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Tiddlywinks Day Nursery in Bury (BL9 6PH)

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2023)
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5.0(27 parent reviews) ·Talbot Grove, Bury, BL9 6PH · Bury
Number of places
127 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Bury

About this day nursery

Tiddlywinks Nursery Group, established in 1994 by Imelda and David Mihell, began as a small family venture and has since expanded significantly across Greater Manchester. The group now operates seven nurseries and four Out of School Clubs, providing care for over 950 children daily.

They are committed to delivering high-quality care with a passionate and dynamic team, focusing on being inspirational role models. Nutrition is a priority, with nursery menus designed to offer balanced meals from recommended food groups.

Outdoor play is a crucial part of their curriculum, with secure outdoor areas extending the indoor learning environment. Tiddlywinks aims to create a 'home away from home' for children, employing a child-centred approach that tailors care to each child's unique needs and interests.

Their framework adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring comprehensive development in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Parents can utilise a childcare app to conveniently browse nursery options, view facilities and staff, understand fee structures, and streamline the application process.

Our ethos

Tiddlywinks aims to create a 'home away from home' by employing a child-centred approach that tailors care to each child's unique needs and interests, while adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. They are committed to delivering high-quality care with inspirational role models and recognise outdoor play as a crucial part of their curriculum.

What it's like

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish and succeed at this remarkable nursery. Children behave exceptionally well and learn to respect each other through staff's expert modelling. They develop a thrill and desire for learning new knowledge, such as dissecting an ox's heart, and develop a deep understanding of the world around them through well-organised learning activities.

Family-run since 1994Child-centred approachFocus on outdoor play and nutritionUtilises childcare app for parents

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tiddlywinks Day Nursery

Last inspected 3 February 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish and succeed at this remarkable nursery. Children behave exceptionally well and learn to respect each other through staff's expert modelling. They develop a thrill and desire for learning new knowledge, such as dissecting an ox's heart, and develop a deep understanding of the world around them through well-organised learning activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders provide children with an exceptional curriculum and expert staff develop children's knowledge, skills and interests very well.
  • Staff know what to teach children and when, helping them develop knowledge and new skills through well-considered steps.
  • The superbly trained staff team encourage babies and children to talk and become confident and articulate talkers through well-chosen stories and songs.
  • The manager and staff go above and beyond in supporting children's personal development, fostering respect for the environment and older people.
  • Nursery staff provide high-quality nutritious meals, with the catering manager ensuring all dietary needs are met and individually tailored meal plans for babies.
  • Staff accurately assess children's abilities and skilfully use this information for future learning, spotting when extra help is needed and ensuring children with SEND are fully included.
  • Staff provide wonderful opportunities for children to talk about their feelings and needs, developing empathy and sensitive responses to others.
  • Leaders provide extensive support and exceptional training to staff, who competently improve the curriculum and their work.
  • Parents are very appreciative of the strong relationships and regular communication with staff, who also guide them to support children's learning at home.
Inspection #10264969 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very appreciative of the strong relationships and regular communication that they have with staff.

They are very complimentary of the staff's work with their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish and succeed at this remarkable nursery. Staff spot when children need extra help in their learning and act quickly to ensure their needs are met. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works expertly with staff and other professionals to ensure children with SEND are fully included and have the same opportunities as their peers, experiencing an exceptionally well-planned transition to primary school.

Outdoor space

Inspectors observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Tiddlywinks Day Nursery

5.0
(27)
Gemma Laverick
2 months ago

Fabulous nursery! My daughter has been attending here since she was 1, and she has truly thrived. All the staff are brilliant, caring, attentive, and knowledgeable. It’s a wonderful place for children to grow and develop in a nurturing environment.

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Hayley Sherratt
3 months ago

Great nursery and lovely staff, setting is very clean, loads of activities set in the rooms including the baby room, (which is fab cause sometimes I think the younger ones dont get as much as the older ones) so many reasons why we are sending our 3rd kiddo. If you are nervous about leaving your little one, you dont need to be, the reassurance you'll get from the staff you have nothing to worry about. Plus our older two loved the staff and nursery

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Megan Baines
9 months ago

Tiddlywinks walmersley is perfect. The environment created for the children is amazing, my little boy who is now 2 has attended this nursery since being 9 months old and he has progressed so much since then. Every single member of staff are amazing and have a smile on their face every single day. They welcome the children with open arms every morning and it’s lovely to see how happy and comfortable my little boy is going into nursery. 100% recommend to any parent nervous of sending their child to nursery!

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Molly Alexander
9 months ago

As a first-time parent, the idea of my little boy starting nursery was honestly overwhelming. I worried about everything—whether he’d settle, whether he’d miss me too much, and most of all, whether anyone else could truly understand and care for him the way I do. But those worries have slowly eased, and I can now say from the bottom of my heart how happy and relieved I am. The care and kindness shown by the staff have been incredible. They’ve made such an effort to get to know my son, to comfort him (and me!), and to create a safe, loving space where he can learn and grow. Every day, I see more of his personality shine through. He’s coming home with smiles, little skills, and growing confidence—and that reassures me more than I can say. Thank you for making this huge step feel so right. For a very anxious parent, this peace of mind means everything.

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Wayne Bates
9 months ago

Toddlywinks warmsley is a lovely nursery, pre school. They were able to get our daughter in at short notice and all the staff are helpful and friendly. They have a lovely environment inside and out for the children to play. We love the app where they upload pictures and information on what the children have done that day. The food options are great with a mixed variety daily, and we like that in pre school they encourage the children to plate up their own food to give them independence. Very happy all round.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2023

  • March 2023Outstanding
  • February 2023Outstanding

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