Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Newton Heath Children's Centre, Great Newton Street, off Droylsden Road, Manchester M40 1GX
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9.9 104 Reviews
  • Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath, Manchester
Brighter Beginnings Newton Heath is an exceptional nursery, providing outstanding care and education for children. In their most recent Ofsted inspection on 29th March 2023, the nursery was awarded an "Outstanding" rating, a reflection of the excellent learning environment and care provided. Ofsted praised the nursery, noting that children are immersed in their learning experiences, spending significant time engaged, excited, and in awe of the activities and opportunities available to them.

At Newton Heath, children thrive in a nurturing and stimulating environment where their curiosity is encouraged, and their development is prioritised. The nursery also boasts its very own Forest School, Brighter Blossoms, which allows children to explore the natural world and develop their confidence and independence through outdoor learning.

The dedicated staff at Newton Heath create an atmosphere where children are inspired to learn and grow, with a curriculum that promotes hands-on exploration and meaningful experiences. Parents can be assured that their children are not only well cared for but are also given the tools to develop socially, emotionally, and academically in a supportive and enriching setting.

Brighter Beginnings Newton Heath offers an outstanding start to early education, ensuring that children leave with a love for learning and a strong foundation for future success.

Care Provided by Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Louise Horbury (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 134
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 4 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

  • Full day 8.00am till 5.30pm £75.00
    Morning 8.00am till 1.00pm £50.00
    Afternoon 1.00pm till 5.30pm £47.00


  • Government funded places, Tax Free Childcare, Universal Credit and Sponsored places are all available. Discounts may apply, please refer to manager.
    We offer early morning drop off at 7.30am and a late pick up at 6pm for an additional cost.


  • Parking
  • There are parking facilities in front and at the side of the nursery.


Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath Reviews (104)

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Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath has 104 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We recently attended a Halloween stay and play. My grandson really enjoyed this and myself too. The nursery always has a very welcoming atmosphere and I know my grandson is very happy here.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Hello, thank you for taking the time to write your review, we truly value your feedback. Kind regards, Louise.


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I'm happy with the care my son receives. The staff are always very friendly and welcoming. More information on what he gets up to during the day, would be better. All the staff in his room are polite, knowledgeable and caring.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Hello, thank you for taking the time to write your review, we truly value your feedback. Kind regards, Louise.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a brilliant nursery! You can tell the girls that work there really care about every single child! My little boy comes home really happy everytime he has been in. I really believe it has made him come on leaps and bounds since he started.
Not only do I think all the staff really care about
every single child, I also believe they care about all of the parents too! They are constantly asking if we are okay and if there's anything they can do to help.
I honestly cannot recommend this nursery enough.
The environment looks really clean and inviting !!

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Hello, thank you for taking the time to write your review, we truly value your feedback. Kind regards, Louise.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Really happy with this nursery. Our son is going here and he is happy with all the activities and fun he has there. We have also attended some special events around Halloween and Christmas and we enjoyed it.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Hello, thank you for taking the time to write your review, we truly value your feedback. Kind regards, Louise.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath is outstanding. My son started in April 2024 with amazing staff, they have helped my son in loads of ways and make him ready to start for full-time school in September with confidence. He's going to miss his friends staff and the fun atmosphere so much
they are absolutely amazing.
Thank you to all the amazing staff.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Hello, thank you for taking the time to write your review, we truly value your feedback. Kind regards, Louise.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children love attending Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath. nurses always organise exciting activities for the children - my little one loves the fruit salad making, sandpit, water play and all of the other messy play ideas. He does a dance class in nursery which he really enjoys and
has also been on trips to the park, farm and sea life centre. They have recently remodelled the outdoor area to include a mud kitchen, swing and other activities. They hold occasional parent stay-and-play sessions for important events and organise a summer/winter fair each year on a weekend with stalls and activities for the children. All round, an excellent nursery and after-school club.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Hello, thank you for taking the time to write your review, we truly value your feedback. Kind regards, Louise.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has attended since he was 20 months, he started in the rainbow room and moved up to preschool a few months ago.
Our son absolutely loves this nursery! He has grown in confidence, made a lot of friends and is constantly learning through play. He's been on numerous trips and I've attended
stay and plays which were great to join in with the activities. It's very safe in terms of access and staff who don't recognise you will get your child's keyworker before you enter.
All of the staff are amazing but I'd particularly mention the member of staff currently managing the nursery and our son's key worker. They do an amazing job and our little boy adores his key worker. They go to great lengths to adapt to each child's personality and interests and they spend a lot of time outdoors. Our son loves animals and dinosaurs and he's learning every day!
Another quick mention for two members of staff, in particular! They're wonderful and all the lovely ladies at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath.

Reply from Louise Horbury, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

Hello, thank you for taking the time to write your review, we truly value your feedback. Kind regards, Louise.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing care by all the staff, I currently have two children within the nursery, always had my children go to this nursery, my oldest being now 12 and 8. All the staff always go above and beyond great communication, not with just key workers but with all the staff and managers throughout the nursery.
Always nice to pick the children up knowing they've had a great day and are well looked after.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath, my son has been going since November 2023, my son has been looked after to a high standard. Staff are amazing, so polite and funny and also happy to assist with any questions I have. My son has come along massively with his speaking and language and also
everyday self-skills, he is like a new child each and every day. I pick him up, he is always happy, clean and well looked after. I would recommend to any parent to put your son or daughter here, you will not be disappointed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins have been attending Brighter Beginnings now for some time and I am more than satisfied with the nursery, they've shown a keen interest in the children and both love going to the nursery in the mornings. I hold the teachers and management in high regard and have nothing negative to say only
positives in the way they have supported my sons and helped with their personal development needs.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

One of my daughter's favourite parts of her week, is going to nursery. The girls who work at the nursery are so amazing too, always so kind and they’re so good with my little one. I feel so at peace, knowing my child is so safe and well looked after at Brighter Beginnings, Newton Heath. I have only
kind words to say about the nursery and the team!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends this nursery. They are absolutely amazing. She loves all the staff, especially one in particular, she says she is her best friend. My daughter really enjoys her time at nursery and always tells me she has had, a lovely day. The staff are lovely and always keep me informed and up
to date with what is happening with my daughter.

Reply from Jennifer Passman, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath

This is great to hear! Thank you for your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery - my nephews and my son have both attended. Informative staff and excellent facilities for the children. Flexible and the staff are friendly and look after the children like their own.

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My niece comes to this nursery and absolutely loves it! She has progressed so much since coming here! She always has so much to tell me about what she's done in nursery every time I see her. The staff are amazing!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As the auntie of a child at this nursery I would just like to say how much she has come on since being here, not to mention her confidence.
I would recommend this nursery 10 times over to parents looking for a nursery for their child to feel safe and happy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter absolutely loves this nursery tells me all about her friends and her babies (dolls). The staff are brilliant. Couldn't ask for a better nursery for my granddaughter to be going to; fantastic.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very approachable and nice. My daughter currently attends the nursery and they take very good care of her. They also took good care of my son previously and now attends their holiday club. As a child with high energy levels, I was very pleased with the care he received and was part of
the reason, I decided to take his sister there. They sometimes also go to the park to have fun and I will highly recommend the nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a very excellent nursery and a very fun place for the children. It’s a very good learning experience for young children.
The staff are also brilliant in what they do they look out for all their children and make sure the environment is safe for all the children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter went here until she went to nursery school. Then I got my son a place, and now my daughter uses the before and after school clubs and holiday club.
They both have loads of fun and cant wait to go to nursery.
The staff are approachable and friendly.
They bent over backwards for us during
the first lockdown. They also went above and beyond and assisted with a personal touch when my partner had to have major surgery.
If my children are happy, then I don't have the mum guilt prioritising work to give them a good life.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath staff are very pleasant, knowledgeable, informative to the parents and extended family. The children excel in their care and are always happy whilst in the care of the staff. Clean and very family orientated. I would recommend this nursery very highly. Always
plenty of staff on hand to talk to you if you have any queries that need answering.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.894)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10 for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.894 for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath is calculated as follows: ( (319 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 357 Ratings = 4.894

  • b) 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 Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Newton Heath is based on 30 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 134 number of registered child places is 26.8, which has been reached with 30 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Meet the Team (5)

Louise

Louise Horbury

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, my name is Louise and I have worked within the early years sector for over ten years and joined the Brighter Beginnings team in 2023. Over my decade of experience, I have worked my way up from an apprentice to becoming a nursery manager. I have gained an array of knowledge during my time as an early-year practitioner, beginning with a level 2 apprenticeship and more recently graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University completing a degree in Early Years and Childhood studies.


My passion for early years has been something that has driven me to ensure all children and families have a sense of belonging during their time in our setting and feel that they are listened to and understood. As a parent myself, I aim to give support to all families and hope to build strong partnerships with parents and carers. At Brighter Beginnings Newton Heath we love to arrange lots of different special events across the year which we open up to the whole community, some of our most recent events have been a Halloween event in our outdoor provision ‘Brighter Blossoms’, summer and Christmas fairs and stay and play sessions.


It’s a wonderful way to reach out to families and the wider community.


Karen

Karen

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2016

Hello, my name is Karen and I have been with Brighter Beginnings for 8 years and have over 30 years experience working with children and families.


I am level 3 qualified in early years and also hold level 2 and 3 in play work.

As a room leader, my aims are to provide a safe, secure and caring environment for our babies and children, where they can thrive and develop in their own unique way. I enjoy working alongside the big staff team here at Newton Heath as there is a wide range of qualifications and years of experience amongst our team members. I feel that we all contribute and collaborate with one another to further develop our own knowledge to provide outstanding care for children and families.


Imogen

Imogen

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2021

Hello, my name is Imogen, I joined Brighter Beginnings in 2021.


I began my career as an apprentice achieving a Distinction grade in my level 3 qualification.
Since then, I have been given the opportunity to be Newton Heath’s 16–24-month (Little Explorer’s) room leader.


As a room leader, I take pride in all of my work and I am determined to do whatever I put my mind to. I feel confident when leading my team and ensuring children’s and family’s needs are always met to a high standard. I ensure a high-quality provision is provided to the children in our care, and ensure the playroom is fun, inviting and welcoming to all!


I am always looking for new ways and activities to engage the children. I enjoy working together as a whole nursery to create a happy, engaging space for children to grow, develop and establish a positive sense of self.


Paige

Paige

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2018

Hello, my name is Paige and I am a level 3 qualified nursery practitioner. I completed my qualification as an early years practitioner in college 12 years ago. I have worked at Brighter Beginnings for over 6 years, progressing to becoming a room leader in 2022.


I love working with children and families and giving them new and exciting experiences to promote their growth and development.


As a mum to two young boys myself, I understand how parents may feel when introducing their little ones to nursery life, but with the support of the whole team, we believe we create a smooth transition for both parents and the children.


Ellie

Ellie

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2020

Hi, my name is Ellie and I’m one of the room leaders in our Adventures room. I have been a part of the Brighter Beginnings team since 2020.


I’m currently enrolling on a Level 5 Qualification which I’m really excited to begin and feel will help me progress in my leadership position. I pride myself on sharing my knowledge with the whole team to ensure high standards are maintained throughout everything that we do here at Newton Heath.


I love working in the early years and being able to provide the children with great awe and wonder opportunities and new experiences. I enjoy supporting and encouraging children to reach development milestones, and feel a sense of accomplishment myself when children achieve!