Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00. Closed weekends, a week at Christmas, and bank holidays. Early starts from 7:30am – 8.00am are available for an additional fee.
New Amigo's
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
Number of places
60 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Manchester
About this day nursery
New Amigos Day Nursery in Levenshulme, Manchester, aims to be the area's preferred childcare provider, ensuring a secure, caring, and joyful environment for children's development while keeping parents involved and confident in the care provided. The nursery owner, with over thirty years of experience in childcare, including working with children with additional needs, brings a deep understanding and empathy to the needs of both children and parents.
The facility prioritises security with a biometric fingerprint entry system and state-of-the-art CCTV in all rooms, complementing their open-door policy for parents and carers. New Amigos is dedicated to offering outstanding care, including healthy, freshly cooked meals with provisions for various dietary requirements, reflected in their 5-star food hygiene rating.
They also highlight staff experience and qualifications, adhering to Ofsted standards. The nursery supports government-funded childcare schemes, including 15 hours for working parents of children aged 9 months and older, and offers places that can be combined with universal 15-hour funding for 3-year-olds to achieve up to 30 hours of childcare.
Our ethos
Our vision is to be the most desirable child care facility in the area, where children and staff look forward to their time at the facility, and parents feel included and confident their children are developing in a secure, caring and happy environment.
What it's like
Children are welcomed into the nursery by caring and friendly staff and benefit from a gradual admission process, which helps them to feel secure and settle quickly. They are happy, demonstrate emotional security, and confidently engage in play and social interactions. Staff foster a nurturing and warm atmosphere, creating a positive environment for children to flourish.
5-star food hygiene ratingBiometric security systemExperienced and qualified staffGovernment-funded childcare optionsOpen door policy for parents/carers
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2012
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for New Amigo's
Last inspected 3 July 2024
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 welcomed into the nursery by caring and friendly staff and benefit from a gradual admission process, which helps them to feel secure and settle quickly. They are happy, demonstrate emotional security, and confidently engage in play and social interactions. Staff foster a nurturing and warm atmosphere, creating a positive environment for children to flourish.
Inspector highlights
- Children are welcomed into the nursery by caring and friendly staff, with a very gradual admission process that helps them feel secure and settle quickly.
- Staff offer children a good mix of planned and spontaneous play, investing time and energy in preparing exciting activities that keep children occupied.
- Children's curiosity and interest in books are nurtured, with plenty of easily accessible books, promoting communication and early reading skills.
- Leaders and staff complete honest and regular reflection and evaluation activities, with a clear action plan in place to drive improvements.
- Children who need extra support, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported very well through care plans shared among staff for consistency.
Areas to develop
- 1implement systems to observe and coach staff, providing feedback on their practice, to improve their skills and their impact on outcomes for children
- 2ensure planned activities and teaching are more closely linked to children's next steps to help children make even more progress.
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Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children who need extra support, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported very well. Staff write and follow care plans to help ensure children's needs are understood and met. Care plans are shared among staff to ensure consistency for children.
Outdoor space
Children are physically active and enjoy energetic play outside. Staff play alongside children, encouraging them to take safe and supervised risks. For instance, children climb steps outside with ease and navigate sloping grassed areas with physical confidence.
Parent Reviews of New Amigo's
3.9
(11)
Stephanie Larkworthy
7 years ago
My daughter started at this nursery in May when she was 7 months old and she has just turned one. She has progressed in so many ways that I feel i just wouldn’t be able to do at home. She is confident around new people and eager to make friends both in nursery and when I take her out. I am more than happy with the feedback I get from staff on collection and have never had any issues with any staff. I like the fact that the door is fingerprint entry which ensures the safety of the children. Keep up the hard work ladies, it’s certainly paying off 👍🏾
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Tilly Tezel
8 years ago
A lovely nursery and team to match! Aoife was warm and welcoming from day one and she continues to be. The nursery is bright, airy and spacious and the garden gets a double thumbs up from my son. It’s a great place for encouraging development while also feeling rest assured my child is in good hands and is well looked after. To my surprise this nursery has decided to acknowledge Ramadan by allowing children to come dressed in traditional attire, and also by inviting outside help to teach the kids the meaning of this Muslim tradition. The idea of diversity is forever apparent and i’m glad my son will be made aware of other ethnic groups, faiths and traditions - Thanks New Amigos! 😊
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Nadia Javaid
7 years ago
I pur my son in this nursery temporarily as we were living in the area short term. I was concerned as my son had an element of speech delay. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly and went over and above their way to make my son feel welcome and cared for. I always received alot of feedback each time I went to collect him as to what he had been doing and how he had settled. You will not be displeased by putting your child in this nursery. We were sad to have .To say good-bye! Thank you esp to Aoife (Manager) and Sarah who looked after my son primarily. We will miss you all!
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dan joh
3 years ago
Gave my child milk multiple times why he was there when he’s got a milk allergy. has no respect for the staff. They Underpay staff. Have no clue on what they’re doing.
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none none
2 years ago
my daughter settled down in this nursery within days previously i wasted 1 year in another nursery but never worked for me this nursery deserve 5 stars from manager to keyworkers to chef all are super good in their roles
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024
Date: December 2012
- July 2024Good
- August 2023Requires improvement
- March 2023Inadequate
- August 2018Good
- August 2014Good
- January 2014Requires improvement
- April 2013Requires improvement
- December 2012Good
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