Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

101 North Road, Clayton, Manchester M11 4NE
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9.9 91 Reviews
Tiddlywinks' 4th Nursery in Manchester is located at Clayton Sure Start Children’s Centre and is carrying on the tradition of providing high-quality, child centred day care for children aged from four months up to school age.

The nursery provide 15 hours free early education for two and three-year-olds through Government funding and these sessions enable children to develop their language, build relationships with their peers and provide the children with a foundation of learning within the EYFS to prepare them for school and life.

A key-carer system enables the nursery to ensure a planned curriculum is tailored to the needs of an individual child. Key-carers ensure that each individual child is supported on a day to day basis and aims to develop a bond with the child and help them to feel safe, protected and cherished while they are away from home.

Nursery environments are designed to be stimulating, encourage the children to explore, take calculated risks and provide them with time and space to consolidate their learning.

Tiddlywinks recognise parents as the first educators for their children and work alongside them to support their child’s learning. Staff are always available to speak to parents/carers who may need advice, guidance or have any concerns with regards to their children.
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Care Provided by Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Tracy Makin (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 72
  • 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

  • Full Time £340.00, Daily Rate £75.00, Half Day session £45.00
  • Parking

  • Car park available


Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton Reviews (91)

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Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.907) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton has 91 reviews.

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Review from Annette F (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love the communication with the nursery. Everyone is helpful and lovely, work really well with my son.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you so much for your review.
We are so grateful for your feedback and taking time to complete the form.
Kind regards
Tracy


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Review from Thomas H (Father of Child) published on 30 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is great. They do loads of activities in the day with our child. The carers all give us feedback at the end of the day and are so good with him. Would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone. They use an app as well if you want to check up and see what they are doing, which is really
good.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you so much for your review.
We are so grateful for your feedback and taking time to complete the form.
Kind regards
Tracy


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Review from Nicola G (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really good nursery.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you so much for your review.
We are so grateful for your feedback and taking time to complete the form.
Kind regards
Tracy


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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm really pleased with the way my son has settled in and how well he has adapted to the nursery routine. I am very happy with the care he receives at nursery. He is really content and has formed strong relationships with his key worker and other staff.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you so much for your review.
We are so grateful for your feedback and taking time to complete the form.
Kind regards
Tracy


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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy with how professional all the staff are. Our child is currently transitioning to The Tweenies room which she is struggling with, all staff members have been ever so supportive and are always encouraging and supporting our daughter. Her carer is amazing, we couldn't ask for better. We
are so thrilled with the progress our daughter is making. Thank you so much.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review. We are so happy that you are pleased with the care you are receiving. Kind regards, Tracy.


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Review from Cheryl W (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton is a great nursery, my daughter loves attending and loves all the staff members. I am happy with constantly being informed of my daughter's day.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you for the lovely review. It's great to have such good relationships with our families. Kind regards, Tracy.


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Review from U I (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton has been amazing with both my daughters especially one staff member. She was very shy and communication was minimal. Everyone at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton is fantastic. They helped my daughter so much to come out of her shell, she can't stop talking now! The team are welcoming,
understanding and always there to listen.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you for your lovely review. It has been a pleasure watching your child grow whilst here at the nursery. Kind regards, Tracy.


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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff have been really supportive transitioning into the nursery. Really helpful. My child enjoys nursery.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that you are so happy with the care you receive. Kind regards, Tracy.


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Review from Leonie C (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is very happy and settled at the nursery. She has a great rapport with the staff and it is reassuring as a parent leaving her there for the day. I like the use of the app and being updated with what's going on in the day.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Parent partnerships are very important to us. Kind regards, Tracy.


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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton has been a great experience for my little girl. The staff are very supportive and welcoming. My little girl has seemed to gain much more confidence in many things, especially her social skills. She was pretty shy with new people with being a Covid baby (most of baby/toddler
strages in lock down)

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are happy that you are so pleased with the nursery. Kind regards, Tracy.


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Review from Dale E (Father of Child) published on 3 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was invited to the nursery to take part in a stay and play. This was a nice experience as I was able to see what my daughter gets up to on a daily basis in nursery. The staff were amazing and set up games to do within the day.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Glad you enjoyed yourself and spending time playing and experiencing a day in the life. Kind regards, Tracy.


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Review from Amanda T (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience at the nursery has been good. I have seen massive improvements in my child's life and it's down to the nursery staff teaching him. They have improved my son's potty training and communication. The nursery staff build great relationships with me and my son.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review. We are pleased you have been so happy with the nursery. Kind regards, Tracy.


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Review from Vicky T (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Tiddlywinks over the last two and a half years, the staff have supported him really well through transitions from each room as this is an area he has struggled with. Staff encourage him to come in in the mornings with lovely smiles on their faces. The nursery cook has helped support
his food allergies and accommodated him into the nursery menu.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, and thank you for working with us to support his allergies. Parent partnership is very important to us. Kindest regards, Tracy.


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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first walk around we went to, all the staff were really friendly and welcoming. They've made my daughter feel safe and encouraged her to come out of her shell. I'm extremely impressed with the nursery facilities and range of activities. they give me comfort by giving updates of her progress
and goings on throughout the day. Amazing nursery, amazing staff.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such lovely comments. We are so happy that you have settled in so well. Kind regards, Tracy.


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Review from Leanne W (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has loved her time at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton. The staff are amazing. As a parent, you always feel safe and happy to leave your child in their care. My daughter is more than ready for school in September thanks to the support from the staff. We are going to miss it very much at Tiddlywinks
Nursery Clayton. The environment is always clean and tidy and the activities that are shared on the app are great.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

What a lovely review to read, thank you so much for your kind words. Warmest regards, Tracy.


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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with our daughter's experience at this nursery. She is excited to attend every day and has gone from strength to strength. We are really happy with her key worker, who always keeps us updated.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Kind regards, Tracy.


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Review from Ryan M (Father of Child) published on 5 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was great to see how much fun and learning the children were doing. The staff were fantastic and made the whole experience fun for us all.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Thank you so much for attending, it was great to see you having so much fun.
Kind regards
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Review from Scott D (Father of Child) published on 14 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really pleased with the care my son receives at Tiddlywinks. He is developing amazingly and can now form letters from his name. His keyworker is doing a great job with him. Thank you.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Hi Scott, Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We appreciate so much that parents take the time to leave these comments for us. Have a lovely day. Kind Regards, Tracy.


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Review from Mollie L (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are brilliant and treat my son like a king. The nursery always looks amazing at Halloween and Christmas time, as well as being clean and tidy. My son has progressed in so many areas in his learning and development and now loves coming to nursery. The menu is great and I am very happy bringing
my son here. I would recommend it to everyone.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Hi Mollie, Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It is so lovely to read when parents are happy with the care they receive. Thank you also for taking the time to publish this review.
Have a lovely day. Kind regards, Tracy.


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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son loved the nursery from the beginning. I can see how much he has progressed in regards to activities, language and self-care. He is attached to all the staff and this is giving us peace of mind.

Reply from Tracy Makin, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton

Hi Alina, Thank you very much for sharing these lovely comments with us and completing the feedback. Have a lovely day. Kind regards, Tracy.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.907)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.907) out of 10 for Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.907 for Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton is calculated as follows: ( (206 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.907

  • 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 Tiddlywinks Nursery Clayton is based on 19 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 19 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 (5)

Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Tiddlywinks Nursery Group

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Tiddlywinks Nursery Group

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2020

Recipient: Tiddlywinks Nursery Group

Date: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 More details

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Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2013

Clayton Nursery Manager

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