# Little Explorers Nursery

Little Explorers Nursery is a full-day nursery at Little Explorers Nursery, 475a Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, MANCHESTER, M27 8BB, in Pendlebury, Salford. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Explorers Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-ey481409  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Explorers Nursery, 475a Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, MANCHESTER, M27 8BB
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 0161 727 9794
- Website: http://www.littleexplorersnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Explorers Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/explorers-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY481409

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 April 2022, 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/EY481409

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2014 (Reference EY481409). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481409)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481409)
- 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/EY481409)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Explorers Nursery, 475a Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, MANCHESTER, M27 8BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.514496,-2.324835

- Station: Swinton (Manchester), 0.5 miles
- Station: Clifton (Manchester), 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: LIVIA, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Salford 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mark's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Grosvenor Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Springwood Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mossfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Deans Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Gems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-ey369022) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rainbows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-nursery-2842710) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Swinton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-swinton-ey554064) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Holyrood Day Nursery Swinton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holyrood-day-nursery-swinton-ey372028) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Evergreen Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/evergreen-childrens-day-nursery-ey357491) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [KidzRus Private Day Nursery The Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzrus-private-day-nursery-the-lodge-ey492517) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers Nursery take?

Little Explorers Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Explorers Nursery?

Little Explorers Nursery is run by Explorers Nurseries Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers Nursery?

Swinton (Manchester) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Nursery?

You can call 0161 727 9794 and visit www.littleexplorersnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481409)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Nursery+Swinton&query_place_id=ChIJnSMS3Quve0gRSYeluJ9-lmI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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