Yaqadoodle Forest Preschool

About this early years setting

Yaqadoodle Childcare Academy is an Ofsted-regulated nursery practice located in Stretford, Manchester, serving children aged 0 to 8 years. The academy prides itself on providing high-quality, affordable childcare within a secure, friendly, and nurturing environment.

The team of nursery practitioners focuses on supporting each child's individual growth and learning journey through stimulating, age-appropriate activities, both indoors and outdoors. They aim to foster independence and build confidence, ensuring every child has a positive start in life.

The nursery operates under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring that all aspects of learning, development, and welfare for children up to five years old are met. Yaqadoodle offers a variety of dedicated areas focusing on different learning methods, including Art & Crafts, a Baby Creche, Engineering & Construction, a Home Corner, Literacy & Numeracy, and Theatre & Drama, all designed to encourage children to thrive through play.

They are committed to being a community hub for local parents and carers, offering flexible hours to accommodate busy lives and ensuring peace of mind. The nursery also provides a healthy eating programme with freshly prepared meals on-site, catering to various dietary needs.

They actively partner with families to ensure an enriching experience for each child, striving for 100% client satisfaction by tailoring their services to parental requirements. Yaqadoodle Childcare Academy was awarded 'Good' in every category by Ofsted in 2022.

Our ethos

Our aim is to provide high-quality affordable childcare which meets the individual requirements of every child, where they feel supported and united. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where your child can learn through stimulating, age-appropriate activities, adhering to all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The Yaqadoodle team support your child’s growth and learning by adopting age appropriate stimulating activities, both indoors and outdoors, in order to promote their independence and build their confidence, ensuring they have a successful happy start in life.

What it's like

Children are encouraged to share their likes and dislikes with staff, who consider these when planning activities. They confidently select what they want to play with and are encouraged to follow their interests. However, leaders and staff do not always consider the design and implementation of the curriculum to ensure that children are exposed to the skills and knowledge needed to enhance their learning and make consistently secure progress across all areas of their learning and development.

Pricing & funding

Yaqadoodle Childcare offers flexible pricing, including hourly rates, fixed session costs for 9:00am-3:00pm, and full-day rates for 7:30am-6:00pm. Ad-hoc days are available, and half-day AM/PM sessions are offered, particularly for babies. For children utilising funded hours, additional charges apply for meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, and consumables.