# Sunny Smiles Day Nursery

Sunny Smiles Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 45 Hawthorn Road, Oldham, OL8 3QF, in Hollinwood, Oldham. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Zahra Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-smiles-day-nursery-2786061  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 45 Hawthorn Road, Oldham, OL8 3QF
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 0161 681 4615
- Website: https://sunnysmilesdaynursery.co.uk/nurseries/
- Run by: [Zahra Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/zahra-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2786061

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 July 2024, 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/16/2786061

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2786061). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786061)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786061)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786061)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1230700)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 45 Hawthorn Road, Oldham, OL8 3QF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.519332,-2.139800

- Station: Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink), 0.3 miles
- Station: South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Incline Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Roman Road Dog Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Limeside Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.6 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 Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hollinwood Academy |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| New Bridge School |  | 5–19 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Oasis Academy Limeside | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Higher Failsworth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Family RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beulah preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beulah-preschool-2792409) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Hope Methodist Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hope-methodist-church-playgroup-ey555060) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Limehurst Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/limehurst-little-learners-2673249) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Yew Tree Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yew-tree-pre-school-301112) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Channings Childcare Ltd Werneth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/channings-childcare-ltd-werneth-508032) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Play Alma Mater](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-alma-mater-2750382) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunny Smiles Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunny Smiles Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 30 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunny Smiles Day Nursery take?

Sunny Smiles Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### Who runs Sunny Smiles Day Nursery?

Sunny Smiles Day Nursery is run by Zahra Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Sunny Smiles Day Nursery?

Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunny Smiles Day Nursery?

You can call 0161 681 4615 and visit sunnysmilesdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786061)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunny+Smiles+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJQ4yuxrK3e0gR23KSuoc_VrI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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