# Starfish Day Nursery

Starfish Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 52 Queens Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9HU, in Stock Brook, Oldham. It is registered for 67 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Starfish Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starfish-day-nursery-ey275059  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 52 Queens Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9HU
- Registered places: 67
- Phone: 0161 626 9470
- Website: http://www.starfishdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Starfish Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/starfish-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY275059

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 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/EY275059

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2004 (Reference EY275059). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275059)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275059)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275059)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/114797)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 52 Queens Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.542422,-2.147904

- Station: Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 miles
- Station: Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park, 0.5 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 Oldham there are about 3.6 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bare Trees Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Freehold Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Kingfisher Special School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Halcyon Way School |  | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Chadderton Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Nursery Chadderton Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-chadderton-limited-ey293678) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starfish-preschool-and-holiday-club-2799882) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Forest Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-forest-tree-nursery-2783839) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rainbow Kabin Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-kabin-pre-school-301041) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Panda Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/panda-pre-school-ey339662) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Maple Leaf Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maple-leaf-kindergarten-2777306) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Starfish Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Starfish Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Starfish Day Nursery take?

Starfish Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### Who runs Starfish Day Nursery?

Starfish Day Nursery is run by Starfish Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Starfish Day Nursery?

Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Starfish Day Nursery?

You can call 0161 626 9470 and visit www.starfishdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275059)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Starfish+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJjRMT6Vi3e0gRPsIxZFYQ3bo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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