# Squirrels Children Day Nursery, Middleton

Squirrels Children Day Nursery, Middleton is a full-day nursery at Former Baptist Church, Green Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2HU, in Middleton, Rochdale. It is registered for 93 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-children-day-nursery-middleton-ey499184  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Former Baptist Church, Green Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2HU
- Registered places: 93
- Ofsted URN: EY499184

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 August 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/EY499184

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY499184). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499184)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499184)
- Registered places: 93 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499184)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Former Baptist Church, Green Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.551727,-2.185021

- Station: Mills Hill (Manchester), 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Boarshaw Clough, 0.4 miles
- Park: Brassey Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wince Brook Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: Jubilee 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 Rochdale there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Boarshaw Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Middleton Parish Church School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hollin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Newlands School |  | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Middleton Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/middleton-nursery-school-ey482324) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Twinkle Toes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-toes-nursery-2616760) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Elm Street Pre-School Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-street-pre-school-community-interest-company-ey491849) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet School House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-school-house-ey500833) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Boarshaw Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boarshaw-private-day-nursery-ey336875) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kirkway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkway-nursery-ey469046) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Squirrels Children Day Nursery, Middleton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Squirrels Children Day Nursery, Middleton Good at its inspection on 23 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Squirrels Children Day Nursery, Middleton take?

Squirrels Children Day Nursery, Middleton is registered with Ofsted for up to 93 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Squirrels Children Day Nursery, Middleton?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499184)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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