# Milkyway Preschool Playgroup

Milkyway Preschool Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Bangladesh House, 19a Birch Lane, MANCHESTER, M13 0NW, in Longsight, Manchester. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milkyway-preschool-playgroup-ey451353  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bangladesh House, 19a Birch Lane, MANCHESTER, M13 0NW
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 0161 225 7482
- Website: https://www.milkywaypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY451353

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 July 2025, 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/EY451353

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2012 (Reference EY451353). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451353)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451353)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451353)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bangladesh House, 19a Birch Lane, MANCHESTER, M13 0NW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.458468,-2.204269

- Station: Ardwick, 1.0 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Slade Lane Community Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Edlin Close Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Park: Birchfields Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wonderland Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Rodney House School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Longsight Community Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Turtles Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-turtles-daycare-ey543176) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiny Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-steps-nursery-2680882) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Littleways Daisy Bank](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littleways-daisy-bank-2533906) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Longsight Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longsight-nursery-2544230) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Early Inspirations](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-inspirations-ey433782) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Anson Cabin Project](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/anson-cabin-project-ey368113) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Milkyway Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Milkyway Preschool Playgroup Good at its inspection on 3 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Milkyway Preschool Playgroup take?

Milkyway Preschool Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Milkyway Preschool Playgroup?

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

### How do I contact Milkyway Preschool Playgroup?

You can call 0161 225 7482 and visit www.milkywaypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451353)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Milky+Way+Pre-School+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJPb3PDH6xe0gR49iP985Ln7U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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