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 Anthonia A (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has proved to maintain its standards and I am glad to be part of this family. To tell you how fun learning is here and how loving the staff are. My kids always look forward to getting rid of me in the mornings and kudos Tiddlywinks.
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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've had both my children at the nursery and they have both loved it. They came on loads and have a great bond with the staff.
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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not be happier with the care and teaching my daughter receives from her teachers at Tiddlywinks. I have no worries at all when dropping her off each morning. I am always kept up to date with anything new she is learning and of any accidents throughout the day. All the staff are lovely and extremely
kind and helpful with anything I need.
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Review from G A (Father of Child) published on 21 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They have been amazing here at Higher Blackley.
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Review from Rachel L (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley is a fantastic nursery both my boys have attended and they have grown, developed and had so much fun doing it. The staff are amazing they go above and beyond for the children. They know all the personalities and are child-centred in everything they do. I cannot rate
them enough, dropping my children off I'm confident they are safe,looked after and cared for as if they were family.
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Review from Darren A (Father of Child) published on 22 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant service, all the staff are great and friendly.
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Review from Courtney H (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is my sons second family, there is so much trust and faith between nursery workers and parents. Each day I feel content and happy leaving my son while I work.
Thank you Tiddlywinks Nursery Higher Blackley.
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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to nursery. I have seen how much she has grown in confidence over the years. She has a great bond with all the teacher and has great friendships. I am very happy and grateful.
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Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really helpful and understandable, really helped my little girl blossom.
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Review from Karl B (Father of Child) published on 18 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is brilliant, my son loves it here, He has come along in leaps and bounds. All the staff are polite and friendly, they help with any difficulties and needs for your children.
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Review from Kirstie T (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The manager has come in and helped me with arranging my child care so supportively, this with both my children, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it! My son's key person helped him settle so quickly, it was a worry for me in how he was going to settle as he had spent 2 years almost joint to my
hip! They have built such a bond it makes me feel relaxed! My daughter loves after school club, so much so that she was disappointed when I picked her up 'early' as she was one of the first to go home!
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Review from Abbie M (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tiddlywinks Higher Blackley provides an excellent environment for my child. She is excited to go to the nursery each day and tells me all about the amazing activities she has taken part in each day. The staff give so many varied learning opportunities through play for children to enjoy. The staff really
are amazing and care about each child. They are a part of our family, and I don't want my child to leave. I would never choose another nursery!
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Review from Sarah G (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child really enjoys her time at nursery the staff are always smiling and happy. They express any concerns when needed and listen to any I have regarding my child. All I can say is for them to keep up the good work.
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Review from D F (Mother of Child) published on 26 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My children started the tweenie room in Sept, at first, they were apprehensive and did not settle right away. Since returning in November they come into the room willingly. The ladies and their keyworkers have taken their time to make them feel at ease and safe in their environment. I have also noticed
in a short space of time, that they have both come on in their development which is really positive.
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Review from Clare W (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly, caring staff and a wonderful environment for my child to learn. Amazing opportunities to explore, create, learn a new language. My child loves nursery, especially the activities he can do outside. Climbing, digging, painting alongside fun ways to learn letters, numbers. Loads of opportunities
to mark make. Best decision I made to send both my children to this brilliant nursery.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tiddlywinks have been wonderful. My daughter thoroughly enjoys her time here.
The staff are always helpful and very professional.
I always feel happy and secure leaving my child in their care because I know they take excellent care of her.
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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son who is now three has attended this nursery since he was ten months old. He was very nervous at first and the staff built the relationship and he now is confident and loves attending. It is like a family at the nursery and the staff always listen to any concerns without quibble. My son has food
allergies and they go out of their way to cater for his needs. He is progressing at a fast rate and even learning Spanish. The nursery and staff are brilliant and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
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Review from Mathew M (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves being a part of Tiddlywinks! The staff are so kind, caring and look after each of the children like they are family. It is their family approach which means I trust the care and support they offer my daughter wholeheartedly.
My daughter was born premature and I can say with confidence
that the staff and the variety of activities they offer along with the kind, caring approach have resulted in her making beyond expected progress, despite her being just 19 months she is already catching the others up. I'm so thankful for the hard work of all of the staff.
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Review from Amy P (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tiddlywinks Day Nursery is always very welcoming to parents and children. The staff are kind and very positive and enthusiastic. They are knowledgeable and offer guidance on any queries we may have. The activities are things that the children never do at home. They are so creative and it is delightful
to see photos of our son doing all of the different activities. He loves his key carer and all of the staff.
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Review from Jamie W B (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our adopted son has been at this nursery since August 2018. In foster care, he was only used to interacting with children several years older than himself. Since moving in with us he had one child within the family around his own age to play with. This was difficult for him.
Since going to Tiddlywinks,
he has become very social and confident with other children his own age. His development has rocketed and his general learning has been so evident at home. He loves this nursery and the staff. He often talks about the staff and his friends by name at home. For an adopted child, whose first year and a half in life were not so safe and secure, he has very quickly become a secure child. Naturally, that is a mix of home life and nursery life but he wouldn't be at this happy point in his life without Tiddlywinks. We are aware of other prospective adoptive parents in the area and have highly recommended this nursery due to their experience of looking after children. The best nursery in the area. Thanks.
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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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Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2000

Higher Blackley - Nursery Manager

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