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Tiddlywinks Day Nursery in Manchester (M4)

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2025)
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5.0(13 parent reviews) ·Taunton Street, Ancoats, MANCHESTER, M4 7FA · Manchester
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Manchester

About this day nursery

Tiddlywinks Nursery Group, established in 1994 by Imelda and David Mihell, began as a family enterprise and has since grown into a significant childcare provider within Greater Manchester. Operating seven nurseries and four out-of-school clubs, the group caters to over 950 children daily, focusing on a child-centred approach within a fun and supportive environment.

Their curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, aiming for balanced development in each child. Tiddlywinks emphasises commitment, inspirational interactions, and staff passion in early years practice.

They prioritise healthy eating with carefully designed menus and consider outdoor play a crucial and seamless extension of their indoor learning environment. The nursery group is dedicated to creating a 'home away from home' for the children in their care.

What it's like

Children are excited to attend this welcoming setting, where familiar and nurturing staff provide a well-considered learning environment and established curriculum. Superb teaching helps children make rapid progress and develop a positive attitude to learning. The daily routine is planned with precision, with seamless transitions and activities that help children focus well.

Family-run since 1994Multiple Greater Manchester locationsChild-centred approachEmphasis on outdoor playHealthy eating focus

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

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tiddlywinks Day Nursery

Last inspected 3 April 2025 · Lynn Richards

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 are excited to attend this welcoming setting, where familiar and nurturing staff provide a well-considered learning environment and established curriculum. Superb teaching helps children make rapid progress and develop a positive attitude to learning. The daily routine is planned with precision, with seamless transitions and activities that help children focus well.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make rapid progress due to the well-considered learning environment and superb teaching.
  • Robust systems support continuous staff development, leading to progress beyond age and stage expectations.
  • The curriculum encourages continuous progression, preparing children well for school.
  • Children are introduced to a variety of books and develop strong literacy skills.
  • Staff are skilled in helping children understand the diverse world around them and develop healthy eating habits.
Inspection #10375942 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The setting continually strives to maintain an inclusive approach, sourcing specialist toothbrushes to enable all children to benefit from this experience.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Tiddlywinks Day Nursery

5.0
(13)
Esmira Atamkhanova
a year ago

Best of the best nursery. We chose Tiddlywinks for their unique approach towards each child, their absolutely beautiful stuff, and stunning premises. Having an outdoor play area was a must for us, and the nursery having beautiful outdoor spaces for each groups of children was a big bonus. Natalie is an amazing manager, can’t be more blessed to having chosen Tiddlywinks. My son adores going to nursery and I can feel how loving his carers are! It is a bit of journey for us to get there but we really don’t mind. It is worth of it.

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Titilayo Kioko
a year ago

We fell in love with Tiddlywinks Ancoats from the moment we visited. It’s a beautiful, bright, spacious nursery with lovely outdoor spaces and even has chickens in the garden for the preschool children!! Natalie is a deeply kind person and she and her deputy Charly are two of the most passionate and dedicated people we’ve ever met. Their vision and love for the nursery and its children is just wonderful. Sadly our son only attended a few sessions before we realised it was simply too far a journey for us to make on a twice daily basis. It’s such a shame because we would have loved to have kept him there. We wish everyone at this nursery all the very very best. If we ever move closer, they’ll never be rid of us 😊

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Sara L
5 years ago

Thoroughly impressed with this nursery. They really engage the children and regularly share my child’s development and progress via an app with written updates and photos. The place is really clean, professional and my daughter loves it here

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Dorota Koseła
3 years ago

Our boys love this nursery and we couldn’t be happier with the nurturing environment they receive there.

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Sandra Vega
in the last week

My child settled in quickly and always seemed happy and engaged when arriving and leaving. The nursery provides a good variety of educational and creative activities, and communication with parents has been excellent through regular updates and photos. The environment is clean, safe, and welcoming. The staff is amazing, very professional and reliable. One small issue, it is quite expensive. Overall, I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2017

  • April 2025Outstanding
  • May 2019Outstanding
  • February 2017Outstanding

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