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Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Newton Heath Children's Centre, Great Newton Street, off Droylsden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester M40 1GX
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Brighter Beginnings Newton Heath is an exceptional nursery, providing outstanding care and education for children. In their most recent Ofsted inspection on 29th March 2023, the nursery was awarded an "Outstanding" rating, a reflection of the excellent learning environment and care provided. Ofsted praised the nursery, noting that children are immersed in their learning experiences, spending significant time engaged, excited, and in awe of the activities and opportunities available to...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Person in charge

  • Louise Horbury(Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 134

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday07:30-18:00
  • Thursday07:30-18:00
  • Friday07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • There are parking facilities in front and at the side of the nursery.

Funding & Fees

Full day 8.00am till 5.30pm £80.25
Morning 8.00am till 1.00pm £53.50

Afternoon 1.00pm till 5.30pm £50.29

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.

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Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10, based on 56 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath has 135 reviews.

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Choosing a nursery was one of the biggest decisions we made as first-time parents, and after visiting five different places, this one stood out instantly. Our son started here at 10 months old last September/October, and I genuinely couldn't recommend it more highly.
From day one, the atmosphere felt warm, calm, and welcoming. I came in with plenty of worries and questions, but the staff met us with patience, kindness, and real expertise. The settling-in period was handled beautifully - never rushed, always supportive - and it helped both my baby and me build trust and confidence quickly.
Communication has been consistently excellent, with every question answered promptly and thoughtfully. Most importantly, my son is genuinely happy here. He is calm and settled both at drop-off and pick-up, which is incredibly reassuring as a parent.

The children enjoy a wide range of engaging activities, and there's a lovely, positive energy throughout the nursery. I definitely recommend it!

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery Admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We truly appreciate you trusting us with such an important decision as first-time parents.

It's wonderful to hear that you felt welcomed and supported from your very first visit, and that the settling-in...  

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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Great staff who go above and beyond, my child loves going there and is very comfortable

Lots of outdoor time for the children which is great for them

Kept informed on the app of my child's day and any up and coming events

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery Admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that your child enjoys attending and feels comfortable with us - that is always our top priority.

It's wonderful to know that you value the dedication of our team and the effort they put into going above and beyond for the...  

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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery with such lovely staff! My little girl loves going - and sometimes wants to stay even longer when we go to collect her! She really adores the staff members and loves to play with them. And it's great all the extra activities and trips they offer to really enable the children's development.

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery Admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that your daughter enjoys her time with us so much - it's always a lovely sign when children are happy and eager to stay!

Our team works hard to build strong, caring relationships with the children, so it's fantastic to hear...  

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Review from Jodie H (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been in the nursery since being 1 year old he started off in the baby room and is now in preschool room. From the day he started all the staff have been amazing and he has a close bond with alot of them even if he isnt in their room they will still always see him and be extra kind and supportive. They are efficent in what they do and the children are always a priority, my soon has learnt so much which amazes me everyday at how bright he is from the help of the staff in the nursery he enjoys going all the time. My son has has some issues with adhd.symtoms and the nursery have been so supportive i couldnt of asked for anymore he has this thimg where he walks past the fruit basket and he has to fill it up otherwise he will have a meltdown and the staff always take him and let him be the helper with this especially thr manager she is the best manager a nursery could have and the bonds she creates with all the children is so warming to see.

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. It's wonderful to hear about your son's journey with us from the baby room through to preschool, and we are so pleased that he continues to feel happy, supported, and excited to attend.

Our team takes great...  

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Review from Pamela O (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery team. My child is happy at Brighter Beginnings newton heath, the staff are caring and supportive. I have seen growth in my son, he's coming out of his shell which makes me feel better knowing he feels safe and happy. Manager is really kind.

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It truly means a lot to our team to hear that your son is happy and feeling safe at Brighter Beginnings Newton Heath. We are delighted to see him growing in confidence and coming out of his shell - that's exactly what we strive for.

Our staff work hard...  

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Review from Angela M (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little son went to kindergarten here and is now in third grade, but he also goes here during breaks. They are a very cute, kind, reliable team of people who look after the children and take good care of them. We are Hungarians. My little son didn't speak a word of English at the time, he cried a lot, but they always reassured him, took care of him, and he learned the language very slowly and patiently. I am very grateful that this kindergarten exists, I always leave my child here with a peaceful heart when there is a school break and I am working. Thank you.

Reply from Laurence Street, Finance Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath
Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a lot to our team to hear about your experience.

Were so happy to know that your son has felt supported and cared for since his early days with us. Starting somewhere new, especially in a different language, can be very challenging for a child,...  

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Review from Ben F (Father of Child) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son absolutely loves this place. The staff are lovely. he's 2 years old at the moment but will be there for as long as possible.

He's come on so much in the few months he's been there his talking has improved so much.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear how much your little one is enjoying his time with us and how much progress he's making.

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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I'm always well received by the staff; they're very friendly and polite. My daughter loves going to the nursery because they always treat her well.

The staff are well trained and the nursery has a good structured activity plan for children, specially for the holiday club.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Thank you for your kind words. We're so pleased to hear you and your daughter feel welcomed and supported, and that she enjoys our activities, especially during the holiday club. Your feedback means a lot to us. Louise - Nursery Manager

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Review from Jose M (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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my child has been to 2 different nurseries, none of them provided the level care and details as brighter B, I am happy with the level of communication after each session, Brighter beginning often answers my question before I ask them, so I don't have to chase them with my Question. which is very good.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Thank you for your kind words. We're so pleased to hear you've had such a positive experience with our care and communication. It's wonderful to know we've been able to give you peace of mind and answer your questions before you even need to ask. Your trust means a lot to us!

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Review from M G (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic place, fantastic service. The entire staff at this nursery is always smiling and eager to help. My son always leaves this place happy. I highly recommend it to anyone wondering who to entrust their child's care to.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Thank you for your wonderful words. We're so happy to know your son enjoys his time with us and leaves with a smile. Your recommendation means the world to our whole team!

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Review from Samantha E (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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My children attend the nursery and before/after school provision. The care they both receive is consistently outstanding. My eldest has been part of the ASC throughout his primary school years and is now about to begin Y5. Over the years, the level of care, support, and communication has been exceptional. It was this experience that made choosing the nursery setting for my youngest an easy decision.Each room my youngest has transitioned through has been well-organised, with clear expectations and a consistently high standard upheld by the staff. The team are professional, friendly, and dedicated, creating a nurturing environment where children thrive. Management are approachable and highly professional. Any questions I've had have always been answered with care, ensuring I feel informed and reassured. The food provided is nutritious and prepared to a high standard by the kitchen team,who, along with the housekeeping staff, are warm, familiar faces in the setting.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Thank you for your lovely feedback. It's been a privilege to care for both your children and see them thrive with us. We're so pleased your experience with our ASC and nursery has been so positive, and your kind words mean so much to the whole team. We truly value your trust and look forward to continuing the journey with your family.

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Review from L H (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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The staff here are amazing with their work and my daughter absolutely loved them all. She has just left nursery ready to go to primary school but hasn't stopped asking when she can see her teachers again (blossoms room).

Thank you for all your work and helping my daughter learn and have fun, it's really appreciated.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Thank you for such a lovely message. We've loved watching your daughter grow and learn in Brighter Blossoms. It's wonderful to hear she's enjoyed her time with us so much - we wish her all the best as she starts primary school, and she'll always be welcome to pop back and say hello!

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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I was a little optimistic at first sending my last baby to nursery he has autism and is none verbal so there were concerns however the nursery and staff could not have settled those nerves any more than they did they helped me learn things about my child that I didn't even no and most importantly he had the most amazing time he had his moody days that they took in their stride just as much as him and if I had to do it all over again knowing what I no now I'd do it with no concerns what so ever the whole nursery to the room staff to kitchen staff to reception are the loveliest well done brighter beginnings keep up the brilliant work we're sad to be leaving

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Thank you for your lovely words. It's been a joy to be part of your little one's journey and see him grow. We're so glad we could ease your worries and share those special moments with you. We wish you both lots of luck in the future!

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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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My child is happy at Brighter Beginnings and the staff are caring and supportive. The environment feels safe and welcoming. I would like to see more focus on healthy eating and daily toothbrushing as part of the routine.

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We have a big focus on healthy eating and work closely with the NHS on our tooth brushing scheme, we will share more of this to our parents via our socials and newsletters. We are so pleased your child is happy here at Brighter Beginnings Newton Heath.

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Review from Graham C (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Staff are friendly, compassionate and give a lot of constructive feedback. My son settled well into the nursery and they are doing their best to support his needs. The environment is pleasant and very safe and secure. Very good nurse to child ratio. Good outdoor space, after hours activies and field trips. We feel our son is well cared for at this nursery.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Hello, thank you for sharing your positive experiences here at Newton Heath. We value this feedback very much and always strive to provide high quality care and experiences for all children! Kind regards, Louise.

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Review from I M (Aunt of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Niece settled so well into the nursery and the girls In the room were so lovely and supportive during this transition. The nursery manager was so helpful and answered any questions that I asked. My niece is so happy and does lots of activities during her days in the nursery.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Hello, thank you very much for sharing your positive experiences here at Brighter Beginnings Newton Heath! I am very happy to hear that you felt the transition into joining our setting was supportive. Kind regards, Louise.

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Review from M L (Aunt of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My niece attending holiday club I was very pleased with the staff and they made all the children very happy and my niece came home very happy and wanting to go back, Thankyou! The manager was also very helpful.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Hello, thank you for sharing such lovely feedback about our holiday club! We are so pleased to hear that your niece was excited to return each day. Kind regards, Louise.

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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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I am pleased with the over all experience and care my son is receiving at nursery. Sending him at 8 months was very hard for me but the staff are all lovely and his room leaders go above and beyond to make sure I know he is well looked after and improving every day! He loves going and I think over all brighter Beginning's Newton Heath is the perfect nursery for any child.

Thank you to everyone who looks after my son and is involved in his progression.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Hello, Thank you! We appreciate you sharing your feedback, we are very happy to hear that you feel that your child is in safe hands when at our setting. We truly value your kind words. Kind regards, Louise.

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Review from Scott G (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Parents evening was very thorough, lots of tip and trick and things to focus on to help my little one. Staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome as it's somewhere I have only visited a handful of times.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Hi Scott, thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful feedback. I am very pleased to hear you found parents evening useful, we aim to ensure our partnerships with parents is consistently strong. Kind regards, Louise.

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Review from Sara M (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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All of the staff are amazing, so helpful, friendly and caring. They all go above and beyond and have been so welcoming and supportive to our son and to us. Couldn't ask for any more from the whole team.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Hi Sara, thank you for taking the time to review our setting, we truly value your feedback. I am so pleased to hear that you feel our team are supportive towards your son and family, we really appreciate your kind words. Kind regards, Louise.

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Louise Job Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2023

Hello, my name is Louise and I have worked within the early years sector for over ten years and joined the Brighter Beginnings team in 2023. Over my decade of experience, I have worked my way up from an apprentice to becoming a nursery manager. I have gained an array of knowledge during my time as an early-year practitioner, beginning with a level 2 apprenticeship and more recently graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University completing a degree in Early Years and Childhood studies.

My passion for early years has been something that has driven me to ensure all children and families have a sense of belonging during their time in our setting and feel that they are listened to and understood. As a parent myself, I aim to give support to all families and hope to build strong partnerships with parents and carers. At Brighter Beginnings Newton Heath we love to arrange lots of different special events across the year which we open up to the whole community, some of our most recent events have been a Halloween event in our outdoor provision ‘Brighter Blossoms’, summer and Christmas fairs and stay and play sessions.

It’s a wonderful way to reach out to families and the wider community.

Imogen
Imogen Job Title:Deputy Manager and Room LeaderJoined: 2021

Hello, my name is Imogen, I joined Brighter Beginnings in 2021.

I began my career as an apprentice achieving a Distinction grade in my level 3 qualification.

Since then, I have been given the opportunity to be Newton Heath’s 16–24-month (Little Explorer’s) room leader.

As a room leader, I take pride in all of my work and I am determined to do whatever I put my mind to. I feel confident when leading my team and ensuring children’s and family’s needs are always met to a high standard. I ensure a high-quality provision is provided to the children in our care, and ensure the playroom is fun, inviting and welcoming to all!

I am always looking for new ways and activities to engage the children. I enjoy working together as a whole nursery to create a happy, engaging space for children to grow, develop and establish a positive sense of self.

Karen
Karen Job Title:Room LeaderJoined: 2016

Hello, my name is Karen and I have been with Brighter Beginnings for 8 years and have over 30 years experience working with children and families.

I am level 3 qualified in early years and also hold level 2 and 3 in play work.

As a room leader, my aims are to provide a safe, secure and caring environment for our babies and children, where they can thrive and develop in their own unique way. I enjoy working alongside the big staff team here at Newton Heath as there is a wide range of qualifications and years of experience amongst our team members. I feel that we all contribute and collaborate with one another to further develop our own knowledge to provide outstanding care for children and families.

Paige
Paige Job Title:Room LeaderJoined: 2018

Hello, my name is Paige and I am a level 3 qualified nursery practitioner. I completed my qualification as an early years practitioner in college 12 years ago. I have worked at Brighter Beginnings for over 6 years, progressing to becoming a room leader in 2022.

I love working with children and families and giving them new and exciting experiences to promote their growth and development.

As a mum to two young boys myself, I understand how parents may feel when introducing their little ones to nursery life, but with the support of the whole team, we believe we create a smooth transition for both parents and the children.

Ellie
Ellie Job Title:Room LeaderJoined: 2020

Hi, my name is Ellie and I’m one of the room leaders in our Adventures room. I have been a part of the Brighter Beginnings team since 2020.

I’m currently enrolling on a Level 5 Qualification which I’m really excited to begin and feel will help me progress in my leadership position. I pride myself on sharing my knowledge with the whole team to ensure high standards are maintained throughout everything that we do here at Newton Heath.

I love working in the early years and being able to provide the children with great awe and wonder opportunities and new experiences. I enjoy supporting and encouraging children to reach development milestones, and feel a sense of accomplishment myself when children achieve!

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