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The nursery provides care for children aged from four months to five-years-old.
Tiddlywinks Hill Lane has a homely feel. It is a warm, safe and stimulating environment in which children can explore, learn and develop.
The nursery garden has been refurbished and now has an amazing play environment for children...
Tiddlywinks Nursery at Hill Lane Blackley has been established since September 1994, with over 30 years as a family run business.
The nursery provides care for children aged from four months to five-years-old.
Tiddlywinks Hill Lane has a homely feel. It is a warm, safe and stimulating environment in which children can explore, learn and develop.
The nursery garden has been refurbished and now has an amazing play environment for children which includes a new safety surface, pagoda, astroturf area, a marvellous mud kitchen and several planters where the nursery will be growing herbs, vegetables and flowers.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year or Term Time
Minimum attendance
- All Year: 1 day per week
- Term Time: 2 days per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Tiddlywinks Nursery Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Greg Campbell (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 16
Total Places for Children
- 62
Age Range
- from 0 years 4 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Wipes, Suncream
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 is a car park situated at the back of the nursery for their parents/carers to use. Parents/carers are also welcome to park out by the front of the nursery.
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£441/ month
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
1 day per week
£82
3 days per week
£441
5 days per week
£1,003
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 6:00pm (10.5 hours)
- 21.9 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Wipes and Suncream
Price without government funding: £975 / month (£75 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £534/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 52 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 52 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 21.9 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
Contact Tiddlywinks Nursery Blackley to get a personalised quote:
Tiddlywinks Nursery Blackley Reviews (114)
Tiddlywinks Nursery Blackley has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 45 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tiddlywinks Nursery Blackley has 114 reviews.
We're really happy with the nursery and the care my son m receives. The staff are kind, supportive and genuinely care about his wellbeing and development. They always take the time to listen to my concerns and work with me to find what works best for him. The nursery is always very clean which was...
We're really happy with the nursery and the care my son m receives. The staff are kind, supportive and genuinely care about his wellbeing and development. They always take the time to listen to my concerns and work with me to find what works best for him. The nursery is always very clean which was very important for me. We're very grateful for everything they do and would definitely recommend them! Thank you to the team at Tiddlywinks Blackley:)
Thank you for being part of our Tiddlywinks Blackley family!
They look after my son so well. He also has autism which they handle and he's settled in sooner than I thought. Excellent communication, brilliant staff members and very very clean place. I love that Daylen is thriving in tiddlywinks. Thank you so much
They look after my son so well. He also has autism which they handle and he's settled in sooner than I thought. Excellent communication, brilliant staff members and very very clean place. I love that Daylen is thriving in tiddlywinks. Thank you so much
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear that your son has settled in so well and is thriving with us. It's lovely to know that you're happy with the care and support he receives, and that our communication keeps you reassured. Our team works hard to make sure every child...
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear that your son has settled in so well and is thriving with us. It's lovely to know that you're happy with the care and support he receives, and that our communication keeps you reassured. Our team works hard to make sure every child feels happy, safe and supported in their own way.Thank you for being part of our Tiddlywinks Blackley family!
They keep you updated throughout the day on how your child is doing to ease your mind.
They keep you updated throughout the day on how your child is doing to ease your mind.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your son has settled in so well and that our team has helped him build a positive bond with his key carer. We know how important it is for children to feel safe, happy and secure, and for parents to feel reassured, so we're so...
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your son has settled in so well and that our team has helped him build a positive bond with his key carer. We know how important it is for children to feel safe, happy and secure, and for parents to feel reassured, so we're so pleased that our regular updates help put your mind at ease.Thank you for being part of our Tiddlywinks Blackley family. We really appreciate your kind words and are so happy to have you with us!
Lovely nursery, great staff and always keen to help if you any concerns. Would definitely recommend to any parent. My son didn't like nursery at first, but settled in well with the help of staff at the nursery.
Lovely nursery, great staff and always keen to help if you any concerns. Would definitely recommend to any parent. My son didn't like nursery at first, but settled in well with the help of staff at the nursery.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted your son settled so well with the support of our wonderful team. We hope he's enjoying school and settling into this exciting new chapter! We're also looking forward to welcoming your little girl to the Tiddlywinks family in January.
Tiddlywinks have become family over the past 4 1/2 years my son has been there and will always have a place im pur heart. They have always made us feel welcome and updated on every stage and step of the way. They always have a variety of healthy meal options for each term. There is plenty of inside...
Tiddlywinks have become family over the past 4 1/2 years my son has been there and will always have a place im pur heart. They have always made us feel welcome and updated on every stage and step of the way. They always have a variety of healthy meal options for each term. There is plenty of inside and outdoor activities Interactive play and arts and crafts. A new artist and author to focus on each term. They were great assisting my son when he went through speech therapy and every emotional growth stage he went through, helping him to understand and manage his emotions. Key persons always make the effort to know amd understand your child doing the best they can to help them grow and learn. They recently brought in Sunday bedtime stories which we still listen to every week. They always prioritised safe gaurding and we could not be happier with the choice we made in picking this nursery.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear that Tiddlywinks has become part of your family over the past 4 years. It's been a pleasure watching your son grow and develop, and we're so grateful for your trust and kind words.
My daughter loved going here and always left with a smile . She slalso made lots of friends here that we still keep in touch with now .
My daughter loved going here and always left with a smile . She slalso made lots of friends here that we still keep in touch with now .
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It truly means so much to all of us to hear that your daughter enjoyed her time with us and always left with a smile. It's fantastic to hear how much your daughter enjoys coming to nursery and the wonderful bonds she has built with both the team and children here.
I would highly recommend Tiddlywinks Blackley Nursery to everyone. All the staff are absolutely lovely, caring and supportive. When my son first started at the nursery, he wasn't very verbal, but within the year we have seen such an amazing improvement in both his speech and behaviour. He has...
I would highly recommend Tiddlywinks Blackley Nursery to everyone. All the staff are absolutely lovely, caring and supportive. When my son first started at the nursery, he wasn't very verbal, but within the year we have seen such an amazing improvement in both his speech and behaviour. He has gained so much confidence, and his communication has come on incredibly well. It has been wonderful to see his progress and development. The staff are always so kind and attentive, and they keep us informed about everything he has done throughout the day. This means we never miss a moment, achievement or milestone, no matter how big or small. We are so grateful to everyone at Tiddlywinks for the care, encouragement and support they have given our son. We couldn't be happier with the nursery and couldn't recommend them highly enough!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It means so much to hear about the progress your son made with us, particularly in his speech, confidence and development. We're so proud of how far he came and all the milestones he achieved. We hope he has a fantastic start to school when the time...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It means so much to hear about the progress your son made with us, particularly in his speech, confidence and development. We're so proud of how far he came and all the milestones he achieved. We hope he has a fantastic start to school when the time comes and continues to thrive! We'll miss him at Tiddlywinks Blackley and wish him all the very best for his next chapter.
My Daughter had attended Tiddlywinks Hill Lane for just shy of a year. I am so happy I chose this nursery, she's really found a second home. She's created fantastic bonds with the staff and genuinely loves going. Her speech and social skills have flourished and I can tell the staff really care...
My Daughter had attended Tiddlywinks Hill Lane for just shy of a year. I am so happy I chose this nursery, she's really found a second home. She's created fantastic bonds with the staff and genuinely loves going. Her speech and social skills have flourished and I can tell the staff really care about her development. I initially was really anxious about her starting nursery but the entire process has been a breeze, I haven't had one bad experience, all staff members go above and beyond. I cannot recommend this nursery enough!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's fantastic to hear how much your daughter enjoys coming to nursery and the wonderful bonds she has built with the team. We're so pleased with her progress and development, and it means a lot to know you feel part of the Tiddlywinks Blackley family. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation!
I was apprehensive about her starting nursery as she was 9 months old but the baby room staff...
I was apprehensive about her starting nursery as she was 9 months old but the baby room staff have been very caring and supportive of her as shes gotten used to a new setting.
Both children regularly take part in crafts (messy play for the baby, making fruit kebabs and exploring new animals for the toddler).
My toddler enjoys the story and rhyme times especially and is encouraged in his own specific interests.
The staff are very welcoming to both children, supporting their sibling relationship and also encouraging my toddler to make his own friends.
Very happy to have my baby join the children at Tiddlywinks
We're so pleased to hear how happy both children are at Tiddlywinks Blackley and that you've felt supported throughout their development and settling-in journeys.
It's been a pleasure watching them grow, build friendships and become such a special part of our Tiddlywinks Blackley Family. Thank you for trusting us with their care!
Our child has attended Tiddlywinks since April 2023, and from day one we have always felt so warmly welcomed. The kindness of every member of staff and the nurturing environment have made it a place where our daughter has truly thrived.
Our child has been lucky enough to have the same key worker...
Our child has attended Tiddlywinks since April 2023, and from day one we have always felt so warmly welcomed. The kindness of every member of staff and the nurturing environment have made it a place where our daughter has truly thrived.
Our child has been lucky enough to have the same key worker throughout her journey, but it's clear that every member of the team knows her well, celebrates her individuality, and genuinely cares about her happiness and development.
Communication has always been excellent. Management have consistently been approachable, supportive, and accommodating, making us feel listened to every step of the way.
Tiddlywinks is so much more than a nursery-it has a genuine family feel. Seeing our daughter grow in confidence and come home smiling every day has meant everything to us. We are incredibly grateful to the whole team and couldn't recommend Tiddlywinks more highly.
Thank you for your kind review. We were so pleased to hear your daughter felt happy, supported and grew in confidence during her time with us. Creating a true home from home where every child feels valued and can thrive is at the heart of everything we do. We wish your daughter the very best of...
Thank you for your kind review. We were so pleased to hear your daughter felt happy, supported and grew in confidence during her time with us. Creating a true home from home where every child feels valued and can thrive is at the heart of everything we do. We wish your daughter the very best of luck as she takes her next step into school-we know she is more than ready. Thank you for your trust and recommendations.
Amazing nursery, my child has been going since he was 9 months old and he is nearly 5 now! Great staff, they have supported us throughout the years and had amazing understanding of my child. It wasn't just a nursery, they were like family to my son. Can't thank the team enough for their help and...
Amazing nursery, my child has been going since he was 9 months old and he is nearly 5 now! Great staff, they have supported us throughout the years and had amazing understanding of my child. It wasn't just a nursery, they were like family to my son. Can't thank the team enough for their help and support over the years!
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It has been a privilege to be part of your son's journey since he was just 9 months old, and we're so grateful to have been part of your family's life as part of the Tiddlywinks Family. Watching him grow into the wonderful little boy he is today has been a...
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It has been a privilege to be part of your son's journey since he was just 9 months old, and we're so grateful to have been part of your family's life as part of the Tiddlywinks Family. Watching him grow into the wonderful little boy he is today has been a joy, and we know he is so ready for his next adventure at school. We wish him lots of fun, new friendships, and exciting experiences as he begins this next chapter.
She started nursery as a very shy and reserved little girl, but thanks to the love, care, encouragement, and support from all the staff, she has grown into a happy, confident, and...
She started nursery as a very shy and reserved little girl, but thanks to the love, care, encouragement, and support from all the staff, she has grown into a happy, confident, and outgoing child. Seeing how much she has developed over the past two years has been truly wonderful.
The staff are always kind, caring, patient, and approachable, and it's clear how much they genuinely care about every child. They create such a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and thrive every day.
We're so grateful to everyone at Tiddlywinks for helping our daughter build confidence, make friends, and develop a real love of learning. Thank you for making her nursery journey such a happy and memorable one. We would wholeheartedly recommend Tiddlywinks to any family looking for an outstanding nursery.
Thank you so much, Sherry, for your lovely review. It has been a pleasure to watch your daughter grow in confidence over the past two years, and we're so proud to have been part of your family's journey as part of the Tiddlywinks Family. She is so ready for her next adventure at school, and we wish her lots of happiness, confidence, and success as she begins this exciting new chapter.
My son joined Tiddlywinks nursery in February 2026 and attends three half days a week. Although he is still not attending full sessions, he has settled in very well within a short period of time. We have already noticed a positive change in him - his confidence is growing, and he appears happy and...
Despite some initial challenges, the nursery team has been incredibly supportive. In particular, Maisie has made a real difference by helping him feel at ease and supported closely. Thanks to their care and patience, after just two weeks, my son has settled in well and now feels happy and excited to go to nursery.
We are very pleased with the progress he is making and truly appreciate the dedication and support from all the staff at Tiddlywinks.
We're especially pleased that Maisie and the team have helped him feel at ease - creating a warm, home-from-home environment where every child feels part of...
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear how well your son has settled and to see his confidence growing already.We're especially pleased that Maisie and the team have helped him feel at ease - creating a warm, home-from-home environment where every child feels part of the Tiddlywinks family is so important to us. Thank you for being such a valued part of our nursery family.
I can't speak highly enough of Tiddlywinks. My daughter has been attending this nursery for 6 months and from the first day, communications have been clear and concise. Any issues or worries are also brought to attention and worked through. The app the nursery use to keep you updated through out...
I can't speak highly enough of Tiddlywinks. My daughter has been attending this nursery for 6 months and from the first day, communications have been clear and concise. Any issues or worries are also brought to attention and worked through. The app the nursery use to keep you updated through out the day makes the world of difference and gives you peace of mind knowing when nappies have been changed, what they've eaten for the day and even simple things like washing hands and brushing teeth. My daughter loves going to nursery and has built a wonderful relationship with her key care givers. There's always some form of activity which keeps the children busy, including activities that you as a family can join in with from time to time. I really do feel like Tiddlywinks is extended family because they honestly truly care for all the children so much and you can see it at pick ups when the children don't want to leave.
It means so much to know you feel reassured by our communication and daily updates, and that your daughter has built such lovely...
Thank you for your wonderful review, Alice. We're so pleased to hear how happy your daughter is and how well she has settled with us over the past 6 months.It means so much to know you feel reassured by our communication and daily updates, and that your daughter has built such lovely relationships with our team. Hearing that she enjoys her days so much and doesn't want to leave is just the best feedback we could ask for.
Thank you for being part of the Tiddlywinks family.
Absolutely amazing nursery, they have been beyond brilliant with both of my children and go above and beyond constantly. Helpful, warm and kind staff with a real love for the children they care for! So pleased I chose to go with Tiddlywinks!
Absolutely amazing nursery, they have been beyond brilliant with both of my children and go above and beyond constantly. Helpful, warm and kind staff with a real love for the children they care for! So pleased I chose to go with Tiddlywinks!
It means so much to know our team's warmth and dedication shine through, and that you feel supported by us. Your kind words really do mean a lot.
Thank you for being part of the Tiddlywinks family.
The nursery are amazing. I have 2 children at this nursery and the staff are like family and friends to my children, they are a big part of their lives and are fun, creative and professional at the same time. The nursery building provides plenty of learn and play opportunities from reading corners...
The nursery are amazing. I have 2 children at this nursery and the staff are like family and friends to my children, they are a big part of their lives and are fun, creative and professional at the same time. The nursery building provides plenty of learn and play opportunities from reading corners to role play, tuff trays to get creative and messy. The rooms are clean and modern but homely. The outdoor areas are large and have plenty of equipment. They have an app for constant updates as to what the children are up to which is very important to me. Staff are very informative and communicate well, always a handover at the start and end of the day! My children love it here!
It's especially lovely to hear that our team feel like family and friends to your children - that really means so much to us. We're so glad our environment and communication make a positive difference for your family.
Thank you for being part of the Tiddlywinks family.
My daughter loves Tiddlywinks, all the staff are so amazing with her. I really trust them all. They were amazing with her settling in week and did not mind when I rang for updates. My daughter is so settled there now and is progressing so well. Couldn't recommend them enough.
My daughter loves Tiddlywinks, all the staff are so amazing with her. I really trust them all. They were amazing with her settling in week and did not mind when I rang for updates. My daughter is so settled there now and is progressing so well. Couldn't recommend them enough.
It's great to know you felt supported during her settling-in and that you feel confident in our team. Your kind words mean a lot to us.
Thank you for being part of the Tiddlywinks family.
We are very happy with this nursery. The staff are kind, attentive, and create a warm and welcoming environment for the children. My child has grown in confidence and enjoys attending every day.
The nursery provides a great variety of activities that support learning and development, while still...
We are very happy with this nursery. The staff are kind, attentive, and create a warm and welcoming environment for the children. My child has grown in confidence and enjoys attending every day.
The nursery provides a great variety of activities that support learning and development, while still making it fun for the children. Communication with parents is also excellent, and the team always keeps us informed about our child's progress.
It's reassuring to know that our child is in such a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for quality childcare.
Special Thanks to Greg - Manager, Claire - Key Carer, Sinead - caregiver
It means a lot to know you feel supported and well-informed, and I'll be sure to pass your kind thanks on to Claire and Sinead also.
Thank you for being part of the Tiddlywinks family.
His confidence is gradually building, and he seems happy and...
His confidence is gradually building, and he seems happy and comfortable in the nursery environment. We are pleased with the progress he is making and appreciate the support from the nursery staff.
It's lovely to know he feels happy and comfortable with us, and that his confidence is growing. We really appreciate your kind words about our team and support.
Thank you for being part of the Tiddlywinks family.
My son started at Tiddlywinks in November 2025. We are so happy that he has taken really well to the place. He has learnt and grown so much with the warm and attentive staff. Even when home, he talks of the wonderful experiences he has there. He engages in creative activities which have helped...
My son started at Tiddlywinks in November 2025. We are so happy that he has taken really well to the place. He has learnt and grown so much with the warm and attentive staff. Even when home, he talks of the wonderful experiences he has there. He engages in creative activities which have helped develop his gross motor and communication skills. It's wonderful to see our child happy, confident and developing new skills in such a supportive setting.
It's wonderful to see his confidence grow and to hear he's sharing his experiences at home too. Knowing he feels happy, comfortable and truly at home with...
Thank you for your lovely review, Jyothi. We're so pleased to hear how well your son has settled and how much he's enjoying his time with us.It's wonderful to see his confidence grow and to hear he's sharing his experiences at home too. Knowing he feels happy, comfortable and truly at home with us means so much, and we're so glad he feels part of the Tiddlywinks family.
Thank you for being part of the Tiddlywinks family.
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Tiddlywinks Nursery Group
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Tiddlywinks Nursery Group
- 28 Apr 2023Recipient: Tiddlywinks Nursery Group
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tiddlywinks Nursery Blackley
How much does Tiddlywinks Nursery Blackley cost?
Typical fees at Tiddlywinks Nursery Blackley are £75 / day (without govt. funding), calculated from data given to us by the nursery. Your final quote may vary.
What is the Age Range of Children that Tiddlywinks Nursery Blackley accepts?
Tiddlywinks Nursery Blackley accepts Children aged from 0 years 4 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Tiddlywinks Nursery Blackley Open?
Tiddlywinks Nursery Blackley is open: 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.
How many Children does Tiddlywinks Nursery Blackley have capacity for?
Tiddlywinks Nursery Blackley has capacity for a total of 62 Children.
How far is Tiddlywinks Nursery Blackley to the centre of Manchester?
3.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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