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Carisbrook Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(60 parent reviews) ·Carisbrook Childrens Centre, Carisbrook, Manchester, M9 5UX · Manchester
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Manchester

About this day nursery

Carisbrook Day Nursery, located in Manchester, M9 5UX, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that provides care for children aged 0–4 years. Established in 2013, the nursery operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm.

The setting has a well-sequenced curriculum, and the manager holds high expectations for children's learning outcomes, fostering eager participation and positive attitudes towards learning. Following its latest Ofsted inspection on 9 January 2023, Carisbrook Day Nursery received a 'Good' overall rating.

Children with additional needs are well supported through close collaboration with outside agencies and targeted strategies, ensuring they make good progress. The nursery provides opportunities for children to lead their own play, test ideas, and problem-solve.

Toddlers, for instance, enjoy running freely outdoors and engaging in activities that develop their fine motor skills, such as painting plastic wrap with spray bottles. Parents commend the nursery for its family-focussed support.

Since the previous inspection, changes in the management team have led to positive improvements in children's learning and development.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled, with the manager and staff working hard to create a purposeful and inviting environment where children beam with confidence. The setting has a well-sequenced curriculum, and the manager has high expectations for children's learning outcomes, leading to eager participation and positive attitudes towards learning. Children have opportunities to lead their own play, test ideas, and problem-solve.

Well-sequenced curriculumStrong parent partnershipMathematics well embeddedFosters independenceEngaging outdoor playSEND support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Carisbrook Day Nursery

Last inspected 9 January 2023 · Joanne Valek

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and settled, with the manager and staff working hard to create a purposeful and inviting environment where children beam with confidence. The setting has a well-sequenced curriculum, and the manager has high expectations for children's learning outcomes, leading to eager participation and positive attitudes towards learning. Children have opportunities to lead their own play, test ideas, and problem-solve.

Inspector highlights

  • Since the previous inspection, changes to the management team have led to positive improvements in children's learning and development.
  • Mathematics is well embedded, with staff finding inventive ways to introduce mathematical concepts.
  • Overall, language development is well promoted through thought-provoking questions and enthusiastic participation in songs and rhymes.
  • Children with additional needs are well supported through close collaboration with outside agencies and targeted strategies.
  • Children behave well, and staff implement consistent routines and involve children in understanding expectations, fostering self-management skills.
  • Staff plan experiences and routines based on children's interests, such as providing exploration boxes to encourage conversation.
  • Children have formed strong bonds with staff who demonstrate love and care, contributing to their confidence.
  • The managers have created a reflective and passionate team that regularly discusses what works well and what could be improved.
  • Parent partnership is strong, with the nursery working closely with parents and supporting the whole family.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance children's speaking skills even further by improving opportunities for them to hear precise speech sounds and the correct pronunciation of words
  • 2clarify the use of circle-time sessions and share this with staff, so that the development of every child's listening and attention skills is well supported
Inspection #10248107 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents express how the nursery supports the whole family.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with additional needs are well supported. The setting works closely with outside agencies. They have put strategies in place to support children while referrals for additional support are being processed. Staff have clear next steps for children and plan activities to support this. Children are making good progress.

Outdoor space

Toddlers enjoy running freely outside and developing their fine motor skills, as they squeeze the spray bottle's trigger to paint plastic wrap.

Parent Reviews of Carisbrook Day Nursery

5.0
(60)
Towhidul Islam
2 months ago

Carisbrook day Nursery is an amazing place. My children love coming to the nursery all the time.The staff are all amazing and alway give good feed back always. I well recommend the nursery for everyone

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Zhino Jaza
4 months ago

My daughter really enjoys coming to nursery she especially loves her teachers especially warda who speak the same language as us and has been reslly helpful ! Would recommend to other parents who are interested in enrolling their little ones! Thank you carisbrook staff!

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Jéssica Gomes
7 months ago

The staff are very kind and attentive with the children. They are always patient and caring, and parents can really trust them. I love that they give updates through the nursery app — they show what my son ate, how he’s doing and what activities he’s done during the day. It’s amazing to know how our little one is doing. Highly recommended!

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gabrielle kanor
7 months ago

My daughter started Carisbrook at the start of September and she absolutely loves it. The staff are so hands on and patient. Carla and Natasha always keeps us updated with what she’s doing during the day with pictures and a food log. Thank you for all your hard work so far.

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Olivia Whitehead
11 months ago

Hands down the best nursery. The best teachers and the best memories. My daughter loves this nursery and doesn’t stop talking about her day and her teachers. The staff are absolutely fantastic with the children and us parents. They are always working hard to make every child feel welcome and special. I’m so grateful to have such amazing people help to build my girl into the best girl she could possibly be.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: February 2014

  • January 2023Good
  • June 2022Requires improvement
  • February 2022Inadequate
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • February 2014Good

Frequently asked about Carisbrook Day Nursery

About the setting

Carisbrook Day Nursery was registered in 2013 and is located in Manchester. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, and two hold level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.00pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and fouryear-old children.

URN
EY469492
Registered person
Wise Masterbuilders Childcare Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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