# Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 116 Hill Lane, Blackley, Manchester, M9 6PW, in Blackley, Manchester. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 20 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ltd-ey498659 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 116 Hill Lane, Blackley, Manchester, M9 6PW - Registered places: 62 - Phone: 0161 721 4278 - Website: https://tiddlywinksnursery.com/blackley/ - Run by: [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ltd) - Ofsted URN: EY498659 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 February 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/EY498659 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY498659). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498659) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498659) - Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498659) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 116 Hill Lane, Blackley, Manchester, M9 6PW Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.528991,-2.214519 - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Dam Head Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Blackley Recreational Ground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Manchester there are about 4.6 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | E-ACT Blackley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School | | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Clare's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Pike Fold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Crosslee Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Crab Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ey345251) | Outstanding | | | 0.4 miles | | [Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-day-nursery-nw-ltd-ey452941) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Ducklings Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-limited-ey537956) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Bear Necessities Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bear-necessities-childcare-2576585) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Bearswraparound Care Services @ Mount Carmel RC Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bearswraparound-care-services-mount-carmel-rc-primary-school-ey340796) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Alkrington Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alkrington-pre-school-cic-ey492806) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 16 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd take? Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time. ### Who runs Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd? Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd is run by Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 8 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd? Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd? You can call 0161 721 4278 and visit tiddlywinksnursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498659) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiddlywinks+Nursery+Blackley&query_place_id=ChIJoQSKv4mwe0gRVPa5S_CyVtI) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.