The Learning Hive Nursery School

30 Manchester Road, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5GB
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8.4 48 Reviews
The Learning Hive Nursery School offers high-quality childcare and early years education to children aged between 6 weeks to 5 years.

The nursery has rooms designed carefully to meet the age and stages of the children, while offering challenges to help them reach their full potential.

In addition to the excellent play and learning facilities children access, they also have a range of outdoor spaces, a sensory room and pets corner!

Staff strive for excellence and are very passionate about providing all children with experiences and memories that will last them a lifetime.
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Care Provided by The Learning Hive Nursery School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Louise Johnson (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 108
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for The Learning Hive Nursery School

  • Full day (7:30 am to 6:00 pm) from £61.25

  • We want to make life simple, so our fees include milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals, as well as nappies, wipes, and sun cream. Parents are, of course, also welcome to bring in their own.

The Learning Hive Nursery School Reviews (48)

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The Learning Hive Nursery School has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.357) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Learning Hive Nursery School has 48 reviews.

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Review from N U (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My child has been at the nursery for a few months and seems to be enjoying it. The facilities are fantastic (carpets could be hoovered at least every day) and the staff are wonderful, it's nice to be greeted with a friendly smile every morning and reassured that your child is in a warm environment.
The meals are fantastic and the personal care given to the kids is brilliant.
The only area of improvement would be communication from the nursery to parents. I think the app is fantastic but only tells us about their personal care. It would be great if there was a quick summary of how their day was, what they got up to, and whether they were happy or frustrated that day as there isn't much to get this information from staff at pick up. Sometimes I don't know if they did any activities i.e. arts and crafts as we don't see them bring any art home or anything of the sort. Also, more pictures on the app would be fantastic as we don't get these often.

Reply from The Learning Hive, Central support at The Learning Hive Nursery School

Thank you for your honest and detailed feedback! We're so glad to hear that your child is enjoying their time with us and that you appreciate the care from our staff, as well as the meals and facilities. We take your suggestions about communication and updates seriously and will work to improve how we share daily highlights, activities, and photos to keep you more connected with your child's experiences. Your input helps us grow and provide the best for your family, thank you!


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Review from B D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery provides exceptional care for toddlers. The staff create a nurturing environment where children feel secure and valued. The facilities are outstanding, offering a safe and engaging space for learning and play. Activities are thoughtfully planned to promote both educational and developmental
growth.
What sets this nursery apart is the staff's dedication to each child's well-being and development. They form strong relationships with the children as I have seen myself with my child, fostering a sense of trust and security. I am kept well-informed about my child's progress and activities, ensuring transparency and peace of mind.
Overall, this nursery excels in providing high-quality care and education for young children. It offers a supportive and enriching environment where toddlers thrive and flourish.

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending since September 2021 and has loved every single day. We receive daily updates that change with her age, such as naps, milk, and nappies - to observations in preschool. We receive informative correspondence about what the children are doing each month, and we are encouraged
to go into the setting for a stay-and-play if we can.
It also goes without saying that the staff are amazing and our daughter has bonded so well with everyone.
As a mum, I think my only wish would be to have an official photograph each year, but I think it would be hard to keep my daughter clean for long enough!
We will be admitting our daughter to nursery school in September and already feel sad about her leaving The Learning Hive! We would recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Joycelyn T (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has grown in her speech and confidence since going to the nursery. She loves it there and she is making friends. The nursery staff are great with the children and they are really the best.

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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So impressed with The Learning Hive Nursery School - our son attends five days a week and loves it there. He takes part in so many different activities and all of the staff are so kind and caring and truly make your child feel at home. We get regular photos and video updates on the app and also have
access to a daily diary of what was eaten, sleep times etc. which is extremely useful.
We would highly recommend the nursery!

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Review from P D (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are very professional and skilled.
My child is very happy at the nursery.
Each staff member knows him personally which is a nice quality. I feel that all of the staff take an active interest in my child and not just his key worker. I am confident leaving him at the nursery when I am at
work as I know that he is in safe hands.

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Review from Linda A (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves every second at The Learning Hive Nursery School. The staff are attentive and caring and nothing is too much trouble. The calm, nurturing and educational atmosphere is the perfect mix. She has really improved in her development since starting nursery in August. The activities, equipment
and staff knowledge are perfectly pitched to support her development mentally, physically, and socially. Huge thank you to all the staff for their dedication and hard work. Thank you

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended for over two years now. He comes home everyday really happy telling us all about his day. He sees some of the staff as his best friends. Diverse activities throughout the day and they always spend time outdoors.
Great diversity of meals provided as well. Will soon sign up my youngest
to this nursery.

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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I am satisfied with the care given to my child from the nursery. Our daughter is always so happy to go in and has a spring in her step when we leave her at the door. Her happiness is all that is important to us, so as long as she is enjoying it, then I am satisfied she is getting the care and education
she needs whilst playing with her playmates.
From a parent's perspective and being able to compare this experience with another nursery that my son went to, I feel very disconnected from the nursery.
It's lovely to talk at the door, albeit that be for a couple of minutes, but if there is a queue of parents, then there is no time for feedback of the day.
I feel that there is no connection between us as parents and the nursery. I dont have any familiarity with her teacher or teachers, but everyone seems lovely, and I am sure all do a great job.
Yes, there is the log, but that's a computer; it's not a human being having a conversation. Just my thoughts on my experience with another nursery.

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Review from adrian g (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has never fallen short of my expectations. I am currently sending my third child there and my two older children had a great time there with fond memories. They had a great connection with the carers. we regularly get updated reports on a daily basis on what's happening with pictures of
daily activities. couldn't recommend them more!

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Review from Aimee W (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff seem lovely and so caring. My son loves it he is always so excited. Was so patient with him the first few weeks when he was settling in. He has come on so much since starting the nursery.

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Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really saddened to be taking our child out of the nursery. He loves every one of the staff members and his learning, speech and confidence has really improved over the last 12 months. My child has been with the nursery since 9 months old and the care and love he has been shown is amazing. He will really
miss his friends and teachers.
Thank you so much!

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Review from Kathy S (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended The Learning Hive in the past five years.
My youngest daughter (aged 16 months) currently attends at present (1.5 days per week) and absolutely loves her time at nursery. Staff are so welcoming/friendly both on drop off and pick up, and I am confident that she is very
well looked after.
Daily diaries are published promptly, along with regular key observations to give us an insight into how she is developing. It's also good to see the menu of the day displayed outside and to read the nursery newsletter to keep up to date with what events/activities are coming up.
I would recommend The Learning Hive to friends and family looking for a local nursery.

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Review from O H (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended the nursery for just over six months. He settled in almost immediately and we credit the staff massively for this. His development has gone from strength to strength while attending the nursery. There is always plenty of activities for our son to be involved in and it is great to
see what he has done in the day on the app. The staff are attentive and caring and the facilities are great. The meal options are always well balanced too.

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Review from Gillian G (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at The Learning Hive Nursery School have been absolutely amazing, my son really struggled with separation anxiety and the transition he has made with the help and understanding of all the staff I cannot praise enough. My son now is excited and looks forward to going to The Learning Hive daily
and I feel so happy to leave him there rather than worrying about him. He always comes out so happy having done so many activities. The staff take time to learn and engage with the children. I would happily recommend them to any of my family and friends.

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Review from Chelsea S (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My firstborn had been to a nursery before we moved into Droylsden 2/3 years ago. When we found this nursery, we were amazed at how much better this one was and honestly, if I could give it more stars I would! The staff are so lovely and so good with the children. The nursery is lovely inside and set
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Review from Harry B (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rocking Horse Nursery is absolutely fantastic. From the top down, I have always been impressed by their professionalism and their attentive nature to the children. The food they serve is interesting, nutritious and varied and the place is always clean. My children come home happy and tired every day,
which is exactly what I like to see. The list goes on. I honestly cannot find any way to criticise the nursery as they seem to excel in every area. It will be a sad day that dawns when I no longer drop my kids off there because I've enjoyed every minute of using their services. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

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Review from N L (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have 2 children who attend the nursery (one preschool and one in the baby room). Both our children are very happy coming into nursery every day! They love all of the lovely caring staff that look after them and are always happy to see them in the morning. Our oldest child tells us about all of the
things she has learned at nursery each day and talks about the fun activities she has taken part in. We couldn't be happier with the care and teaching our children to receive and the setting they are able to grow and learn in. We will be sad when our oldest leaves and goes to school in September as she has formed relationships with so many people here!

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Review from Chloe S (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming to Rocking Horse Nursery & Pre-school since he was 8 months old, he’s now nearly 3. Half the time he doesn’t want to leave the nursery and come home because he’s having so much fun. He’s always talking about his friends and teachers and this just shows how much he likes it.

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Review from Edith Z (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rocking Horse Nursery is not just a nursery but it has been such an exceptional place for my son to thrive in. The staff are very friendly approachable professional and very motivated. There was not a time that I felt I didn't know what was happening when my child was in the nursery and any updates
on services are always communicated in a timely manner. My son has developed into such an independent boy for his age and I loved the fact that whatever we were working on at home once communicated to the nursery staff they supported the action and rewarded my son with encouragement. Very lovely nursery first class all the way.

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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.357)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.357) out of 10 for The Learning Hive Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 4 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 4.797 for The Learning Hive Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (52 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 59 Ratings = 4.797

  • 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 3.56 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Learning Hive Nursery School is based on 4 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 = 3.375

    • 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 108 number of registered child places is 21.6. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.6 = 0.185

  • 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Storal

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Storal

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2020

Recipient: Storal

Date: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 More details

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Welcome to The Learning Hive Nursery School in Audenshaw near Manchester.

Every day at The Learning Hive, we encourage children to be inquisitive and imaginative in our wonderful environment. In doing so, they soon develop a real love of learning and a curious mind. We’ve been providing high-quality early years learning for over twenty years to families from our local community and beyond.

Our large converted Victorian home offers so much space for children to learn and grow during this important stage, from our rich indoor learning environments to our outdoor areas, filled with opportunities for adventure.

Our experienced team come with a wealth of early years learning insight. We know that every child is different with their own story to tell, so we make sure that your child learns in a way and at a pace that’s right for them.

Come by for a visit and experience first-hand our happy and homely nursery. We look forward to meeting you.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Learning Hive Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that The Learning Hive Nursery School accepts?

The Learning Hive Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Learning Hive Nursery School Open?

The Learning Hive Nursery School 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 The Learning Hive Nursery School have capacity for?

The Learning Hive Nursery School has capacity for a total of 108 Children.

How far is The Learning Hive Nursery School to the centre of Manchester?

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

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