Media City Nature Kindergarten

3 Central Park, Ohio Avenue, Media CityUK, Salford Quays, Salford M50 2GT
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9.7 84 Reviews
Media City Nature Kindergarten is situated in the heart of Media City. Open from 7 am – 7 pm they provide childcare from birth to five years of age.

In an ideal location for commuters with the motorway and a range of public transport close by. The nursery also has its own car park for easy drop-offs and pick-ups.

A committed and knowledgeable staff team pride themselves on making sure that every child who attends has a fantastic day every day. They do this by ensuring a range of child-led activities allow children to focus, engage and develop their skills through play and their own individual interests.

The fees include quality childcare, regular outdoor trips and freshly prepared meals and snacks. The nursery also offers various discounts and free funded places.

The nursery has an amazing and expansive outdoor area which the children have direct access to. This is split into age-appropriate sections for safe and specific play for each age group.   

The nursery offers discounts for Media City UK Employees, Emergency Services staff as well as sibling and teacher discounts, T&Cs apply.
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Care Provided by Media City Nature Kindergarten

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Gary Williams (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 134
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • New Years Day, Christmas Day & Boxing Day

Funding & Fees Guide for Media City Nature Kindergarten

  • Contact us to learn more about our competitive fee structure. Funded spaces available.
  • Parking

  • A large car park at the front of the nursery which you are very welcome to park in whilst visiting. Parents may use the easily accessible car park for dropping off and collecting their children.


Media City Nature Kindergarten Reviews (84)

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Media City Nature Kindergarten has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.743) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Media City Nature Kindergarten has 84 reviews.

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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves going to nursery. The staff are outstanding in their interactions with the children. The staff and management have created an inclusive and supportive environment for the children, with an emphasis on outside play and nature. We can’t thank the team enough for their efforts in the development
of our son and we would recommend this nursery to everyone.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Media City Nature Kindergarten

Thank you ever so much for a glowing review, the team are delighted you and your family are so happy at Media City Nature Kindergarten.


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Review from Ahmed E (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Finding a place where our son would feel safe, welcomed and happy was of the utmost importance to us when picking a nursery.
I was concerned, as my son is very shy, and wasn't sure how he would manage to settle into nursery but the nurturing atmosphere and dedicated team really helped him to adapt
to being away from us and helped with my anxieties.
Our son loves going to nursery and has formed great friendships with the other children and staff. He has really come out of his shell and we have noticed he's even less shy when meeting new people.
He's also, always learning new things and it's because of the dedication of the team that the children get to experience a variety of educational experiences. There is also a continued focus on his social and emotional development.
I couldn't be happier with our choice and truly appreciate the dedication and commitment of all at the nursery.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Media City Nature Kindergarten

Thank you, on behalf of the team, for such a glowing review, it is much appreciated, a pleasure to read and we are delighted to hear how much your son is thriving at our nursery.


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Review from A D (Father of Child) published on 15 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

It is good, their staff are nice and the manager is really good.
What would make it excellent is to get the kids more clean. It is not nice when you pick up your child and they are dirty. When kids eat they need help to clean their face and mouth. I dislike it when I see my child's face and mouth dirty
with food or soil.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Media City Nature Kindergarten

Thank you ever so much for your review it is great to hear that you think of the team and the manager so highly, and a further thank you for your time in discussing your point on the face washing after meals, it was great to work together collaboratively to resolve your concern.


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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really great nursery, the best choice for our little one. They have great outdoor area that our little one enjoys. The best element of the nursery however is the staff members. Everyone is so lovely and caring, our child has special needs and the nursery staff recognises it and ensures they do their
best to support us and our child. The nursery have a wonderful SENCO who has a passion to ensure that children are supported. We see the same with how other children are educated by the nursery staff to ensure an inclusive environment.

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Review from Dan T (Father of Child) published on 12 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The leadership team are incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and supportive with all aspects of the childcare process. The room leads and key workers really get to know the children and their needs. We're going through potty-training currently and our daughter's key worker spent 10-15 minutes at the end
of the day debriefing me on how she was progressing and how we (parents and nursery) can work together to support our child through this process—one example of many very positive interactions I've had with the nursery.

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Review from Nargiza I (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery, asking me to take her even on weekends. I can see her development each month, and she learns new things. Her speech and singing have developed a lot. I am more than happy to bring her to the nursery.

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Media City Nature Kindergarten

Thank you so much for your wonderful words; we really appreciate it. Our team will be delighted to read your lovely review.
All the best,
The Thrive Team.


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Review from Catherine B (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children absolutely love going to nursery, and we love it too. They started when they were one, and from the first settling-in session, the staff were so kind, caring and thoughtful in how they helped the children (and us) settle. They have thrived at the nursery - and I’m constantly impressed by
the things they have learned there (songs, names of animals, numbers, books). You can tell the staff and manager really love the children. The facilities are impressive, with a big outdoor area and the indoor rooms are big and bright. The outdoor play and learning were a big plus for us. The kids love being independent (e.g. pouring their own cereal) - which the nursery encourages. Communication with parents is clear and they do daily updates on the app as to what your child has been doing. I honestly can’t recommend it highly enough.

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Media City Nature Kindergarten

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, we are delighted to hear that your children enjoy nursery so much. Our team will be delighted to read your positive comments.
Thank you again,
The Thrive Team.


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Review from Sally-Ashley H (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at this nursery for two years now and her development, confidence and socialisation have been invaluable. The staff are like an extension of our family. My child can't wait to go and is disappointed to leave.

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Media City Nature Kindergarten

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate your feedback. It is wonderful to hear that your daughter has progressed so much during her two years with us.
Thank you again,
The thrive Team.


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Review from Lucy W (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff and management team! Really personable, friendly and understanding. My son genuinely loves so many of the staff and has been there since 4 months old. I would recommend it to everyone. Thank you!

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Media City Nature Kindergarten

Thank you for taking the time to review us, it is so wonderful to hear how much your son loves his time at nursery and your lovely comments about our team.
Thanks,
The Thrive Team


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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending full time for the past 3 years and I've always felt extremely comfortable leaving her in their care. The staff are warm and welcoming, instilling good values in the children as well as advancing social and motor skills. The children take part in lots of crafts and pretend
play while developing strong relationships with each other and members of staff.

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Media City Nature Kindergarten

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We are delighted to hear you feel happy with the range of activities on offer and your lovely comments about our team.
Thank you,
The Thrive Team


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Review from Paige J (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves attending nursery and always has a smile on his face in drop off and pick up. The team update the app regularly which is nice as I do love the updates on what he’s getting up to.


Lovely friendly atmosphere and nothing is ever too much trouble. Little ones are mostly outside playing which

is great to see. I would highly recommend this nursery for its professionalism and commitment to a well-rounded experience for all little ones.

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Media City Nature Kindergarten

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, it is wonderful to read your positive comments. It is great to hear you are happy with the way your receive updates through our app and your lovely comments about our team.
Thank you again,
The Thrive Team


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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with the nursery. My husband and I met with the manager as clueless parents of a newborn and from the get-go go she was very helpful in answering our questions and getting us on the waiting list.
Once our daughter was older and she got started in the nursery, she took a long time
to get settled in but the whole team were amazing at reassuring us and keeping us in the loop. Now, as a toddler, she runs into nursery without looking back and absolutely adores her time in nursery.
She has learnt so much there and loves the time she spends outdoors. I know she is very well taken care of.
The only minor negative is that they don't always upload to the online portal, however, I don't mind as I know they are very busy, and at the end of the day, I always receive all the important information about what she's eaten and when she slept, etc.

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Media City Nature Kindergarten

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, it really means a lot. We are delighted your have been so happy with the nursery, we will absolutely take on board your comments about our online portal. We know how important it is to have updates about what your little one gets up to.
The Thrive Team


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Review from Rachel R (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing. My child loves attending this nursery. The staff are so friendly and always approachable if I have a problem. The Nature Kindergarten has a good way of making the children learn.

Reply from Ella Lister, Parent Liaison at Media City Nature Kindergarten

Thank you so much for your lovely review of our nursery!
We are so delighted to hear that your little one loves attending our nursery and you can talk to our team whenever you need. We hope that your little one continues to learn and thrive with us for years to come!


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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I recently joined the nursery with my two children. The staff could not do enough for me to settle my nerves. My baby is only 5-months-old, and they massively went out of their way to understand me and my children's routine. Having two children with allergies, I was also reassured by the measures put
in place for children with allergies. The staff are so friendly, and as a mother, who likes to hear about everything every day, they’re always happy to share the details of the day.

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Executive at Media City Nature Kindergarten

Thank you very much for taking the time to review our nursery, we are delighted to hear your wonderful feedback!


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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with Media City Nature Kindergarten for three years. We spent a long time looking for nurseries, and I’m so glad we chose this one. My son has grown up here and has developed and met all his learning targets which are preparing him for school, such as learning to walk, talk and potty
train. All staff are very nurturing and friendly and treat the children as if they were one big family. The staff, including managers, are good at knowing who you are when dropping off and picking up and giving daily updates. My son has made some lovely friendships, this has been so reassuring through the pandemic. My son also really enjoys the food and their chef, who is very good at catering to specific needs. Media City Nature Kindergarten has an amazing play space for the children inside and out. They vary in activities every day so the children are always interacting and learning new things, my son is never bored. We would highly recommend this nursery. Go and look around, and you’ll understand why.

Reply from Melissa Collins, Sales and Marketing Executive at Media City Nature Kindergarten

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for writing such wonderful comments about Media City Nature Kindergarten. Kind regards.


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I love the kindergarten environment. They cooperate on the problems of the children and this is very significant.
But they need to do a little more than educate children, for example, reading a book
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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery was an incredible support during the pandemic. My daughter loves the nursery, key workers and has made very strong friendships. She is well spoken, well taken care of and thriving. They are a fabulous hard working team who enjoy working together and that makes it such a great place for your
little ones to grow up and learn.

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Review from Jessica P (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, it's a safe environment, great management, the Manager is excellent resolving issues, staff are very competent and diligent, its worth the money, my son is very happy going there, he enjoys a lot his time in this nursery. Also, the app that they are using is amazing to have updates of
the progression of my son.

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Review from Sahar F (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child very happy while in nursery. Motor skills growing up so fast while playing with other kids at the same ages. All the staff very kind and helpful they are talented. I’ve appreciated for the services and helps.

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Review from Q T (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend this nursery. My one year old has been there since he was 4 months old. The staff are amazing. They treat the children like their own family and will always go above and beyond. My little boy is so happy here.
The manager is excellent and always ready to help.
Cannot recommend enough.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.743)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.743) out of 10 for Media City Nature Kindergarten is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.743 for Media City Nature Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (327 Excellents x 5) + (47 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (7 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 393 Ratings = 4.743

  • 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 Media City Nature Kindergarten is based on 31 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 31 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2020

Recipient: Thrive Childcare and Education

Date: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2019

Recipient: Thrive Childcare and Education

Date: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2018

Recipient: Thrive Childcare and Education

Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018 More details

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Jess White

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2018

Jess is an experienced practitioner with a passion for supporting children and their families with SEND.

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