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Ladybird Private Day Nursery, Folly Brook House # Ladybird Private Day Nursery, Folly Brook House Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · Folly Brook House, 99 Parrin Lane, MANCHESTER, M30 8AY · Salford Number of places 81 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Salford About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ladybird Private Day Nursery at Folly Brook House is dedicated to providing children with an optimal start in life, fostering their development through engaging, age-appropriate educational experiences tailored to individual strengths and interests. The nursery aims to create a warm and homely atmosphere within its purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility. Key to their approach is a robust settling-in process, offering free introductory sessions over one to two weeks, customised to each child's age, developmental stage, and specific needs. Before a child starts, they are paired with a key person who establishes a strong relationship with both the child and their family, acting as a constant point of contact and support throughout their time at the nursery. The curriculum focuses on free play to encourage independence across different age groups, from stimulating sensory activities for babies to early literacy and maths for preschoolers, guided by an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) qualified teacher. All children are encouraged to engage in daily outdoor play, utilising age-appropriate equipment for physical activity and learning. The nursery also places high importance on a healthy, balanced diet, with meals prepared on-site by a qualified chef in consultation with a registered nutritionist. Ladybird Private Day Nursery is committed to fostering strong partnerships with parents and carers, recognising them as the child's primary educators, and has a management team with extensive experience in childcare. Our ethos Ladybird Private Day Nursery is committed to providing children with an optimal start through engaging, age-appropriate educational experiences tailored to individual strengths and interests. Their approach is guided by an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) qualified teacher, focusing on free play to encourage independence, and incorporating daily outdoor activities. They also emphasise strong partnerships with parents, recognising them as the child's primary educators. What it's like Children are happy and confident in the nursery and benefit from positive relationships with staff. Staff have focused closely on their relationships with children following the COVID-19 pandemic, so that children feel safe and secure. All children make good progress in their learning and development. Purpose-built facility Key person system EYFS curriculum On-site chef and nutritionist Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured as weekly or calendar monthly rates for full days (7:30am to 6:00pm) ranging from one to five days per week. Half-day morning and afternoon sessions are also available at weekly or monthly rates. Funded sessions incur a small additional fee for meals and activities. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - • Sibling discount of 5% on monthly fees for the oldest child when two or more children attend part-time. - • Sibling discount of 10% on monthly fees for the oldest child when both children attend full-time. - • Funded morning sessions incur a £3.00 fee for meals and activities. - • Funded afternoon sessions incur a £2.00 fee for meals and activities. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ladybird Private Day Nursery, Folly Brook House Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10236462 Lead inspector Joanne Ryan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184189)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481143) 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://www.lpdn.co.uk/folly-brook-house) Folly Brook House, 99 Parrin Lane, MANCHESTER, M30 8AY ## 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=ladybird-private-day-nursery-folly-brook-house-m30-8ay-ey481143) ## Key facts Food Meals provided, prepared on-site by a qualified chef, reviewed with a registered nutritionist. Caters to allergies and religious beliefs. Opening hours 7.30am until 6pm Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays Session types Full-time, Part-time, Morning session, Afternoon session Age range 0-5 Years Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ladybird Private Day Nursery, Folly Brook House Last inspected 13 April 2022 · Joanne Ryan 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 are happy and confident in the nursery and benefit from positive relationships with staff. Staff have focused closely on their relationships with children following the COVID-19 pandemic, so that children feel safe and secure. All children make good progress in their learning and development. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers have a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the setting and use this information well to improve quality. - Leaders regularly evaluate staff practice and identify training to improve knowledge and skills. - Children demonstrate good physical skills, competently turning pages in books and mastering jumping up and down. - Children demonstrate growing levels of independence because staff create opportunities that encourage them to do things for themselves. - The strong key-person system means staff understand the uniqueness of the children they care for. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's skills in promoting children's thinking skills to an even higher level - 2 enhance the curriculum for children to engage in child-led mathematics experiences, so that they can consolidate new learning. Inspection #10236462 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184189) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress in their learning and development. Staff work closely with other professionals to ensure they are catering for the individual requirements of each child. Inspection history Date: September 2016 - April 2022 Good - September 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Ladybird Private Day Nursery, Folly Brook House ### What curriculum approach does Ladybird Private Day Nursery, Folly Brook House follow? ### What type of early years setting is Ladybird Private Day Nursery, Folly Brook House? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ### Is Ladybird Private Day Nursery, Folly Brook House Ofsted registered? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### When is Ladybird Private Day Nursery, Folly Brook House open? ## Nearby day nurseries in MANCHESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ladybird Private Day Nursery, Folly Brook House. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Kidzrus Monton Manchester · M30 9LE 4.8(50 Google reviews) ](/nursery/kidzrus-monton-m30-9le-2506616) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Westwood Smarties Manchester · M30 8DN ](/nursery/westwood-smarties-m30-8dn-ey387511) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Monton Village School Manchester · M30 9PR 4.7(7 Google reviews) ](/nursery/monton-village-school-ltd-m30-9pr-ey284857) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.4 mi ### Winton Children's Centre Manchester · M30 8AB ](/nursery/winton-children-s-centre-m30-8ab-ey317013) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Bee's Knees Nursery & Pre-School Manchester · M30 8LS ](/nursery/bee-s-knees-nursery-pre-school-m30-8ls-2859290) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kiddiewinkles Eccles Manchester · M30 0SD ](/nursery/kiddiewinkles-eccles-m30-0sd-ey490534) [See all nurseries in MANCHESTER →](/search?q=MANCHESTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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