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Little Giggles Private Day Nursery And Preschool - Ashton-Under-Lyne

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2023)
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4.1(14 parent reviews) ·2 Evans Street, Formerly Hurst Village Band Club, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 9QD · Tameside
Number of places
148 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Tameside

About this day nursery

Little Giggles Private Day Nursery and Preschool in Ashton-Under-Lyne provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The nursery operates from a refurbished historic building, offering over 8,000 square feet of dedicated space for learning and play.

A notable feature is their expansive outdoor garden, ensuring ample opportunities for children to engage with nature and develop physical skills. Supplementing this is a newly upgraded sensory room, designed to foster imagination, emotional wellbeing, and essential developmental skills through engaging sensory experiences.

The nursery prioritises the safety and security of its children, implementing a strict "buzz-in" door policy and continuous CCTV monitoring throughout the premises. They also offer convenient school pick-up services from several local primary schools, catering to the needs of busy families.

Little Giggles has achieved an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted across all assessment areas and holds the prestigious "Millie's Mark" for excellence in paediatric first aid, demonstrating a commitment to high standards of care and education. The nursery actively supports community health initiatives, including the "SmokeFree Gates" campaign, promoting a healthy environment around the premises.

Freshly cooked meals are prepared onsite, contributing to a holistic approach to child development. They also provide various funding options to assist families with childcare costs.

What it's like

Children display high levels of confidence and show they feel emotionally secure in the setting. They are supported by staff who know them extremely well. Children make excellent progress in their learning and development and engage consistently in high-quality teaching experiences.

Ofsted OutstandingLarge GardenSensory RoomPaediatric First Aid Certified

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around all-year-round or term-time-only private sessions, including full-day, half-day, and full-week rates. Funded places are subject to consumable charges depending on session length, though opt-out sessions are available. Additional hours, out-of-school clubs, and sibling or emergency service discounts apply.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Registration fee is required for private paying parents.
  • Emergency services and NHS staff receive a 10% discount on fees.
  • A 5% sibling discount is available.
  • Only one discount can be applied per account.
  • Specific sessions are available to opt out of food and/or consumables charges.

Key facts

Session types

Full Day, Half Day AM, Half Day PM, Breakfast Club, Afterschool Club, Holiday Club, Ad-hoc Hours

Opening hours

Mon-Fri: 7:30 am - 6:15 pm

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Food

Fresh food cooked onsite

Waitlist

Unknown

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 27 March 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children display high levels of confidence and show they feel emotionally secure in the setting. They are supported by staff who know them extremely well. Children make excellent progress in their learning and development and engage consistently in high-quality teaching experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive phenomenal support and are thriving.
  • The curriculum for communication and language is strong, with staff using new vocabulary and promoting critical thinking.
  • Staff work closely with a wide range of professionals to create coherent plans of support for children's care and education.
  • Partnerships with families are strong, with parents fully informed about children's achievements and attending regular workshops.
  • Leaders are passionate and committed to continuously improving the service, providing a consistent level of high-quality provision.
Inspection #10280815 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

having big hearts, a lot of patience and understanding

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive phenomenal support. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) and staff gather detailed information about what makes children unique and use this exceptionally well to ensure that children are thriving.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from carefully planned environments that are designed with clear intent for learning. All resources in the baby room are at children's level so they can choose what they want to play with.

Parent Reviews

4.1
(14)
John Mylchreest
8 months ago

Little Giggles Ashton has a very good overall gated rating but my experience is somewhat less than that. Based on the care given to my 2 year old Grandson, I have found that the staff have very little time to attend to each individual child and that if you are hoping that your child will get the necessary care and support during potty training, look somewhere else.

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Sophie Barlow
a year ago

My daughter started here in January 2024 she has come on so well and I am so proud that she got to experience little giggles as such lovely feel from all staff. She has grown so much in confidence and loved preschool.

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Martha Bott
6 years ago

My boy has been going to Little Giggles since he was 9 months old, he is now 18 months old and he is thriving at nursery. The staff are so caring and have an amazing relationship with my boy. The resources are fab and it's so reassuring to have him with people that really care and support his learning!

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Roisin Rooney
5 years ago

We moved our children from 1 nursery to Little Giggles and it was definitely the best choice. We told them when we went to have a look about our children's additional needs and as soon as they started they set up PCPs. They helped us get our children their EHCPs as well as helping us get our oldest into a specialist school. Our oldest loved it and our youngest (still there) does.

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Lauren Lewis
4 years ago

Used to be a really good nursery before the pandemic but lack of communication and management is appalling. I would avoid as I would hate for anyone to feel the way I have been made to feel over the years. Too many children too little staff and overpriced for what services they provide. Seems like you/your children are an inconvenience most of the time only interested about getting their money. I have moved my daughter into another local childcare setting nearby now. I have given you several chances to make up your mistakes in the past but latest stunt leaving my child at school after I had stated I wanted a pick-up is the last straw. You say no issues where raised in the past etc what a lie that is!! I have formally made complaints to you regarding safeguarding/neglect issues and I don't really think it's acceptable to send an email for termination of services and not call/text the parents also as a secondary option.I asked for proof of this 'email' you sent me but got no response from your staff so clearly this was not sent!! I have checked my emails several times to make sure and received nothing. Lie all you like on here..past 2 reviews are from staff members that work there!! Says it all.Just shows you pay no attention to the parents at all. I do not wish to discuss further I hope people can see through the absolute rubbish you are spouting. End of discussion!

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Inspection history

Date: May 2017

  • March 2023Outstanding
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • May 2017Inadequate

Frequently asked about Little Giggles Private Day Nursery And Preschool - Ashton-Under-Lyne

About the setting

Little Giggles Private Day Nursery and Preschool - Ashton-Under-Lyne registered in 2015. The nursery employs 27 members of childcare staff. The nursery opens from 7.15am until 6.15pm, Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays. The nursery provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY489056
Registered person
Little Giggles Private Day Nursery 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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