# Launch Pad Pre-School

Launch Pad Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Baguley Street, Droylsden, M43 7BB, in Droylsden, Tameside. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kids Zone Nursery Group Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/launch-pad-pre-school-2721490  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Baguley Street, Droylsden, M43 7BB
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 0161 370 0818
- Website: https://www.kzngroup.co.uk/launchpad
- Run by: [Kids Zone Nursery Group Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-zone-nursery-group-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2721490

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 2024, 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/16/2721490

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2023 (Reference 2721490). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721490)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721490)
- 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/16/2721490)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Baguley Street, Droylsden, M43 7BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.480660,-2.142521

- Station: Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink), 0.1 miles
- Station: Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 miles
- Station: Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Tameside 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Moorside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Aldwyn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fairfield Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Greenside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Space Station Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/space-station-day-nursery-2721494) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Infinity Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/infinity-childcare-ltd-2747654) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Fairfield Education & Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairfield-education-and-childcare-ey367513) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bump & Beyond Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bump-and-beyond-day-nursery-2808824) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Learning Hive Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-hive-nursery-school-2685055) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Greenside Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenside-day-nursery-ey485528) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Launch Pad Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Launch Pad Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Launch Pad Pre-School take?

Launch Pad Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs Launch Pad Pre-School?

Launch Pad Pre-School is run by Kids Zone Nursery Group Ltd, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Launch Pad Pre-School?

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Launch Pad Pre-School?

You can call 0161 370 0818 and visit www.kzngroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721490)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Launchpad+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJr81GaV23e0gR6z4IdvuHj6s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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