# Media City Nature Kindergarten

Media City Nature Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Thrive Childcare & Education, Unit 3 Central Park, 3 Ohio Avenue, SALFORD, M50 2GT, in Salford. It is registered for 134 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 4.6 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Thrive Childcare And Education Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/media-city-nature-kindergarten-ey436473  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thrive Childcare & Education, Unit 3 Central Park, 3 Ohio Avenue, SALFORD, M50 2GT
- Registered places: 134
- Phone: 0161 872 0663
- Website: https://www.thrivechildcare.com/nurseries/nursery-in-media-city-salford/
- Run by: [Thrive Childcare And Education Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/thrive-childcare-and-education-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY436473

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 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/EY436473

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2011 (Reference EY436473). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436473)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436473)
- Registered places: 134 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436473)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/69387)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thrive Childcare & Education, Unit 3 Central Park, 3 Ohio Avenue, SALFORD, M50 2GT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.475772,-2.290806

- Station: Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink), 0.1 miles
- Station: Broadway (Manchester Metrolink), 0.2 miles
- Station: Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink), 0.2 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ordsall Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Salford 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 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 | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Quayside School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| King of Kings |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Family VA RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kidzrus Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzrus-nursery-limited-ey493423) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Schools Out Northwest Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/schools-out-northwest-limited-2496386) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Explorers Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-pre-school-ey493843) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tinytots@Emmanuel Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinytots-emmanuel-centre-ey438708) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Salford Quays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-salford-quays-ey540340) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kidz Corner Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-corner-childcare-limited-ey493727) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Media City Nature Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Media City Nature Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 13 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Media City Nature Kindergarten take?

Media City Nature Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 134 children at any one time.

### Who runs Media City Nature Kindergarten?

Media City Nature Kindergarten is run by Thrive Childcare And Education Limited, which runs 10 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Media City Nature Kindergarten?

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

### How do I contact Media City Nature Kindergarten?

You can call 0161 872 0663 and visit www.thrivechildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436473)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Media+City+Nature+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJX9OCNRWue0gRzdsUgxM31ZM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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