# Tiny Turtles Daycare

Tiny Turtles Daycare is a full-day nursery at 38 Kingfisher Close, Longsight, MANCHESTER, M12 4PW, in Longsight, Manchester. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 63 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tiny Turtles Daycare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-turtles-daycare-ey543176  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 38 Kingfisher Close, Longsight, MANCHESTER, M12 4PW
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 0161 273 7228
- Website: http://www.tinyturtlesdaycare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Tiny Turtles Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tiny-turtles-daycare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY543176

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 January 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.

Inspection history:

- 15 January 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 7 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543176

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY543176). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543176)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 15 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543176)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543176)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1816429)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 38 Kingfisher Close, Longsight, MANCHESTER, M12 4PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.460757,-2.205877

- Station: Ardwick, 0.8 miles
- Station: Ashburys, 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Edlin Close Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wonderland Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: West Gorton Community Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 63 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Rodney House School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Armitage CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Milkyway Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milkyway-preschool-playgroup-ey451353) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiny Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-steps-nursery-2680882) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Littleways Daisy Bank](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littleways-daisy-bank-2533906) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Longsight Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longsight-nursery-2544230) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ardwick Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ardwick-day-nursery-2860366) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Early Inspirations](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-inspirations-ey433782) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tiny Turtles Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tiny Turtles Daycare Good at its inspection on 15 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tiny Turtles Daycare take?

Tiny Turtles Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tiny Turtles Daycare?

Tiny Turtles Daycare is run by Tiny Turtles Daycare Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tiny Turtles Daycare?

Ardwick is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tiny Turtles Daycare?

You can call 0161 273 7228 and visit www.tinyturtlesdaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543176)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiny+Turtles+Daycare+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJI9v9YVixe0gR_ZvxKlkXan8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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