# Starting Point Nursery

Starting Point Nursery is a full-day nursery at Cheshire College South & West, Crewe Campus, Dane Bank Avenue, CREWE, CW2 8AB, in The Valley, Cheshire East. It is registered for 69 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starting-point-nursery-ey413041  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cheshire College South & West, Crewe Campus, Dane Bank Avenue, CREWE, CW2 8AB
- Registered places: 69
- Phone: 01270 654655
- Website: https://www.ccsw.ac.uk/life-at-ccsw/college-facilities/starting-point-nursery/
- Ofsted URN: EY413041

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413041

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2010 (Reference EY413041). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413041)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413041)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413041)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/890303)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cheshire College South & West, Crewe Campus, Dane Bank Avenue, CREWE, CW2 8AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.089027,-2.454972

- Station: Crewe, 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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 6 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Vine Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Edleston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wistaston Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Westminster Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Pebble Brook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lavender Field School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ABC Childcare Services Cheshire Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-childcare-services-cheshire-ltd-2815026) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tinks Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinks-childrens-day-nursery-ey282683) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Childcare & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-and-preschool-2519659) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Cherubs Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-day-nursery-and-preschool-2684037) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Childcare & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-and-preschool-2519660) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [JoJo's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jojos-day-nursery-ltd-2695972) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Starting Point Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Starting Point Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 10 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Starting Point Nursery take?

Starting Point Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Starting Point Nursery?

Crewe is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Starting Point Nursery?

You can call 01270 654655 and visit www.ccsw.ac.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413041)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Starting+Point+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJpd66kuz1ekgRMYtGbSHn0XU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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