Little Petals Day Nursery in Manchester

About this day nursery

Little Petals Day Nursery, established in 2009, is a childcare setting located in Manchester, M32 8DU, offering care for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am until 6pm, closing only for bank holidays and one week over Christmas.

The Ofsted report, rated as 'Good' on 12 November 2021, highlights a vibrant and homely environment where children are happy and safe, even amidst adaptations for the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders have crafted an ethos and curriculum that prepares all children for future learning, providing rich and stimulating experiences.

Children at Little Petals Day Nursery make good progress, developing excellent critical thinking skills, perseverance, and agility. The nursery places a strong emphasis on personal, social and emotional development.

Leaders have high aspirations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or those learning English as an additional language (EAL). Staff work diligently to ensure children with SEND receive the necessary support, collaborating closely with external professionals for swift intervention and appropriate strategies.

While children regularly engage in outdoor play, wrapped up warmly and well supervised, the nursery continually strives for improvement, focusing on strengthening communication and language support and hygiene practices in the baby room. The nursery also aims to better equip parents to contribute to their children's learning at home.

Pre-school children are encouraged to take on responsibilities as 'special helpers', fostering a sense of generosity celebrated through a 'kindness jar'. ", reflecting the nurturing environment provided by the long-standing and dedicated staff team.

What it's like

Children are happy and safe in this vibrant and homely setting, settling well even with adaptations for the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders have adopted an ethos and curriculum that prepares all children for future learning, offering rich opportunities and stimulating experiences. Children make good progress and develop excellent critical thinking skills, perseverance, and agility.

Pricing & funding