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Building Blocks Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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5.0(8 Google reviews) ·841 Moston Lane, Manchester, M40 5RT · Manchester
Number of places
102 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Manchester

About this day nursery

Building Blocks Day Nursery is a Manchester-based setting for children aged from birth to four years. The day nursery is open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Ofsted inspected the provision in November 2023 and judged it to be Good. The report noted that staff know the children well, helping them to feel happy, safe and secure.

The curriculum is well-sequenced, with a focus on developing communication and language skills through reading, singing and conversation. For physical development, children have access to an outdoor area with climbing frames, bikes and slides. The inspector observed that staff support children's understanding of behavioural expectations with reminders and picture cards. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, with staff working alongside other professionals to meet their individual needs.

What it's like

Staff prioritise making children feel safe and secure, knowing each child well and providing cuddles to babies, which fosters happiness and a sense of belonging. They have high expectations, engage children in reading and language activities, helping them to make good progress in learning and development.

Strong CurriculumCommunication & Language focusSEND SupportStaff DevelopmentBehavioural ExpectationsPhysical Development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and one week at Christmas

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Building Blocks Day Nursery

Last inspected 27 November 2023 · Joanne Ryan

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

Staff prioritise making children feel safe and secure, knowing each child well and providing cuddles to babies, which fosters happiness and a sense of belonging. They have high expectations, engage children in reading and language activities, helping them to make good progress in learning and development.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager's intent for children's learning is well thought through and shared by staff, resulting in a well-sequenced curriculum.
  • The communication and language curriculum is good, with staff using repetitive language, narrating activities, reading, singing, and talking to children to build their confidence in language use.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported through close collaboration with other professionals, enabling them to make good progress.
  • The manager provides staff with training and professional development opportunities, focusing on specific educational areas to enhance their knowledge and skills, improving the quality of education.
  • Staff consistently support children's understanding of behavioural expectations, using reminders and picture cards to help them behave well and follow rules.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the arrangements for monitoring the quality of staff interactions with children to help strengthen the delivery of the curriculum.
Inspection #10308613 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff work closely with other professionals to meet the individual needs of children. This supports children to make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children have a range of opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they can use climbing frames, pedal on bikes and climb up ladders to use slides. This helps children to develop their gross motor skills and provides them with regular exercise.

Google Reviews of Building Blocks Day Nursery

5.0
(8 Google reviews)
AG
a year ago

My eldest went to building blocks from 2020 to 2022 so when I had my second baby last year , there was no hesitation about what nursery I was going to put her in. All staff are so lovely and amazing with the children. My baby girl comes home every night happy and so tired because she's had so much fun. Every morning she's so happy to go to nursery which is really reassuring for me that she really enjoys her time there and she's learning new words and songs all the time. All the ladies in the baby room you are all amazing , can see you have such amazing relationships with the babies and they adore you all! 100% recommend Building blocks Nursery Moston x

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Josephine Ansah
a year ago

Great nursery. Excellent staffs. Always going above and beyond to see to your individual needs. I 100% recommend this nursery.

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Susan Azzopardi
2 years ago

Great nursery, great stuff couldn’t fault the Care

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J Hillyard
7 years ago

Amazing nursery, with a growing nursery team who are fabulous with all the children.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2018

  • November 2023Good
  • March 2018Good

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