# Manley and Mouldsworth Pre-School Playgroup

Manley and Mouldsworth Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Manley Village School Playfield, Mobile Units, School Lane, Manley, Frodsham, WA6 9DU, in Manley, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manley-and-mouldsworth-pre-school-playgroup-305181  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Manley Village School Playfield, Mobile Units, School Lane, Manley, Frodsham, WA6 9DU
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01928 740533
- Website: http://manleyandmouldsworthpreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 305181

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 April 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/16/305181

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1973 (Reference 305181). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305181)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305181)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305181)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Manley Village School Playfield, Mobile Units, School Lane, Manley, Frodsham, WA6 9DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.246854,-2.732855

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvanley and Manley Village School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Ashton Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashton-house-nursery-ey365637) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Horn's Mill Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horns-mill-pre-school-cio-ey497485) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [KiddiCove Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddicove-day-nursery-limited-2871150) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Ashton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashton-house-nursery-2594006) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Thrive Frodsham Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-frodsham-hill-ey562723) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunkys-day-nursery-and-forest-school-hapsford-hall-2678367) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Manley and Mouldsworth Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Manley and Mouldsworth Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 28 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Manley and Mouldsworth Pre-School Playgroup take?

Manley and Mouldsworth Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Manley and Mouldsworth Pre-School Playgroup?

Mouldsworth is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Manley and Mouldsworth Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 01928 740533 and visit manleyandmouldsworthpreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305181)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Manley+%26+Mouldsworth+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJmX2LRkTkekgRLimVioE5b-U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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