# Medlock Day Nursery

Medlock Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Shree Swaminarayan Temple, 270 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1BG, in Primrose Bank, Oldham. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 18 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/medlock-day-nursery-2768661  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shree Swaminarayan Temple, 270 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1BG
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 0161 526 5645
- Website: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/medlock-day-nursery-ol8-1bg-2768661
- Ofsted URN: 2768661

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 May 2024, 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/16/2768661

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2768661). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768661)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768661)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768661)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1697369)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shree Swaminarayan Temple, 270 Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.532767,-2.116701

- Station: Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 miles
- Station: Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles
- Station: Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coppice Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Neild Street Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Werneth Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Oldham there are about 3.6 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Broadfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Werneth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2019) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hulme Grammar School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Thornycroft School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Greenhill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Golden Petals Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/golden-petals-pre-school-ltd-2678453) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Panda Pre-School Coppice](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/panda-pre-school-coppice-ey470366) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Heathcot Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathcot-pre-school-ltd-301004) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [A-Star Kids Parkview](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-star-kids-parkview-2844639) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Adorable steps childcare limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adorable-steps-childcare-limited-2711066) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Butterflies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-511725) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Medlock Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Medlock Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 31 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Medlock Day Nursery take?

Medlock Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Medlock Day Nursery?

Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Medlock Day Nursery?

You can call 0161 526 5645 and visit www.nurseryadvice.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768661)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Medlock+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJxeJkdY23e0gRHWX0-JmAoac)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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