# Partou Little Darlings Day Nursery & Pre-School

Partou Little Darlings Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 382-384 Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, SK1 4NT, in Little Moor, Stockport. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 49 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-darlings-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey393758  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 382-384 Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, SK1 4NT
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 0161 474 7475
- Website: https://partou.co.uk/nurseries/little-darlings-day-nursery-pre-school
- Ofsted URN: EY393758

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393758

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2009 (Reference EY393758). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393758)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393758)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393758)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1647103)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 382-384 Hempshaw Lane, Stockport, SK1 4NT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.401304,-2.140330

- Station: Davenport, 0.9 miles
- Station: Stockport, 1.0 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St. Thomas' Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Woodbank Memorial Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stockport 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 49 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Lane Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Banks Lane Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Stockport | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Vernon Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cale Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Stockport Grammar School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-preschool-ey554136) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Woodbank Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodbank-preschool-307205) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Ridg Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-ridg-day-nursery-ltd-2835065) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St. George's Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-pre-school-playgroup-307180) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Nina's Nursery Offerton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ninas-nursery-offerton-2503872) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Stockport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-stockport-2593060) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Partou Little Darlings Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Partou Little Darlings Day Nursery & Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 13 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Partou Little Darlings Day Nursery & Pre-School take?

Partou Little Darlings Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Partou Little Darlings Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Davenport is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Partou Little Darlings Day Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 0161 474 7475 and visit partou.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393758)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Partou+Little+Darlings+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJoVGGf5C0e0gRl6MZXHNP2wg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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