# Littleways Daisy Bank

Littleways Daisy Bank is a full-day nursery at Daisy Bank Road Childrens Centre, 78a Daisy Bank Road, Manchester, M14 5GL, in Longsight, Manchester. It is registered for 66 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 25 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littleways-daisy-bank-2533906  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Daisy Bank Road Childrens Centre, 78a Daisy Bank Road, Manchester, M14 5GL
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 0161 248 5889
- Website: http://www.littleways.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2533906

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 August 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/16/2533906

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2019 (Reference 2533906). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2533906)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2533906)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2533906)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1820751)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Daisy Bank Road Childrens Centre, 78a Daisy Bank Road, Manchester, M14 5GL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.458919,-2.213745

- Station: Ardwick, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Swinton Grove Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Birchfields Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wonderland Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Edlin Close Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Swinton Grove 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 25 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Manchester Hospital School |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-steps-nursery-2680882) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiny Turtles Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-turtles-daycare-ey543176) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Milkyway Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milkyway-preschool-playgroup-ey451353) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Brighter Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-ey538076) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ey302828) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ardwick Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ardwick-day-nursery-2860366) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Littleways Daisy Bank's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Littleways Daisy Bank Good at its inspection on 5 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Littleways Daisy Bank take?

Littleways Daisy Bank is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Littleways Daisy Bank?

Ardwick is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Littleways Daisy Bank?

You can call 0161 248 5889 and visit www.littleways.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2533906)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Littleways+Daisy+Bank&query_place_id=ChIJq0dzutaxe0gRCmcRl0wgiGc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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