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 Simmi G (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twins have been going to nursery for a year now. The nursery wasn't new to us, as our older boy was in the nursery for nine months till he left for the other place. So our twins followed as it is an amazing nursery - the staff are excellent.
Twins settled in quickly with the help of nursery practitioners.
Now, whenever we go to pick them up in the afternoon, they are not ready to come home. Twins are premature, and they were behind in their development and milestones. Within a few months of going to nursery, they caught up with the full-term babies. I couldn't be prouder of them. And really thankful to the staff for helping them reach their milestones. I was never stressed about sending them to the nursery because I knew they were in good hands.
Unfortunately, we are moving to Edinburgh, leaving in two weeks and will be really sad to go. Thank you for all the support and for looking after my three precious kids.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review; it was a pleasure seeing your little boy transition from our baby room right through to leaving for school, followed by his twin siblings, who also did amazing in our…read more
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As an SEN parent, it’s really nice to see their child enjoy going to nursery so much. My daughter smiles every time she gets dropped off. The nursery staff are amazing and hands-on with the children and really do a lot behind the scenes to make sure the children are getting any extra support they need.
The manager is really kind, caring and really involved in what goes on in each room, and it’s really refreshing to see. They have helped my daughter so much already, and I really can’t recommend this nursery enough.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we love seeing your daughter's smiley face in the morning, and we're very proud of her progress too! Thank you for your lovely comments regarding our staff team; we…read more
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Review from Nicola W (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is nearly three and has been at Space Station since he was ten months old. He has progressed through the rooms, and he has therefore been cared for by different team members, and we have nothing but good things to say about them all. The best thing is, in my opinion, the app and daily updates
you get on food/naps etc, particularly when they are settling in. They have helped my son come on so much in various areas, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to other parents, and I am looking forward to my daughter starting too later this year.
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 have been throughout your son's journey with us, and we can't wait to welcome his baby sister later this year too! We love having…read more
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Review from Monika R (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves this nursery and always wants to come back. Since he started attending the nursery, he has learnt a lot of new skills. The staff are very nice, helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend it to anyone in this area.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review; it's great to hear how much he has learnt with us already. Thank you for your kind comments about our team members, who work hard to establish good parent…read more
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Review from Michelle W (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff at Space Station Day Nursery, very welcoming and friendly, very supportive of the needs of the child and the parent. I can’t thank them all enough for the help and support they have given me and my little boy. I would recommend to anybody looking for a nursery for their child to choose
Space Station Day Nursery.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review; it's lovely to hear how much we have supported both you and your son with the transition into nursery life. Thank you for choosing Space Station.
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Review from Angelika K (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy started nursery in September at 11 months last year. Honestly, the transition from maternity leave to work, and the nursery was scary, to begin with for me personally. We initially booked a tour to see the nursery pretty early to ensure we can book a space. We were honestly blown away; the nursery
was the clean, modern and friendly staff, the app on the phone and much more. Honestly, I am lost for words with how much he has come on. We are in 6 months since starting nursery, and he absolutely loves it; he no longer cries on drop-offs. He confidently goes into the baby's room with a big smile on his face. His speech has come on so much, as have his walking and all his motor skills. I am honestly speechless. He is such a crafty little toddler now, and I could not thank the staff enough for everything they do for our boy. It is honestly the best feeling knowing how much he loves the nursery and how well he is cared for. We will always be grateful and he absolutely loves his key worker and all the baby staff.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very proud of how far your little one has come since joining us last September. We're pleased to hear we helped make your transition back to work a smooth one.…read more
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Review from Jade L (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Space Station for over a year now and she absolutely loves it. From the moment she enters to being picked up she has a smile on her face. The staff are so welcoming and amazing with my daughter and I would not trust anyone else. Her development has come on so well since
attending. Thank you to everyone who works there and for all your hard work.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we love seeing her smiley face every morning. We're so pleased to read how happy you are with everything we do.
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Review from Kiera M (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely incredible nursery which has been part of my family for 4.5 years, looking after both my children and they both love it here. The staff are amazing and seeing the bond my kids have with them, reassured me, Space Station was definitely the right choice.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, it's been a pleasure having you all as part of our Space Station family and having both your children in our care.
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Review from Alice W (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been here for over a year now, and my son absolutely loves it. I can't sing their praises enough honestly, from the get-go we were both comfortable and eased into nursery life. The staff are amazing, the facilities are perfect, and my son adores going and has come on leaps and bounds under their
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As a first-time parent, I was so unsure of the benefits of the nursery but honestly, I don't regret a single thing other than not doing it a little sooner! We will be sad to move on.
Reply from Carole Melia, Director at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you very much for your great review, it's much appreciated. It's great to hear that your son has enjoyed his time with us at the Space Station Day Nursery.
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Space Station earlier on in the year due to me moving her from a previous nursery that had many flaws. That is not the case with this nursery. The manager is so professional and knows her job so well, which reflects in her staff. They are all so lovely and welcoming, and nothing
but your childrens best interests are at the forefront. My daughter runs into the nursery with pure joy on her face - that alone puts me at ease. The app is a great piece of mind; you are able to see what your child has done during the day, from what they have eaten, slept etc. I am due to have another baby in the new year and don't have any apprehension about them joining Space Station.
Reply from Kim Dewar, Nursery Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
Thank you for such a lovely review, we love nothing more than seeing your little one's smiley face in the morning when she comes in and we can't wait to have your new addition with us too. We are…read more
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Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started Space Station in May this year after I had to go back to work after maternity leave. It was not only a huge change for her but also me, but the staff were nothing short of being amazing during the transition; they reassured me most days that she was doing well. It made the process
so much smoother. I knew that she was in safe hands. The girls in the nursery have been absolutely amazing! I honestly can't thank them enough for all their hard work looking after my daughter. Since starting Space Station, we can see a huge difference in her fine motor skill and also her communication skills; she has come on massively since starting! Her key workers have changed during the time she has been there, but they have made the transition so perfect that we know who to contact, and if we have any questions or concerns, it's handled right away! The manager has been nothing short of fantastic as well! Honestly, you should all be so proud of the work you do!
Thank you for everything you do!
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 child are and how we helped you with your return to work from maternity leave.
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Review from Lucy C (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing! My little girl loves it here, she has additional needs and all the staff have been brilliant with her, especially her key worker and the manager! Honestly 10/10 in every area I honestly couldn't think of one fault. I and my daughter are very happy here.
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Review from Nicola D (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2-year-old daughter started nursery at Space Station in January, and it’s the best decision for her I have ever made. The staff and management are amazing. As my little girl is a lockdown baby, it took her a little while to settle in at drop-offs, but the staff made both her and myself find the whole
process really smooth. She absolutely loves going now, and her speech and understanding have come on amazingly. They have a really good app where they tell you all that is going on during the day, and you can message and speak to any member of staff instantly to settle any of Mum's nerves! I would recommend them to anyone. Amazing, amazing place.
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Review from Shannon H (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really take the child's needs seriously and accommodate for allergies and skin conditions. The staff are really friendly, and my son is always happy and settled in perfectly. The nursery is great with security, so I can take my son knowing he will be 100-per cent safe.
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Review from Danielle S (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been going since she was two and she has come on leaps. They noticed a problem with her speech and got right on with it. Every time I pick her up, she comes out with a smile on her face.
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Review from Sinead S (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son, who’s 2-years-old, has been at this nursery for over a year; he started in babies and is now in waddlers; he loves it, staff are amazing with him. He does 3-days and shouts at the key worker as we enter the car park. There’s an app that keeps you updated, so you can check how he’s doing during
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
My 10-month-old daughter was halfway into her settling-in session when I had a phone call to come in to help settle her as she was still distressed. I arrived at the nursery to be told by the manager that my daughter had been upset but also some of it was out of “temper”. I stayed in the baby room for
the remaining hour, the staff were more concerned about what they had done at the weekend, there was no consoling of upset babies, no stimulation whatsoever in regards to play. One member of staff kept on telling a little girl ‘no’ because she was getting a toy out from a different area to where she was going to play. I asked if they sang or played nursery rhymes and I was told they do so, the reason I asked was because the room was mind-numbing, no wonder there were babies struggling to settle in. Another member of staff proceeded to tell me that her job is stressful and she doesn’t enjoy it. This is clearly not a stimulating and positive environment that children should be thriving in.
Reply from Joanne Swindells, Area Manager at Space Station Day Nursery
We would like to thank you for your honest feedback on your experience during your settling-in session. We can assure you that we have taken your comments seriously and that this isn't our usual…read more
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Review from Susanne D (Foster Parent of Child) published on 25 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My foster daughter has been coming to Space Station since September; she has settled in really well and loves going to school. All the staff are so friendly and happy.
At the moment, the nursery has some newly born chicks, and my little one is amazed and always talking about them.
Fantastic nursery.
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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to Space Station for a year and a half now - the staff have always gone above and beyond to take care of him and help with his development. They are very informative about how he is doing and are always doing fun educational activities throughout the week. I highly recommend Space
Station for new parents!
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Review from Hannah MS (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Space Station Day Nursery for two months and she absolutely loves it! The staff are brilliant and have helped her settle in so well. There are plenty of activities and good structure. The staff give frequent updates via an app so you can have piece of mind of what the
little one is doing throughout the day. I would highly recommend this nursery.
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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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