# Simply Cherish Day Nursery

Simply Cherish Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 77 Alexandra Road South, MANCHESTER, M16 8GJ, in Whalley Range, Manchester. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/simply-cherish-day-nursery-ey539268  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 77 Alexandra Road South, MANCHESTER, M16 8GJ
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 0161 860 0864
- Website: http://simplycherishdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY539268

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 December 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/EY539268

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY539268). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539268)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539268)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539268)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1819202)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 77 Alexandra Road South, MANCHESTER, M16 8GJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.444087,-2.251340

- Station: St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.7 miles
- Station: Withington (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- Station: Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink), 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School | All-through | 3–18 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Bede's College |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wilbraham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Old Moat Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Manley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alexandra Park Creative Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alexandra-park-creative-nursery-school-2763653) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Brighter Beginnings Fallowfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-fallowfield-ey356017) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sparkling Stars Whalley Range Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sparkling-stars-whalley-range-daycare-2838007) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Hamza's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hamzas-nursery-2517392) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Manchester Montessori House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manchester-montessori-house-2644828) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [WMB Born2reign Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wmb-born2reign-day-nursery-2518232) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Simply Cherish Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Simply Cherish Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Simply Cherish Day Nursery take?

Simply Cherish Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Simply Cherish Day Nursery?

St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Simply Cherish Day Nursery?

You can call 0161 860 0864 and visit simplycherishdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539268)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Simply+Cherish+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-Rn7CgWye0gRqcehgI2e2lo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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