# The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd

The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd is a full-day nursery at Urmston Methodist Church, George Street, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9BA, in Urmston, Trafford. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-people-preschool-and-playgroup-ltd-2727372  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Urmston Methodist Church, George Street, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9BA
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07729 428243
- Website: http://www.thelittlepeopleurmston.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-little-people-preschool-and-playgroup-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2727372

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 6 June 2025, 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/16/2727372

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2727372). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727372)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727372)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727372)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1641676)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Urmston Methodist Church, George Street, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.447603,-2.344275

- Station: Urmston, 0.4 miles
- Station: Humphrey Park, 0.8 miles
- Station: Chassen Road, 1.0 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Manor Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Golden Hill Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Davyhulme Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Trafford 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Davyhulme Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| English Martyrs' RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Urmston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Orchards |  | 3–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Barton Clough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Railway Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/railway-kindergarten-ey458243) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Den Care Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-den-care-club-2897253) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Canterbury Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-road-day-nursery-ey400287) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Davyhulme Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/davyhulme-pre-school-limited-2805798) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Play Works](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-works-ey467347) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiny Feet Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-feet-private-day-nursery-310348) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 6 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd take?

The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd?

The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd is run by The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd?

Urmston is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd?

You can call 07729 428243 and visit www.thelittlepeopleurmston.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727372)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Little+People+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJrQj-WWWte0gRBdZDUcNkQfE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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