Space Station Day Nursery

Market Street, Droylsden, Manchester M43 7AZ
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9.9 86 Reviews
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Space Station Day Nursery is a purpose-built nursery in Droylsden, built with the care and development of children as highest priority. Built into a modern bright and inspiring day nursery with ample parking, the nursery is sure to be the right choice for you and your child.

Space Station Day Nursery offers excellent facilities. Each room creates an environment that has been designed with a focus on the unique needs of children.

There are a number of additional features that enhance the nursery facilities including an area for parents to relax and have refreshments while visiting, and ample parking and drop-off zones.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kim Dewar (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Basic day (09:00-16:00): £55.50 per day
    Extended day (08:00-17:30): £305 per week, £64.00 per day
    Early bird (07:30-08:00): £4.00 per day
    Night Owl (17:30-18:00): £4.00 per day
    £40.00 per session (Minimum of 2 sessions) 08:00-12:30 (lunch included) 13:00-17:30 (tea included)

  • FREE Nursery Education Grant places.
    FREE funded 2, 3 and 4 year old places.
    30 HOUR funded places available for working parents of 9 months to 4 years (subject to eligibility).

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

Parking

  • Car park available

Space Station Day Nursery Reviews (86)

9.9

Space Station Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Space Station Day Nursery has 86 reviews.

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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely lovely nursery. Staff and management are so welcoming and made not just my daughter, but myself feel so comfortable and settled. You can tell staff go above and beyond to support the children's development and do extra to help them learn. Staff always update the app throughout the day and
even sent lots of pictures while my daughter was settling to ease my mind and show how much of a good time she was having.
The nursery itself is very welcoming, with cameras for the rooms in the hallway and lots of resources for the children to play with indoors and outdoors. My daughter's development and confidence have come on so much since starting all thanks to the staff and her lovely key worker! After working in nurseries myself I couldn't recommend the Space Station enough, it's like a home from home.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear how happy you and your daughter have been with us. We've seen a big change in her confidence since joining us. Thank you for choosing Space…read more
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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been with Space Station for just under a year and we have had a really fantastic experience with them. The staff are all extremely caring and communicative, particularly our son’s key worker and the manager of the nursery, who have both been extremely professional and responsive whenever
we’ve needed to contact them and they provide frequent updates on how our son is doing and general developments at the nursery. The children are always being engaged in a variety of activities and staff go above and beyond to organise fun events and build a sense of community. The facility is always spotless, you can see the attention staff put into the cleaning at the end of the day, and the food provided is nutritious and varied. Our son absolutely loves his time at nursery, he’s made so many friends and developed such a range of skills with the help of the staff. Can’t recommend this nursery highly enough.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we're so pleased to hear how you've enjoyed your time with us at Space Station, it's been a pleasure having your son in our care. We will miss you all, but wish you…read more
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Review from Karli H (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Space Station Day Nursery are amazing! The manager and all her staff go above and beyond for the children in their care!
My little girl has attended the nursery from being 9 months old and to say I was worried about her going would be an understatement!
But, the care my daughter was given
(and me haha) is second to none! Totally put my mind at ease and the reassurance, pics, messages while my daughter settled in were amazing. I wouldn't bat an eye about recommending the Space Station to other parents! Thanks for everything!
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, it's been a pleasure watching your little one progress from baby room through to preschool. We don't just care for the children, we look after our parents and carers…read more
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Review from Stacey C (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery! The staff are just amazing, they listen to parents and are so supportive with everything, my daughter loved her time here and she learnt so much. She settled in so quickly. The staff are constantly updating the app on nappy changes / food that has been eaten / development, including
photos etc. I would recommend this nursery to everyone, my daughter has now moved to the pre-school over the road and absolutely loves it.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, it's been a pleasure watching your little one progress through our rooms and on to preschool. Thank you for choosing Space Station.
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Review from Christina M (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not stress enough what a fantastic nursery this is! The staff are amazing and the fact my little one runs in to hug them every day shows how much you mean to her. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for childcare where you know your child will be looked after like they are
their own.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, it's lovely to read how happy you are with the care we provide and it's a pleasure to have you in our Space Station family. Thank you for choosing Space Station.
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Review from Praveen U (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
You guys are awesome. I had my inhibitions at first when my child moved from another nursery to Space Station, but just on the first day while picking up, realised he liked this one, thanks to the wonderful staff. They are full patience and very kind. I have seen him grow in many aspects, thank you
for everything Space Station and team.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we are pleased to hear how happy you and your son were with us, we wish him the best of luck with the next stage of his early years journey.
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Review from T A (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very happy to find a place at Space Station Day Nursery close to the house. My daughter has been with them since September 2022 and she is always happy going into nursery every morning. She settled in well and I was impressed with how the staff warmed up to her. The management were friendly, lovely,
caring and supportive. The environment is neat and they have enough space for kids to play.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, and comments regarding our team its been a pleasure having your daughter with us. Thank you for choosing Space Station.
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Review from Jodie K (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been fantastic for my little boy. The staff are friendly, caring and professional. My little boy has enjoyed attending and has really come into his own since attending nursery. The commication, care and relationships staff build with the children are all spot on.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure having your little boy with us and seeing the progress he made. Thank you for choosing Space Station.
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Review from Mike W (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl starts her new chapter at school in September, but just want to leave a review for Space Station where she first started her journey, from day 1 the staff were fantastic with her, she felt comfortable almost straight away, the manager was amazing with her and to this day my daughter still
remembers the manager and the staff, they really did help her grow and become the child she is now, our little boy had started at Space Station and again loves his time there, I highly recommend Space Station and launchpad.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, and comments regarding our team. It's been a pleasure having both of your children in our care. Thank you for choosing Space Station.
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Review from Amy D (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Space Station Day Nursery is just amazing. My daughter was so shy before she started attending the nursery, she has really come out of her shell. The staff are so lovely and brilliant with the children, any future children I have will be attending here.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure having your little one in our care and seeing her develop so much in confidence. Thank you for choosing Space Station.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children went to Space Station Day Nursery, and both enjoyed it a lot! The friendliness of all staff put me at ease that both my children were in safe hands. I received updates daily on their routine throughout the nursery day.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review; we loved having both of your children in our care, and we're happy to hear how pleased you were with the care provided for them.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff and management. Always helpful and caring, never had any problems. My 2-year-old son loved attending this nursery, and he really liked his key worker - amazing and friendly. He loved taking part in all the interesting activities, and he grew in confidence so much. Cannot recommend enough.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review; we are so pleased to hear how happy you and your son have been with us. It's been a pleasure having him in our care and watching his confidence blossom.
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Review from Barbara S (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my kids were going to Space Station Day Nursery. They quickly got over their fear of separation from their parents and started enjoying their time there. The friendliness of the staff is outstanding, and they always come up with new ideas to help children's development.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review; it's been a pleasure having both of your children in our care and watching them make such amazing progress! We wish them the best of luck with the next part of their…read more
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Review from Alison B (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing. So thankful to every single person who works here and has been there for my daughter. They’re so smiley. So caring. So welcoming. Check-in. Polite and kind. My daughter loves this nursery and everyone there. I love all the updates, personal messages, and photos I get daily. I felt
at ease from day one, leaving my child here in safe hands. Absolutely amazing, and I’m so thankful for all the help. Eight months to three years she’s been here, and we’re both sad she’s leaving.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review; it's been a pleasure having your daughter in our care from the baby room and watching her develop and make such fantastic progress. We wish her the best of luck in…read more
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Review from Chris S (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is just about to move up to the Launchpad and has spent 2 happy years in Space Station Day Nursery with the wonderful staff led by the ever amazing manager. She is developing into a beautiful, cheeky, confident young girl thanks to the love and care provided by the team.
We have used Space
Station for both our daughters and can’t recommend it highly enough. Special shout out to the manager for going above and beyond all the time!
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. We've loved having both of your girls in our care at Space Station. Thank you for your lovely comments regarding our team; we are extremely grateful for all the…read more
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Review from Toni S (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been going to the nursery for just over four months now, and she absolutely loves it. The staff are very friendly and welcoming - can’t thank them enough for helping settle my little one into the setting and for making it even easier for me and Dad, knowing how safe, happy and content
she is attending this nursery makes a massive difference to a lot of parents. Would recommend the nursery to anyone and everyone.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. We too, are proud of how well your little one has settled in with us. It's lovely to hear that, as parents, you feel reassured that she is safe, happy and content…read more
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Review from Kirsty F (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to Space Station for around nine months now. Although at first, he did cry when coming in due to it being a new setting, the girls in the waddler room are brilliant, really thorough with their work and provide good meaningful activities for him to learn from, and he soon settled
in and is now happy to come to nursery every day. Now he's two, I'm looking forward to him moving into toddlers to further his development with children his age. Also, if I've had any concerns or queries, management has been very efficient in dealing with these.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased to hear how happy you are with your son's progress and the care we provide.
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started attending nursery here in January 2023. I can not thank and praise them enough for what they have done for my daughter with her speech, language and overall communication, as well as her eating has massively improved. I was very worried at first about sending her to the nursery,
but now I am so, so glad I went with Space Station. Her key worker is also the most amazing person I could have asked for her to be with, and she always asks to go and see her in school; again, I can’t thank them enough.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review; we are so pleased with how happy you are with your daughter's progress with us. Thank you for the special mention of her key worker too!
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is full of lovely staff who treat my daughter really well; they are kind, welcoming and very approachable.
My daughter was very shy at the beginning, and the staff welcomed her in and made her comfortable - now she looks forward to attending nursery.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review... we have also noticed the change in your little one's confidence... it's nice to hear how happy you both are.
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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Space Station Day Nursery in January 2023, and the staff have really helped him come along so much. He really is so happy there, and when I drop him off in the mornings, he can’t wait to get in to see all his friends and the staff. The staff are all so professional and friendly and
always put your mind at ease when it comes to my little one. I really can’t thank the nursery and the staff enough.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review... we appreciate your feedback; it's lovely to hear how happy you and your son are here at Space Station.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.942)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10 for Space Station Day Nursery 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 42 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 42 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 4.942 for Space Station Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (476 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 502 Ratings = 4.942
  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 Space Station Day Nursery is based on 42 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 42 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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Kim Dewar

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2017

Hi, I'm Kim, I am Level 4 qualified and I have 20+ years of experience in Early Years. I have worked in various roles throughout my career as a Nursery Assistant, Room Leader and Deputy Manager. I have been in a management position now for over 10 years. I have been with Space Station since we opened our doors in July 2017 and I've really enjoyed building my team and nursery over that time and seeing us go from strength to strength. I also have other roles within the nursery as Safeguarding Lead and also Lead SENCO so I oversee the support of our children with additional needs. The thing I love most about my job is that no 2 days are ever the same and being around children they always give you a reason to smile. Early Years are important years for any child and knowing myself and my amazing team contribute to that is why I love what I do!

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