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Little Spuds Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
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5.0(12 parent reviews) ·31-31a Petersfield Drive, Manchester, M23 9PS · Manchester
Number of places
64 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Manchester

About this day nursery

Little Spuds Day Nursery, located in the Baguley area of Wythenshawe, Manchester (M23 9PS), is registered for childcare on non-domestic premises and operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. Established in 2018, it provides full day care for children from birth to four years old, with 61 children currently on roll and a capacity for 64.

The nursery employs a dedicated team of 10 childcare staff, all qualified to at least Level 3 in early years. Inspectors noted that children arrive excited and have adapted well to new COVID-19 measures, independently parting with parents at the door.

Children at Little Spuds display confidence and curiosity, forming strong bonds with their key persons, ensuring a secure and supportive environment. The setting places a strong emphasis on staff well-being, fostering an environment of growth and reflection which in turn benefits the children.

The manager uses additional funding effectively to secure positive outcomes for all children, with particular support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring good progress for every child.

What it's like

Children arrive at Little Spuds Day Nursery excited to start their day. They have adapted remarkably well to new measures, independently leaving their parents at the door and greeting friends ready to play. Children are safe and settled, approaching their key person for cuddles and affection and showing real confidence and curiosity.

Good overall effectivenessSupportive staff well-beingStrong parent partnershipsEffective safeguardingEarly literacy focus

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Spuds Day Nursery

Last inspected 29 July 2021

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at Little Spuds Day Nursery excited to start their day. They have adapted remarkably well to new measures, independently leaving their parents at the door and greeting friends ready to play. Children are safe and settled, approaching their key person for cuddles and affection and showing real confidence and curiosity.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive excited, adapted well to COVID-19 measures, and show confidence and curiosity.
  • Staff provide a rich and thoughtful curriculum, ensuring children meet their learning goals.
  • Children's early literacy skills are well supported through engaging story-telling.
  • The manager is passionate about staff well-being, creating a positive and reflective environment.
  • Children behave very well, demonstrating warmth, kindness, and a sense of security.
  • The nursery effectively uses additional funding to support all children, especially those with SEND.
  • Parents highly praise the nursery's communication and commitment to putting children first.
  • Staff plan highly challenging activities, encouraging children's focus and perseverance.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to effectively tailor activities to meet the differing needs and levels of development of all children.
Inspection #10190891 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well supported through a targeted teaching approach that recognises individual needs, ensuring good progress for all.

Outdoor space

Staff encourage children to play outside daily with ride-on cars and sports equipment to help develop their large motor skills. The manager has an ongoing development plan for the outside space and routinely reflects on its effectiveness for continuous improvement.

Parent Reviews of Little Spuds Day Nursery

5.0
(12)
abbie
6 years ago

Cannot recommend this nursery enough! So welcoming when we come in and the staff are amazing with the kids, my little girl has come on so much since starting at little spuds. She always looks forward to coming to nursery, there is a great atmosphere every time I pick up. Would not have my daughter anywhere else!

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Kimberley Dee
7 years ago

Visited the stay and play session today for the first time with my son who is 1,made very welcome,staff are brilliant,very friendly and great with the children. The nursery itself is very well organised,it is very clean which is one of my main concerns when visisting different places,I will be making a Monday morning a regular visit,couldn't fault it in anyway 😊

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Gemma Marsden
7 years ago

I visited a few nurserys in the area before finding Little Spuds. Having been a new mummy I found the process of childcare very overwhelming because I knew my choice had to be right in finding people / carers that would help with my daughters development and learning. Little Spuds ticked all the boxes! Highly reccommend!

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Lisa Alvarado
7 years ago

People are so nice such a clean inviting environment. Becky and all the staff are so nice! My child was upset about staying but came out full of smiles and could not wait to go back.

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Anne Cooper
3 years ago

In my opinion this is one of the very best nurseries in the area. The facilities are great and the staff lovely.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

29 July 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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