# Swan Meadow Cottage Day Nursery

Swan Meadow Cottage Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Delph Cottages, Slackcote Lane, Delph, OL3 5TW, in Grains Bar, Oldham. It is registered for 152 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Swan Meadow Private Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swan-meadow-cottage-day-nursery-ey449310  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Delph Cottages, Slackcote Lane, Delph, OL3 5TW
- Registered places: 152
- Phone: 01457 877826
- Run by: [Swan Meadow Private Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/swan-meadow-private-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY449310

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 June 2023, 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/EY449310

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY449310). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449310)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449310)
- Registered places: 152 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449310)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Delph Cottages, Slackcote Lane, Delph, OL3 5TW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.579591,-2.046117

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Delph Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Buckstones Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| East Crompton St George's CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Hodge Clough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Swan Meadow Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swan-meadow-private-day-nursery-ey449437) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Dandelions Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelions-pre-school-2805279) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Moorside Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorside-stars-ey560360) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Rises](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rises-ey235010) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Childcare Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childcare-village-ey348662) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Holyrood Day Nursery Shaw](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holyrood-day-nursery-shaw-ey372043) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Swan Meadow Cottage Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Swan Meadow Cottage Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 1 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Swan Meadow Cottage Day Nursery take?

Swan Meadow Cottage Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 152 children at any one time.

### Who runs Swan Meadow Cottage Day Nursery?

Swan Meadow Cottage Day Nursery is run by Swan Meadow Private Day Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Swan Meadow Cottage Day Nursery?

Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Swan Meadow Cottage Day Nursery?

You can call 01457 877826.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449310)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Swan+Meadow+Cottage&query_place_id=ChIJxQ7Zi5rHe0gRTj0lxLHoR-E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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