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Tiddlywinks Day Nursery in Manchester (M8)

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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4.1(19 parent reviews) ·1 Cromhurst Street, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5FN · Manchester
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Manchester

About this day nursery

Tiddlywinks Nursery Group is a well-established childcare provider that has been serving families across Greater Manchester since 1994. Founded by Imelda and David Mihell as a small family business, it has grown significantly to operate seven nurseries and four out-of-school clubs, caring for over 800 children daily.

The nursery group is committed to providing high-quality care with a passionate and dynamic team, focusing on a child-centred approach that caters to each child's unique needs and interests. Their curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, ensuring a balanced development within a fun and supportive environment.

Tiddlywinks places a strong emphasis on nutrition, designing menus with balanced food groups, and values outdoor play as a crucial extension of the indoor learning environment. The nursery group prides itself on transparency, avoiding hidden charges and administrative fees, and offers family discounts.

They also provide parents with a convenient online childcare app to manage fees and access information.

Our ethos

Tiddlywinks Nursery Group is committed to a child-centred approach that caters to each child's unique needs and interests, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. They value outdoor play as a crucial extension of the indoor learning environment and focus on quality care with a passionate team.

What it's like

Children arrive at this nursery excited to start their day. They are excited to take part in activities that have been carefully planned for their interests and next steps in learning. Children are extremely well behaved and thrive and make very good progress.

Family-run since 1994Seven nurseries and four out-of-school clubsChild-centred approachEmphasis on nutrition and outdoor playNo hidden charges

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 until 5.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tiddlywinks Day Nursery

Last inspected 21 April 2022

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 arrive at this nursery excited to start their day. They are excited to take part in activities that have been carefully planned for their interests and next steps in learning. Children are extremely well behaved and thrive and make very good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers are extremely passionate about the care and education they provide for all children.
  • A very detailed and robust professional development system helps to ensure that staff consistently improve their practice.
  • Children show excitement and motivation to learn because planned activities combine their interests and next steps in learning.
  • Children have many opportunities to explore the wider world, including trips to a local art gallery and music sessions with a nursing home.
  • Children are well behaved and enjoy their learning, and staff help them to understand and recognise their own feelings and emotions.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of group activities so that children can concentrate and are not distracted by other teaching activities
  • 2continue to support staff to embed opportunities for children to consistently develop their independence skills throughout all age groups.
Inspection #10109764 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They report that the level of communication they receive is excellent.

They say the amount of support they have had throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and since is fantastic.

Parents report that staff have made a huge difference to their children's development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There is a strong focus on communication and language development. All children thrive and make very good progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Any funding is used very well to benefit children in their development, helping all children to be ready for their next stage in learning, including school.

Outdoor space

The report mentions that staff skilfully include directions for older children to follow, so they are physically challenged, for example, climbing imaginary mountains.

Parent Reviews of Tiddlywinks Day Nursery

4.1
(19)
zidan zidan
a year ago

My experience with this nursery has been fantastic. The staff is highly trained, caring, and dedicated to looking after the children. They create a nurturing environment where kids can learn, grow, and have fun. When my son started attending, I noticed remarkable progress in his learning and social development. The teaching methods are engaging, and the activities are well-planned to keep the children interested and excited about learning. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure every child feels safe, happy, and confident. I truly appreciate the warmth and professionalism of the entire team and highly recommend this nursery to other parents. Best best best👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌✅️✅️✅️✅️😇😇😇😇🙏

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Nicole Heywood
2 years ago

Wonderful nursery and the most thoughtful, caring and professional staff at all levels. Was initially nervous about sending my daughter to a nursery so young but instantly felt right at home and she settled amazingly. They go above and beyond and I know my child is in safe hands

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Jes Paul
a year ago

Fantastic nursery, I put my baby in this term and initially I was so, anxious. But the management was so understanding and reassured me. Manager and staff are so welcoming and smiles all the way. Me and my daughter feel so welcomed daily.

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Claire Medley
2 years ago

My little girl has just started at tiddlywinks in Crumpsall and I couldn’t fault anything. My little girl is long sighted and at the age of 11 months it’s hard keeping her glasses on but they are amazing and manage to keep them on her all the time. The staff are lovely and comfort my daughter when she is upset but also they give me reassurance that she is ok. I wouldn’t trust another nursery with her. I can go on the app and all the things she has done in the day are on there including her routine. If there was more than 5* I would give them more. I highly recommend them.

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hodan dahir
a year ago

If I could give it 0 stars I would, back in September I wanted to register my daughter who I thought had developmental delays, the manager herself was soo disrespectful and said to me that “we have enough special needs children right now we are not taking on more” this extremely put me off. Avoid this nursery at all costs all she cared about was the £15 she asked me for weekly because they take the kids to the “park” .

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Inspection history

Date: February 2009

  • April 2022Good
  • May 2014Outstanding
  • February 2009Good

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