# Sparkling Stars Whalley Range Daycare

Sparkling Stars Whalley Range Daycare is a full-day nursery at 39 Russell Road, MANCHESTER, M16 8DH, in Whalley Range, Manchester. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sparkling-stars-whalley-range-daycare-2838007  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 39 Russell Road, MANCHESTER, M16 8DH
- Phone: 0161 843 7966
- Website: https://www.sparklingstarsdaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2838007

## 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 2025 (Reference 2838007). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838007)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838007)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1831168)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 39 Russell Road, MANCHESTER, M16 8DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.451704,-2.262136

- Station: Firswood (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles
- Station: Chorlton (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- Station: St Werburgh's Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Manley Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Range Road Community Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Manley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Bede's College |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St John Vianney RC School |  | 5–19 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| William Hulme's Grammar School | All-through | 3–18 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Early Days Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-day-nursery-2519733) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Manchester Montessori House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manchester-montessori-house-2644828) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [My Time Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-time-childcare-2680836) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Amaryllis Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amaryllis-day-nursery-ey550578) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Alexandra Park Creative Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alexandra-park-creative-nursery-school-2763653) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Simply Cherish Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/simply-cherish-day-nursery-ey539268) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the nearest station to Sparkling Stars Whalley Range Daycare?

Firswood (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sparkling Stars Whalley Range Daycare?

You can call 0161 843 7966 and visit www.sparklingstarsdaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sparkling+Stars+Daycare+%26+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ75mrbzyze0gRyli6u-Twhcs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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