Tiddlywinks Nursery Ancoats

Taunton Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 7FA
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9.9 65 Reviews
  • Tiddlywinks Nursery Ancoats, Manchester
Tiddlywinks Nursery Group opened their fifth nursery in the Ancoats/Beswick region of Greater Manchester to provide high-quality care for children from four months up to school age.

Tiddlywinks believe the children are entitled to the best start in life and hope that by working together in partnership with parents and carers, this can ensure each child's time at the nursery is a rich, rewarding and stimulating experience in an environment full of fun and laughter.

Ancoats Tiddlywinks' nursery ethos aims to promote a happy, secure, caring and stimulating environment where children can develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.

The nursery offers a wide range of activities for the children in order to promote different kinds of learning through child lead play, investigation and exploration. Children are given the opportunity to take calculated risks and enhance their learning through their own individual interests.

The nursery provide free childcare places for two and three-year-olds with early years education funding.

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Care Provided by Tiddlywinks Nursery Ancoats

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Natalie Beswick (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • 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 Ancoats

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

  • Car park on site


Tiddlywinks Nursery Ancoats Reviews (65)

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Tiddlywinks Nursery Ancoats has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tiddlywinks Nursery Ancoats has 65 reviews.

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Review from Shelby S (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child settled into this nursery so well; she absolutely loves it. All of the staff are so nice and friendly. She has lots of friends and always comes home so happy. I love the app updates and pictures. We couldn't have chosen a better nursery. Thank you.

Reply from Sarah Russell, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Ancoats

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it means a lot to have some wonderful feedback for our setting.


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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Tiddlywinks Nursery Ancoats in the summer. From the first day, I have felt reassured that he is well looked after. He really enjoys it, and you can tell by how much he loves the staff. I am so happy that I chose Tiddlywinks.

Reply from Sarah Russell, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Ancoats

Thank you for your lovely review, it is our pleasure to look after your little one.


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Review from Kat G (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Tiddlywinks in Ancoats for 4 months now and I couldn't be happier, so much so that we have moved house to a different area but still choose to commute to this nursery. Every single member of staff makes the effort to say hello and make small talk at drop-off and pick-up
which really gives a sense of the friendly feel to this nursery. My daughter settled in well and we get regular updates on how she is doing, both via the app and when we see the staff. Security at the nursery is really good, my husband once got asked for ID as he doesn't pick her up much - this was really reassuring. They do lots of different activities with the children which keep them stimulated throughout the day. Management are great and respond to any queries really quickly.

Reply from Sarah Russell, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Ancoats

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it means so much to know you are happy with the care given to your little one. I will pass on the lovely feedback to my team. Kind regards, Sarah Russell, Nursery Manager.


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Review from C D (Father of Child) published on 11 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with Tiddlywinks. They really understand that little ones and their parents may be nervous about nursery and do everything that can to make it a wonderful experience. Parents are kept informed of what their little ones are doing and having to eat via updates and photos through
the app, while little ones are kept stimulated and entertained with a variety of activities throughout the day. Best of all, the staff really care and closely work hard to ensure the little ones are happy while trying new things and developing new skills. It's great to see our baby having such a good time and coming home having learnt new things - he started at 11-months, but we'd wholeheartedly recommend Tiddlywinks for little ones of all ages.

Reply from Sarah Russell, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Ancoats

Hi, Thank you so much for your lovely review, I will pass on your comments to the team here at Tiddlywinks.


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Review from Cheryl P (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with how my daughter has progressed through nursery since starting in the baby room. Her development has been excellent and she is always telling me what such a good time she has had every time she comes home. She is always talking about her key worker and I am happy knowing she has
this relationship with her key worker.

Reply from Sarah Russell, Nursery Manager at Tiddlywinks Nursery Ancoats

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, I will pass this on to our staff team. Have a lovely day, Kind regards, Sarah Russell, Nursery Manager.


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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves Tiddlywinks and all the staff here: he struggled really badly with his speech and language before attending Tiddlywinks.
But now he’s really surprising us all with the amount of new words and sentences he’s saying daily!


The staff here are fantastic, very supportive, caring

and just overall really lovely people.


My son really didn’t like going to his old nursery, he would cry every day on the way there, but not at Tiddlywinks; he bounces in every day with a smile and waves me goodbye.


The best nursery around!


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Review from Motolani G (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It had been the best experience both for myself and my adorable one. I am so glad we signed my daughter up at this nursery. It helps my child to understand words and the world, making teaching and communication easier for my family.

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Review from Jade M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend this nursery enough. They have been absolutely fantastic with my son. He has attended the setting for over a year, after having a dreadful time at his previous nursery. He settled so well and I felt comfortable leaving him with the very capable staff from day one. The parent app keeps
you updated and you can see photos of activities throughout the day. He is well-fed and all of his needs are more than met. He has so much fun and speaks fondly of his time at nursery. Children are stimulated with different activities, all of the other toddlers seem very happy there too. He talks about his friends and the staff when he comes home. They have lots of time outside as well, which my son loves. They have brilliant facilities and lots of different areas for the children to explore. The nursery is clean and smells nice, unlike some nurseries! It's very calming in the reception area, making children feel comfortable and relaxed.

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Review from Kirsty B (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy loves coming to Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ancoats, literally jumping at the door. They handled the transition to nursery really well and reassure you with updates on the app throughout the day. All staff are friendly and very competent. I would highly recommend.

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Review from Saurabh N (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ancoats has a fantastic team. They are very helpful and provide a lot of information about the nursery so we can stay updated. My son has been going to nursery for four months now and he is loving it. He has become very active since he has begun going to the nursery. The manager
is very sweet and is always happy to help. I am very thankful to one member of staff for taking such good care of my son. Overall, I am very satisfied with the service up to now.

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Review from Eliza I (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Tiddlywinks Ancoats are doing an absolutely amazing job taking care of our little girl. They have managed to make the transition really smooth both for us and for her by giving the best care and attention every single day. We can't recommend this place enough, thank you for what you are
doing for all the children.

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Review from S W (Father of Child) published on 25 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has come along loads since starting nursery. A fantastic service.

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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 25 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had the opportunity to see all of what my child has done. They have taken the time to explain what she likes and how she is growing. It's been a very open conversation and the help the staff have given her and the bond she has with them is amazing. She loves coming here because of the care and
interest all the staff have for each of the children.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff, lovely nursery.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery with lovely keyminders.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Myself and my son have had an excellent experience whilst he has been at Tiddlywinks. Staff are very friendly and always listen to any concerns you have. My son has progressed extremely well whilst here. He eats well whilst here, always comes home happy, full of stories to tell.

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son adores coming to Tiddlywinks Day Nursery. He has great friendship groups and has fantastic relationships with all the workers at the nursery. He has developed so much since being at Tiddlywinks. It is a fantastic nursery.

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Review from R O (Father of Child) published on 10 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic place with great staff, very friendly.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has a very good time in nursery. He just started a few weeks ago and has settled down very well. He loves his personal carer and other friendly staff.

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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pleasant experience was offered a drink and asked to go to the baby room where it was quieter. Keyworker was knowledgeable about my childs development.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.866)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10 for Tiddlywinks Nursery Ancoats 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.866 for Tiddlywinks Nursery Ancoats is calculated as follows: ( (161 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.866

  • 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 Ancoats is based on 15 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 15 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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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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