Kids Start

151 Longley Lane, Northenden, Manchester M22 4HY
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Kids Start Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please call for further information in regards to fees, discounts and current offers.

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 & Training Days

Parking

  • Large car parks are situated behind the nursery building.

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Kids Start Reviews (18)

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Kids Start has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Start has 18 reviews.

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Review from Laura K (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy we chose Kids start for our son, this is truly an exceptional and special nursery. I looked around so many nurseries and Kids Start really stood out for the thing that matters the most; the practitioners looking after your child. I was struck by their warmth, professional, enthusiasm and
care towards the children. It really stood out and set them apart. The nursery is like a little school with amazing facilities and beautiful outdoor play areas. My son has been so well cared for during his time here. I have always felt so safe leaving him there, which is so important. There are robust policies and procedures in place which align the nursery with other educational environments such as a school. The management and owners are really respectful to their staff and it shows in their happiness and low turn over. My son has developed lovely bonds with his key workers and has come on so much in key areas of his development. I can't fault Kid Start, thank you all so much!
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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has recently started Kids Start and I am so pleased I chose the nursery for her, the opportunities she will have whilst there are great, especially the outdoor areas and extracurricular activities she can do! I also love the use of the app, I feel really connected to the nursery with the
regular updates I receive!
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Review from Claire R (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We send our two children to Kids Start and are very happy with how quickly they settled there and how well they progress and develop. The outdoor space is amazing and even though my son would happily spend all day every day on the bike track, they do a range of great activities. The staff really listen,
e.g. they supported our requests when potty training my son, and they always have time at the end of the day to tell me about how each has got on. The transition from one room to the next has also been really smooth, e.g. they share photos of the new room in advance so that you can talk about it at home, make visits to the new room, and a member of staff moves up with them for the first week so there is lots of familiarity for them. Thank you Kids Start for all your hard work.
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Review from S R (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just fantastic care! Already know our child after barely a month - would recommend this nursery to any and everyone. Experienced, friendly staff, informative pictures and information via the app, and - most importantly - the perfect place for our daughter to learn and grow. Thank you!
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Review from Lizzie K (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Kids Start for about a year and a half now and has loved it since day one. He had no issues with settling in and has made a great group of friends, whom I can see him staying in touch with for years to come. The staff organise loads of different activities to keep them busy throughout
the day and month to month they have different themes, so nothing seems to be repeated. I also love the fact that they bring in external people, like specific dance and music organisations. All the staff seem to know all the kids by name and are always warm and welcoming. They only thing I wish they did have is a more modern tool for tracking updates and sharing observations, but the one they do use does the trick. We'd highly recommend Kids Start to anyone.
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Review from Katie F (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started Kids Start over a year ago, from the very start we found Kids Start to be such a lovely, welcoming place! My boy has some developmental difficulties, and the staff are just amazing with him. They go above and beyond in supporting him (and our family) and he is so excited every
morning for nursery!
We have absolutely loved seeing his development thanks to the efforts from Kids Start staff, it’s a wonderful feeling knowing that our child is in a nurturing and safe environment! The outdoor areas at this nursery are fantastic. Thank you so much to all the lovely staff, you deserve all the praise and accolades the nursery receives!
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Review from Karen W (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons have attended Kids Start since they were 10 months old and have thrived under the excellent care they receive. Kids Start has amazing outside space and my boys love being able to explore and play in all weathers.
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Review from Claudia T (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Kids Start for over two years and she has loved every single day there. All the staff are amazing and friendly. We recommend Kids Start to everyone. As parents, we trust the staff and we know that our daughter is in good hands. The chef is Italian so the food they get is amazing
and she loves everything she gets there.
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Review from Asanka D (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been Kids Start for a few months now and really settled in. He comes home tired and happy, which is a real joy. The staff do give a lot of attention to him, and he actively reaches out to them when we drop him off. Would recommend them for any parents ready to go back to work.
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Review from Donna W (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy started at Kids Start when he was just 6 months old. We were very nervous about leaving him but the staff are all fab and he has settled in really well. He always comes home with a big smile on his face, we love to see and hear what he has been up to on his days in nursery. Daily sheets
and an app that shows photos are a great addition to his care! Nothing is too much trouble and love how the staff are helping him to develop and grow! A special thank you to his key worker who has been amazing with him from the home visit, to his settles and his day-to-day needs, she goes above and beyond! We are so happy with his progress! Highly recommend Kids Start to anyone.
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I've sent all my three children to Kids Start and have always been happy with the care they've received. The staff are all very friendy and some have been there since my first born attended over eight years ago. I would definitely recommend it to family and friends.
Reply from Joanne Cooper, Director at Kids Start
Thank you very much for your lovely review, we really do appreciate your feedback. Kind regards, Director at Kids Start.
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Review from Hayley M (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Some fab staff members, excellent teaching and great outdoor space. The weekly menu is fantastic and my son really enjoys his time at Kids Start Nursery, Northernden. The teaching seems varied and interesting.
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Review from O A (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend Kids Start Nursery, my son loves it and my daughter was last year.The staff are friendly and so approachable if you need to ask them anything, I cannot thank you all enough for everything you do! You're all doing a fantastic job with the children and so kind and caring, I could not
have picked a better nursery for my son.
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Review from Nick M (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy with the nursery for my nearly 3-year-old. She’s engaged, happy and well-fed at the end of each day. Lots of outdoor time as well as external visits for subjects like French and music. Communication is via the app, which is a mix of admin and updates about our child. Staff turnover and absence
seemed to be an issue at times in 2023 (I assume this is common for the industry), but seems to have improved recently.
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Review from Chloe D (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter goes to this nursery and it’s honestly amazing. She was a very clingy child and loves to be with me. This nursery helped me with settling her in which was hard for us both. They have always gone above and beyond for my daughter and the app you can track what your child’s been up to all day
while at nursery. They are honestly the most loveliest staff, can’t fault it.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our child has started at Kids Start we have been really happy with the standard of care and all of the activities she gets up to. The team always communicate what has happened in the day and how my daughter has got on in terms of meal times, sleeping and playing. I love how much time the kids
spend outside, in all conditions and in appropriate clothes. The nursery and staff have all contributed to her development and it's amazing to see how much she has changed in the last twelve months since being there. My daughter has lots of friends and talks about them when I show her pictures. You can see why the nursery has been awarded outstanding in Ofsted. I would highly recommend the setting.
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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest daughter attended Kids Start nursery at 9 months old right the way through until starting school, it was amazing then and I decided to put my youngest in there at the same age, she is now 2 and it’s still amazing. They both have thrived with being there and all the staff are so lovely! Majority
of the staff still work here from when my eldest attended, I have built a lovely relationship with them all over the years. The nursery is very well run, and I have 100% confidence that my daughter is well looked after and is very happy there!
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a lovely nursery to send your little ones to. They get great support from the caring staff, lots of outside play with an amazing range of toys and equipment and different activities such as singing and dancing. My little one has gone from the baby room and is now in his third room and we have
seen him develop so much in this time with help from Kids Start! As a parent at work, it’s lovely to receive pictures of my little one at nursery having a great time. Couldn’t recommend enough!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.873)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10 for Kids Start 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.873 for Kids Start is calculated as follows: ( (189 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 212 Ratings = 4.873
  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 Kids Start is based on 18 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 18 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Start

What is the Age Range of Children that Kids Start accepts?

Kids Start accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Start Open?

Kids Start 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 Kids Start have capacity for?

Kids Start has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Kids Start to the centre of Manchester?

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

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