# Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club

Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club is a full-day nursery at 1, Ward Street, Oldham, OL9 9EX, in Chadderton, Oldham. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Starfish Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starfish-preschool-and-holiday-club-2799882  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1, Ward Street, Oldham, OL9 9EX
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 0161 626 9470
- Website: https://www.starfishdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Starfish Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/starfish-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2799882

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 September 2025, 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.

Inspection history:

- 17 September 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 14 April 2025: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799882

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2799882). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799882)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 17 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799882)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2799882)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1, Ward Street, Oldham, OL9 9EX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.543489,-2.134914

- Station: Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Freehold (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Berrisfield Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Agnes-Robinson Pocket Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Tamworth Street Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Westwood High |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Maple Leaf Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Richmond Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Burnley Brow Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bare Trees Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Freehold Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Kabin Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-kabin-pre-school-301041) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Forest Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-forest-tree-nursery-2783839) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Maple Leaf Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maple-leaf-kindergarten-2777306) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Greenwood Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwood-kindergarten-2891156) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Starfish Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starfish-day-nursery-ey275059) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunshine Nursery Chadderton Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-chadderton-limited-ey293678) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club Good at its inspection on 17 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club take?

Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### Who runs Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club?

Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club is run by Starfish Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club?

Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club?

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/16/2799882)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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