# Little Learning Ladder

Little Learning Ladder is a full-day nursery at Unit 1, Chips, 2 Lampwick Lane, New Islington, M4 6BU, in Ancoats, Manchester. It is registered for 72 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 4.1 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learning-ladder-ey460492  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1, Chips, 2 Lampwick Lane, New Islington, M4 6BU
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 0161 205 6096
- Website: http://www.littlelearningladder.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY460492

## 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/EY460492

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY460492). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460492)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460492)
- 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/EY460492)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1817326)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1, Chips, 2 Lampwick Lane, New Islington, M4 6BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.481327,-2.220919

- Station: New Islington (Manchester Metrolink), under 0.1 miles
- Station: Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Manchester Piccadilly, 0.5 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cotton Field Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Ancoats Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Royle Basin, 0.4 miles
- Park: Mayfield Park, 0.5 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 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: 4.1 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Co-op Academy New Islington | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Sol Christian Academy |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Park View Community Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Abbott Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Co-op Academy Medlock | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (November 2021) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ltd-ey480061) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Merry Kidz Day Nursery Beswick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-kidz-day-nursery-beswick-2728326) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Winstanley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winstanley-day-nursery-ey473668) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Echoes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/echoes-day-nursery-2518745) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Happy Kids Heybury Close](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-heybury-close-ey472757) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Paintpots (Manchester) LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paintpots-manchester-ltd-ey356873) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Learning Ladder's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Learning Ladder Good at its inspection on 1 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Learning Ladder take?

Little Learning Ladder is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Learning Ladder?

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

### How do I contact Little Learning Ladder?

You can call 0161 205 6096 and visit www.littlelearningladder.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460492)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Learning+Ladder&query_place_id=ChIJFUQ4x6Oxe0gRqEjnV5xGRNc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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