Echoes Nursery

63 Charles Street, City Centre, Manchester M1 7DQ
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9.8 61 Reviews
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Echoes Nursery is a diverse and culturally rich nursery located in the heart of Manchester city centre. They provide a warm, caring and secure environment where children feel safe, valued and supported to thrive.

The nursery's aim is to help every child reach their full potential and take their next steps with confidence. Echoes celebrates each child as a unique individual and encourage creativity, curiosity and respect for others.

Through an innovative and carefully designed learning environment, children are given a wide range of opportunities to learn through play, exploration and discovery. Their highly trained and dedicated staff team nurture children’s development, supporting their learning and wellbeing every step of the way.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Tayla Davies (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 67

Age Range

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

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

Parking

  • They offer parking passes for anyone coming down to the nursery. Please speak to the nursery manager and she will arrange one for you.

Echoes Nursery Reviews (61)

9.8

Echoes Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.767) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Echoes Nursery has 61 reviews.

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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is fantastic and the staff are so helpful and warm. I would recommend the nursery highly. The management are extremely accommodating and do all they can to assist parents and their children.
Reply from Zoe Hill, Senior Nursery Manager at Echoes NurseryThank you so much for your kind words, they really mean a lot to us. We are glad you are happy with the overall service.
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Review from Luke B (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends the nursery. We are happy with everything and she enjoys going. She walks in happy every day and it is a weight lifted knowing she is safe and enjoying her day. The staff are all really nice and friendly and they are always happy to help. We love the app as well.
Reply from Zoe Hill, Senior Nursery Manager at Echoes NurseryThank you for your recent review. We are really happy that your Daughter is happy and settled at the nursery and it is a pleasure looking after her. Thank you as well for your continued support.
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Review from D S (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter really enjoys going to nursery she settled in really well and made a few friends. The staff are friendly and caring my daughter has a good bond with them all. They helped me with toilet training and trying new foods, really appreciate them.
Reply from Zoe Hill, Senior Nursery Manager at Echoes NurseryThank you for your recent review. It means a lot to us that your Daughter is happy and settled at the nursery and it has been a pleasure watching her learning and grow.
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Review from Mellisa E (Aunt of Child) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nephew has attended Echoes since he was baby and what I love is how Echoes always feels like home. He attends school alongside the nursery now and when he returns it always feels like he has never been away. The staff are welcoming and inviting and they always put heart into everything they do. He
really enjoys his time in the nursery and one of his favourite things is the outdoor play area and the climbing frame. For City Centre, it is a brilliant area.
Reply from Zoe Hill, Senior Nursery Manager at Echoes NurseryThank you for your kind review. It has been our absolute pleasure looking after your Nephew.
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Review from I K (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children currently at Echoes and they are both really happy and enjoy going into nursery every day. The staff are very helpful and friendly and I know they take good care of my children. The nursery serve good healthy meals and my children love them and always come home telling me what they
have that day! I would definitely recommend Echoes to anyone looking for an amazing city centre nursery!
Reply from Zoe Hill, Senior Nursery Manager at Echoes NurseryThank you so much for your kind review, it means a lot to us that you are happy with your overall experience at Echoes. Thank you as well for the recommendation.
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Review from Jane W (Grandmother of Child) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have recently experienced settling my grandchild into the nursery and cannot praise the staff team enough for their time and patience. Our granddaughter was born in lockdown and she hasn't seen many other people which made us feel anxious about her starting at nursery but it also made settling in
very difficult but the staff team took it slow and moved at her pace. They provided reassurance throughout and she is now fully settled.
Reply from Zoe Hill, Senior Nursery Manager at Echoes NurseryThank you so much for your kind review, it means a lot to us that you are happy with your overall experience at Echoes. The feedback will be given to our baby room staff who will be over the moon.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have been attending Echoes for over a year now and I couldn't be happier with the level of care and love they receive every day. My children look forward to going into nursery and always come out smiling and happy. The staff are absolutely amazing and always happy to help. I would definitely
recommend Echoes for anyone looking for a fancy nursery with excellent staff.
Reply from Zoe Hill, Senior Nursery Manager at Echoes NurseryThank you for taking the time to review our nursery. We are over the moon that you are happy with the overall care and education at Echoes. Thank you for your continued support and we will look forward to sharing 2022 with you and your children.
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Review from S G (Father of Child) published on 22 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Echoes Day Nursery since he was a year old. Now, almost 3-years has passed, and I couldn't be happier with our choice! He has learned and developed so much through all these years, and the staff were always there for him. Everyone in the nursery is very helpful, and they really
care about the kids.
I know that in a few months my son will leave to go to reception and I am sad that he will leave the Echoes environment and the staff with whom he has connected so much.
Thank you, everyone!
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Review from Lucy V (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Echoes (in the old setting and the new setting) and were happy and settled. The staff are excellent with the children, which made me feel very comfortable leaving them in their care. My eldest daughter still talks about her keyworkers as she built such a strong bond with
them!
The range of activities Echoes does with the kids are brilliant - stimulating, creative and challenging. Both my children loved the meals provided, which were all home-cooked and gave them the opportunity to try new tastes regularly.
The new setting on is lovely - clean, bright rooms with a great range of toys and activities for each age range and great outdoor space.
I can't recommend Echoes enough if you live or work in the city centre!
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Review from Jayne U (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Echoes nursery has been like our second home, and the staff take care of children like they are family members. This is my second child in the nursery, and I wouldn’t have them anywhere else. The nursery is always developing, growing and providing the children with everything they need to learn. I found
my settle in sessions very well planned and what I liked was that they were adapted for us, as my child struggled at first to settle the nursery extended the sessions and helped to put my mind at ease. My child can now not wait to get to nursery and is always very excited to see the staff each day.
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Review from Chara V (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined Echoes when he was one year old and he's now reached pre-school age. We are very fortunate to have found such a nurturing place for him and watch him thrive throughout these years.
I can remember how worried I was when my maternity leave was over and had to part with him... if you're
in the same position, rest assured that your little one will be in great hands. All the staff are wonderful - caring and loving and you can see they are invested in what they do (the variety of activities they come up with is astounding!). The management is also very good and approachable. The recent addition of an online platform means that I can track my son's development and see photos of daily activities, which we love.
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Review from Kostas A (Father of Child) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is just over 12 months old and joined the nursery a few weeks ago. The staff have been wonderful in welcoming him (and us) in. We had the chance to have a settling in period, which was very well structured and thought out. During this time, we observed first hand how his key worker and staff
interact with him and other children and the kind of experiences children get during the day, which are all very positive. Although just a few weeks in, our son has gained confidence in being around other children and adults and has been enjoying learning new things. The food menu is well balanced and nutritious. Getting quick reports during the day about what's been up to is great. His key worker sends us also more detailed reports and reflections on our son's activity and development, which demonstrate attentiveness and care. So, the early signs are all extremely positive and we feel we've made the right choice with Echoes.
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Review from Cherelle E (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery. My son really enjoys coming to echoes, playing and exploring, and he gets on very well with the staff and children. The staff are very caring and friendly and made my child feel welcome and safe during his time at echoes. He looks forward to coming back to echoes
to see everyone now that he has gone to school.
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Review from Kewin G (Father of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Baby's room staff is amazing, especially the staff member who cares about our baby. She made things so easy for our settling sessions and we can see that our baby enjoys his days spent there.
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Review from Sohaib B (Father of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has a lovely manager and staff. The nursery environment is perfect and very clean. The staff make amazing activities with children. They look after the children like a family member. My daughter really likes to go the nursery and she is very happy there. I extremely recommend Echoes Day
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Review from Chelsea B (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery since he was 14 months and he is now 2 years old. The amount of progress he has made whilst being at the nursery is amazing, his speech and social skills have come on so much and it is often acknowledged by family and friends who have kids that don’t go to a nursery,
just how well he is doing for his age.
All of the staff are friendly and very welcoming, my son talks about them all at home constantly, particularly his key worker.
I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.
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Review from SJ C (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a truly wonderful nursery, my child attended there from 6-months until aged four, and absolutely loved every moment of it. All the staff are attentive, supportive and my child flourished under their care. The food is absolutely outstanding, and my child was always keen to go to nursery, even
on weekends!
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Review from Alana K (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very happy with Echoes. Our daughter settled in very quickly due to Echoes' nurturing and friendly approach. She has made a lot of friends and has a good relationship with the staff. They learn something new every day, which helps to develop my daughter's learning, and I love that they play outside
in the fresh air. Everybody at Echoes has always been so welcoming, informative, kind, helpful and supportive with anything we have asked. Thank you for being so wonderful with our daughter!
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Review from Liz H (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children have been at Echoes Day Nursery for nearly 3 years now. During their time at Echoes they have flourished - growing in confidence, independence, and understanding. The staff are warm and caring and truly dedicated to the well-being of the children. They are brilliant at planning activities
centred on the interests of the children, going above and beyond to engage and challenge them. My son, in particular, has experienced some behavioural issues and Echoes has been amazing in identifying his needs, planning for them, and working to support him and help him progress. We are (sadly) leaving in September for my son to begin school, but he couldn't be any better prepared for it after his time at Echoes. They have worked to support his transition every step of the way. I cannot recommend Echoes Day Nursery highly enough - I am incredibly grateful for the wonderful staff and the time the children have spent with them!
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Review from Richard C (Uncle of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
People need to come and see for themselves how brilliant this nursery is! My nephew attends the nursery, and we have been blown away with the service received and the overall care that is provided each day. The staff are always happy, welcoming and cannot do enough for you.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.767)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.767) out of 10 for Echoes Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.767 for Echoes Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (256 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.767
  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 Echoes Nursery is based on 23 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 67 number of registered child places is 13.4, which has been reached with 23 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 (2)

Tayla

Tayla Davies

Job Title: Senior Manager Joined: 2024

Tayla, Echoes Nursery Manager, has been a valued member of the Echoes Family since October 2024. She holds a Level 4 qualification in Leadership and Management, alongside a Level 3 qualification in Special Educational Needs. Tayla is extremely passionate about child development and is committed to ensuring that every child has the very best start in life. She leads a dedicated and strong staff team of over 25 professionals and works hard to ensure the environment is inclusive, nurturing, and tailored to support each child to thrive.

Jamie

Jamie Mcdonald

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2018

Jamie is a highly valued member of the Echoes team, bringing 14 years of experience in the childcare sector, including roles in teaching and learning management, special educational needs, and Nursery Management. He is extremely passionate about ensuring our curriculum is carefully tailored to meet the individual needs of every child. Jamie is warm, caring, and consistently inspires our team each and every day.

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