# Swans Care and Education

Swans Care and Education is a full-day nursery at 42 Whittaker Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1FX, in Heaton Park, Bury. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swans-care-and-education-ey482453  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 42 Whittaker Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1FX
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 0161 798 8877
- Ofsted URN: EY482453

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482453

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2014 (Reference EY482453). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482453)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482453)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482453)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/189336)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 42 Whittaker Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1FX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.529826,-2.268289

- Station: Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink), under 0.1 miles
- Station: Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles
- Station: Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Heaton Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Whittaker Lane Grass Patch, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ostrich Lane Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Heaton Park Fair Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Mary's Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bury there are about 3.3 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Park View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sedgley Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Heaton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Philip's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Seedlings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedlings-day-nursery-2885382) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cherry Trees Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-trees-pre-school-ltd-2794722) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Thrive Prestwich Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-prestwich-village-ey370888) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Beeches Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beeches-day-nursery-2562008) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Yocheved Segal Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yocheved-segal-creche-ey492859) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Adventures Prestwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-adventures-prestwich-ey481965) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Swans Care and Education's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Swans Care and Education Good at its inspection on 9 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Swans Care and Education take?

Swans Care and Education is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Swans Care and Education?

Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Swans Care and Education?

You can call 0161 798 8877.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482453)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Swans+Care+and+Education&query_place_id=ChIJMzLzYR2we0gRcgX4h7QCNS8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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