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Tiddlywinks Nursery School (Heywood)

Ofsted: Expected standard·Taylor Street, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 1EF · Rochdale
Number of places
57 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2026
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

Tiddlywinks Nursery School Heywood, opening in January 2023, is the latest expansion of a family-operated business established in 2006. The day nursery aims to provide excellent childcare and education, focusing on quality rather than rapid expansion, to ensure manageability and sustainability.

The Heywood setting follows the successful models of its Ramsbottom and Chadderton branches, which feature vibrant playrooms equipped with resources to promote all areas of learning and development. These existing nurseries boast facilities such as indoor jungle gyms, large playgrounds, outdoor classrooms for all-weather learning, and continuous provision play areas with age-appropriate activities.

Tiddlywinks Nursery School is committed to offering an environment that fosters learning and development, preparing children for school readiness. They prioritise a rich curriculum that includes extra-curricular activities and outdoor provision, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience for every child.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and are ready to play and learn. They skip through the door and confidently wave goodbye to their parents and carers as they eagerly anticipate the day ahead. They demonstrate a positive and curious attitude because they have fun and enjoy their time spent in this stimulating and safe nursery.

Family-operated businessOpening 2023Focus on quality childcareComprehensive curriculum

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:00, Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00

Registered with Ofsted

2025

Waitlist

Waiting List Now Open

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jun 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 9
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Tiddlywinks Nursery School (Heywood)

Last inspected 16 June 2026

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and are ready to play and learn. They skip through the door and confidently wave goodbye to their parents and carers as they eagerly anticipate the day ahead. They demonstrate a positive and curious attitude because they have fun and enjoy their time spent in this stimulating and safe nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • All children make typical progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children show a love of books from an early age, exploring their favourite and familiar books independently.
  • Staff praise children often for their efforts and hard work, helping to build positive self-esteem.
  • Children know what is expected of them, which they find reassuring, and routines are well-established.
  • Staff adapt care practices to meet individual needs, including one-to-one care for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Mealtimes are safely managed, promoting children's health, safety, and wellbeing effectively.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside in wide open spaces and covered play areas.
  • Children understand the importance of being kind to each other; kindness, respect and empathy are taught at every opportunity.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should support staff to provide high-quality interactions between babies and each other to ensure a consistent approach towards children's learning and development.
  • 2Leaders should support staff to reduce distractions and loud noises in the environment to help younger children to develop their focus and attention during play.
  • 3Leaders should consistently identify areas to improve and develop staff's professional development to raise the quality of teaching even more.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff successfully support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, observing all children to build an accurate picture of their abilities and implementing adaptations to equipment, environment, and activities.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside. When playing in the garden, children benefit from wide open spaces alongside covered play areas, which enable children to access fresh air in all weathers. Children explore nature and enjoy planting and watering seeds.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

16 June 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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