Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley

160 Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester M9 0RN
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  • Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley, Manchester
Tiddlywinks' second nursery in North Manchester is located in Higher Blackley Children’s Centre and is carrying on the tradition of providing high quality, child-centred daycare for children aged from four months up to school age.

The nursery aims to provide a high quality child care service in a warm, safe and enabling environment.

The children take part in a wide range of activities and have continuous outdoor provision.

The Out of School Club (TOOSC) is available from the local school. Staff run a collection service from EACT Academy and provide a holiday club for children aged from three to 14-years-old.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Cathy Stones (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Time £340.00, Daily Rate £75.00, Half Day session £45.00

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 & Christmas

Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley Reviews (133)

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Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley has a Review Score of 10 (9.964) out of 10, based on 51 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley has 133 reviews.

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Review from Selena I (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We really appreciate this daycare, Caleb's gained so much confidence since joining the nursery baby room. He absolutely loves it. He's learnt so much and sings all the songs he's learnt at school.
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Review from Joanne A (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stay and play was fun. Luca loved it and so did I.
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Review from Chloe G (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been great for mu child's development. She enjoys her time at nursery which I can see from the regular updates on the app. The staff are all very friendly.
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Review from Karen O (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is amazing, always helpful.
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Review from Zoe R (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent resources and staff. Focuses on child development. Healthy food options. Outside play.
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Review from Ben S (Father of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great, welcoming staff who go above and beyond. Great communication. Can't ask for anymore.
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Review from Akilah K (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great communication between parents and staff. My child enjoys his time.
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Review from Zynobia K (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tiddlywinks is a lovely nursery and a great fit for my daughter. I wouldn't have had her anywhere else. And the staff make everything amazing too.
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Review from Lily O (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The experience was good, many things to do. The outdoor space is very good with all the activities.
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Review from L O (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is amazing. There are so many activities for children to do. They learn how to count, colours etc. The teachers are great with the children.
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Review from Sayedenben M (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My and my sons experience is amazing with Tiddlywinks. As the staff are very friendly and helpful, it's like 'home' to my son. He enjoys coming to nursery. He improved himself in so many ways while he was in the nursery. I am so happy that I have made the decision to put my child in this nursery. I
am going to put my daughter as well.
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Review from Carla W (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It took my son a couple of weeks to settle. Every day, he comes back more confident. His teachers are perfect, they have a great bond, and I do too. It is a lovely place, lots of activities for the children to take part in. He has come a long way with his talking.
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Review from Jade H (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled into nursery very well, thanks to the amazing and caring staff at Tiddlywinks. I am always kept up to date with my daughter's days and they are always making sure her days are filled with fun, and she has come along so much in a short time. Thank you to all the staff.
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Review from Letisha M (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child loves this nursery and always comes home very happy. It feels like a second family to us. The staff are caring and supportive, and our child has learned so much since joining. The environment is clean, safe, and welcoming - we couldn't be happier!
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Review from Alicia W (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is very clean and tidy, my child loves attending Tiddlywinks, the outdoor area is always clear for children to run around and play on the bikes. My child also loves the staff as they are very polite and helpful.
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Review from Joanna L (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my kids love going to this nursery. The staff are very friendly and professional. Every day they are doing so many activities, and spending time outside. My kids learn so much and especially my older one shares all she has learnt. Never had any problems, everyone is always willing to help. Nursery
itself is very spacious and clean. I love how organised everything is.
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Review from Joanna W (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery - My daughter loves to come.
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Review from Elle M (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I had fun at stay and play with my child, there was a variety of different things that we could do together.
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Review from Michaela C (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child fell over on the way to school. The staff was really good and helped both me and my child calm. They also updated me throughout the day how he was. The staff are very loving and caring to all the children which puts my mind at rest when dropping my child off.
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Review from Shauney E (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended since Jan and I have not had any issues at all, she's settled in so well. All staff take such good care of her and meet all her needs.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.964)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.964) out of 10 for Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley 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 51 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 51 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 4.964 for Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley is calculated as follows: ( (590 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 612 Ratings = 4.964
  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 Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley is based on 51 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 51 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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Cathy

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2000

Higher Blackley - Nursery Manager

Frequently Asked Questions about Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley

What is the Age Range of Children that Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley accepts?

Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley accepts Children aged from 0 years 4 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley Open?

Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher 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 Higher Blackley have capacity for?

Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley to the centre of Manchester?

4.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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