The 30 Best Learning through play in science in Manchester

“Freddie Fantastic is phenomenal!!! What a star. Charismatic and genuinely funny - my children laughed the whole way through. We initially experienced him online for a school event and just had to have him for my daughter's birthday last March. He gave a brilliant magic class, where the kids were in hysterics and kept engaged the whole time. I cannot recommend Magic4children enough. Thank you!”

“Both my kids (1 1/2 and 3 1/2 years old) currently attend SCAMPs and they love it. The staff are very professional, caring to the children and friendly to us as parents. There are always so many different activities for the children to do including a good balance of creative, physical, musical activities etc. You can follow the progress of your children through their learning journals and continual feedback is given daily. There is plenty of outdoor space for the children and they have recently done up the outside with some new play installations. They are always looking for ways to improve which is a great culture to have. The setting on the edge of the park is lovely and great for the kids to watch the lawn mowers and 'tractors!'”

“Our daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 1 and her confidence and communication has improved so much. We are so happy with her key worker and all of the staff at the nursery.”

“My children have been going to Wild Space (weekly) for a couple of years now and show no signs of wanting to stop, which with a teen to please is testament itself to how great Wild Space Forest School is! Trudy is a fantastic leader and the whole place has a lovely welcoming, friendly vibe as well as a beautiful position conveniently placed in the heart of beautiful Diggle. Throughly recommend.”

“My two children absolutely love First steps, they have been there since they were 8 months and 2 attending a couple of days and now 2 and 4 attending full time Monday to Friday. Every room they’ve been in and moved up into has been brillliant. They have lots of outside time and lots of structured activities as well as free play too, they come home with so many things they’ve made that they’re so proud of! Too many to name but all staff have been amazing, I’ve seen mostly the same faces the whole time as turnover is so low and my children have adored everybody, they’ve made me feel so comfortable and confident leaving them knowing they’re so well looked after, there’s a real family feel. Ian, Luke and Tina have been brilliant, so organised in their management of everything and so helpful with flexibility where I’ve needed. So glad my kids have spent their first years here!”

“Lovely pre-school. My daughter joined at 2 and settled really quickly thanks to Clare and her amazing team. Her speech and counting has come on leaps and bounds in the 3 months she has been at Little Bird’s Nest.”

“I can confirm this nursery is clean, built for intended purpose (not just a house converted into a nursery), the staff are professional, easy to speak to and care for our child. Special thanks to Yasmin for all of her support. We shopped around for nurseries in the area and I without a doubt this is the BEST nursery in the area.”

“Our little girl who is 2 absolutely loves Jill Goodacre's classes. Very engaging and educational and even has a run around part at the beginning which a lot of these groups lack.”

“Hightly recommend this nursery. My son went from half day to full day, there are different activities plannned every day, also teaching wording, writing, phonics and encourage reading. He is very happy study here with caring and attentive teacher”

“Great school with good academic and play balance”

“Excellent school with friendly staff.”

“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!”

“I would 100% recommend this nursery. My 2 yr old has been going here for just over a month now and I have already seen a massive difference in her speech, development and confidence. I was very nervous at the beginning but the staff at kinder nursery are so friendly and attentive- they regularly give updates on a the app so I can always check in and see how my daughter is getting on. Thank you kinder day care.”

“Staff are lovely and welcoming. Great value for money and more than happy with the care”

“I absolutely love the staff at Bright Horizon Callands but more importantly my son it happy and enjoys his time while there. I’m kept up to date and informed on his daily activities and know my child is well looked after.”

“Brilliant nursery with caring staff that treat children as individuals.”

“My little boy absolutely loves going to nursery. He wasn’t saying any words at all before starting here and and now he’s saying a lot of words. The staff are amazing and are really helpful. Would highly recommend”

“Fantastic nursery if I could give 10 stars I would.The staff are all friendly and attentive.There’s different activities done with the children daily,my 2 year old has a strong bond with her key worker and in general has a great relationship with everyone and is very happy,she looks forward to attending.This is her 2nd nursery and Safari kindergarten far exceeds the 1st one.She also comes home clean not like the previous place.Would highly recommend!”

“Fantastic staff, they are dedicated and caring. Previous poor review is genuinely not my experience at all, it is baffling. My son has been here since 9 months, is now going on 3 years old. The staff are lovely, and have a real rapport with the kids. The developmental work with my son has been superb, and is demonstrated in noticeable improvements day by day. He is now at an age where he can tell me how his day has been, and he will tell me all about what he has enjoyed. He eats loads of the food (that is a compliment) and can tell me who he has played with that day. Staff turnover is low, which speaks volumes. Every key worker has been excellent, and the reports back have been of immense value. And they react to feedback, which is appreciated. Brighter Beginnings: give your people a payrise!”

“Amazing Nursery! My son attended when he was younger and still attends holiday club, comes home telling me how much he's enjoyed himself. My daughter now attends here & loves it along with all the staff. She's come on leaps & bounds in just a few months of being. Highly recommended”

“Excellent child care providers, look after children like their own! State of the art equipment and setting. Can’t beat it.”

“My daughter made a great progress with aunties help. Fantastic staffs! Good Nursery.”

“Because, many years ago, in my early childhood, i went to that school. I remember me and my mate Colin Colebane ( spelling) 10 or 11. Walking ages too the shops to buy a get weĺ card. And then walking even further to deliver the card. It was to the very sick Headmaster! Mr. Griffiths. ( check the files/ history) . What a lovely Gentleman. He died soon after, he taught my brothers and sister. Anyway, my strange and interesting life started at Crab lane.”