Term time / All Year
All Year
WMB Hillcity Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
Number of places
110 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Manchester
About this day nursery
WMB Hillcity Day Nursery, part of WMB Childcare Ltd, offers comprehensive early years education and care in Manchester. The nursery is committed to inclusivity, providing support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
WMB Childcare emphasises strong partnerships with parents and actively seeks feedback to continually enhance its services. The organisation has a rich history, celebrating over a decade of providing childcare and engaging with the community.
They offer various resources for parents, including parent handbooks and monthly billing charts, and facilitate a smooth admission process. The nursery also provides information on available childcare funding options, including Tax-Free Childcare and government-funded schemes, demonstrating their dedication to making quality childcare accessible to working parents.
What it's like
Leaders have put in place some changes to the nursery in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to help keep children safe. Children are greeted by friendly staff, separate from their parents with ease and happily enter the nursery. Children behave well, and staff have high expectations, planning activities which ignite their curiosity and support their learning.
SEND SupportParent FeedbackGovernment Funded ChildcareTax-Free Childcare
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Pricing on request
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for WMB Hillcity Day Nursery
Last inspected 25 November 2021
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 put in place some changes to the nursery in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to help keep children safe. Children are greeted by friendly staff, separate from their parents with ease and happily enter the nursery. Children behave well, and staff have high expectations, planning activities which ignite their curiosity and support their learning.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders have a clear curriculum in place, and staff plan activities which meet children's needs well.
- Staff make good use of familiar songs and books to promote children's communication and language development.
- Staff make sure that children learn how to keep healthy and plan opportunities for them to play outside and be physically active.
- Children have good relationships with staff, who offer comfort and reassurance, helping children learn how to share and take turns.
- Leaders know their local community and families well, ensuring children learn about different cultures, religions and faiths through exciting events and celebrations.
- Leaders make sure that staff receive the training that they need, which helps staff to have the necessary knowledge and skills.
Areas to develop
- 1ensure that staff plan activities that encourage older children to think critically for themselves and test out new ideas
- 2adapt the curriculum to make sure that children learn how to keep themselves safe while using electronic devices
- 3provide parents with additional guidance on how they can support children's learning at home.
Inspection #10214165 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of leaders and staff.
They are pleased with the progress that their children make.
Parents value the communication they receive about their children's time in nursery.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Leaders make referrals to other agencies in a timely manner, ensuring children receive the help that they need and consequently achieve well.
Outdoor space
Staff make sure that children learn how to keep healthy. They plan opportunities for children to play outside and be physically active.
Parent Reviews of WMB Hillcity Day Nursery
4.9
(107)
Happy Family
2 months ago
My son attends this nursery and we honestly couldn’t be happier. He goes in every day with a big smile and comes home excited to tell us what he has learned. The staff are incredibly kind, caring, and attentive. They truly treat the children with warmth and respect. We have seen such a positive change in his confidence, learning, and social skills since he started. The environment feels safe, nurturing, and well-organized, and the team clearly puts so much effort into supporting each child’s development. We are very grateful for everything they do and would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a loving and professional setting for their child.
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Helen Adeyemo
3 months ago
We couldn’t be happier with this nursery. From day one, the staff have been kind, attentive, and truly invested in our daughter’s development and happiness. The environment is welcoming, safe, and full of fun learning opportunities. Communication with parents is excellent, and it’s clear how much care and thought goes into everything they do. Our daughter absolutely loves going each day, which says it all. We’re so grateful to have found such a wonderful place and would highly recommend it to any parent.
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Neranjan Prasad
4 months ago
My daughter started nursery six months ago and she settled in very well. The staff are very kind, supportive, and professional. She has shown positive progress, and we have received encouraging feedback from the nursery. We feel very comfortable with the care provided. Overall, everything has been a positive experience so far. Thank you team Hillcity ❤️
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marvellous tatah
3 months ago
I have my 2 boys at the nursery: my older boy started in march 2024 and I did not hesitate to register his younger one this January at Hill City day Nursery. This is because of how the staffs love and engage with the children. Their dedication with caring for the children is great. I really do have a great experience and would continue to appreciate their hardwork.
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من كل بستان زهرة
3 months ago
I knew Hillcity Day Nursery since my child was in and then through my friends feedbacks. Now, It's one of the best in the area! They improved so much in everything their care level, their partnerships with parents, the meals they offer to the children, their social media presence, the daily updated poste for the parents. They are doing their job very well, great team!
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Inspection history
Date: May 2014
- November 2021Good
- February 2018Outstanding
- May 2014Good
Frequently asked about WMB Hillcity Day Nursery
About the setting
Hillcity Day Nursery registered in 2013. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff, with nine holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one with early years professional status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round, from 8am until 6pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY473736
- 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
- Previous rating
- Outstanding
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