Monton Village Nursery and Forest School

The School House, Francis Street, Monton Eccles, Manchester M30 9PR
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8.8 54 Reviews
  • Monton Village Nursery and Forest School, Manchester
Monton Village Nursery provides professional childcare whatever your need; nurturing and supporting every child to help them become happy, secure and confident learners.

Staff treat every child as an individual and work hard to meet their personal needs along their own unique developmental journey. They have a bright, energetic and well-qualified team, who care for the children they look after and seek to provide the very best for every child. They understand the value of smiles, laughter and cuddles in your child’s day – and offer it by the bucket load!

At Monton Village Nursery they are passionate about early education, providing enabling environments, stimulating activities and a dedicated childcare team to help give your child the best possible start across all aspects of learning.

Monton Village Nursery has recently developed their very own Forest School - with two of their staff; Miss Pearson and Miss Farnworth becoming qualified Forest School Leaders! As a nursery they love more than being outdoors! They have 4 large, individual outdoor spaces; including the Forest School! Forest School offers children the opportunity to achieve and develop their confidence and self-esteem.

Children are encouraged to thrive and be themselves by following their own interests; whether that is being loud and energetic being dinosaurs in the outdoor provision or quiet and concentrated at a focused activity developing early writing skills. There is always the opportunity to explore, investigate and discover something new!

Lots of parents join the nursery based on the excellent word of mouth in the local area and via personal recommendations from those already attending. They believe this speaks volumes to the excellent level of care provided. However, nothing beats getting the feel of a place and seeing the nursery on a normal, busy day – so why not book a visit and see what they do for yourselves!
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Monton Village School Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Leanne Farnworth (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 99

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • See Website

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Monton Village Nursery and Forest School Reviews (54)

8.8

Monton Village Nursery and Forest School has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.820) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Monton Village Nursery and Forest School has 54 reviews.

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Review from Jen M (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’ve had two children at this nursery. My youngest is 2.5 and will be there another year and a half until he’s ready for school. They’ve both thrived there. Kind, friendly and fun. A great educational foundation. I love that each room has its own outside space that the children can use as much as they
like. The forest school is also lovely for the older ones. Recommend fully.
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Review from Rachael W (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monton Village Nursery has gone over and above during the pandemic to settle our daughter and she absolutely loves it! The staff are caring and meet the needs of the children beautifully. I would strongly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Kayleigh H (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son first started Monton Village Nursery at just 6 months old and the staff were amazing at settling him in and making my return to work so much easier. The care they have given him is second to none. He is now 21 months old and thriving and it’s all thanks to the amazing staff who provide great
activities for the children day in day out and look after them with the highest quality of care. I would highly recommend Monton Village Nursery.
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Review from Harry S (Father of Child) published on 21 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been at Monton Village nursery for 6 months now and he loves it. He settled in well and all the staff have been really nice. They even managed to get him to sleep at lunch before we did. It is great to get regular updates on the parents' app to see what he has been up to during the
day. It is a great little nursery and I would recommend it.
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Review from Nicola S (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Monton Village since he was 14 months old (now 2 and 1/2 yrs old) and he loves every minute there. This nursery is, without doubt, outstanding in every way. The care and love shown by all of the staff to my son over the past few years has been superb. They know every child
inside and out and ensure that each of these children is catered for. The activities that my son has experienced since he started are second to none, from group activities, outdoor play (including a fabulous forest school which he loves), sensory play, educational activities and plenty more. The way they have supported children and families through COVID has been exceptional and nothing is ever too much trouble. Every single staff member has a smile for every child and every adult as soon as they see them which immediately makes it feel like home and without doubt, the staff make Monton Village the place that it is. We wouldn't send our son anywhere else.
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Review from Natalie G (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We first visited Monton Village Nursery when our daughter was eleven weeks old and were immediately impressed with the setting, the care shown to the children, the outdoor space and the obvious confidence and happiness of the children. Our daughter started attending nursery as she turned one and is
now three and in the pre-school class. We couldn't be happier with the care provided, the staff love and care for the children they are looking after. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since moving up to pre-school class in September. She is receiving a high-quality pre-school education as well as lots of fun and laughter. There are dance and gym lessons and Spanish too. The addition of the Forest School has also been amazing. Although our daughter will be amongst the very youngest in her school year, we are absolutely confident that she will be ready for school - both in terms of her education but also her social skills.
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Review from Martin G (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Three years ago, we visited Monton Village Nursery with our tiny baby in our arms and were struck by the beautiful learning environment, the focus on child development and education, and the sense of care and community within the setting. We were won over by the polite and confident children in the
preschool class who were so happy and engaged in their learning. Three years on and our daughter has progressed through all of their rooms, she has enjoyed every day in nursery, been cared for by a dedicated and loving team of staff and is now one of those polite and confident children in the preschool class. She has developed friendships and built strong relationships with the staff. The nursery staff have helped her develop throughout her time and helped her transition to each room at the most appropriate time for her. As key workers, they have been there for her and us during the challenges of Covid lockdown and we felt entirely safe leaving her in their care. They are part of our family.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent, friendly nursery. My daughter loves coming here. She has been here just over a year in the older two classes, has made friends and really enjoys learning and playing with the staff. Would definitely recommend to others.
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Review from Samantha D (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Monton Village Nursery for more than a year now and he absolutely loves it, he has literally never looked back which is very reassuring as a first-time mum. He continues to develop and learn in a brilliant way and enjoys a wide range of fun activities. The outdoor areas are my personal
favourite and my son equally loves it. All the staff are amazing and have been since day one, the way they help the children transition to the next stage/room is brilliant and the continuous support and genuine care is outstanding. We couldn’t be happier.
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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at this nursery at 9 months, and she settled in very quickly and could not be any happier! The staff here are absolute gems, they have made it easy for me as a first-time parent to go to work knowing that my baby will be given the love and care that she needs. I cannot stress how
trustworthy they are as a whole, they do take pride in what they do. My daughter has developed so quickly since she started, and it is fantastic how the staff take the time to get to know your child in depth. The Tapestry photo/video updates do keep me going through my long days at work, putting my mind at ease! I couldn't recommend the place highly enough, absolutely outstanding!
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Review from Kathryn A (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Monton Village Nursery for a year and a half and she loves it. We’ve been extremely happy with the care provided and love the family-feel of the nursery. The facilities and activities are age-appropriate and engaging and staff form strong, positive relationships with the children.
I’d highly recommend this setting.
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We now have two children at Monton Village and are really happy with it. The staff are all genuine and we have always felt that they truly care for our boys. We have been really impressed with the pre-school and the way they encourage learning through play and get the children interested in learning
through topics, trips and the role play area. The staff in younger squirrels have been very supportive during our youngest’s transition to nursery.
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Review from Shaun W (Father of Child) published on 7 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Monton Village for 18 months now and we couldn’t be happier. The staff are so welcoming, my daughter runs in happily every morning! As a parent, it is so reassuring to know she is in safe hands and happy while we are at work. The activities always look like lots of fun
and having the regular photo updates on Tapestry and Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with staff throughout the day and for other family members to see what she is getting up to!
Lastly, the garden areas are an amazing asset, each room has its own outdoor space where children are free to play throughout the day, unlike other nurseries we had viewed that shared one garden or had limited access to fresh air.
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Review from Rebecca D (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended this nursery. The staff are attentive, hardworking and look after all children as of they are their own. Both of my children have developed so well because of this place and have hit all of their milestones thanks to the dedication from staff.
I am so thankful to
each and every person who plays a part in encouraging my child and helping him to develop each day.
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.820)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.820) out of 10 for Monton Village Nursery and Forest School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 6 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 4.917 for Monton Village Nursery and Forest School is calculated as follows: ( (66 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.917
  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 3.903 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Monton Village Nursery and Forest School is based on 6 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 = 3.6
    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 99 number of registered child places is 19.8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.8 = 0.303
  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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