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 Yahna P (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Brighter Beginnings when he was 7 months old in September 2019. All the staff who have worked with him have been so loving, supportive and genuinely show care and affection for the children they work with. The activities on offer are varied and offer great opportunities for exploration,
learning, creativity and play. The children get so much enjoyment from the pet rabbit and ducks, which all roam freely amongst the children. They are fantastic at giving advice and guidance on how to manage new challenges at home and always take the time to talk through our child's day. Our son is always happy to go to nursery and will often run in without looking back, excited to play with his keyworker and his friends.
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Review from F B (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at the nursery are very caring. The activities the kids engage in are excellent in helping them develop their existing skills and learn new ones. My son loves coming to the nursery. A big thank you to you all at Brighter Beginnings, Fallowfield.
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Review from Marija L (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield! We love the good handover at the end of the day, we love the staff who always seem to be very friendly and involved in all the daily activities that the kids are doing. We love the variety of tasks the kids are involved in and
the variety of topics they cover. Especially I want to mention that it is absolutely great that children are motivated to spend lots of time outdoors. I love that the nursery has pets as well!
The only negative point that I would mention is that sometimes children are not reminded to change their of outdoor shoes to indoors (they can still wear wellies inside), but normally things like this do get picked up if the teachers are reminded and asked to give special attention.
If there will be such an opportunity, I would definitely take my new baby there when the time comes.
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery took our children on during lockdown and both settled really quickly. My daughter was very sad to leave when she started school and my son is still loving it. They are very flexible and understanding and we have easily been able to change days when needed. My son has a great time on the
days he goes to nursery and always comes home with a big smile and often some fun crafts. There is also a helpful sheet telling us how his day has been.
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Review from Alex F (Father of Child) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children go to this nursery and have only good things to say. They have been there since they were babies and just love it. My daughter constantly asks if she is going to nursery today and sighs if she isn't. As parents we have seen the living care and attention that all the staff give as
well as how much they are learning. Outstanding!
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Review from Shahidul I (Father of Child) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery is decent overall. My daughter enjoys her time there. The staff are very professional and friendly. I would have preferred the play area to be bigger, however it’s sufficient. I’m happy with the progress of my daughter.
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Review from Dina B (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love the staff at this nursery, my son loves to play and literally cries when its time to go home. They're always doing something fun, something different and I feel safe leaving him with them. Thanks to one member of staff in particular for always looking after him and updating me with everything.
Thanks.
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Review from Leanne B (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two little boys have attended Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield since September 2019 and love it. They both run in every day and are happy and comfortable with all of the staff. We chose this nursery due to the outside space and the ducks! The children are outside every day unless the
weather is very bad and get to play in lots of different areas including the forest school. We love seeing the photos on Facebook of all the different activities the children have been involved in. We also get a good handover each day summarising activities, how well they've eaten and behaviour. The staff know the children really well and I can see how well my boys respond to them. We have only experienced the nursery through Covid-19 so far with some additional restrictions such as handover at the door but are confident that everything possible has been done to safeguard children, staff and parents throughout the pandemic. Communication around any necessary closures due to Covid-19 has been good.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This is a really good nursery for children for their first fiver years of learning and development. Staff are trained and qualified. Staff have a very caring nature towards children. The building is very modern as well and has an access to large outdoor play areas as well. For each age group they have
a separate outdoor area so it means the nursery management know how important the influence of outdoor play on children's holistic development. My son goes to this nursery and I am happy that I have made this decision for him.
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Review from Bastun A (Father of Child) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I recommend this nursery, a perfect nursery that is very helpful for children. I am so happy with staff and anyone working there, thanks for your help. My children like to learn everything and they are very thoughtful about all that is celebrated. Most of the time my children are happy.
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Review from Angelena Q (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff! The manager is amazing in how she knows every child name who attends and always deals with each child and parent with the same attention. All three of my children have attended and my daughter is still attending. She loves to come every day and enjoys the excellent activities and environment
with a safe atmosphere and very clean setting. The staff in this past year have adjusted amazingly with the pandemic and made the children feel as normal as possible. Thanks for all the care you give.
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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attend Brighter Beginnings Fallowfield. I can’t recommend the nursery enough. The staff go above and beyond for the children. The activities the children do on a daily basis are amazing and my children have a fun-packed day everyday, the children’s interests are always incorporated
into activities and they always go the extra mile with making sure the children have an amazing day. The management is amazing and the nursery is a lovely and friendly environment. I can tell the staff and manager love their jobs and this shows in all the things they do for my children .
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Review from Jade T (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fabulous nursery for my 18-month-old daughter. She genuinely looks forward to going and talks about the quack quack ducks all the time, they are just a lovely addition to the nursery. The staff are supportive and know the children they care for. My daughter knows her key worker and I can tell she
enjoys her time with them. As a first-time parent I was a little anxious about leaving my child in the care of someone else but the staff are professional, enthusiastic and I know my little girl is in great hands.
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Review from Dan M (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has gained so much confidence whilst attending this nursery. The staff are amazing and there is a real family feel to the setting, I know that my son is being educated because he comes home with new things that he has learnt about every day. But above everything I know he is cared for and in
safe hands. The nursery keeps me up to date with all my son's progress and any activities that are going on within the setting. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough 5* in my eyes.
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Review from Youling L (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My child came to this nursery in September 2018. He likes it, he learns something, the staff are kind and patient and the manager is kind. She is also active in helping our needs. I hope this nursery is getting better and better! Thanks!
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Review from Victoria H (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fallowfield in September 2018 and from the moment we went to visit the nursery to the present day the whole experience has been fantastic. Management have been outstanding and the staff taking care of my daughter are also outstanding when it comes
to giving her the development she needs.
Brilliant nursery.
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Review from Christina B (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has built confidence in all aspects of his development since attending this nursery. The staff are dedicated to giving each child a positive, enriching and safe environment in which they learn. Every achievement is celebrated, no matter how small. Thorough feedback is given at the end of each
day. There are stay and play opportunities and you see how every child is included in all the activities. Sending our child to Brighter Beginnings, Fallowfield is the best decision we made. He loves going and he loves the staff and we appreciate all the wonderful things they do each day.
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Review from Sarah F (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always friendly and helpful and I'm always confident about leaving my daughter. She enjoys it and gets great experience playing with other children, doing different activities.
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Review from Tina A (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are so welcoming and I love to watch the way they interact with my daughter and other children.
They keep me well informed and are always willing to listen to any concerns I may have about my daughter and never seem to rush me, which I love.
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Review from Fran S Q (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brighter Beginnings Fallowfield are so great. Outstanding Ofsted rating is well deserved.
My two children have both attended from ten months (oldest now five, younger nearly three) and have loved every minute.
Extremely relaxed atmosphere and the staff are so caring.
I just can’t recommend them
highly enough.
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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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