Session types
term time only, earlier drop off time when needed
Littleways Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Manchester
About this day nursery
Littleways Day Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children across two locations in Manchester. Both settings are dedicated to providing excellent early years care, with a team of highly qualified and experienced practitioners.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework guides all practices, encouraging children to learn through play and explore their natural curiosity within their surroundings. The nursery prides itself on a flexible approach to sessions, including term-time only options and early drop-off facilities, to accommodate diverse parental needs.
The Albert Road setting, housed in a converted residential building, provides a homely atmosphere with child-friendly resources and an all-weather outdoor play area with safety flooring and artificial grass. The Daisy Bank site, a purpose-built children's centre, boasts expansive outdoor spaces, including a forest school for nature-based learning, and a sensory room designed for relaxation and sensory exploration.
The nursery is highly regarded, with positive feedback from Ofsted and parents alike, who commend the friendly staff, diverse resources, and the personal touch that makes it feel like an extended family. The strong relationships built between children, staff, and families are a testament to the nursery's commitment to individualised care and development.
What it's like
Children and their families are warmly welcomed into this inclusive and supportive small nursery setting. Children are happy and settled here. Their emotional well-being is central to staff practice throughout the nursery. Children benefit from a broad range of interesting activities and experiences that help them to make good progress.
Flexible sessionsEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Forest SchoolSensory RoomTwo Locations
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2004
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Littleways Day Nursery
Last inspected 2 November 2022 · Vickie Halliwell
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 and their families are warmly welcomed into this inclusive and supportive small nursery setting. Children are happy and settled here. Their emotional well-being is central to staff practice throughout the nursery. Children benefit from a broad range of interesting activities and experiences that help them to make good progress.
Inspector highlights
- Children and their families are warmly welcomed into this inclusive and supportive small nursery setting.
- Children benefit from a broad range of interesting activities and experiences that help them to make good progress.
- Staff have high aspirations for all children. They promptly raise any possible risk of delay with parents and, where appropriate, with other professionals.
- Staff focus intently on gaining a strong knowledge of each child's capabilities and previous life experiences.
- Partnership working with families is highly valued. Parents are encouraged to share their own aspirations for their child's future learning.
Areas to develop
- 1extend the programme of professional development, and support staff to share expertise to help raise the quality of education to the highest level throughout the nursery
- 2enhance the provision for outdoor learning, and support staff to make better use of the nursery's outdoor space
- 3enhance staff practice to help children make the best possible progress in their personal development and self-care skills.
Inspection #10217034 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff have high aspirations for all children. They promptly raise any possible risk of delay with parents and, where appropriate, with other professionals. This helps children to get the support they need as soon as possible.
Outdoor space
The management team are keen to strengthen the provision for outdoor learning. Children of all ages enjoy daily opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. However, on occasion, staff do not evaluate effectively changes in the outdoor temperature, meaning children are not fully supported to learn about wearing the most appropriate clothing when playing outside.
EAL / language support
Children who are learning English as an additional language are very well supported. Skilled staff understand the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had and use their expertise to access, monitor and promote early communication skills.
Parent Reviews of Littleways Day Nursery
4.5
(22)
Aisha Ghani
9 months ago
My twins have been attending Littleways for over a month now and have attended both sites. I was very anxious about the transition to nursery but the staff at Littleways have been absolutely fantastic. They were so supportive during the settling in sessions and took things at a pace in which I was comfortable. We are updated with their daily meals, sleep, nappy changes and pictures on an app. This is absolutely fantastic as it allows me to see what my children have been doing in the day. They have done so many new activities and have really developed their confidence. All the staff are very loving and caring towards my children and this has really reassured me. The management team are very receptive to any issues raised and they are promptly dealt with. I would have no hesitation in recommending Littleways to fellow parents.
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Ceri Horrocks
9 months ago
We have been so delighted to see our daughter grow at Littleways and feel happy and confident in sending our little one there. She started at a year old and the staff have been amazing-they really care about the children and have been great at managing some of the issues arising from our daughter’s premature birth and subsequent surgeries. The food prepared is really good quality and they do such lovely activities with them all. We have been at both of their sites and would have no hesitation in recommending the nursery
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Sarah Broadhurst
8 months ago
Our daughter has been at Littleways for nearly 2 years and loves it there. The staff are so wonderful and caring and have really helped her come out of her shell. We get regular updates, the food offering is great and they've always been flexible when we have needed. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone!
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Ruth Watkinson
9 months ago
Our daughter has been at Littleways for about a year and absolutely loves going to nursery. The staff are so kind and really get to know each child. They provide nutritious home-cooked food and do a great range of activities with the kids.
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Neil Ryan
6 months ago
Little ways is a wonderful nursery, and a seminal influence on my daughter. She has loved attending so much, has developed loads and describes the staff as her friends. I am always in awe of the range if activities they do, eg washing pumpkins, trips to Manchester museum and sports days!
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022
Date: July 2013
- November 2022Good
- November 2021Requires improvement
- June 2017Good
- January 2014Good
- July 2013Good
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