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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Longsight Nursery # Longsight Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · Longsight Childrens Centre, 1a Farrer Road, Manchester, M13 0QX · Manchester Number of places 68 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Manchester About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Longsight Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years, fostering learning through imaginative and creative play. Co-located with Longsight Community Primary School and the Longsight Family Hub, the nursery provides a seamless transition for children moving from nursery to primary school, ensuring familiarity with the surroundings and staff. The nursery has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, highlighting its commitment to high-quality early years education. The curriculum prioritises understanding the world and emphasises child-initiated, play-based learning. The facility operates 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm, offering both full-time and part-time places. Longsight Nursery is dedicated to supporting families with various funding options, including 15 and 30 free hours for eligible children and working parents, and also provides wraparound private sessions. Our ethos The nursery prioritises child-initiated, play-based learning, fostering development through imaginative and creative play. It aims to create a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports learning and a smooth transition to primary school. What it's like Children arrive happy and settle quickly in the safe and secure nursery, eager to explore the extensive learning environment. Their physical development is promoted well within the outdoor area with wheeled toys, directional paths and hills. Children are curious learners and independence is highly prioritised. Ofsted rated 'Good' Co-located with Primary School and Family Hub Play-based learning Accepts funded places ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged based on morning sessions, full days, or full weeks. Standard sessions run from 8am to 1pm or 5pm. The nursery accepts various forms of government funding and childcare support. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Government funding is accepted, including 15 and 30 hours free childcare. - Tax-free childcare, tax credits, Universal Credit, and vouchers are accepted. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm Age range 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day, Morning session, Full week Established 2019 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Longsight Nursery Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10208682 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188925)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544230) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.longsightcp.com/family-hub-2/longsight-nursery/) Longsight Childrens Centre, 1a Farrer Road, Manchester, M13 0QX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.20132/53.4521/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Manchester - [Day nurseries in Manchester](/search?q=Manchester) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=longsight-nursery-m13-0qx-2544230) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Longsight Nursery Last inspected 13 June 2022 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 arrive happy and settle quickly in the safe and secure nursery, eager to explore the extensive learning environment. Their physical development is promoted well within the outdoor area with wheeled toys, directional paths and hills. Children are curious learners and independence is highly prioritised. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers have a clear vision for the nursery and the community. - Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, progress well from their starting points. - Parents and carers are made aware of their children's progress and development through various modes of communication. - Children behave well and show respect for the resources, environment and each other. - Children have lots of opportunities to extend and practise their developing skills. Areas to develop - 1 embed the curriculum intent across the nursery so that all staff share the same vision - 2 plan and provide activities that further support children's next steps in learning. Inspection #10208682 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188925) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, progress well from their starting points. They benefit from lots of support to help them succeed, regardless of their needs. Outdoor space Children's physical development is promoted well within the outdoor area. Staff recognise the importance of developing children's gross-motor skills and provide wheeled toys, directional paths and hills for children to run, climb and explore. Leaders and managers have identified that the outdoor curriculum needs to be developed further to provide greater opportunities for children's learning. Inspection history Most recent inspection 13 June 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188925) ## Frequently asked about Longsight Nursery ### How does Longsight Nursery support children with SEND? ### What is Longsight Nursery working on improving? ### What does the outdoor area at Longsight Nursery include? ### Does Longsight Nursery offer holiday or wraparound care? ### How did Longsight Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in Manchester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Longsight Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Early Inspirations Manchester · M12 4GJ 4.9(72 reviews) ](/nursery/early-inspirations-m12-4gj-ey433782) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Tiny Steps Nursery Manchester · M13 0YG 4.5(85 reviews) ](/nursery/tiny-steps-nursery-m13-0yg-2680882) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Lemon Tree Manchester Manchester · M12 4QN 5.0(26 reviews) ](/nursery/lemon-tree-manchester-ltd-m12-4qn-ey494401) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Milkyway Preschool Playgroup Manchester · M13 0NW 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/milkyway-preschool-playgroup-m13-0nw-ey451353) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Littleways Day Nursery Manchester · M19 2FU 4.5(22 reviews) ](/nursery/littleways-day-nursery-m19-2fu-ey265472) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Tiny Turtles Daycare Manchester · M12 4PW 4.8(63 reviews) ](/nursery/tiny-turtles-daycare-m12-4pw-ey543176) [See all nurseries in Manchester →](/search?q=Manchester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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