Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw

Wetherby Street Childrens Centre, 50 Wetherby Street, Higher Openshaw, Manchester M11 1NU
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  • Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw, Manchester
Brighter Beginnings Wetherby Street, Openshaw is a nurturing and welcoming nursery that offers high-quality early years care and education. Following its most recent Ofsted inspection on 24th January 2023, the nursery was recognised for its dedication to creating a supportive and enriching environment where children can thrive.

The nursery prides itself on its warm, home-from-home atmosphere, featuring natural lighting and cosy fairy lights that create a calming and inviting space for children to explore and learn. The dedicated staff build strong relationships with each child, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and cared for throughout their time at the nursery.

At Brighter Beginnings Wetherby Street, the curriculum is designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and curiosity, allowing children to develop important skills through play and meaningful experiences. The team works closely with families to ensure that each child's individual needs are met, providing personalised care that supports their emotional, social, and cognitive growth.

With its focus on creating a nurturing, stimulating environment, Brighter Beginnings Wetherby Street, Openshaw is a trusted choice for parents seeking high-quality childcare in a warm and friendly setting, where children are encouraged to develop at their own pace.

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Care Provided by Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amanda Rodgers (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • 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, Openshaw

  • 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 is a car park on the nursery site and roadside parking outside.


Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw Reviews (44)

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Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.780) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw has 44 reviews.

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Review from Iaris P (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery!!
The staff are exceptional!
Always friendly nd eager to update me on my child's achievements.!
Absolutely amazing nursery with wonderful caring staff, my child always looks forward to going to nursery .
I highly recommend brighter beginnings nursery for anyone looking for a safe,
friendly nd happy nursery for their little ones .

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw

Hello, we are so happy to hear such lovely feedback about our nursery. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!


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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Brighter Beginnings Wetherby street are so kind, caring, enthusiastic, and friendly. The activities that are organised for the children are creative and impactful. I like that the curriculum is interest based, my son has really enjoyed them. My son loves the staff and the friends he has
made at nursery- he talks about them at home. He enjoys all of the food and tries a range of new things- the meals are healthy and appealing to children. Staff are constantly improving the indoor and outdoor areas and striving to provide the best. I would recommend this nursery to others and plan to send my youngest there in the near future.

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. I will be sure to pass on your lovely words about the staff to them! Thank you for recommending us and we can't wait to welcome another member of your family


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Review from Lauren R (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I removed my child from a nursery at the end of 2023 due to neglect and poor management therefore I was very nervous putting my daughter in another nursery however they have been nothing but amazing, my daughters learning skills, motor skills ,speech etc are over excelling her age, when she first started
brighter beginnings she was not walking and in the space of just 2 weeks and she was walking purely due to correct assessment/management from the teachers. My daughter has an amazing relationship with all members of staff & amazing friendships with her class mates. I would highly, highly recommend brighter beginnings!

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw

What an amazing review, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. I will be sure to pass on your lovely words about the staff to them! We are so happy your child is having such a wonderful time with us and thank you for highly recommending us. Its lovely to watch your daughter blossom and grow with us here at Brighter Beginnings.


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Review from Sedika H (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brighter Beginnings is a great nursery with caring and supporting staffs. They are clean and great with the kids! They are great at communicating with you about your little one because they know how important it is and mades the effort to know each parent and support each stage the child is at. They
work along side with parents very well and also have stay and play to engage with the parents but for us to see and be involved in the activities our little ones do. Thank you.

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw

Thank you for this lovely review! We are so happy to read you enjoy our stay and plays. Parent partnership is very important to us.


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Review from H P (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in September 2024. We viewed the nursery as you would do before hand and we loved the whole atmosphere of the nursery the low lights and everything neutral and welcoming. My son loves going to nursery he loves the play and activities they have to offer. We get updated daily when we pick
him up and photos get posted every so often through the nursery app. He's due to move rooms soon but we aren't worried about the transition because all the rooms, staff and all the older children from seem to know each other. Which is lovely. I can't fault the nursery at all. It really is a brilliant nursery

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw

Thank you so much for this lovely review! We are so happy to read your son has settled into nursery and is really enjoying his time with us. I will be sure to pass on your lovely words to the staff.


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Review from Chelsea S (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brighter Beginnings Wetherby Street is a lovely little nursery, my son who has special needs has attended here since April 2023 and has come on so much since doing so. The staff are amazing with him and keep me up to date with everything going on. The nursery setting and staff are very welcoming and
caring which puts me very at ease. We will be sad when he has to leave this year but he has had a wonderful couple of years here at Wetherby Street!

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw

We will be sad to see him go, but wish him lots of luck in his next adventure! Thank you for leaving us a review and I will be sure to pass on your lovely words to the staff.


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Review from P C (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery!
My little boy loves it here and settled in really well. The staff are all lovely and friendly and very hands on and there to help with any worries.
Also, get daily updates on their app of day-to-day activities your child gets up to.

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very happy to read your little boy settled in so well with us at nursery.


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Review from G W (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended Brighter Beginnings, Wetherby Street for over a year now and his progress has been astounding. He has developed really well and I in particular have found the support from the staff to be exceptional. When trying things like potty training the nursery support and provide daily
updates which are really appreciated.

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very happy to read you feel his progress is outstanding. I will be sure to pass on your lovely words to the staff team.


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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started this nursery in September, he does two days a week, they let me change drop-off times to accommodate my work pattern, they have been brilliant with my son. I have seen a big change in him since starting nursery, his speech has come on and also the interaction with other children, the
staff are all brilliant.
Thank you.

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're glad to hear your son is thriving and making great progress-it's been a pleasure to support both him and your family. We really appreciate your kind words!


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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely an amazing nursery. Three of my babies have been at this nursery and I don't have any faults at all, everything about the nursery is amazing, and the way they welcome my son is something else. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anybody.

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw

Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to have had the privilege of caring for all three of your children, and we truly appreciate your kind recommendation. It's wonderful to hear how welcomed your son feels with us!


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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to the nursery since September 2024 and he's loved it. He has been to two prior to starting here and this is by far his best one! You can tell that all the staff love and care for him and that makes me feel more confident in leaving him to go to work. Staff give a good handover
so I always know what he's done, had to eat etc. I always see lots of pictures of the things he gets up to and he comes home and tells me about it. We are going to be gutted in September this year when he leaves for school.
Thank you to all the staff!

Reply from Kerry Heywood, Nursery admin at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw

Thank you so much for your lovely message! It's amazing to hear how happy and settled your son is with us-it means the world to know we've made such a positive impact. We'll miss him just as much when he moves on to school!


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When my child started his nursery, as English is not our mother tongue, he had difficulty in language but now I can see a lot of difference and confidence in communication. He is ready to go to school. All teachers are very kind, caring and friendly with the child and lots of activity that's why my
child loves to go to nursery every day. I've got a little one and I already decided to send them to this nursery.

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Review from Z S (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son and myself love this nursery the staff are amazing and so supportive they make you feel welcome the moment you walk through the door and are so caring, I feel the communication is always really good, I love hearing what the day has been like. All the staff have made a connection with my son who
struggles in social situations, I can't tell you how much he has come on since being there, he was nonverbal but can now name all staff and do his colours as well as using single words. The environment is fun and there's always something to do, my son loves the outdoor space which is amazing. I love the summer fairs as it feels like one big family, I'm so glad he goes here.

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Review from Irena M (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so happy in this nursery, staff very friendly, good communication! They make lots of activities, my daughter goes happy and she loves a teacher! For everything staff let me know about my daughter! For eating, for activities, for problems if my daughter has!
Thank you for everything doing for
the children!

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Review from Keishaye S (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I get so excited each month when I’m able to view the letters indicating just what’s happening each week, it truly gives us something to look forward to... Having updates and pictures to look at really keeps me warm and fuzzy inside knowing my daughter is getting quality care as she’s genuinely happy
to enter those gates every morning. I absolutely love Brighter Beginnings Nursery. I truly do not know what I would do without them. I’m a mom who is very picky with her little girls' surroundings but I have nothing to worry about while she’s at nursery as I’m reassured every day she’s in good hands.

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Review from Angleia T (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery (Wetherby Street) more. From the second you step through the door, it is obvious that this is a nurturing and child-centred environment. Every member of staff makes a point of getting to know all of the children (and their adults) making transitions
and handovers so much easier. My son has been attending the nursery for six months now, he has come along so much and absolutely loves going in each morning, All of the staff are welcoming and supportive and it is obvious that they provide him with the highest level of care. They are even skilled in making it easier for anxious, first-time parents to leave their babies for the first time! The outdoor space is amazing and the activities planned for indoors are wonderful and varied. It's an amazing nursery that I would recommend to anyone looking for a place for their child.

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Review from Merveille M (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son comes home, singing, talking and just really happy. The staff here are overly patient and I commend their efforts. With each child, you can see the level of care, attention and detail. The team are great at listening to feedback, they are even better at giving daily reports on how your child
did. I got tremendous support when I started potty training last year, resources, guidance and everything in between. The nursery has activities on nearly every week, there is always something for the kids to look forward to. I too, as a parent, get spoilt sometimes with shopping vouchers and keep worthwhile keepsakes. My son has just turned 3 years old and I couldn't be happier with the work all the staff do at this nursery.

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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I honestly couldn’t fault Brighter Beginnings Openshaw. From the moment you step through the door, you can tell it is a nurturing environment. Every member of staff is happy and welcoming and you can leave knowing your child will be well looked after. I had a look around a couple of nurseries and nothing
compared to this one. Everything is centred around the child’s well-being and happiness and it’s great to see.
My child has a bit of separation anxiety but because the environment is so nurturing he has settled so much quicker than I could’ve imagined. Thank you to all the staff at the nursery! 10/10

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

Excellent nursery. My twins have been here since September 2020 and they have come on in leaps and bounds. The staff are lovely and always helpful and nothing is too much trouble. They feel like they are family. They are caring and always helpful. All the staff are lovely.

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Review from Cassandra O (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good staffing and communication skills. They give excellent care to the children.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.780)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.780) out of 10 for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 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 4.880 for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw is calculated as follows: ( (191 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.88

  • 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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw is based on 18 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.9

  • 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 (3)

Olivia

Olivia

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2012

Hello, my name is Olivia and I have worked for Brighter Beginnings since leaving school at 16, which was the beginning of my childcare career. I have worked my way through the roles of a nursery practitioner working up to management. I have 12 years of experience working for the company which ensures that I can work hand in hand with my Manager as a Senior Deputy. I have a nurturing and caring approach, which leads me to prioritise each child’s welfare, fostering their confidence and independence. I strive to provide children with a calm but stimulating environment, to build and scaffold their unique personalities. I believe a strong parent partnership is the foundation to build on, as a mother of three I understand the trust and confidence that you need for your childcare provider. With my experiences of being a mother and working within childcare, I strive to give parents any advice or support that they need.


Danielle

Danielle

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2022

Hello, my name is Danielle. I began my journey at Brighter Beginnings Wetherby Street as an unqualified in childcare, but with experience in primary schools. Since I began 3 years ago, I have enhanced my knowledge by completing my level 3 and becoming a room leader in Curious Investigators (2-3 years). I have a caring, warm and loving personality and that allows me to provide support and patience to my staff team. As a mum of four, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and experiences with our parents and ensuring that strong parent partnerships are developed.


Kelly

Kelly

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2021

Hi, my name is Kelly I have worked in childcare for 6 years but at Wetherby Street for 3 years. I love to see children develop and grow and always feel proud of their achievements no matter how big or small. As a mum of three children myself, I understand the importance of building strong parent partnerships and getting to know the children’s strengths so we can strive for them to reach their full potential. I love creating new and exciting areas in the preschool room based on the children’s interests and watching how excited and engaged they become when playing. I have a passion for being outdoors with the children, helping them to explore and discover the natural world around us by collecting leaves, exploring conkers and even hatching chickens from eggs teaching the children all about life cycles.


Frequently Asked Questions about Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw

What is the Age Range of Children that Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw accepts?

Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw accepts Children aged from 0 years 4 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw Open?

Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw 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 Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw have capacity for?

Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Openshaw to the centre of Manchester?

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

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