--- title: "Didsbury Village Day Nursery, Manchester | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/didsbury-village-day-nursery-m20-6bb-ey367552 description: "Didsbury Village Day Nursery in Manchester — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Didsbury Village Day Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · 3.7 (9 Google reviews) · 1 Moorland Road, MANCHESTER, M20 6BB · Manchester Number of places 89 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Manchester ## About this day nursery Didsbury Village Day Nursery, operating from a converted Victorian house in Didsbury, South Manchester, has been providing childcare on non-domestic premises since 1995. 30pm, for 51 weeks of the year, catering to children aged 0 to 4 years. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 28th August 2025, rated the nursery as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Staff at Didsbury Village Day Nursery are known to be kind and caring, prioritising children's emotional and physical well-being. They deliver a curriculum designed to extend all children's learning, closely following children's interests and providing engaging problem-solving tasks. The inspector observed that children are actively engaged, making good progress, and exhibiting positive attitudes, curiosity, and confidence in their learning journey. The nursery also provides individualised support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those learning English as an additional language, using appropriate vocabulary and visual aids to enhance understanding. The quality of education is observed both indoors and outdoors, highlighting the nursery's commitment to a broad learning environment. Staff effectively collaborate with parents and other professionals to ensure children receive consistent and appropriate support. What it's like Staff are kind and caring, supporting children's emotional and physical well-being. They deliver a curriculum that extends all children's learning by following their interests and providing problem-solving tasks. Children are engaged, make good progress, and demonstrate positive attitudes, curiosity, and confidence. Kind and caring staff Child-focused curriculum Individual SEND support Outdoor learning opportunities Positive attitudes fostered Strong parent partnership ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for 51 weeks of the year. Registered with Ofsted 1995 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Didsbury Village Day Nursery Last inspected 28 August 2025 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 Inspector highlights - Staff are kind and caring and support children's emotional and physical well-being effectively. - Staff deliver a curriculum that extends all children's learning, following their interests and providing problem-solving tasks. - Staff provide individual support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those learning English as an additional language. - Staff offer a wide range of educational opportunities, including visits to local places and experiments. - Staff implement a secure educational programme to develop children's physical skills and collaborate effectively with parents and other professionals. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the monitoring of staff's practice to ensure that teaching is consistently effective - 2 extend opportunities for children to think about the questions they are asked and give children time to reply. Inspection #10407596 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287539) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide individual support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children who are learning English as an additional language. They use appropriate vocabulary and visual prompts to help improve children's understanding and support children who require extra help well. Staff speak to inspectors about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of Didsbury Village Day Nursery 3.7 (9 Google reviews) Laureen Pattison 9 years ago Both my sons attend this nursery and love it. The staff are great and there is a real 'homley' feel about it. The kids get to do so much, including extra activities such as football lessons, singing and dancing lessons on top of all the early years learning and arts and crafts. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBbTVQNVVREAE!2m1!1s0x487bb25c2ceb30e7:0x468c2c58e7820fb2) Colin Telford 7 years ago Amazing nursey. Both our kids went right through their nursery phase and got great care. Sheila and the staff worked tirelessly for the kids and both had many years of happiness there. Highly recommended. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJa2RyZnJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb25c2ceb30e7:0x468c2c58e7820fb2) Helen Rocca 9 years ago Rang to inquire re a placement staff were rude didn't return calls and when I finally got hold of someone was told I could but my name down but will probably not be possible for my child to attend with this In mind I was enquiring for a child not yet born and over a year notice wouldn't rewthis nursery as don't even have professionalism to return emails or calls poor business approach Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBeW9UQmdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb25c2ceb30e7:0x468c2c58e7820fb2) Suzanne Thurston 5 years ago Whos the Manager here Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLNEtuRThRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb25c2ceb30e7:0x468c2c58e7820fb2) Pablo GM 5 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5aWU3YS1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb25c2ceb30e7:0x468c2c58e7820fb2) Reviews from Google for Didsbury Village Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=5083486839747252146&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2008 - August 2025 Good - January 2020 Good - March 2016 Good - November 2011 Outstanding - June 2008 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Didsbury Village Day Nursery ### Which funded hours does the nursery accept? ### Does Didsbury Village Day Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### From what age does Didsbury Village Day Nursery accept children? ### What outdoor provision does Didsbury Village Day Nursery have? ### What are the main strengths at Didsbury Village Day Nursery? ### How does Didsbury Village Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in MANCHESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Didsbury Village Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Marion Scott Playgroup Manchester · M20 6SX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/marion-scott-playgroup-m20-6sx-ey233730 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Moor Allerton Preparatory School - Nursery Manchester · M20 2PW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/moor-allerton-preparatory-school-nursery-m20-2pw-2691725 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.7 mi ### PSP c/o WD Manchester · M20 4ZA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/psp-c-o-wd-m20-4za-2764725 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Christie Day Nursery Manchester · M20 3LJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/christie-day-nursery-m20-3lj-ey394022 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool Manchester · M20 2DY 4.6(9 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-didsbury-day-nursery-and-preschool-m20-2dy-500116 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kingfisher Day Nursery Manchester · M20 3PP 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kingfisher-day-nursery-m20-3pp-ey455696 See all nurseries in MANCHESTER →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=MANCHESTER ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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