# Minibuddies Nursery, Pre-School and Out of Hours Care

Minibuddies Nursery, Pre-School and Out of Hours Care is a sessional pre-school at Manor Beach CP School, Manor Drive, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 1EU, in Cleveleys, Lancashire. It is registered for 45 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minibuddies-nursery-pre-school-and-out-of-hours-care-2787873  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Manor Beach CP School, Manor Drive, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 1EU
- Registered places: 45
- Ofsted URN: 2787873

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2024 (Reference 2787873). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2787873)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2787873)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2787873)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Manor Beach CP School, Manor Drive, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 1EU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.882122,-3.042043

- Station: Thornton Gate (Blackpool Tramway), 0.1 miles
- Station: West Drive (Blackpool Tramway), 0.2 miles
- Station: Cleveleys (Blackpool Tramway), 0.3 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Bambinos Play Centre, 0.4 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Northfold Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Rossall School |  | 0–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Anchorsholme Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Norbreck Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mini Me's Beach Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-mes-beach-nursery-2589255) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Cleveleys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-cleveleys-2683658) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Clarence](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-clarence-2683673) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Peekaboo Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peekaboo-nursery-2729804) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Nanny Plums Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-plums-nursery-ey500809) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers Cleveleys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-cleveleys-2699751) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Minibuddies Nursery, Pre-School and Out of Hours Care take?

Minibuddies Nursery, Pre-School and Out of Hours Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Minibuddies Nursery, Pre-School and Out of Hours Care?

Thornton Gate (Blackpool Tramway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2787873)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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