# Kingfisher Day Nursery

Kingfisher Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 53 Palatine Road, MANCHESTER, M20 3PP, in Withington, Manchester. It is registered for 97 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingfisher-day-nursery-ey455696  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 53 Palatine Road, MANCHESTER, M20 3PP
- Registered places: 97
- Phone: 0161 425 4506
- Website: https://www.kingfishernurserydidsbury.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY455696

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 July 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/EY455696

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2013 (Reference EY455696). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455696)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455696)
- Registered places: 97 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455696)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1816882)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 53 Palatine Road, MANCHESTER, M20 3PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.428889,-2.232347

- Station: Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.3 miles
- Station: West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), 0.3 miles
- Station: Withington (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fog Lane Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cavendish Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Parsonage Pocket Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 5.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Didsbury CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit |  | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cavendish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Old Moat Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Birches School |  | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Christie Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christie-day-nursery-ey394022) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Didsbury Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/didsbury-village-day-nursery-ey367552) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Moor Allerton Preparatory School - Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moor-allerton-preparatory-school-nursery-2691725) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-didsbury-day-nursery-and-preschool-500116) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Marion Scott Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marion-scott-playgroup-ey233730) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bizzie Kidz Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzie-kidz-nursery-limited-ey235941) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kingfisher Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kingfisher Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kingfisher Day Nursery take?

Kingfisher Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 97 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Kingfisher Day Nursery?

Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kingfisher Day Nursery?

You can call 0161 425 4506 and visit www.kingfishernurserydidsbury.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455696)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kingfisher+Day+Nursery+day+care&query_place_id=ChIJDfqVIUKye0gR17RjbUI0Q1k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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