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Small Wonders Nursery # Small Wonders Nursery in Manchester Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 4.2 (6 parent reviews) · Connaughton House, Mount Road, Manchester, M19 3BH · Manchester Number of places 80 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Manchester About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 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. Good Ofsted rating Nurturing environment Tailored activities Strong parent partnerships Happy, confident children ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Small Wonders Nursery Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10317188 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244648)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY291032) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Connaughton House, Mount Road, Manchester, M19 3BH [© 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#/-2.17879/53.44836/14) [](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=small-wonders-nursery-m19-3bh-ey291032) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Small Wonders Nursery Last inspected 13 March 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 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. Inspector highlights - The quality of care and learning provided for children is good and consistently improving. - Children's unique personalities are nurtured in this highly inclusive setting. - The curriculum is designed with clear intent, to nurture 'happy, healthy, self-confident and independent children'. - Staff complete simple and effective observation and assessment procedures, using this information to plan tailored activities. - All staff benefit from a varied programme of professional development opportunities. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop their interactions with children and extend children's good communication skills even further - 2 strengthen teaching to include all children, particularly less confident children in group activities. Inspection #10317188 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244648) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision 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. ## Parent Reviews of Small Wonders Nursery 4.2 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXj2fuKaxSOZgGlfhPKCvpSti9ZYy1ER9Idig3g-LVydh4PpRgp=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Natt Tokki 3 years ago 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSMWRTOThRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb3e644812a0b:0x834a2fb68d25e5dd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKwqpwWstPO7GonTAmtefPcZqTtBQrwMOufZHKhi94vVLY9lA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chloe Jones a year ago 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYMGVqQlVREAE!2m1!1s0x487bb3e644812a0b:0x834a2fb68d25e5dd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUtKxOEWwJiaMNB8tvlt4bETm-3j1gJQeoTCPndBTGUY6bS7nIo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) John Dupre 2 years ago Great staff and facilities. Our daughter has been very happy here. Would recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNENzRDTmJREAE!2m1!1s0x487bb3e644812a0b:0x834a2fb68d25e5dd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXKFSn7KtM-Tyn7ZkReZ0xxldyBJOqFHnho9X5RN9Skk_YpFe4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Neel Visa 7 years ago My son's been going here since he was 1years old and he loves it. Very pleasant and friendly staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3OUtMMEpBEAE!2m1!1s0x487bb3e644812a0b:0x834a2fb68d25e5dd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVcqslcHkU_BBayf_U2UMmiscFe1Ieh453dFyFJZEFk0V56DByFVg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Joseph Kisolo-Ssonko 12 years ago Our little girl goes to this nursery and she loves it [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3MHNuUEN3EAE!2m1!1s0x487bb3e644812a0b:0x834a2fb68d25e5dd) Reviews from Google for Small Wonders Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9460426428343772637&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2008 - March 2024 Good - May 2018 Good - January 2015 Good - February 2011 Good - March 2008 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Small Wonders Nursery ### How does Small Wonders Nursery support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare hours does Small Wonders Nursery accept? ### Is Small Wonders Nursery Ofsted registered? ### Is Small Wonders Nursery a private nursery? ### What stands out in Small Wonders Nursery? ### What is Small Wonders Nursery working on improving? ## About the setting 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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