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Staff have been amazing with my son who is autistic. Their patience, kindness and understanding with him has been exemplary. They have helped him grow so much. He's leaving to start primary school in September and I'll be sad to say goodbye to all the wonderful staff. I cannot fault this nursery at all.", "datePublished": "2024-07-17T18:50:02.728373Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kieran Ince" }, "reviewBody": "Good nursery with very friendly staff", "datePublished": "2017-04-22T22:22:24.459Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "John Sithole" }, "reviewBody": "Very good people working there.", "datePublished": "2017-01-30T17:38:06.260Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Rachael Cartwright" }, "reviewBody": "My son is now in his second year at this nursery and I couldn’t be happier with the progress he has made. Since starting, he has developed so much and it’s been lovely to see his confidence and abilities grow.\nThe staff are so caring and supportive to each child’s individual needs. I have noticed a huge improvement in my son’s communication, independence, and social skills. 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Hindsford Day Nursery # Hindsford Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · 5.0 (7 parent reviews) · Lodge Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9BL · Wigan Number of places 52 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Wigan 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 Hindsford Day Nursery, a contemporary, purpose-built, single-story facility, is thoughtfully designed to provide an inspiring environment where children can flourish through engaging play activities. Registered to accommodate 52 children, the nursery boasts a welcoming setting with its own private car park and secure outdoor areas. Dedicated to fostering a friendly atmosphere, Hindsford Day Nursery caters to children aged from 9 months up to the end of their pre-school year, approximately 5 years old. The nursery operates with bright, spacious rooms, well-resourced with high-quality educational materials. As a community nursery and registered charity, all profits are reinvested directly into enhancing the children's education and care. Hindsford Day Nursery is open for 51 weeks of the year, closing only for one week during Christmas and on Bank Holidays, offering flexible part-time and full-time care options. They aim to nurture cooperation, mutual respect, and understanding, encouraging children to share, care for others, and take responsibility. What it's like Children receive a warm welcome on arrival from the long-standing, kind and nurturing staff, who know them well. They are happy and settle well. Children form strong and caring bonds with their key persons. Ofsted Outstanding Charity-run nursery Community Nursery Healthy Early Years Status Flexible care options ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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://www.hindsfordnursery.com/contact) ## Key facts Session types Part-time care, Full-time care, Term-time only care Food Healthy home-cooked meals are provided, with children encouraged to serve themselves. Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 5.00pm Age range 9 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hindsford Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10129219 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184995)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442974) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hindsford-day-nursery-m46-9bl-ey442974) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hindsford Day Nursery Last inspected 11 April 2022 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 Children receive a warm welcome on arrival from the long-standing, kind and nurturing staff, who know them well. They are happy and settle well. Children form strong and caring bonds with their key persons. Inspector highlights - Children receive a warm welcome and form strong bonds with staff. - Good arrangements are in place to support children who are learning English as an additional language. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive excellent support. - Staff focus on children's emotional development and good behaviour. - Leaders work with the staff team to create an environment that celebrates similarities and differences. Areas to develop - 1 build upon staff's understanding of the curriculum intent and how this is delivered to ensure children are given enough time to embed their learning and next steps consistently - 2 enhance the use of stories and books throughout the setting, to support children's love of books and reading. Inspection #10129219 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184995) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are happy with how quickly their children have settled into this home- from-home setting. They state that they feel well informed about their children's learning and development through regular information on an online app and verbal feedback. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive excellent support. The special educational needs and disability coordinator quickly identifies gaps in children's learning and implements strategies swiftly to support individual needs. They access external services, such as speech and language support and other health professionals, to initiate targeted support. Outdoor space Children excitedly go outside at different times of the day. Staff take children out weekly to visit places in the local community. Children enjoy stories in the garden. EAL / language support Good arrangements are in place to support children who are learning English as an additional language. Staff find out about children's home language vocabulary to support young children's language development. ## Parent Reviews of Hindsford Day Nursery 5.0 (7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWIMQzNP89bZ0A-M1EQ9O_LSqwxqnDq90efaiFmbSa3tHQP51jp=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Katie Patterson a year ago Absolutely wonderful nursery. Staff have been amazing with my son who is autistic. Their patience, kindness and understanding with him has been exemplary. They have helped him grow so much. He's leaving to start primary school in September and I'll be sad to say goodbye to all the wonderful staff. I cannot fault this nursery at all. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURybnN1b2d3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b078aa95c1765:0x1a84969112388e4f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVXhIYuhZmHvPUxuwP7zsC6luHitN7yG2pt8tP5taRaAOp-r10k=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Kieran Ince 9 years ago Good nursery with very friendly staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnNFBiSHh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b078aa95c1765:0x1a84969112388e4f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVbku1RH2AXgFDItvSSQV6SqebUwXH4BDNbmhvW2qYMVqZPrOzLCw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) John Sithole 9 years ago Very good people working there. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnamRlQ1hREAE!2m1!1s0x487b078aa95c1765:0x1a84969112388e4f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUYWyZlz6VIzi9PP7AJMwtw6WqD7ie82wo5yzrqpL_M5jrxqUtltA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Rachael Cartwright 2 months ago My son is now in his second year at this nursery and I couldn’t be happier with the progress he has made. Since starting, he has developed so much and it’s been lovely to see his confidence and abilities grow. The staff are so caring and supportive to each child’s individual needs. I have noticed a huge improvement in my son’s communication, independence, and social skills. He is always excited to go in, which says a lot about how comfortable and happy he feels there. I would highly recommend Hindsford nursery to any parents considering here. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsYVJGVlNSazlGVFRGeU5YWlRhSFZRTkRoM1FVRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b078aa95c1765:0x1a84969112388e4f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUNeFMM2C1gsn6mq_SzFTMSUDZoE4cooS2i--c6b9JOvHNuo-je=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Russell Carr 6 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205U1JXbFVXa05tYVdSb05WQjVTVk55VWtGTE9XYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b078aa95c1765:0x1a84969112388e4f) Reviews from Google for Hindsford Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1910817691732053583&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2012 - April 2022 Good - March 2016 Outstanding - July 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Hindsford Day Nursery ### Is Hindsford Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### How does Hindsford Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### Is Hindsford Day Nursery Ofsted registered? ### Which funded hours does Hindsford Day Nursery accept? ### What size of nursery is Hindsford Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Manchester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Hindsford Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Top Chapel Day Nursery Manchester · M29 8DR 3.8(8 reviews) ](/nursery/top-chapel-day-nursery-m29-8dr-2579225) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Partou Footprints Day Nursery & Pre-School Atherton · M46 9DS 4.9(65 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-footprints-day-nursery-pre-school-m46-9ds-ey541708) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Sunbeams Atherton Manchester · M46 9DF ](/nursery/sunbeams-atherton-m46-9df-ey456178) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Meadowbank Primary School & Children’s Centre Manchester · M46 0HX ](/nursery/abc-at-atherton-s-children-centre-m46-0hx) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Partou Little Acorns Day Nursery & Pre-School Manchester · M46 9HG 5.0(18 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-little-acorns-day-nursery-pre-school-m46-9hg-ey330412) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School Manchester · M46 0PA 4.9(18 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-storytimes-day-nursery-pre-school-m46-0pa-ey556253) [See all nurseries in Manchester →](/search?q=Manchester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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