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All of the staff are fantastic but I must give a shout out to Jess and Adele for going that extra mile always! The organisation, the routine and the love that they all put into making your children comfortable and safe is beyond compare. They love them as though they are there own and care for them as good as you would yourself. I can not thank you all enough xxx", "datePublished": "2025-01-24T21:38:27.007846Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Rebecca Qualters" }, "reviewBody": "I have 2 children aged 3 & 11 months that attend Educare Radcliffe, along with a niece and soon to be nephew. My eldest child has been here since she was 9 months old and will be until she is ready to start primary school. Words don’t do this place justice. I have never felt more relaxed to leave my children with someone other than myself or immediate family. 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Educare For Early Years (Radcliffe) # Educare For Early Years (Radcliffe) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 4.6 (10 Google reviews) · Mill Bank, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1AJ · Bury Number of places 100 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Bury 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 Educare for Early Years provides a nurturing and stimulating environment primarily focused on the holistic development of young children. The day nursery prides itself on fostering a love for learning through a diverse range of engaging activities, all within a safe and supportive setting. Their dedicated team is committed to working closely with families to ensure each child's individual needs are met, promoting their growth and well-being. Parents consistently praise the staff's professionalism and genuine care, highlighting a warm and familial atmosphere. The day nursery also demonstrates a strong commitment to children with special educational needs, offering comprehensive support and collaborating with specialists to facilitate optimal progress. They prioritise open communication with parents, providing regular updates on children's daily activities and nutritional intake. The positive testimonials reflect a consistent dedication to providing excellent early years education and care, making a significant impact on children's foundational years. What it's like Leaders have worked with staff and other agencies to make the required improvements in the setting. Staff have attended targeted training to help them provide a better quality of education for all children. Babies seek out staff, and staff quickly react by encouraging and enticing babies to move and take their first steps. Focus on holistic development Support for special educational needs Strong parent communication Engaging activities ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://educareforearlyyears.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Educare For Early Years (Radcliffe) Last inspected 14 August 2023 · Donna Birch 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 Leaders have worked with staff and other agencies to make the required improvements in the setting. Staff have attended targeted training to help them provide a better quality of education for all children. Babies seek out staff, and staff quickly react by encouraging and enticing babies to move and take their first steps. Inspector highlights - Staff have attended targeted training to help them provide a better quality of education for all children. - There is a sharp curriculum focus on developing children's physical skills. - Staff know children well and plan a broad range of activities and experiences that are linked to children's interests. - Children develop good language and communication skills. - Children have high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem. Areas to develop - 1 shape and adapt planned activities, so that all children's learning needs are met and where needed, provide extra challenge - 2 continue to embed the current arrangements for staff supervision and coaching to ensure staff receive incisive feedback that helps then to raise their quality of practice to the highest levels. Inspection #10278386 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227625) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Educare For Early Years (Radcliffe) Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10278386 Lead inspector Donna Birch Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227625)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490430) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://educareforearlyyears.co.uk) Mill Bank, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1AJ ## 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=educare-for-early-years-radcliffe-m26-1aj-ey490430) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents comment that staff are 'kind, caring' and 'go above and beyond to meet their children's individual needs'. “ > Parents say they feel involved in the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Most staff have also attended specialist training to help them support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. As a result, all children make consistent progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Older children have space to run freely and scale large play equipment. Children demonstrate they understand safety rules for the setting. For example, they line up when moving between rooms in the setting and when going outside. ## Google Reviews of Educare For Early Years (Radcliffe) 4.6 (10 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIXnWLZI5w2qUXnS6Tt0npx06YBQGMotk-0WGY4-zzYkC1dtw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Gail M a year ago I can not recommend this place highly enough! All of the staff are fantastic but I must give a shout out to Jess and Adele for going that extra mile always! The organisation, the routine and the love that they all put into making your children comfortable and safe is beyond compare. They love them as though they are there own and care for them as good as you would yourself. I can not thank you all enough xxx [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfNFl2alp3EAE!2m1!1s0x487ba59e05473613:0x13910c5b6e15516c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLwzcGjov0XuBOIq_GpzYn8ds6K-Q8YdqgAoWjy6wsy0lvfHA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rebecca Qualters 7 years ago I have 2 children aged 3 & 11 months that attend Educare Radcliffe, along with a niece and soon to be nephew. My eldest child has been here since she was 9 months old and will be until she is ready to start primary school. Words don’t do this place justice. I have never felt more relaxed to leave my children with someone other than myself or immediate family. I trust them implicitly and I’m 100% confident with their practices. I couldn’t recommend them enough, and find myself doing so on a regular basis. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvNjV1RGdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba59e05473613:0x13910c5b6e15516c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIeP5iRq-y7aWCZN6FFHzCoTZ6clEmrWSYD16ove__xdflkJw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Leah Mawdsley 7 years ago The only nursery I would ever send my son to. I love my 15 month old going here. I feel so at ease and I trust all the girls 100% [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvMl9peG5nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba59e05473613:0x13910c5b6e15516c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIkMHJaNOia3TggojTUJPq5uYStr0m9b4kJvVN_HNL5eXd0yw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Snoop1953 Reilly 9 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWelVHd3RhVmh3U1dSbk9HNUxRV3QxU1RaU1IzYxAB!2m1!1s0x487ba59e05473613:0x13910c5b6e15516c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWX3lrTE5-Wy6Vq9Or5FeguEfeYnMpJPFwq0wm3BuhUpnx8JPUHkQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Tracey Qualters 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNJbTU3ZHpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba59e05473613:0x13910c5b6e15516c) Reviews from Google for Educare For Early Years (Radcliffe). [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1409921745172124012&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: August 2017 - August 2023 Good - January 2023 Requires improvement - August 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Educare For Early Years (Radcliffe) ### How did Educare For Early Years (Radcliffe) do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How does settling in work at Educare For Early Years (Radcliffe)? ### What kind of staff team works at Educare For Early Years (Radcliffe)? ### What stands out about Educare For Early Years (Radcliffe)? ### Is Educare For Early Years (Radcliffe) suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Manchester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Educare For Early Years (Radcliffe). - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Amber's Attic Manchester · M26 1JR 4.7(15 Google reviews) ](/nursery/amber-s-attic-ltd-m26-1jr-ey271791) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Mary Kelly's Rascals Day Nursery Manchester · M26 4FA ](/nursery/mary-kelly-s-rascals-day-nursery-m26-4fa-316743) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Nature Wild Manchester · M26 3SW ](/nursery/nature-wild-m26-3sw-2856709) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Mulberry Bush Nursery Dumers Lane Radcliffe · M26 2AD 4.8(23 Google reviews) ](/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-dumers-lane-m26-2ad-ey491044) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### The Bridge Day Nursery Bury · BL9 9TQ ](/nursery/the-bridge-day-nursery-bl9-9tq-316751) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Mulberry Bush Nursery Whitefield Manchester · M45 7ET 4.5(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-whitefield-m45-7et-ey415329) [See all nurseries in Manchester →](/search?q=Manchester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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