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Twinkle Toes Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews)
·Vale House, Vale Street, Middleton, M24 2RJ · Rochdale
Number of places
33 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

Twinkle Toes Nursery, part of the Cosy Toes Nurseries group, is situated in Middleton and offers a dynamic, open-plan environment complete with an outdoor play area. The nursery operates year-round, closing for only one week, and provides care from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

It caters to children across two main age groups: a dedicated Baby Unit for infants up to two years old and a Nursery Class for toddlers and preschoolers aged two to five years. The facilities are designed to foster exploration and learning through various engaging spaces, including seasonal themed activity zones, a calming sensory corner, a dedicated literacy area, a cosy sensory den, and versatile small-world activity setups.

Twinkle Toes Nursery is committed to supporting families with childcare funding options through government schemes, assisting parents with applications for free government-funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare. The staff are highly qualified, with extensive experience in early years education, holding relevant childcare certifications, First Aid, and Food Hygiene qualifications, alongside enhanced DBS clearance to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.

What it's like

The leader and manager at Twinkle Toes Nursery are passionate and dedicated, leading to accurate self-evaluation and a well-cared-for environment where children are happy and settled. Staff are attentive to individual needs and effectively implement the key-person system. The curriculum focuses on developing communication and language skills, with exciting activities engaging children in exploration and self-expression.

Open-plan designOutdoor play areaSupports government funding schemes

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age band, with separate rates for children under two and those aged two and over. Parents can book full days, morning sessions, or afternoon sessions. Additional charges apply for meals and snacks, which are not included in the standard session fees.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Additional charges apply for food and snacks regardless of funding eligibility.
  • Meal options can be purchased individually or as a combined daily package.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 51 weeks a year

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Twinkle Toes Nursery

Last inspected 13 December 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

The leader and manager at Twinkle Toes Nursery are passionate and dedicated, leading to accurate self-evaluation and a well-cared-for environment where children are happy and settled. Staff are attentive to individual needs and effectively implement the key-person system. The curriculum focuses on developing communication and language skills, with exciting activities engaging children in exploration and self-expression.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers are passionate and dedicated to developing better outcomes for children.
  • The curriculum is specific to the current group of children and regularly reviewed.
  • Children have a positive attitude to learning and are kind to their peers.
  • Staff support children to develop their communication and language skills in many different ways.
  • Leaders and managers place high value on the progression and support for their staff team.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to recognise when children are ready to move on in their learning, to achieve high engagement levels from children
  • 2encourage staff to allow children to develop their independence skills more frequently, in order to prepare them for school.
Inspection #10264052 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the nursery team.

They say their children have developed well and become more confident since attending the nursery.

Parents comment on how they are well informed of the daily routine of their children and what they are learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Leaders use additional funding to buy resources that support children's interests and further their development. Nursery staff work well with other professionals involved in children's development.

Parent Reviews of Twinkle Toes Nursery

5.0
(1)
Amber McCabe
6 months ago

Staff are lovely compared to other nurseries I've seen, my son loves going 🙂

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Inspection history

Date: December 2022

  • January 2023Good
  • December 2022Good

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