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“Such a lovely nursery. All staff members are very friendly and so lovely. My children absolutely love coming here and are constantly doing new activities which aid their learning. The rooms are very equipped with lots of fun things for all the children. I recommend this nursery for any child in the area.”

“Very great school Wonderful teacher”

“Its just amazing x yoga and bliss x fabulous yoga teacher ... must try..”

“Well organised, friendly & professional. Highly recommend it.”

“Fantastic nursery, we feel so confident in the staff and the environment they create for my little girl. Spent a long time researching and visiting all the nurseries in the area and this stood out by a mile. Thanks homelands :)”

“Broadway Day Nursery is absolutely FANTASTIC. Sarah, Becky & the wonderful team of aunties are just amazing and my daughter has been so well cared for since starting in December 2023. The settling in sessions when my daughter first started nursery were brilliant and I knew from the first day that this was the perfect setting for us. On starting nursery my daughter had a ‘cows milk protein allergy’ and every measure was taken to ensure that her allergy requirements were met by the nursery staff, the nursery even purchased a certain ‘coconut milk’ especially for her. My daughter has thrived since attending nursery, she’s learned so much and looks forward to going. I have recently been so impressed by the nursery’s commitment to supporting my daughter with her potty training too, creating a reward chart for her (mimicking what we had done at home) and keeping us updated with her progress. Each day Broadway Day Nursery provide an overview of activities and document what children have been doing via a parent/carer app which I love, and this really gave peace of mind when my daughter first started nursery. My second child will start in the Bunnikins baby room next year and I’m already excited for her nursery journey. I honestly cannot recommend this nursery enough, they go the extra mile and there is a real ‘family feel’ about the setting. Thank you aunties for everything you do!”

“It's amazingly good I would definitely go there because it is the best”

“Such an amazing place very good sad when my grandson left . Staff lovely place great, no problems anytime”

“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.”

“All the staff have looked after our son for a long period of time and he has always come out with a big smile on his face. They also have a garden which some nurserys dont which is a plus and lots of room indoors. Would recommend.”

“I. Go to this school they are sweet and there learning me lots”

“Really good school. Office staff are so friendly and welcoming and the teachers are good. Since getting a new headteacher in 2016(?) or late 2015 she has made some great changes to the school. Rated a good school by ofsted (2017)”

“I am happy for my daughters have and had a place in the school. Really Good school.”

“I went to this school from being 11years old was the best time of my life”

“hey my [primary school i miss u miss my mates in that primary”

“Auntie Stephs is an amazing playgroup with outstanding employees that go the extra mile to help the children settle and grow. I saw such a massive change in my child’s behaviour and growth after a few days. My child absolutely loves attending the playgroup and the innovative activities that do on a daily basis. I highly recommend sending your children to Auntie Stephs!”

“My boys absolutely loved their time at Raglan Road. The staff were like extended mothers to my boys and always there to listen if I needed to. There was always great communication and lots of well planned out activities for the boys. I’d highly recommend the playgroup. You need to go and visit and see them for yourself.”

“My daughter thrived at Woodlands, she was non verbal when she went in at 2 year old. Her speech and communication improved massively, she speaks now in full sentences, can read and count to 20; she grew to be a bright confident little girl. I'm so grateful we found Woodlands the staff are all brilliant, knowledgeable and caring, including the SENCo and the management team.”

“Great tutors, very helpful and supportive.”

“Really enjoyed these classes. Very relaxing and informative. Look forward to progressing”

“Great venue and great instructor in Cheryl, she's very experienced and superb with the kids.”

“My son enjoyed every minute of the training sessions and I have noticed great deal in his confidence and self discipline.The instructor was patient, encouraging and fun. My son was always looking forward to each session. Thanks for being professional and supportive.”

“I've been a client of Lee's for a while now and would definitely Recommend him for busy people that struggle to keep up with a Training schedule on top of everything else and also people that just prefer private Training who have an interest in martial arts and/or fitness He is a friendly knowledgeable and professional guy that has been doing what he does for years so you really can't go wrong here.”