Day Nurseries Owned by Ducklings Ltd in Greater Manchester

I am so pleased I chose Ducklings Blackley, they have proven time and time again that they always put the children first and make sure they get the best experiences during their time at nursery from trips to daily activities. The manager is the example that sets the tone for all staff in professionalism, care and trust, an asset to the nursery. They are a brilliant nursery and every member of staff has clearly been chosen well due to their care, enthusiasm and ethics, cannot praise them enough. The only criticism is the outdoor space that needs updating but I know this is not an easy task.

Ducklings Nursery has exceeded our expectations in every way. The teachers are passionate and attentive, always ensuring that each child feels valued and supported. My daughter loves going to nursery every day and has developed so many new skills and friendships. The communication from the staff is excellent, keeping us informed about her progress and activities. I couldn't be happier with our choice and highly recommend Ducklings Nursery to all parents!

This nursery has made constant improvements, always looking to provide the best care and genuinely has the loveliest staff. They had their Ofsted recently and to quote the report. Staff have created a calm and tranquil learning environment for children. As children arrive, their laughter fills the air and the atmosphere buzzes with their excitement. That speaks volumes as well as management being incredibly welcoming and helpful, I can't praise them enough!

Absolutely brilliant nursery. The staff are great. My little boy has been very happy there and will be sad to leave for big school. Lots of activities to do. Great meals. Attentive staff. Best nursery I've used so far, absolutely no problems whatsoever.

Thanks so much Ducklings.

My daughter has been at Ducklings Blackley since she was 1 and whenever any of my friends are looking for a nursery, I can't recommend them enough! They have been absolutely amazing with my daughter - I couldn’t believe how fast she settled and how lovely the staff are with her. She hops into nursery every morning and has said herself that she loves her ‘school’, as she calls it. The setting is very homely and the staff make so much effort in making sure they know each child individually and really focus on their interests and needs. The staff are honestly fantastic and always keep me updated on my daughter’s day-to-day adventures and developments. I have watched my daughter grow and develop so much since she started at ducklings and they deserve all the credit for how well she is doing! I also 100% trust the nursery and I think that is also very important.

The staff are kind, helpful and caring and supportive of my daughter. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.

Absolutely lovely nursery and lovely staff. Never had a single issue in the two years my child has attended. She is currently in the 2-3 year room and she is so attached to all the staff there. She is learning new things constantly and her social skills have come on massively

Ducklings Nursery has been like a second family since we took our child last summer. Everyone in the setting is so kind, professional, thoughtful and makes our child feel home from home. Our child has grown and developed in every way possible and I am so grateful for everything the team do for us. Our child goes on exciting trips out and discovers so much through play and structured learning within small groups and one to one. The nursery is so amazing with communication and uses an app so I can see my child’s daily learning/activities. Also, on drop-off and pickups, all of the team welcome our child in such a beautiful way and let us know what kind of day our child’s had. Ducklings also make the most of all religious occasions celebrating all cultures and giving our child the chance to explore how and what different people celebrate. The nursery team is super great at getting to know each child and their individual needs and really giving so much care and attention. Thank you Ducklings.

Really lovely nursery - everything you'd want when choosing daycare for your children. My 2 boys attend Ducklings (one in the pre-school and one in the baby room) and they're both doing so well and love it there. The staff are professional but warm and friendly and genuinely care about the children, always going above and beyond. There's a great range of fun activities and learning, good meals and a great sense of continued support and collaboration with parents.

My daughter joined this nursery at 12 months old during the second lockdown. Due to being a Covid baby, she had never spent time away from me and we were both nervous. The staff were amazing at tailoring her settling in session to suit my daughter's needs. They definitely treat each child as an individual. My daughter has come on so far since being at the nursery she absolutely loves her key worker. The nursery is always there to support us with concerns and has created a safe space for our daughter to be herself and supported her to be her best. I honestly couldn’t recommend a nursery more. We viewed many nurseries but did not see another which rivalled this one’s outside play areas, or role-play areas.

Ducklings Nursery is fantastic! The staff do a wonderful job, every time I go to collect my nephew all I see are happy children! I wish I went to a place with such an interactive outdoor play area, and with such engaging positive caring staff. I recommend Ducklings to anyone looking for a preschool in the Middleton/Langley area 100%.