Opening hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Milkyway Preschool Playgroup
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Manchester
About this day nursery
Milkyway Preschool Playgroup is a highly-regarded, OFSTED-approved childcare provider situated in Longsight, Manchester, proudly serving the community since 2014. The preschool offers a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 18 months to 4 years old, focusing on their holistic development.
They provide both sessional and all-day care options, with a flexible approach to accommodate family needs. The curriculum is designed to foster a love for learning through extensive healthy snacks and various engaging activities.
Milkyway Preschool Playgroup is committed to transparency in its fee structure and welcomes discussions with parents regarding payment methods and any specific childcare requirements. They also actively support families in accessing available government funding entitlements to make quality childcare accessible to more children.
What it's like
Children are warmly greeted into this bright and stimulating environment and are supported wholeheartedly by caring and dedicated staff. They are taught techniques to regulate their feelings and emotions to ensure they are ready for learning. The curriculum is designed to give children meaningful experiences to teach them about the world and equip them with skills and knowledge.
OFSTED ApprovedFlexible Care
Pricing & funding
Fees are charged per morning, afternoon, or full day session, with a discounted weekly rate for full-time attendance. Parents must provide a packed lunch for all-day sessions. A weekly snack contribution and hourly rate for extra time also apply.
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- Parents must provide a packed lunch for children attending all-day sessions.
- Snack contributions are charged weekly per child.
- Extra care outside of booked sessions is charged at an hourly rate.
- Unpaid invoices incur a weekly interest charge of 2%.
- Legal charges may be applied to recover outstanding fees.
Key facts
Age range
18 months - 4 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Session types
Morning, Afternoon, All Day
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Milkyway Preschool Playgroup
Last inspected 3 July 2025 · Susie Mortin
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are warmly greeted into this bright and stimulating environment and are supported wholeheartedly by caring and dedicated staff. They are taught techniques to regulate their feelings and emotions to ensure they are ready for learning. The curriculum is designed to give children meaningful experiences to teach them about the world and equip them with skills and knowledge.
Inspector highlights
- Learning and development are well planned and delivered.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
- Children precisely navigate their way around the outdoor environment with excitement and enthusiasm.
- Children develop socially as they role play in the home corner.
- Communication and language are a key part of the curriculum and daily intent.
Areas to develop
- 1organise group times, to fully support the engagement and learning of all children
- 2share children's next steps of development with parents, in order to consistently support home learning.
Inspection #10394579 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents commend staff for their commitment and devotion.
They say their children develop well, learn new skills and acquire English as an additional language.
Parents express their children develop well but are not always sure of their children's next steps.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff are passionate about getting the children and their families the early support they need. Staff execute strategies such as using objects of reference and visual aids to support understanding.
Outdoor space
The outdoor area promotes opportunities to enhance gross motor skills with different wheeled toys, balls and hoops and areas to run and exercise. Children precisely navigate their way around the outdoor environment with excitement and enthusiasm.
Parent Reviews of Milkyway Preschool Playgroup
5.0
(10)
Mohsinul Kabir
5 months ago
The nursery is well maintained with a very friendly atmosphere. Recommended.
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Mst Sultana Begum
3 years ago
Hi, My child went there. It's the best nursery I have ever seen. They love children like their own. Mrs khan, nipa, jessica... Wonderful support I got there. I highly recommend this pre school.
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Choyon Das
a year ago
High qualified teachers and assistants . They are looking after all students' friendly. I recommend all parents to send your kids this nursery.
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Emmanuel Osayagbon
3 years ago
A very wonderful nursery. My child had lots of support and fun. I highly recommend it for all children
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Amna Aslam
3 years ago
Excellent preschool Staff are really helpful and friendly My daughter attended here and now my son Definitely recommend!!
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Inspection history
Date: February 2013
- July 2025Good
- September 2019Good
- December 2015Good
- February 2013Requires improvement
Frequently asked about Milkyway Preschool Playgroup
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