Comprehensive services in Prestwich

“We absolutely love this Pharmacy, they go above and beyond to help, best move we made, delivery man is amazing as is all the staff, helpful pleasant and accommodating, thank you”

“When investigating local childcare options for our daughter, we were stuck between the homely setting of a childminder and the consistency of a nursery - to us Swan’s offered the best of both worlds... The setting As a small setting it has a real family feel and impressed us from the outset with Nicola (Nursery Manager) showing real pride in touring us. There are three rooms: Baby, Tweenies and Pre-School and all are well loved and maintained with changing seasonal displays, toys and activities. There is an outdoor garden area that offers great stimulation - it isn't the largest but they do make great use of it! Overall, it's an inclusive and diverse community atmosphere. The staff All of the staff are excellent and the majority are extremely experienced. Management have been in place 20+ years and Toni in the baby room has been at Swan's for years & years (so many, I forget!) - I found this reassuring when our daughter first started at 9 months old. The staff have remained consistent throughout our daughter’s 3 years at Swan’s with only a small, natural turnover - always a good sign! The staff are friendly, caring and vigilant and work hard to bond with the children and encourage development on an individual basis. They seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs and workplace. Many of the staff also have their own children (not that this matters but some may find it comforting to know.) Ofsted Swans is rated Ofsted 'Good with Outstanding features' (personal development being one area they excel at.) It’s one of the higher rated Ofsted nurseries in the Prestwich area but often seems to get overlooked - I'm never quite sure why! It's a hidden gem. Rates, funding and inclusions Contact the nursery for the latest rates and funding info - all childcare is expensive but I remember it being one of the more reasonable rates in the area! Provisions includes breakfast, lunch and a light tea at around 4pm. Nappies, wipes and suncream are included for comparison purposes. Core hours Included in the standard daily payment rate is drop-off from 08.00am and collection by 5.30pm. You can pay a small fee extra to drop-off earlier (from 7.30am) and collect later (by 6pm.) Location & Parking Swans is located on Whittaker Lane - just 3 minutes walk from the Heaton Park metrolink stop. There is on-street parking behind the nursery on Earl Street - ideal for drop off & pick up, you will never find yourself fighting for a spot. App & tracking Swans uses the Learning Journals app to detail your child's day, communications and events. Up until pre-school - sleep, food intake, toileting and development milestones are all logged on the app along with regular pictures and videos of what your kiddo has been doing during the nursery day. Accidents/Incidents are also recorded via the app. Extracurricular activities My daughter has enjoyed regular seasonal walks/trips to Heaton Park, Stretch & Grow exercise classes (and for a very small fee extra) externally provided French lessons. Pre-school trips have been to Smithill's Farm and the Transport museum. Swans also put on an amazing graduation ceremony - it was above and beyond expectation with some lovely small take-home keepsakes. Other features There is secure on-site pram parking within the nursery boundary for those who need it. Summary We've been extremely happy with our experience of Swans for 3+ years. If we were to have any more children there is no doubt that I'd be popping my name down on the waiting list ASAP. Plus, both of my daughter’s Grandmas are retired primary school teachers and both have independently commented on how good her development has been (and now she's older - her readiness for school) crediting it largely to Swans and its staff. A huge thanks to Nicola, Emma, Joanne, Toni, Sana, Rachel, Leona, Kira and Ciara - you all do an amazing job and we’ll miss you & the amazing environment you work so hard to create on a daily basis.”

“Shragi and Anthony offered great customer service. They understood my needs and were able to quickly find me great prices and covers for my building insurance policies.”

“Amanda is great. She's compassionate, sympathetic, and funny - her relaxed demeanour put me at ease immediately. She helped me with my grief - over the course of a handful of sessions a weight was lifted from my shoulders. I highly recommend her.”

“I have been very impressed with both the service and professionalism of Samuels Financial. Always very quick to respond to requests and regular meetings enables me to stay in control of my investments and finances- and watch them grow! The advice has been very good and I would highly recommend them to others.”

“We are running a local estate agency within Manchester and needed an accountant to help us with our annual tax returns and company returns etc. These guys have been nothing short of brilliant. They help us understand how tax works and have helped us to grow our business. My namesake Amjad has been our point of contact and he has been really helpful reminding us of our tax deadlines and filing them early. Their office is easy to reach with parking nearby which also helps. Keep up the good work!”

“I have been using Levensons for the past 5 years and they have provided me with an excellent level of service. Thank you.”

“Good service, good staff,quick turnaround”

“I highly recommend this company. I've been using Parkside Insurance for many years, but it's only when you have a problem that you realised the value of being able to speak to a member of the team, rather than a call centre. They have always found me a fair price and recently quickly sorted out a problem for me. Thank you, Liam and all the team.”

“I want to point out the outstanding support we get each time we attend the pharmacy! The team is very professional and patient. Each time we need their professional guide, they go above and beyond to give us a hand! I do not know of other pharmacies providing such professional and caring support!”

“The staff go above and beyond to help always friendly great advice given if needed and prompt reply for prescription is ready”

“Amazing service, reasonably priced. On time, clean and professional”

“Very easy to use. Paid a claim in full and only took a few days.”

“Been with them 20 years, never a problem. Maybe some people have too high expectations?”

“Very helpful people good place that provides good services”

“I needed a solicitor to undertake the conveyancing on a property. Having searched for a law company on the web, I found Latimer Lee. Whilst reading through their website I felt that they were a reputable company and oddly enough felt comfortable to call them. Normally the image of a company on a website doesn't always mean they are proficient but their website sent (to me anyway) a message of sincerity. The complete process of obtaining my property was that of good communication and clear instructions and good guidance. Michael was my (professional) contact at their Bury office and was polite and helpful.”