Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Rusholme

Rusholme Sure Start Centre, Great Western Street, Rusholme, Manchester M14 4HA
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9.8 97 Reviews
  • Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Rusholme, Manchester
Brighter Beginnings Rusholme is a vibrant nursery dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and education in a nurturing environment. Following its recent Ofsted inspection on 27th February 2024, the nursery continues to uphold its reputation for offering exceptional care to all children.

A standout feature at Rusholme is its Forest School, Brighter Blossoms, where children are encouraged to connect with nature and learn through outdoor exploration. This unique opportunity allows children to develop confidence, independence, and a love for the natural world while building essential skills through hands-on experiences.

The staff at Brighter Beginnings Rusholme are committed to fostering a warm, inviting atmosphere, forming strong bonds with the children to ensure they feel safe, happy, and engaged. The curriculum is carefully planned to promote curiosity and creativity, allowing children to explore their interests while developing key skills in a fun and supportive environment.

With its focus on personal growth and a love for learning, Brighter Beginnings Rusholme provides an enriching start to children's educational journeys, ensuring they are well-prepared for the future.

Care Provided by Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Rusholme

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Elaine Elliott (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Total Places for Children
  • 85
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 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, Rusholme

  • Full day 8.00am till 5.30pm £67.71
    Morning 8.00am till 1.00pm £44.40
    Afternoon 1.00pm till 5.30pm £42.18


  • 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 and also road side parking.


Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Rusholme Reviews (97)

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Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Rusholme has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.801) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Rusholme has 97 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My kid (I feel so) is quite stubborn and coming from a different country, it was a difficult time for her as well as the nursery staff and is as well. But the nursery staff have been very cooperative and understanding. And now, she is having a great time at nursery and doing really good. Thanks to the
Brighter Beginnings team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall an outstanding nursery!!! My son attends Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery Rusholme and absolutely loves it. He literally runs in on arrival and leaves with a smile on his face. Having our child looked after by people who genuinely care, especially in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic definitely
relieved some anxieties. The facilities and activities are great but I think what sets this nursery apart is the staff. The manager is brilliant, my son's key worker is outstanding and the rest of the team all round are absolutely fabulous!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I had 2 years of experience with this day nursery for both of my children. I appreciate the staff is so good and cooperative. My child always is happy, also nice and clean environment. This day nursery helped me a lot for my kids whenever I needed care. I am very happy with them because they always
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always felt that my son has been so well looked after at Brighter Beginnings. All of the staff make him feel so welcome and part of the family; they seem to care so much about the children and deliver such lovely opportunities for the children to learn about the world and explore new things.
My son particularly enjoys Forest School there and loves the variety of activities, each week he seems to be doing/ exploring something different.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attend this nursery, they are excited to attend every morning and always come out happy and singing.
I knew right away I wanted to put my children here just by seeing the upbeat atmosphere and friendly staff looking after the children.
They do a range of different creative activities,
and I love seeing the little cakes and paintings my children bring home.
Overall a brilliant nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has only been attending for a short period of time and is still getting used to the setting.
Due to Covid restrictions, I was only able to spend a limited time within the setting myself but from what I witnessed the setting was clean and adequately set up with resources for the children,
the staff were also attentive and well informed.
So far I'm pleased with the nursery as a whole.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery is alright, it is very friendly and the staff are okay.
My son is very happy when he comes home from nursery each day and that makes me feel good to know that he's happy. So keep up the good work staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been such a positive in mine and my little ones lives. My child's development has come on leaps and bounds in all areas since starting at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Rusholme. There are lots of activities, quite often ones relating to current affairs such as the sponsored walk
the nursery organised in memory of Sir Captain Tom Moore. The staff are friendly, professional and my little one has grown very fond of them.

Reply from Elaine Elliott, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Rusholme

Pleased you have had a positive experience, we try and include all children in current events and activities. The staff work really hard to plan the activities and experiences for the children. The rooms are set out so all children can access the resources and all areas of the playroom.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Honestly the best nursery I have come across, each member of staff is so friendly and caring.
They tailor the care they provide based on each childs individual needs and also find ways to make the children flourish and them more confident.
Brighter Beginnings is a fantastic nursery, I couldn’t praise
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had my daughter going to the nursery when she was only 9 months old. Now she is 3 years and 4 months. She is very happy with all members of the staff.
Her mental, physical and social development is standard. Because of the nursery she has good communication skills that are over her age.
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confident leaving her in the nursery for a full day because the way that staff deal with the kids is professional. All this year I have never had a single accident or injury which means they are doing a great job.
Currently, I'm pregnant, I can't wait to send my new child to the same nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been very happy starting here, her last nursery was a nightmare! Thanks so much. My daughter's speech and her actions have improved. I love the staff, they are very caring. My daughter has behaviour problems but I’ve seen a magnificent change.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic staff that never fail to communicate. They always look after my child and keep her clean and tidy, have worked well with myself, they apply ointments promptly and always keep me updated of progress. The nursery manager is extremely professional, a wonderful woman who is never too
busy to listen and is very helpful and supportive. All the team is fantastic. Never any problems. Great place, a safe space and a high level of monitoring for children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I went to nursery regarding my daughters admission. Overall I found out that staff are really friendly. They are very helpful towards every new student. I would refer this nursery to my friends and family.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child is happy going here, they really look after him. He looks good after leaving the nursery and is ready to go the next day which seems perfect to me as a parent, that my child is in safe hands. I am really happy with the service.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been going to this nursery for more than two years. She enjoys everything in this nursery, including food and playing. It's like second home. I can trust them with my child. The staff are friendly and always very accommodating. I'm grateful to them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brighter Beginnings Rusholme was an easy choice to send my son. My older son also attended there and I knew that my baby would thrive there. My son has been attending there since June 2020. He loves nursery and is always singing and happy. The staff are friendly and passionate. You can tell that it's
not just a job for them but they genuinely enjoy what they do. My older son still has fond memories of his time there and I know that his little brother is already forming great memories there too. Can't recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Elaine Elliott, Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Rusholme

We loved having your older child at our nursery and we love having your younger one. They are a joy to have.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery, they take good care of my son. I am really happy with Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery. The staff are lovely, friendly and pay attention to the child's needs.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started the day nursery doing 15 hours in the afternoons and since she started there she enjoys it, the staff are very lovely. She is learning a lot and is developing new skills and is experiencing good things and getting to know the staff well. She enjoys her sessions at Brighter Beginnings
Day Nursery, Rusholme. I found the staff very helpful, excellent service and atmosphere.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Rusholme. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and our child is thrilled to go to nursery every day. It is evident that she loves being there but what is also evident is that the staff love being there too!
You can also see the love
the staff have for my daughter and the love she has for them. There are cuddles every morning when she arrives and cuddles at going home time too. It will be sad when our daughter starts school nursery in the autumn. We'll miss all the staff so much. Thank you for all you do for our child.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good nursery, the staff made us feel really welcome when we were shown around and now my son has joined. My son's nursery worker is really nice and lets me know every day when I come to collect my son how he has got on. I have noticed my son is speaking more and he has no problem at home when its time
to brush his teeth because they teach the children this at nursery too.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.801)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.801) out of 10 for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Rusholme 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 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.801 for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Rusholme is calculated as follows: ( (240 Excellents x 5) + (55 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 297 Ratings = 4.801

  • 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 Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Rusholme is based on 25 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 85 number of registered child places is 17, which has been reached with 25 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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Meet the Team (5)

Elaine

Elaine

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2011

As the Nursery Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, I am passionate about creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where all children can thrive. With my NNEB qualification and a Chartered Manager degree, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my role, ensuring that our nursery upholds the highest standards of care and education.


Having been with Brighter Beginnings for over 10 years, I have developed a deep understanding of our community and the unique needs of the children and families we serve. I am dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for every child, fostering their development through tailored activities that promote their individual strengths and interests.


As the Designated Safeguarding Lead, I prioritize the safety and well-being of all children in our care, creating a secure environment where they can explore and learn with confidence. I am equally committed to the well-being of our staff, believing that a supported and motivated team is essential for providing exceptional care.


I am a hardworking and enthusiastic leader, always seeking innovative ways to enhance our practices and ensure that our nursery remains a positive and inspiring place for both children and staff. I am excited to continue making a meaningful impact at Brighter Beginnings, championing the best for all children in our care.


Emma

Emma

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Joined: 2016

As the Deputy Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, I am deeply committed to fostering a nurturing and enriching environment for young learners. With a Level 3 qualification in childcare and a Level 3 SENCo certification, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of early years education and special educational needs, enabling me to support every child's unique journey.


My role as Designated Safeguarding Lead reflects my unwavering dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in our care. I believe that a safe, supportive environment is the foundation for effective learning, and I prioritize building trusting relationships with children, families, and staff.


Reliability and commitment are at the heart of my approach to teaching. I am passionate about inspiring children’s curiosity and creativity, using engaging activities to promote their social, emotional, and cognitive development. I am continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth to enhance my skills and stay updated on best practices in early years education.


I am excited to continue making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families, ensuring that every child at Brighter Beginnings has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.


Mira

Mira

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2018

As a Room Leader at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, I bring 27 years of experience in early childhood education, underpinned by a Level 4 qualification. Born in Uganda, I have a unique perspective that informs my nurturing approach to teaching and learning.


Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to providing a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for all children. As the Designated Safeguarding Lead, I prioritize the well-being of every child, ensuring they feel secure and valued while fostering their individual growth.


My nurturing and reliable nature allows me to build meaningful relationships with children and their families, creating a supportive community where every child can thrive. I am passionate about instilling a love for learning through play and exploration, recognizing the importance of holistic development in these formative years.


Hard work and dedication are at the core of my professional ethos. I continually seek opportunities to enhance my skills and stay current with best practices in early years education. I am committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children, guiding them on their journey to reach their full potential.


Geraldine

Geraldine

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2016

As a Room Leader at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, I bring 27 years of experience in early childhood education, demonstrating a deep commitment to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. With a Level 5 qualification in Early Years Childhood Studies, I have a solid foundation in child development principles, which I apply daily to meet the individual needs of each child in my care.


My dedication to helping children develop their unique skills and interests is central to my teaching philosophy. I am passionate about creating engaging activities that inspire curiosity and creativity, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported on their learning journey.


I believe in a tailored approach to education that fosters self-confidence and a lifelong love for learning. By observing and understanding each child's strengths and areas for growth, I can implement strategies that encourage their development and emotional well-being.


I am excited about the opportunity to continue making a positive impact on the lives of the children at Brighter Beginnings, guiding them as they explore, learn, and grow.


Shaista

Shaista

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2018

My name is Shaista Zahid, and I am a dedicated Room Leader at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, where I have been privileged to nurture young minds for the past 6 years. Holding a Level 3 qualification, I am also the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). My passion for early childhood education drives me to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.


As a fluent speaker of six languages, I bring a unique cultural perspective to my role, which enhances communication and fosters an appreciation for diversity among the children and families I work with. I believe that respecting and celebrating different cultures is crucial in today’s interconnected world, and I actively encourage my colleagues and the children in my care to do the same.


I pride myself on being a team player, always ready to support my colleagues and contribute to a positive working atmosphere. I am adept at adapting to challenging situations, whether it be addressing individual learning needs or navigating the complexities of safeguarding. My experience has taught me the importance of resilience and collaboration in achieving the best outcomes for our children.


I am deeply passionate about empowering children, families, and staff, ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected. My goal is to foster a nurturing environment that not only supports children's development but also builds a strong foundation for their future learning.
I am excited about the opportunity to continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of young children and their families.