Small Wonders Nursery, located in Manchester, M19 3BH, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that opened in 1999. The nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, providing full day care for children aged 0 to 4 years.
The latest Ofsted inspection on 13th March 2024 rated the nursery as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, maintaining its previous 'Good' rating from 2018. Children attending Small Wonders Nursery are happy and settled, benefiting from a nurturing environment where staff are proactive in supporting their emotional security and well-being.
The curriculum is thoughtfully designed with the clear intent to develop 'happy, healthy, self-confident and independent children'. The highly inclusive setting particularly nurtures children's unique personalities, encouraging them to be themselves, share their views, and grow into confident and self-assured individuals.
Staff demonstrate care and kindness, creating an atmosphere where babies are comforted and older children frequently laugh and giggle during play. The nursery offers a wide range of engaging and fun activities, with staff investing significant effort in creating imaginative games, such as exploring sensory dough with intricate tools to practice coordination.
Children are also encouraged to take on small responsibilities, like being 'handwash helpers', which helps build their self-confidence. A love for literacy is fostered from an early age, with children eagerly choosing stories and exploring illustrations.
Staff use simple and effective observation and assessment procedures to plan tailored activities that meet children's individual needs and interests. The dedicated staff team benefits from varied professional development opportunities, ensuring consistent improvement in the quality of care and learning.
Partnerships with parents are strong, with frequent updates provided to ensure a joined-up approach to children's learning.
What it's like
Children are happy and staff are proactive in supporting their emotional security and well-being, which is the cornerstone of interactions in this setting. Children are eager and excited to participate in a variety of engaging activities, and staff strive to make learning fun and inspiring. This is a busy and enjoyable nursery where children are settled, happy, and engaged in their learning.
Funding accepted
Last inspected 13 March 2024
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and staff are proactive in supporting their emotional security and well-being, which is the cornerstone of interactions in this setting. Children are eager and excited to participate in a variety of engaging activities, and staff strive to make learning fun and inspiring. This is a busy and enjoyable nursery where children are settled, happy, and engaged in their learning.
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Inclusion & environment
Children's unique personalities are nurtured in this highly inclusive setting. Children are encouraged to share their views and opinions, be themselves and are supported to grow into confident, self-assured individuals.
My daughter currently goes here and has since 2021. She absolutely loves it and the staff are beyond helpful. There's a big indoor play area plus outside play areas. I'd recommend this to any parents wanting to find a nursery.
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Would not send my child here. I took my son who has complex needs to look round. This nursery is not welcoming to children with special needs. The building is old, not a lot of daylight. All in all bad vibes. Would avoid.
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Great staff and facilities. Our daughter has been very happy here. Would recommend.
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My son's been going here since he was 1years old and he loves it. Very pleasant and friendly staff.
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Our little girl goes to this nursery and she loves it
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Date: March 2008
Small Wonders Nursery registered in 1999. The nursery opens from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery employs 23 members of childcare staff. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
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