--- title: "Little Sprouts Day Nursery, Manchester | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-sprouts-day-nursery-ltd-m44-5ze-ey544537 description: "Little Sprouts Day Nursery in Manchester — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Little Sprouts Day Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 3.7 (3 Google reviews) · Penry Avenue, Cadishead, MANCHESTER, M44 5ZE · Salford Number of places 54 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Salford ## About this day nursery Little Sprouts Day Nursery in Manchester provides care for children aged from one to five years. The day nursery operates all year round, from Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6.30pm, and accepts several government funding schemes. At its inspection in June 2024, Ofsted rated the nursery Good overall. The inspector found that leaders had made significant improvements and that children are excited to attend, settling quickly with friendly and caring staff who know them well. The report noted that staff effectively support children's communication and language skills, helping them to become confident communicators. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported exceptionally well, with leaders ensuring they receive the help they are entitled to. Staff encourage children's creativity through activities like painting and making collages. Children are also encouraged to be physically active through games and using climbing apparatus. What it's like Children are excited to enter this vibrant setting and are welcomed by friendly and caring staff. They settle quickly and have a strong sense of belonging, with staff knowing them well and working closely with parents and carers to understand their learning preferences. Staff effectively support children's communication and language skills, introducing new words and engaging them in meaningful conversations, resulting in children becoming confident communicators with a wide range of vocabulary. The children develop necessary skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school. Play-based learning Experienced staff Government funding accepted Meals provided Flexible sessions ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on full-week packages, daily rates, or half-day morning and afternoon sessions. Fees include options for early starts, and additional hourly rates apply for extra care. Meal and snack costs are charged separately, and funded children must supply their own nappies and wipes. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A one-off admin fee of £45 applies to non-funded children. - A 50% deposit is required to secure a place, refundable upon departure. - Late collection or early drop-off is charged at £1 per minute per child. - Parents of funded children must provide their own nappies and wipes. - Additional fees apply for extra sessions, hourly top-ups, and daily meals. ## Key facts Food Meals and snacks provided by outsourced caterers (Zebedees). Options for dietary requirements. Breakfast, standard hot lunch, dietary hot lunch, standard light tea, dietary light tea, and snacks available as additional costs. Parents of funded children must provide their own nappies and wipes. Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, 50 weeks per year Session types Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session Age range 9 months to 4 years old Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2017 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Sprouts Day Nursery Last inspected 11 June 2024 · Luke Heaney Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Leaders have made significant improvements since the previous inspection. - Staff support children's creativity well, with children relishing painting and making collages. - Leaders give staff well-being high priority, ensuring staff feel valued and workload is managed well. - Overall, children behave well and show positive attitudes towards their learning. - Children accessing funded places are supported well, with leaders acting with integrity in spending additional funding to provide enriching experiences. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to feel more confident in supporting children to manage their own feelings and emotions - 2 refine the curriculum for older children, so that staff support them to be fully engaged in their learning - 3 strengthen coaching and mentoring arrangements for staff, to help to raise their practice. Inspection #10304523 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50251556) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) exceptionally well. Leaders champion the rights of children and do not give up until children receive the support that they are entitled to. Intervention plans are monitored with other professionals, ensuring that gaps in learning close and children with SEND make good progress. Outdoor space The report does not provide specific details on outdoor space and physical play, beyond mentioning that staff encourage children to be physically active by providing opportunities for them to take part in assault courses and ring games, and teaching them how to use climbing apparatus. ## Google Reviews of Little Sprouts Day Nursery 3.7 (3 Google reviews) nathaniel bell 4 months ago Sent both my children here. Never had an issue and always willing to go the extra mile :) facilities are clean and staff are very experienced Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsUFdtNUxjWEJpWHpCc01GbGpaVUZvUW1Ka1JsRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bab3fb25c4847:0x5daf525597ebb57c) li chun a year ago Fantastic supportive team, very helpful for working parent friendly drop off (early) and pick up times (late), two hot meals offered which includes tea-time meal, which helps busy parents. Staff genuinely do care and bond with our daughter, in fact our daughter seems to like it there and sometimes doesn't want to leave lol. Thank you so much. Highly recommended. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYbHEtWEVREAE!2m1!1s0x487bab3fb25c4847:0x5daf525597ebb57c) liam walker 2 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqdXBlOF9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bab3fb25c4847:0x5daf525597ebb57c) Reviews from Google for Little Sprouts Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=6750704894026167676&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: May 2018 - June 2024 Good - July 2023 Requires improvement - June 2019 Good - May 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Sprouts Day Nursery ### Which area does Little Sprouts Day Nursery Ltd serve? ### What outdoor space does the nursery use? ### What are the opening hours at Little Sprouts Day Nursery Ltd? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare entitlements are accepted? ### Does Little Sprouts Day Nursery Ltd take babies? ### Is Little Sprouts Day Nursery Ltd Ofsted registered? ## About the setting Little Sprouts Day Nursery Ltd registered in 2017 and is located in Cadishead, Manchester. The setting employs 14 members of childcare staff, with eight holding an early years qualification at level 2 and above. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY544537 Registered person Little Sprouts Day Nursery Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in MANCHESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Sprouts Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Mojo 6 Manchester · M44 5JD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mojo-6-m44-5jd-ey390374 - Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Mini Fingers Day Nursery Manchester · M44 5AD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mini-fingers-day-nursery-m44-5ad-2867489 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kidzrus Private Day Nursery Irlam Manchester · M44 5AA 4.9(35 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kidzrus-private-day-nursery-irlam-m44-5aa-ey497436 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Gillitots Day Nursery Manchester · M31 4NR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/gillitots-day-nursery-m31-4nr-ey348871 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Partington Nursery Manchester · M31 4FL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/partington-nursery-m31-4fl-ey286057 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Rixton-With-Glazebrook Pre-School Warrington · WA3 5AY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rixton-with-glazebrook-pre-school-wa3-5ay-2551871 See all nurseries in MANCHESTER →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=MANCHESTER ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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