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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", "datePublished": "2024-06-18T19:58:31.525662Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Josephine Ansah" }, "reviewBody": "Great nursery. Excellent staffs. Always going above and beyond to see to your individual needs. 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Building Blocks Day Nursery # Building Blocks Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2023) · 5.0 (8 parent 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Building Blocks Day Nursery in Manchester provides childcare for children aged 0 to 4 years, operating all year round from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and one week over Christmas. Established in 2017, the nursery focuses on creating a safe and secure environment where staff know each child well, offering cuddles to babies to foster happiness and a strong sense of belonging. The nursery promotes good progress in learning and development through engaging activities, such as reading stories, using tweezers to build fine motor skills, and encouraging positive attitudes to learning. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, with staff working closely with other professionals to meet individual needs. The curriculum is well-sequenced, with a strong focus on communication and language development, utilising repetitive language, narration, songs, and conversations to build children's confidence in language use. Physical development is also prioritised, with opportunities for outdoor play including climbing frames, bikes, and slides to develop gross motor skills and provide regular exercise. Staff are committed to ongoing professional development, ensuring a high quality of education for all children. The nursery also effectively teaches children about hygiene and healthy practices, such as handwashing. 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 Curriculum Communication & Language focus SEND Support Staff Development Behavioural Expectations Physical 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Building Blocks Day Nursery Inspection date Nov 2023 Inspection no. 10308613 Lead inspector Joanne Ryan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236815)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550222) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=building-blocks-day-nursery-m40-5rt-ey550222) 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 - 1 improve the arrangements for monitoring the quality of staff interactions with children to help strengthen the delivery of the curriculum. Inspection #10308613 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236815) 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. ## Parent Reviews of Building Blocks Day Nursery 5.0 (8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXDWQaXeJqbktKXMFgctXm7BlR8f-tcVMp4FiF79em4ZjB45Onp=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMNXNlY2x3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb0b84eead313:0x53915ea0c1de7549) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIlyYsdnjQwpxjA2-mBsQLwNRVPXE8HYIRBU6mXXRa0hQ479Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6aDRyRDZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb0b84eead313:0x53915ea0c1de7549) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX98KvXxJSA5Q7ElhWD4MLRZyZJOjJ3hmdL1U2x5-EkKc-0o77U=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Susan Azzopardi 2 years ago Great nursery, great stuff couldn’t fault the Care [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChRDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROaWRwbRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb0b84eead313:0x53915ea0c1de7549) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWstyz_chUGuJxvDtTW-WykKSAzXb7lH4BXHVqE9WUOOfJt8Idc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) J Hillyard 7 years ago Amazing nursery, with a growing nursery team who are fabulous with all the children. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZd3ViN1R3EAE!2m1!1s0x487bb0b84eead313:0x53915ea0c1de7549) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJLd5VLvPazqHSnDvZ7xULGbKLYISRHPLp6udxsYmpadCHnDQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tolulope Onipede 2 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sd2JEaGlORzFSVG1OTVpIZFpWVkY0VUY5V2FsRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb0b84eead313:0x53915ea0c1de7549) Reviews from Google for Building Blocks Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6021698221311423817&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2018 - November 2023 Good - March 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Building Blocks Day Nursery ### Does Building Blocks Day Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### Is Building Blocks Day Nursery a private nursery? ### What are the opening hours at Building Blocks Day Nursery? ### From what age does Building Blocks Day Nursery accept children? ### What are the strengths of Building Blocks Day Nursery? ### How does Building Blocks Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Manchester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Building Blocks Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Brighter Beginning Brighter Minds Manchester · M40 0JH 4.6(5 reviews) ](/nursery/brighter-beginning-brighter-minds-m40-0jh-ey449659) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Buttercup Corner Day Nursery Oldham · OL9 9NT 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/buttercup-corner-day-nursery-ol9-9nt-ey490859) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Brighter Beginnings Charlestown Manchester · M9 7GB 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/brighter-beginnings-charlestown-m9-7gb-ey382065) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Vine Playgroup New Moston · M40 3GL ](/nursery/the-vine-playgroup-m40-3gl-500211) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.9 mi ### Play Alma Mater Oldham · OL9 8AY 4.5(11 reviews) ](/nursery/play-alma-mater-ol9-8ay-2750382) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Cosy Toes Nursery Middleton · M24 1RD 4.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/cosy-toes-nursery-m24-1rd-ey303108) [See all nurseries in Manchester →](/search?q=Manchester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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