# Early Inspirations

Early Inspirations is a full-day nursery at Cayton Centre, Cayton Street, Manchester, M12 4GJ, in Rusholme, Manchester. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 73 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-inspirations-ey433782  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cayton Centre, Cayton Street, Manchester, M12 4GJ
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 0161 225 2529
- Website: http://www.earlyinspirations.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY433782

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 December 2021, 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/EY433782

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY433782). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433782)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 December 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433782)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433782)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1819592)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cayton Centre, Cayton Street, Manchester, M12 4GJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.452712,-2.195433

- Station: Levenshulme, 0.6 miles
- Station: Belle Vue, 0.9 miles
- Station: Ryder Brow, 1.0 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crowcroft Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Slade Lane Community Garden, 0.1 miles
- Park: Nutsford Vale, 0.4 miles
- Park: West Point Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 73 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowcroft Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Longsight Community Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Richard's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Rodney House School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Gorton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Longsight Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longsight-nursery-2544230) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Lemon Tree Manchester Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lemon-tree-manchester-ltd-ey494401) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rushford Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rushford-park-nursery-2802004) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Anson Cabin Project](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/anson-cabin-project-ey368113) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Milkyway Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milkyway-preschool-playgroup-ey451353) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiny Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-steps-nursery-2680882) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Early Inspirations's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Early Inspirations Good at its inspection on 15 December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Early Inspirations take?

Early Inspirations is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Early Inspirations?

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

### How do I contact Early Inspirations?

You can call 0161 225 2529 and visit www.earlyinspirations.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY433782)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Inspirations+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool+Manchester&query_place_id=ChIJIWTalNmze0gRTsp6ht9EgIc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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