Kids-Time is a well-established, family-run day nursery in Manchester. The team dedicated to nurturing the early years of childhood with love, care, and purpose.
Their mission is simple yet powerful:
• To ensure every child feels happy, safe, and secure.
• To encourage independence and self-expression with confidence.
• To inspire curiosity about the world and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the community.
• To foster a lifelong love of learning from...
Kids-Time is a well-established, family-run day nursery in Manchester. The team dedicated to nurturing the early years of childhood with love, care, and purpose.
Their mission is simple yet powerful:
• To ensure every child feels happy, safe, and secure.
• To encourage independence and self-expression with confidence.
• To inspire curiosity about the world and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the community.
• To foster a lifelong love of learning from the very beginning.
The nursery is purpose-built around the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach, offering a warm, child-centred environment where learning is led by the child’s interests. The beautifully designed outdoor learning spaces provide countless opportunities for exploration, discovery, and development in nature.
This is more than just a business – it’s a legacy of care, growth, and community connection.
Whether you're looking for day care for children aged 0-5 years old with endless opportunities' and experiences, or Before, Afterschool or holiday clubs for your older children to have countless fun and memories.
Loading travel time
Type of Service
Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all year
Attendance patterns offered
All Year or Term Time
Minimum attendance
2 days per week
Full days available
Yes
Owner
SBB Manchester Ltd
Private Owned
Person in charge
Olivia Day (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
32
Total Places for Children
130
Age Range
from 0 years 3 months
to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
Yes
Meal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
No
Opening Times
Monday07:00-18:00
Tuesday07:00-18:00
Wednesday07:00-18:00
Thursday07:00-18:00
Friday07:00-18:00
When Closed
Bank Holidays & Christmas
Funding & Fees
Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£362/ month
At Kids-Time, we understand that every family is different. That’s why we offer tailored childcare packages designed around your family’s individual needs, working patterns and circumstances. Sessions can be arranged to suit your requirements, with support and guidance on the different funding options available, including funded childcare hours and eligibility based on your circumstances and income.
At Kids-Time, we understand that every family is different. That’s why we offer tailored childcare packages designed around your family’s individual needs, working patterns and circumstances. Sessions can be arranged to suit your requirements, with support and guidance on the different funding options available, including funded childcare hours and eligibility based on your circumstances and income.
Our aim is to make high-quality childcare as accessible and flexible as possible for every family. Please speak to our team, who will be happy to discuss your options and help you find a package that works for you!
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.
Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£85
3 days per week
£362
5 days per week
£1,097
Adjust for your situation
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
What this price covers
Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
22.8 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch and Snacks
You may need to provide everyday consumables, such as nappies, wipes and sun cream
Price without government funding: £1,103 / month (£85 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
£742/month more than the funded price.
This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 50 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 50 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.8 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
Review from Hayley K (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My son has been going here since last September, he absolutely loves it. He has come on so much with his speaking. All the staff who work here are lovely. He always looks forward to walking to nursery.
My son has been going here since last September, he absolutely loves it. He has come on so much with his speaking. All the staff who work here are lovely. He always looks forward to walking to nursery.
↩Reply from Sabah Singh, Managing Director at Kids-Time
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your son is enjoying his time with us and making such great progress with his speaking. It means a lot to know he looks forward to coming to nursery - that's exactly what we strive for! We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team. Thanks again for your support!
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Paul W (Father of Child) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Absolutely amazing nursery!
My son always comes out with a big smile on his face and telling me all about the fun things he's done that day. He's made loads of great friends and he's learning so much very day, getting him ready for big school. The staff are so nice and friendly, always taking the...
Absolutely amazing nursery! My son always comes out with a big smile on his face and telling me all about the fun things he's done that day. He's made loads of great friends and he's learning so much very day, getting him ready for big school. The staff are so nice and friendly, always taking the time to talk about my son's day and what he's been up to.
Thank you to all the staff!
↩Reply from Sabah Singh, Managing Director at Kids-Time
Thank you so much for your lovely words! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your son is enjoying his time with us and going home with such a big smile-there's no better feedback than that. It's wonderful to know he's making great friends, having fun, and growing every day in preparation for big school.
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from A O (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
We have found Kids Time to be a lovely and welcoming nursery for our child. They love going in every day and get to do lots of experiential learning. I love that the children are encouraged to brush their teeth every day and get to paint, do water play, play in the sand pit and get to play...
We have found Kids Time to be a lovely and welcoming nursery for our child. They love going in every day and get to do lots of experiential learning. I love that the children are encouraged to brush their teeth every day and get to paint, do water play, play in the sand pit and get to play outside. The food is sensational and so varied and they always ensure my child's allergies are taken into consideration.
The room leaders have lots of experience a d are very helpful with any challenges we have faced with potty training.
↩Reply from Sabah Singh, Managing Director at Kids-Time
Thank you so much for your thoughtful testimonial. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience-it means a lot. Your kind words not only encourage the team so much. I'm grateful for your support and trust, and I look forward to seeing the continues growth
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Jenny J (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My daughter has been coming here for over 2 years and will leave for reception this year. She has come on amazingly. The staff are lovely and all children seem to adore them. She never wants to go home, she enjoys being out in the garden, playing with all the friends she's made.
Loves all the...
My daughter has been coming here for over 2 years and will leave for reception this year. She has come on amazingly. The staff are lovely and all children seem to adore them. She never wants to go home, she enjoys being out in the garden, playing with all the friends she's made.
Loves all the food the chef makes. Staff and management are always around to help with anything
↩Reply from Sabah Singh, Managing Director at Kids-Time
Thank you so much for the kind words, means so much to the team we are so excited for your super star to start school in September.
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Amanda C (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My son has been going to Kids Time for nearly 4 years. The staff have been amazing! They have helped with my sons development and we have regular meetings to discuss how we can move forward. My son has come on leaps and bounds and also asks to go to nursery on his none nursery days. I highly...
My son has been going to Kids Time for nearly 4 years. The staff have been amazing! They have helped with my sons development and we have regular meetings to discuss how we can move forward. My son has come on leaps and bounds and also asks to go to nursery on his none nursery days. I highly recommend Kids Time Benchill x
↩Reply from Sabah Singh, Managing Director at Kids-Time
Thank you so much, for the lovely feedback it means so much to the whole team. we are so proud off the development he has made over the past 4 years and can not wait to see him continue to grow and develop.
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Fatima N (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Both of my children have attended this nursery, and I've always been impressed by the wonderful staff. They are incredibly kind, caring, and genuinely love the children. It's a warm, supportive, and nurturing place that feels like a second home. I've always felt confident leaving my children in...
Both of my children have attended this nursery, and I've always been impressed by the wonderful staff. They are incredibly kind, caring, and genuinely love the children. It's a warm, supportive, and nurturing place that feels like a second home. I've always felt confident leaving my children in their care, knowing they're safe, happy, and well looked after.
↩Reply from Sabah Singh, Managing Director at Kids-Time
Thank you for the feedback its truly appreciated both children have been such a pleasure to look after and we truly enjoy watching them grow in to amazing little people.
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Christie T (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My baby was very upset when she started nursery less than a year ago - and so was I! The staff have been fantastic and have really helped her to settle in and now she loves to go. They have a great variety of activities - I love seeing photos of her playing outside, dancing on Tuesdays, reading and...
My baby was very upset when she started nursery less than a year ago - and so was I! The staff have been fantastic and have really helped her to settle in and now she loves to go. They have a great variety of activities - I love seeing photos of her playing outside, dancing on Tuesdays, reading and learning. I feel like her speech has improved a lot through nursery and that the staff really encourage her little chatter. They offer a variety of food that she really seems to enjoy. In my experience this is a brilliant nursery and I would highly recommend it.
↩Reply from Sabah Singh, Managing Director at Kids-Time
Thank you for the beautiful feedback its a honour to look after your little one
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Gemma A (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My son has been attending kids time for 2 years almost and he absolutely loves it he thrives there, all of the staff are so amazing and friendly and truly care for the children and carers. There is always a lovely atmosphere. They work with you and your child to make their education the best it can...
My son has been attending kids time for 2 years almost and he absolutely loves it he thrives there, all of the staff are so amazing and friendly and truly care for the children and carers. There is always a lovely atmosphere. They work with you and your child to make their education the best it can be can be while making it alot of fun from start to finish of each day.
↩Reply from Sabah Singh, Managing Director at Kids-Time
Thank you so much for the feedback it means so much to us all reading this. Your little Man is a bundle of joy each and every day.
Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Child Vacancies
10 Child Vacancies
Posted: 23 October 2026
Kids-Time currently has 10 spaces available for children aged 3 months to 2 years, offering a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where our youngest children can feel safe, secure and supported as they begin their learning journey.
There are no accreditations posted yet for Kids-Time.
Meet the Team (5)
Olivia DayJob Title Early years Center leadJoined 2016
Hi, I’m Olivia, the Centre Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at Kids-Time!
I have worked in Early Years since 2016, starting my journey as...
Hi, I’m Olivia, the Centre Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at Kids-Time!
I have worked in Early Years since 2016, starting my journey as an apprentice and working my way up through the years. During this time, I have gained valuable knowledge, skills and experience which have helped me grow both personally and professionally within the sector.
The thing I enjoy most about working with children is being part of such an important stage in their lives. I love creating positive experiences, supporting their learning and development, and helping them build the confidence and skills they need for the future. It is so rewarding to watch children grow, reach new milestones and develop into their own unique little personalities.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors walking my two dogs and training them in various dog sports. I also love travelling and exploring new places, making memories and experiencing new adventures along the way!
I’m passionate about providing children with a safe, happy, and nurturing environment where they feel valued, supported and excited to learn.
Jessica HarrisJob Title Early Years Assistant LeadJoined 2017
My name is Jessica, and I am the Assistant Centre Lead at Kids-Time.
I have worked in Early Years for almost 10 years, entirely with Kids-Time. I...
My name is Jessica, and I am the Assistant Centre Lead at Kids-Time.
I have worked in Early Years for almost 10 years, entirely with Kids-Time. I began my career here as an apprentice, completed my Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications, and am currently working toward my Level 5. Through this journey, I have gained extensive knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience in the field.
My favourite part of working with children is supporting their development, watching them grow and learn, and building strong relationships with their families. I am particularly passionate about child development and have a strong interest in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Outside of work, I have a young son and love spending time with him, travelling to new places, and spending quality time with my friends and family.
Linda RobinsonJob Title AdministratorJoined 2023
Hello, my name is Linda.
I started my working career as a Travel Agent before moving into Admin roles. I have been the morning Administrator at...
Hello, my name is Linda.
I started my working career as a Travel Agent before moving into Admin roles. I have been the morning Administrator at Kids-Time for the past 3 and a half years.
The best part of my job is following a child’s journey from their very 1st day. It’s a real joy to watch the children grow into happy, independent and confident individuals. I love getting to know all of our families.
Outside of work, I have been married to Phil for almost 10 years. I have a grown-up son, step-son, step-daughter and 3 wonderful grandchildren. I enjoy socialising, travelling and reading, especially crime novels.
Many thanks
Sue McDonaldJob Title AdministratorJoined 2011
Hello, my name is Sue. I am an Administrator here at Kids-Time.
Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I have been married to Steve for 8 years,...
Hello, my name is Sue. I am an Administrator here at Kids-Time.
Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I have been married to Steve for 8 years, and I have a grown-up daughter, Laura, a grown-up son, Ryan and a wonderful Grandson who lights up our lives. I love meeting up with family and friends, watching a gripping true crime documentary, and taking our toy Labradoodle, Indi, for a walk around parks.
I have been working in Early Years for nearly 40 years! I have worked in various roles from teaching assistant to nursery manager and lots of roles in between. I have lots of experience working with children and families, especially in Wythenshawe. I love meeting our children for the first time and watching them grow not only developmentally but also in confidence, becoming little characters of their own.
I joined Kids-Time in 2011, having previously worked for Manchester City Council for 11 years. I love being supportive to everyone, children, staff and all our parents and carers. I also hold my Level 5 Diploma in Early Years Childhood Studies.
Working in the childcare sector and helping others has always been my passion, and I feel it's been an honour and a privilege to work at Kids-Time, and I hope to continue to inspire and support for many more years to come.
I look forward to meeting you.
Harley BarlowJob Title Enrichement CordinatorJoined 2020
Hello, I am Harley
The Enrichment Coordinator at Kids-Time. I support staff to understand and effectively support children with additional needs...
Hello, I am Harley
The Enrichment Coordinator at Kids-Time. I support staff to understand and effectively support children with additional needs and disabilities. I work in partnership with parents and carers to ensure children receive the right support, enabling them to develop, learn and thrive.
I deliver Forest School sessions for all children, using a holistic and natural approach to learning that promotes confidence, resilience, independence and wellbeing through hands-on outdoor experiences.
I am enthusiastic about sustainability and environmental education, encouraging children to connect with nature, develop curiosity about the world around them, and build positive attitudes towards caring for the environment.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Kids-Time to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Kids-Time has an Enhanced Service -what an Enhanced Service includes.
