# Pathways Childcare

Pathways Childcare is a full-day nursery at Pathways Childcare Centre, Lid Lane, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1QA, in Cheadle, Staffordshire. It is registered for 39 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pathways-childcare-218468  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pathways Childcare Centre, Lid Lane, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1QA
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 01538 756860
- Website: https://www.pathwayschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 218468

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 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/16/218468

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1997 (Reference 218468). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218468)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218468)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218468)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pathways Childcare Centre, Lid Lane, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.984151,-1.993344

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wedgwood Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Tean Road Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: austin close play area, 0.2 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 Staffordshire 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Giles' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Cheadle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Elm House School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Cheadle Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Painsley Catholic College | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cheadle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheadle-kindergarten-ey553657) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Cheadle Stoke](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-cheadle-stoke-2671181) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiny Hearts Big Futures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-hearts-big-futures-2775511) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cedar Tree Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedar-tree-pre-school-2604570) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kingfishers Pre-Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingfishers-pre-schools-2763450) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [St. Thomas's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomass-day-nursery-ey554722) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pathways Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pathways Childcare Good at its inspection on 17 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pathways Childcare take?

Pathways Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Pathways Childcare?

You can call 01538 756860 and visit www.pathwayschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218468)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pathways+Childcare+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJ8f30xN8UekgRnrDMEf1GxHo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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