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Bright Stars Childcare # Bright Stars Childcare in Manchester Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Cleworth Childrens Activity Centre, Cleworth Road, MANCHESTER, M24 5DF · Rochdale Number of places 60 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Rochdale About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bright Stars Childcare, located in Middleton, Manchester, operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, all year round. Established in 2014, this "Good" rated nursery (Ofsted, 28/02/2025) caters to children aged 1 to 4 years old. The setting truly embeds its motto of "grow, explore and discover" within a calm and tranquil learning environment where children are immersed in play and their laughter fills the air. Staff prioritise children's personal, social, and emotional development, guiding them in mindfulness practices like meditation and relaxation to help them regulate their feelings. The nursery has robust procedures in place for children accessing government-funded childcare, offering enriching opportunities such as swimming and dance lessons. Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language is excellent, with precise intervention plans and a commitment to removing barriers to learning. " Staff well-being is a high priority, with a supportive environment described as "one big family" and a comprehensive training programme. Children benefit from an ambitious curriculum that builds on their existing knowledge, and staff promote a love of reading through age-appropriate texts and visits to the local library. The setting also teaches children about diversity, providing broad experiences to learn about different celebrations and festivals. What it's like The motto of 'grow, explore and discover' is truly embedded across this nurturing setting. Staff have created a learning environment that oozes calm and tranquillity. Everywhere that you look, children are immersed in play and their laughter fills the air. Good Provider Nurturing Environment Excellent SEND Support Ambitious Curriculum Strong Partnerships Mindfulness Activities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 5.30pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Stars Childcare Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10368571 Lead inspector Luke Heaney Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272838)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481194) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Cleworth Childrens Activity Centre, Cleworth Road, MANCHESTER, M24 5DF [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.19802/53.55614/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near MANCHESTER - [Day nurseries in MANCHESTER](/search?q=MANCHESTER) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-stars-childcare-m24-5df-ey481194) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Stars Childcare Last inspected 28 February 2025 · Luke Heaney Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend The motto of 'grow, explore and discover' is truly embedded across this nurturing setting. Staff have created a learning environment that oozes calm and tranquillity. Everywhere that you look, children are immersed in play and their laughter fills the air. Inspector highlights - The setting has effective systems in place for self-evaluation and continually reflects on how it can improve outcomes for children. - The support in place for children who speak English as an additional language and for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. - The setting has robust procedures in place to ensure that children who access a government-funded childcare place get opportunities that they might not usually experience, such as swimming and dance lessons. - The setting gives staff's well-being high priority and ensures that their workload is managed well. - Partnership working is excellent, with strong links with parents and external professionals. Areas to develop - 1 better support staff to understand what leaders intend children to learn - 2 provide children with sufficient time to think and respond to questions, to better support their communication and language skills. Inspection #10368571 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272838) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support in place for children who speak English as an additional language and for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. The setting leaves no stone unturned in its pursuit to remove barriers to learning. Children receive timely support and intervention plans are monitored with precision. ## Parent Reviews of Bright Stars Childcare 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKb4K4m3aVxDgzKBF44yuNzf84uQFGk9GPv3egkBS21sZqMyQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Samantha Hobson 3 years ago Absolutely great staff can't fault their after-school club [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNScGJDa2VREAE!2m1!1s0x487bba6dd743f2ed:0x510e7ef38fd3a10a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLvD6SMOGjycuSkOvEVOSmmEAQvzIkj9W4xVs3cujTwMwaKrA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Bruna Fernandes 3 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5SWRuWlpVVFJWVm05MFNGbHBWbTh3TmxJMFlWRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bba6dd743f2ed:0x510e7ef38fd3a10a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ6h-EBLSmmlLtQIBod1jSvBUAlX_fMrW3X_H2rmg-Bq-ivNw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Laurendiana Owusu 3 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214clJHTkZjVk53WkZaR1ZEbGFWMmRhV21Gbk1sRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bba6dd743f2ed:0x510e7ef38fd3a10a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL2zlVHvsonE9pSX55feVUSgpjTu4j5sQEoqWfxK1iwkQf-Lg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Wendy Smith 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNVN2Izb0JBEAE!2m1!1s0x487bba6dd743f2ed:0x510e7ef38fd3a10a) Reviews from Google for Bright Stars Childcare. 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