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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Magical Moments # Magical Moments Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 5a Godfrey Road, SALFORD, M6 7QP · Salford Number of places 25 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Salford About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Magical Moments, established in Salford in 2004, offers childcare on non-domestic premises for children aged 1 to 4 years. 55pm, the nursery provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where children and parents are greeted warmly by staff. The latest Ofsted inspection on 30th January 2024 rated Magical Moments as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, reflecting the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The experienced and skilled manager, along with the dedicated staff team, have developed a clear vision for children's learning. An established key-person system fosters secure attachments, with staff building strong relationships through loving interactions during key parts of the day, such as care routines. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported at Magical Moments. The experienced special educational needs coordinator acts swiftly to implement appropriate support, working closely with external professionals to share strategies. This collaborative approach ensures all children make good progress in their learning. The nursery also promotes physical development outdoors, where children confidently use tricycles and balance bicycles, and are encouraged to collaborate and solve problems, such as mending their play den. Staff actively promote a love of books from an early age, offering a diverse collection for children to take home and enjoy with their families, alongside regular story times and easy access to books. What it's like Children and parents are greeted warmly by staff. They begin their day with group registration time. Babies beam with smiling faces as they interact with the supportive and nurturing staff. Staff use key parts of the day, such as care routines, to form relationships with children through loving interactions. Staff provide engaging activities, which helps children to develop a positive attitude to learning. Supportive & Nurturing Staff Strong Attachments Well-Supported SEND Outdoor Play Love of Books Good Progress ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 5.55pm. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Magical Moments Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10317191 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240820)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436225) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=magical-moments-m6-7qp-ey436225) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Magical Moments Last inspected 30 January 2024 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 and parents are greeted warmly by staff. They begin their day with group registration time. Babies beam with smiling faces as they interact with the supportive and nurturing staff. Staff use key parts of the day, such as care routines, to form relationships with children through loving interactions. Staff provide engaging activities, which helps children to develop a positive attitude to learning. Inspector highlights - The experienced and skilled manager has worked with staff to develop a clear vision of what it is they want children to learn. - An established key-person system helps children form secure attachments. - Staff know children well and carefully plan for each child's development based on their individual needs. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. - Staff help children develop a love of books from an early age. Areas to develop - 1 extend further the information-sharing with parents to help involve all parents in their children's continued learning at home - 2 strengthen staff's ability to adapt the curriculum so that all children's prior learning is extended during play, helping them make even more progress. Inspection #10317191 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240820) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff work closely with a range of external professionals, sharing strategies to support the learning needs of children. The special educational needs coordinator is experienced and acts quickly to ensure appropriate support is in place. As a result, all children are making good progress. Outdoor space Children's physical development is promoted well. They confidently ride around the outdoor area on tricycles and balance bicycles. Staff encourage children to think for themselves and solve problems, for example, working together to mend their den. Inspection history Date: April 2012 - January 2024 Good - May 2018 Good - November 2015 Good - June 2015 Inadequate - April 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Magical Moments ### What kind of childcare setting is Magical Moments? ### How does Magical Moments support children with SEND? ### When is Magical Moments open? ### What is Magical Moments working on improving? ### Which funded hours does Magical Moments accept? ### From what age does Magical Moments accept children? ### Does Magical Moments have an Ofsted rating? ## Nearby day nurseries in SALFORD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Magical Moments. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.2 mi ### Smilies Salford · M6 7QD ](/nursery/smilies-m6-7qd-2792759) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Claremont Neighbourhood Nursery Salford · M6 7PA 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/claremont-neighbourhood-nursery-m6-7pa-ey254163) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### KidzRus Private Day Nursery The Lodge Manchester · M27 4EX 4.5(70 reviews) ](/nursery/kidzrus-private-day-nursery-the-lodge-m27-4ex-ey492517) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Holyrood Day Nursery Salford Salford · M6 8AL 4.4(8 reviews) ](/nursery/holyrood-day-nursery-salford-m6-8al-ey370884) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Kidzrus Private Day Nursery Swinton Manchester · M27 5FQ 4.7(56 reviews) ](/nursery/kidzrus-private-day-nursery-swinton-m27-5fq-ey492516) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kids Planet Salford Salford · M6 8RA 4.3(22 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-salford-m6-8ra-ey479480) [See all nurseries in SALFORD →](/search?q=SALFORD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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