# Little Panda's Pre-School

Little Panda's Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Broadoak Community Centre, Broadoak Road, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 8RS, in Smallshaw, Tameside. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pandas-pre-school-ey451565  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Broadoak Community Centre, Broadoak Road, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 8RS
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 0161 830 0510
- Website: http://www.littlepandaspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY451565

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 January 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/EY451565

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY451565). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451565)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451565)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451565)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Broadoak Community Centre, Broadoak Road, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 8RS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.501906,-2.090762

- Station: Ashton-under-Lyne, 0.7 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George V Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cedar Park, 0.5 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Broadoak | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Holden Clough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Waterloo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Hedgehogs Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hedgehogs-pre-school-ey360959) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Charlestown Private Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlestown-private-day-nursery-ltd-312298) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Giggles Private Day Nursery And Preschool - Ashton-Under-Lyne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-giggles-private-day-nursery-and-preschool-ashton-under-lyne-ey489056) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sky High Achievers Ashton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sky-high-achievers-ashton-2510490) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Next Generation Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/next-generation-day-nursery-2794476) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Ashton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-ashton-2739932) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Panda's Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Panda's Pre-School Good at its inspection on 30 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Panda's Pre-School take?

Little Panda's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Panda's Pre-School?

Ashton-under-Lyne is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Panda's Pre-School?

You can call 0161 830 0510 and visit www.littlepandaspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451565)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Pandas+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJS2ua1Eu3e0gR2I-eO_ckltQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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