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Address: 425 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1QP, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 773 7731
Website: thrivechildcare.com
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“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.”
Address: 42 Whittaker Lane, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1FX, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 798 8877
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“Friendly, sociable local club. Very reasonable priced drinks. Great pen and paper quiz Thursday evenings at 9.30pm.”
Address: Prestwich, Manchester M25 1AR, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 773 6057
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“My 11 year old daughter saw Jonathan Lee twice this week for a number of teeth to be removed, for a brace in the future. She was extremely nervous and Jonathan and his nurse put her at ease from the moment we arrived. The entire process went so well, so much so that she was unaware that the teeth had even been removed! Really positive experience.”
Address: 111 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 0EQ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 773 9922
Website: absolutedentalprestwich.co.uk
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“Good school,traditional with normal kids”
Address: Heys Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1JZ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 773 2052
Website: theheys.school
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“My son has been attending J star academy for 3 months now and honestly I have found the whole experience with him amazing. I have seen his confidence grow and watching the recent performance put together with the acamdemy brought a lot of happiness. Highly recommend this academy for parents looking for activities with their young ones.”
Address: 1 Warwick Street, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3HN, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 7725 620228
Website: jstar-academy.co.uk
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Address: Sedgley Park Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 0JW, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 773 6364
Website: yhmat.org.uk
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“Small,intimate evening classes for professional Actors to refine their audition skills and cold reading technique.Very useful.”
Address: 20 Ruskin Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 9GL, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 773 7670
Website: vernonactingmethod.co.uk
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“Another perfect little theatre. Great show.”
Address: 29 Saint Mary's Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1AQ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 773 7729
Website: pados.co.uk
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“The absolute definition of practical Wing Chun can be found right here. Sifu Swift has had years of training from the best. No nonsense direct practitioner.”
Address: 6 Newlands Drive, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BU, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 7552 217700
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Address: Greater, Prestwich, Manchester M25 0PH, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 773 1789
Website: mesivta.org.uk
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“My sister goes there and she says it wonderful I hope I go there when I'm older”
Address: Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1JH, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 773 6436
Website: stmonicas.co.uk
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Address: Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BL, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 772 4625
Website: cloughside.co.uk
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Address: 3 Longfield Centre, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1GJ, United Kingdom
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Address: Greater, Prestwich, Manchester M25 9XB, United Kingdom
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Address: Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1JH, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 674 0249
Website: college.elmsbank.co.uk
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“My son has recently joined the nursery and all the staff have been brilliant with him, particularly his two key workers. He has settled in really quickly and is very happy there. The outside space is an added bonus and is fantastic!”