# Little Tinkers

Little Tinkers is a full-day nursery at 25 Buxton Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6AD, in Torkington, Stockport. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinkers-2529766  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 25 Buxton Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6AD
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 0161 400 7955
- Website: http://www.littletinkerschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2529766

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 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/16/2529766

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2019 (Reference 2529766). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2529766)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2529766)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2529766)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1194387)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 25 Buxton Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.374925,-2.112587

- Station: Hazel Grove, 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Torkington Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Devonshire Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Memorial Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Devonshire Road, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stockport 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hazel Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Torkington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Simon's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Moorfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Warren Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Dial Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ladybird Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-childcare-ltd-ey443558) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fernbees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fernbees-2659792) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Torkington Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/torkington-childcare-2742164) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Faces Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-faces-nursery-ey496263) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hawthorn House Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawthorn-house-day-nursery-limited-ey469089) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Moorfield Pre-School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorfield-pre-school-group-ey384274) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Tinkers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Tinkers Good at its inspection on 27 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Tinkers take?

Little Tinkers is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Tinkers?

Hazel Grove is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Tinkers?

You can call 0161 400 7955 and visit www.littletinkerschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2529766)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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