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Ardwick Day Nursery

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4.4(14 parent reviews) ·116 Hyde Road, MANCHESTER, M12 5AR · Manchester
Awaiting first Ofsted inspection. This is a newly registered provider (registered September 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available.
Number of places
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Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
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Local authority
Manchester

About this day nursery

Ardwick Day Nursery, formerly Early Explorers Day Nursery, offers a warm and professional childcare environment in Manchester for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. The nursery focuses on play, creativity, and exploration as foundational learning tools, guided by experienced educators.

They provide a safe and nurturing setting designed to stimulate growth and development, featuring dedicated rooms for babies (6 weeks to 2 years, with a 1:3 staff-to-child ratio), toddlers (2 to 3 years, with a 1:5 ratio), and preschoolers (3 to 5 years, with a 1:8 ratio). Additionally, there is a Wellbeing Room for emotional development and a spacious outdoor play area.

The nursery serves fresh, healthy meals prepared on-site and maintains high hygiene standards. Adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, Ardwick Day Nursery offers flexible childcare options and celebrates diversity, welcoming families from various backgrounds.

They also boast over a decade of childcare experience and foster strong partnerships with parents to ensure each child receives comprehensive support, aiming to equip them with confidence and curiosity for their future. The nursery highlights its inclusive approach, with a SENCO available to support children with additional needs, and its Ofsted registration affirms its commitment to quality early years education.

Our ethos

Ardwick Day Nursery's approach is built on play, creativity, and exploration as foundational learning tools, guided by experienced educators. They adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and aim to equip children with confidence and curiosity for their future. The nursery also highlights its inclusive approach, with a SENCO available to support children with additional needs.

Play-based LearningFresh, Healthy MealsInclusive and Multicultural CommunityOfsted RegisteredExperienced Educators

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Food

Fresh, healthy meals and snacks prepared daily on site; catering for dietary requirements, allergies, and cultural preferences. A small charge applies for this service for funded places.

Session types

Baby Room (6 weeks – 2 years), Toddler Room (2–3 years), Preschool Room (3–5 years), Holiday Club

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 6:00pm

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Parent Reviews of Ardwick Day Nursery

4.4
(14)
Ioanna Antoniou
4 months ago

Don’t even bother. I booked a tour and was greeted by a very rude woman who clearly had no idea about the tour. When she asked if I had booked online and I confirmed, she sarcastically said, “Ha, let me have a look,” closed the door behind her, and left us standing outside in the rain without saying anything else. Waited outside and then left. I certainly wouldn’t feel comfortable leaving my child in the care of people who behave like this. Shocking

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Kirstie Porter
9 months ago

My SEN son attended this Nursery, and the staff here are absolutely amazing, supported my son and me majorly (even with my own personal health issues). I know its hard for early learners and us mums navigating them in the correct childcare setting and ensuring our kids are safe and getting the same level of care, love, nurturing as the next. The staff were absolutely brilliant working with me and my son and despite him having really difficult days and lashing out some times with his autism and struggling to communicate, they handled things professionally and to the best of Camerons needs EVERYTIME! I cant thank you all enough, your efforts with Cam haven't got unnoticed and Im so thankful from the bottom of my heart. He loved his time at nursery and his journeys there were mostly full of excitement and it made me beam being able to see how much he actually loved his time there. Big love you all and we will miss you lots. Kirstie & Cameron Porter xxx

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Daniel Woodhead
a year ago

Our daughter had a wonderful time here, and the staff were brilliant and accommodating.

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Andrea Alvarez
4 years ago

My daughter is in her first days of nursery and all the staff are very kind and patient with her, I am very happy

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