Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield

Fallowfield Sure St Childrens Ctr, Waverton Road, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 7FB
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  • Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield, Manchester
Brighter Beginnings Fallowfield is an outstanding and well-established early years setting, renowned for delivering high-quality childcare services. Last inspected by Ofsted in Feb 2020, the nursery was awarded an "Outstanding" rating, reflecting the dedication and care that staff provide. They cater to children from birth to five years, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports their holistic development across all areas, including physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. The dedicated team of experienced practitioners work collaboratively with parents to ensure that each child receives individualised attention and care, fostering their unique abilities and helping them to thrive.

At Brighter Beginnings Fallowfield, the team pride themselves on creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child can develop a love for learning, building the foundation for future success. With a great reputation across the community, they are trusted by families who value their commitment to excellence and the strong partnerships they build with parents to support their children's early years journey.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Person in Charge

  • Candice Doyle (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 4 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day 8.00am till 5.30pm £75.00
    Morning 8.00am till 1.00pm £50.00
    Afternoon 1.00pm till 5.30pm £47.00

  • Government funded places, Tax Free Childcare, Universal Credit and Sponsored places are all available. Discounts may apply, please refer to manager.
    We offer early morning drop off at 7.30am and a late pick up at 6pm for an additional cost.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • There is road side parking outside the nursery.

Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield Reviews (62)

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Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield has a Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield has 62 reviews.

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Review from Adi O (Father of Child) published on 19 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love the way my son is being looked after. The staff are very friendly and keen to adapt to his needs and to help him with his language and behaviour. One member of staff in particular is very gifted and loved by him.
Thank you!
Reply from Candice Doyle, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to care for your child. Thank you for choosing Brighter Beginnings Fallowfield.
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Review from F D (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been fabulous and looked after our son from 10 months up till school age.
They really cared about his development and learning through wonderful creative activities.
I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.
Reply from Candice Doyle, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure caring for your son over the years. Thank you for choosing Brighter Beginnings Fallowfield.
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Review from B K (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has attended this nursery since August 2022, he really enjoys his time here and has made excellent relationships with the staff. The staff are amazing and went above and beyond to make sure he was settled and happy. Every night, I receive excellent feedback as to how his day has been.
My little boy loves being outdoors and they have an outstanding forest school which he enjoys exploring. He often comes home telling me what he has done in the day and all about his friends he has made.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two children (aged 2 and 1) have been at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery since they were 10 and 9 months, respectively both starting in the wonderful care of the nursery’s lovely baby room. They are both very happy here; their vocabulary, social skills, learning and development have thrived at the
nursery.
We have complete trust in the team with the care of our children. We get daily and quarterly detailed feedback from their key workers about our children’s individual development. Any concerns we have had have been dealt with really quickly and fairly. In our experience, the manager and staff here are exceptional and consistent.
The nursery has open days in the year for families to see, first-hand, the lovely bond and setting the children have with staff who know all the children across the setting. The rooms are lovely, age-appropriate environments, with a variety of fantastic external play and learning spaces. My eldest loves going to forest school and still talks about a nursery excursion last year.
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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield. My son has absolutely thrived and loves his time here. The staff are amazing and he has formed really close bonds with everyone who looks after him. I'm always so impressed by what he has learnt and his speech is amazing. I'm currently
pregnant with my second child and have already signed them up. The nursery manager is amazing and always available if you need her. The staff are all wonderful, kind and caring - makes it very easy to leave him in the morning when I go off to work. Wouldn't consider ever using a different nursery now.
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Review from Erika T (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing. They always go above and beyond to care for my children’s needs. My children are so happy at the nursery and run in each morning for hugs from the staff. All of the staff know their names and look after them and care so much. I feel so safe and worry-free leaving my children at
the nursery because it is run so professionally and has such high standards. The children do great activities that I couldn’t manage at home and go on trips. The staff are always willing to go the extra mile to cater for any special needs my children have. Thank you!
The nursery has a great outside space with a forest school. They go outside as often as they can (weather-dependent). I feel this is very important for their learning and well-being.
This was the best nursery we visited and I’m happy to say it has been brilliant since we started. I would highly recommend Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield.
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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was so hesitant to go back to work after having my baby, I was so scared to leave him alone after we’d been inseparable for many months.
The team at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield were so supportive, professional and connected with my baby which reassured me that they don’t just take
care of him, that they care about him, his well-being and development as much as I do.
They also focus on us working together, as a team, to make the best out of my baby’s time at nursery.
I am so thankful that I chose this nursery and I wish them all the best! Would 100% recommend.
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Review from Emily U (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were told about Brighter Beginnings Fallowfield, as we had a number of friends whose children already attend and they couldn’t speak highly enough about the team and how caring they are. I am so glad that we listened to their glowing reviews, as my child couldn’t be happier attending! All of the
staff are so kind and caring, and they go above and beyond to make sure our children are cared for and they are always doing exciting activities. I love seeing what he gets up to on the app. He has such a good time, he skips in on nursery days! Thank you so much.
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Review from Peg C (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an excellent nursery. Communication from staff is good, and timely, with verbal overviews given at each pick-up. A recently introduced app lets me see what my child is doing on a day-to-day basis, which provides ample opportunity to reinforce at home. My son was two before he went to nursery
and has no siblings, so we were a bit worried about his ability to emotionally connect with others. Months later, he has formed very good relationships with the staff and has made new friends.
The outdoor facilities are good and an emphasis on learning from nature is welcomed - particularly difficult to find in inner-city nurseries.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at this nursery for almost a year and we have been continually impressed by the commitment of the staff to our child's development and wellbeing. The evening handover never feels rushed and the staff always take the time to tell you all about the day they have had so you are kept fully
informed. My child has a great bond with his key worker and other members of the team and loves his days at nursery. The nursery setting itself is lovely. Bright, spacious, with great outdoor spaces, including the lovely forest school area that was finished this year. I highly recommend!
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Review from Z B (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a beautiful nursery, inside and out. With experienced staff that are always very polite, helpful and friendly. Brighter Beginnings Fallowfield have an amazing manager who will always go above and beyond for children, parents and staff members. She is very welcoming and will always support staff
and parents when needed, definitely the type of person that makes a workplace feel like a home.
I always feel relaxed and confident knowing that my children will be looked after well and are in safe hands.
By far the best nursery in the area.
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Review from Z M (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter went to the nursery 5 years ago and had the best time. My son is there now and having an equally amazing experience. The staff are so caring and welcoming to both children and parents. I am so pleased with the different activities that the children take part in and the experiences they have.
I would absolutely recommend the nursery.
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Review from A E (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff, very welcoming, very caring with the children. The nursery itself is lovely bright and purpose built with so much for the children to do.
My little girl always comes home telling me about everything she has done in the day. I love the fact they are outside as much as possible.
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Review from Jean-Loup B (Father of Child) published on 28 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Brighter Beginnings Fallowfield since September 2020 and it has been a great thing for our family. She made a strong bond with her first primary worker, a wonderful woman who deserves all my respect and trust. My daughter recently graduated to the 'middle group' and I
am told has settled very well. This nursery has a wonderful outdoors facility with lots of things to keep the physical development and imagination of our children growing, including a wooden pirate ship, lots of ducks that my daughter loves to feed, a well-kept tricycle track and lots of tricycles to go with it, and other usual nursery things. Speaking of animals (the ducks!), I believe they also have a rabbit named Snowflake, and some fish. Management is caring and competent. Outstanding upper management too, who listen, are kind and compassionate. My daughter is happy with the food, but we tend to eat a bit greener at home. Overall, this nursery has earned our trust and respect!
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Review from Jayasree C (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are new to the UK. When my daughter joined the nursery one and a half years back, I had a lot of apprehensions. But our experience has been magical. It is such a supportive place with a lot of focus on each child's needs. All the carers are so committed and dedicated. My daughter loves going to the
nursery. I don't have to worry about my kid's safety when I go to work. I know that she is with the best team possible. And, they have so many interesting activities to keep the children busy. There is a lot of focus on holistic development. Hygiene wise they are exemplary. They even offer so much individualised support with potty training, meal requirements etc. Soon, we have to move cities due to professional reasons. I and my husband worry about how we will ever find a nursery as good as this for her. Five stars for Brighter Beginnings!
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child settled into Brighter Beginnings beautifully! He is so happy. He obviously went through the initial upset stage, but this was over amazingly quickly. The staff have always been helpful and nurturing. When I leave my son in the morning he skips in, and I'm able to go to work knowing he's having
a great time. We also love to see their ducks waddling around the play area.
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Review from Stuart G (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves going to nursery, soon as I say the word he gets himself ready and is always excited to go. He loves to ring the bell and waits excitedly to see which member of staff is going to greet him, he gives me a wave and a kiss goodbye and then goes off to his room to see his friends. When
it comes time for me to collect him his key worker always has loads of things to tell me about how his day has been going, she will tell me what he's eaten throughout the day. His key worker also tells me about what activities they have planned for the week and they always sound exciting, I know that my little boy is always learning new things and is engaged in the activities. The nursery manager is always on hand to help me if I need anything she's very friendly and approachable and when I speak to her she's always happy to have a chat and keep me informed on the latest things happening at nursery. All of the staff are amazing at their job and I can tell they really care about the children.
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Review from Emily N (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two boys at nursery - 4 and 2 years old - and they love it! The staff have been amazing with them both and the boys really enjoy going to “school” during the week. Someone recommended Brighter Beginnings Fallowfield to us, and I would certainly recommend it to others. The care the staff has given
to my two boys (who have very different personalities from each other) has been incredible, and I always feel I’m leaving them in safe and caring hands.
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Review from Neil S (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery with great staff. Child's development excellent throughout the nearly three years here, numeracy and literacy comes on in leaps and bounds. Very supportive atmosphere with lots of fun stuff for the kids to do, top-class facilities. Would highly recommend and would send a second child
here without hesitation.
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Review from Zeenat S (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started the day nursery doing 15 hours in the afternoons and since she started there she enjoys it, the staff are very lovely. She is learning a lot and is developing new skills and is experiencing good things and getting to know the staff well. She enjoys her sessions at Brighter Beginnings
Day Nursery, Fallowfield. I found the staff very helpful, excellent service and atmosphere.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.971)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10 for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.971 for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield is calculated as follows: ( (340 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 348 Ratings = 4.971
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield is based on 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 29 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (5)

Candice

Candice

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2013

At Brighter Beginnings Fallowfield, we are proud to have Candice as our manager. Candice has been with Brighter Beginnings for 11 years, working her way up from a part-time role to her current position as manager, which she has held for the past 5 years. With a Level 6 degree in Early Years and a Level 3 Forest School training qualification, Candice is passionate about providing children with enriching, nature-based learning experiences and fostering their development in a nurturing environment. Her extensive experience and qualifications make her a key leader in delivering exceptional early years care and education at our Fallowfield Nursery.

Rebecca

Rebecca

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012

Rebecca is our Deputy Manager and the Room Leader for the Little Explorers at Brighter Beginnings Fallowfield. With 12 years of experience at Brighter Beginnings and a Level 3 qualification, Rebecca brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her role. She is passionate about fostering the development of young children in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Rebecca is also a proud mother, with her young son enjoying nursery life at Fallowfield, giving her a unique perspective on the parent experience and further enhancing her commitment to providing exceptional care for all children in our nursery.

Victoria

Victoria

Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2010

Victoria leads our Little Discoverers room at Brighter Beginnings. Having been with the company for 14 years, she started her journey as an apprentice and has since earned a Level 5 foundation degree in Early Years. Her extensive experience and education allow her to provide outstanding care for our youngest children, creating a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive and develop. Victoria's dedication to early years education shines through in her approach, making her a valued leader at our nursery.

Colleen

Colleen

Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2018

Colleen is the Room Leader for the Curious Adventurers at Brighter Beginnings. Colleen's passion for early years education is evident in her commitment to providing engaging and supportive learning experiences for children, encouraging curiosity and exploration in a nurturing environment.

Alice

Alice

Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2017

Alice is the Room Leader for the Independent Inventors at Brighter Beginnings. She has been with the company for 7 years, starting her career as an apprentice and progressing through both her Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications with us. Alice’s dedication to early years education and her hands-on experience within the nursery enable her to create a stimulating environment where children are encouraged to be creative, independent thinkers. Her journey with Brighter Beginnings showcases her commitment to both personal and professional growth, making her an inspiring leader in our team.

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