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Tots Junction

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·GRIMSHAW LANE MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2AT · Rochdale
Number of places
37 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

Tots Junction Nursery, located in Middleton, Manchester, is a privately owned day nursery catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years. Established and managed by Dawn Walters, who boasts 31 years of experience in childcare, the nursery prides itself on providing a high standard of care.

The setting offers a friendly environment with small groups and operates a Key Worker System, ensuring personalised attention for each child. Tots Junction has received a 'Good' rating from its latest OFSTED inspection and has also been recognised with the 'Golden Grin' award for 11 consecutive years, alongside the 'High 5' Quality Award.

Children are encouraged to be active through access to a large outdoor play area and participation in annual outings. The nursery provides free taster sessions to help children and parents familiarise themselves with the environment.

Additionally, Tots Junction Nursery offers free childcare placements for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds, including up to 30 hours of funded childcare for working parents, with a commitment to accommodating individual needs. The nursery is also dedicated to inclusivity, offering wheelchair access, comprehensive learning solutions for children with special needs, a variety of dietary alternatives, and provisions to cater to diverse cultural backgrounds.

Operating hours are designed for convenience, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays.

Our ethos

We pride ourselves on providing all of our little ones with a safe & comfortable environment that helps learning through play. Each child is also assigned a Key Worker who will follow your child’s progress throughout their stay at Tots Junction.

What it's like

Children are happy and well settled at this good nursery. They have adapted well to changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parting from their parents with ease. Staff build strong bonds with the children, helping them to feel secure.

Privately ownedOfsted rated goodOffers funded places for 2, 3 & 4 year oldsFree taster sessionsInclusive environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am in the morning until 6.00pm in the evening

Age range

3 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tots Junction

Last inspected 25 February 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and well settled at this good nursery. They have adapted well to changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parting from their parents with ease. Staff build strong bonds with the children, helping them to feel secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and well settled and eager to explore.
  • Children have positive attitudes towards their play and learning.
  • The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good.
  • Staff encourage children to be independent and positive behaviour is promoted well.
  • Partnership working is strong, and an effective programme of supervision and training helps staff to improve their practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to fully understand what leaders intend children to learn, particularly in communication and language, and how to implement this effectively
  • 2identify how to better support children who prefer to learn outdoors, to fully promote their engagement in learning.
Inspection #10221754 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children "grow in confidence and thrive"

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The provision in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Leaders work with parents and external professionals to make referrals and review children's development. This helps gaps in learning to close and helps to prepare children for their next stage in learning.

Outdoor space

Children access the outdoor area each day. However, leaders do not give outdoor learning enough priority, and children's time outdoors is sometimes very short. Staff do not always make use of the outdoor space or resources to fully promote children's engagement in learning.

Parent Reviews of Tots Junction

5.0
(4)
Tammi Allen
4 years ago

Great place, great staff. My little boy loves going. I wouldn’t trust him anywhere else. I feel safe and reassured when he’s in their care.

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Sharon Cairns
6 months ago

Absolutely love this nursery my grandson has come on sooo good dawn Louise fantastic girls are the most kindest lovely and have helped him come out of his shell they quickly noticed that he needed extra one to one support and ang started working with him his talking confidence has done an amazing turn around can’t thank you all enough for your continued help support and the love you give him and all your children there thank you 🙏 🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️Sharon xxxx

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Inspection history

Date: February 2011

  • February 2022Good
  • April 2018Good
  • June 2015Good
  • February 2011Good

Frequently asked about Tots Junction

About the setting

Tots Junction registered in 1998. The nursery employs 12 members of staff, with one holding an early years qualification at level 2, and nine at level 3 and above. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
316467
Registered person
Walters, Dawn
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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