Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Didsbury Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [East Didsbury Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-didsbury-pre-school-500073) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Didsbury Childminding at Broad Oak](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/didsbury-childminding-at-broad-oak-2805601) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Marion Scott Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marion-scott-playgroup-ey233730) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Didsbury Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/didsbury-village-day-nursery-ey367552) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids Planet Heaton Mersey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-heaton-mersey-2670579) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Dove Tree Montessori Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dove-tree-montessori-nursery-limited-2779937) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Didsbury Childminding Services's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Didsbury Childminding Services Good at its inspection on 1 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Didsbury Childminding Services take?

Didsbury Childminding Services is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Who runs Didsbury Childminding Services?

Didsbury Childminding Services is run by Didsbury Childminding Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Didsbury Childminding Services?

East Didsbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Didsbury Childminding Services?

You can call 07583 084504 and visit www.didsburychildminder.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494792)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Didsbury+childminding&query_place_id=ChIJITnxGPGye0gRHGxHFPiaDGc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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