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Littleways Daisy Bank

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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3.5(24 parent reviews) ·Daisy Bank Road Childrens Centre, 78a Daisy Bank Road, Manchester, M14 5GL · Manchester
Number of places
66 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Manchester

About this day nursery

Littleways Day Nursery, located in Manchester, offers a stimulating and enjoyable environment for children, aiming to extend the support network parents have established for their child's development. The nursery maintains an open-door policy, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration with the nursery manager or deputy to enhance resources and expertise.

They offer free trial sessions to allow families to experience their care firsthand. Littleways Day Nursery is committed to providing a safe, secure, and nurturing approach, as detailed on their "About Us" page.

Recognising the importance of nutrition, the nursery provides a varied, healthy, and balanced diet, with sample menus available for review. The nursery operates two sites: one on Albert Road, a converted house with a homely feel and resources at children's level, and another on Daisy Bank, a purpose-built children's centre featuring extensive outdoor space and its own forest school, as well as a sensory room for relaxation and exploration.

Both locations are staffed by experienced and highly qualified practitioners who partner with parents, embedding the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in all practices and fostering learning through play in engaging environments to nurture children's natural curiosity. They offer flexible sessions, including term-time-only options and earlier drop-off times to accommodate parental needs.

Our ethos

Littleways Day Nursery is dedicated to providing a stimulating, fun, and nurturing environment for children, acting as an extension of the family's support network while focusing on a child's development. The nursery embraces an open-door policy, actively encouraging parental involvement, and welcomes any contributions of time, resources, or expertise. They aim to foster an atmosphere where children are encouraged to achieve their full potential in all areas of development within a warm, friendly, and happy setting.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled in this well-resourced nursery. They develop confidence, curiosity, and strong communication and language skills. Children learn to care for living things and understand healthy lifestyles from an early age.

Free trial sessionsForest SchoolSensory roomFlexible sessionsEYFS embedded practice

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

Flexible sessions, Term-time only places, Earlier drop-off times

Food

A varied, healthy and balanced diet is provided.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Littleways Daisy Bank

Last inspected 5 August 2022

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 settled in this well-resourced nursery. They develop confidence, curiosity, and strong communication and language skills. Children learn to care for living things and understand healthy lifestyles from an early age.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settled in this well-resourced nursery.
  • Children
  • s communication and language skills are well supported.
  • Children learn how to care for living things and understand about healthy lifestyles from an early age.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong.
  • Children
  • s independence is supported well throughout the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure all aspects of the curriculum support children
  • 2
  • 3s individualised learning
  • 4utilize performance management systems to ensure staff teaching is strong enough to support children
  • 5
  • 6s progressive skills effectively.
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What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Children are happy and settled at the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers work closely with parents so that children with additional needs get the correct support. They champion children's rights. This ensures that all children, regardless of their needs, make good progress.

Outdoor space

The large outdoor areas have a range of open-ended resources for the children to explore. Children are supported to use these resources independently to develop their physical skills.

Parent Reviews of Littleways Daisy Bank

3.5
(24)
Anonymous Xox
3 months ago

During my experience with this nursery, I felt that the leadership and overall environment did not meet the standards I would expect in a childcare setting. Communication often seemed unclear, and the atmosphere at times felt tense rather than calm and welcoming. In my opinion, a childcare setting should prioritize patience, fairness, and a supportive environment for both children and staff. Based on what I observed, I would not recommend this nursery.

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Sofía Larrea Stengele
5 months ago

My LO absolutely loves Littleways on Daisybank Road. The staff are so caring, attentive, and genuinely interested in the children’s wellbeing and development. From the moment we walk in, she’s greeted with smiles and warmth, which makes drop-offs so much easier. The environment is safe, clean, and well thought-out, with lots of engaging activities that really help her learn and grow. Not to mention the amazing green space and the chickens! Communication with parents is great too – I always feel updated and reassured about how her day has been. It’s such a relief to know she’s in a place where she’s happy, supported, and thriving. Couldn’t recommend Littleways Nursery enough!

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Amir Afzul
9 months ago

Our little ones (two!) love coming to nursery and getting involved in all the activities and we get daily updates with pictures and blurbs. We get the feeling staff genuinely care and they’ve worked with us to help get them settled. If there have ever been concerns they are dealt with efficiently. They are a popular nursery and for good reason so we had to sign up a year in advance which is the case nowadays for the good places. Would advise the same to others and would recommend.

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Cheryl Smith
9 months ago

My son attended Littleways for 3 years and we couldn't be happier. It's been wonderful to witness his bonds with the staff and other children evolve and grow over the years. The level of care has been exceptional and his individual interests have always been nurtured. I love that the children are outdoors as much as possible, and the outdoor spaces are amazing. I genuinely feel he's now socially and educationally ready to start school. In short, it's a wonderful place with wonderful people

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A J
9 months ago

It’s hard to find a nursery with lovely staff, amazing outdoor space (they have a forest and also chickens!) and who are flexible with days and hours. Rooms are always clean in the morning. Staff are understanding and all food served is vegetarian (my little ones always have second helpings!). My two settled in fairly quickly. Managers are very approachable.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

5 August 2022

Good

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