Tiny Feet Private Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Tiny Feet Private Day Nursery, established in 1987, is a family-owned day nursery in Urmston, Manchester, providing a nurturing and stimulating 'home-from-home' environment for children from newborn to pre-school age (up to 4 years). Open 51 weeks a year, the nursery operates Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pm, closing only for bank holidays and the Christmas/New Year week.

Tiny Feet is committed to offering a high standard of physical and emotional care, evidenced by its 5-star national food hygiene rating and consistent positive feedback from parents. The nursery focuses on extensive planning and assessment of children's learning and development within a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

They provide a wide range of quality educational resources and experiences, encouraging independent access to foster development and a love of learning. The facility is divided into age-specific rooms: 'The Ladybirds' for newborns (birth to approx.

12 months), 'Buzzy Bees' for toddlers (approx. 12 months to 2 years), 'The Caterpillars' for ages 2 to 3 years, and 'Butterflies' for pre-schoolers (approx.

3 years until reception class). All staff are First Aid Qualified, CRB Checked, and receive ongoing safeguarding and teaching training.

The nursery maintains strong communication with parents through a dedicated app and regular meetings, ensuring a collaborative approach to each child's development. They are regulated by OFSTED and follow EYFS practices, striving for each child to thrive and reach their full potential in a secure, safe, and happy setting.

Our ethos

Our aim is to provide excellent care in a secure, homely and relaxed environment. Our highly trained Staff value children’s achievements and are sensitive to their needs. Through encouragement and support children are able to develop to their full potential. We help teach children manner’s and respect, encouraging positive behaviour. Early Years Education is offered through quality play experiences, where children are respected as individuals. Through the use of free-play, children are able to develop independence and self confidence. This form of play offers the freedom to learn and make discoveries that extend all areas of development. Children’s racial, cultural, religious and linguistic backgrounds are respected through all planning, resources and activities. Our inclusive play ensures children with special educational needs are offered the same experiences (wherever possible) as all other children.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and confident to start their day. Staff provide a warm and welcoming environment and are kind and caring in their approach, forming close attachments with the children. Leaders and staff create a broad curriculum with interesting activities, encouraging exploration and learning through play. Staff have high expectations of all children and provide clear instructions, resulting in positive behaviours and deep engagement in play.