Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage

Burnage Sure Start Centre, Broadhill Road, Burnage, Manchester M19 1AG
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  • Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage, Manchester
Brighter Beginnings Burnage is one of Manchester's premier nurseries, offering top-quality and affordable pre-school childcare. This full-day care nursery benefits from purpose-built facilities, featuring spacious play areas designed to foster learning and creativity in a safe environment.

The staff at Burnage are dedicated to creating a caring and nurturing atmosphere, developing strong relationships with the children and their families. They deliver a well-balanced and sequenced curriculum that supports children's development, encouraging them to explore and learn through play. In addition, Burnage boasts its very own Forest School, Brighter Blossoms, which enhances outdoor learning opportunities and fosters a love for nature.

Burnage was inspected by Ofsted on 27th September 2023 and proudly achieved a "Good" rating, a testament to the high standards of care and education provided. The nursery also offers excellent provision for out-of-school and holiday clubs, ensuring continuity of care for busy families. As with all Brighter Beginnings settings, Burnage adheres to the strict policies and procedures that have earned Outstanding judgments across the organization. The nursery’s dedicated and highly qualified staff ensure that every child is given the best possible start to their learning journey.

Care Provided by Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Leah Vesty (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, Burnage

  • 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


  • Government funded places, Tax Free Childcare, Universal Credit and Sponsored places are all available. Discounts may apply refer to manager


  • Parking
  • There is plenty of parking in and around the dedicated car park on Broadhill Road.


Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage Reviews (40)

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Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.461) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage has 40 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding nursery, our little boy adores all the staff& is always super happy & excited to go.
Staff are able to adapt around the children if extra support & help is needed and that is very much appreciated, my little boy is wild for outdoors & the outdoor space provided is amazing. A few different
areas & he loves them all.

Reply from Leah Vesty, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage

Thank you for this lovely feedback. We always try and go the extra mile for our families and children! Thank you for your continued support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff here are very warm and friendly and really care about the children in their care.
My son really enjoys coming to nursery and lives his best life.
I feel since the new management has taken over, things are a lot smoother when needing to speak with the nursery regarding any issue you may
have, big or small, and you are always got back to when promised and feel like you are being listened to.
The variety of food is excellent too.
I was unsure about sending my son to nursery but I am really glad we decided to send him.

Reply from Leah Vesty, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage

Thank you for this lovely comment. Thank you for your continued support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son gave me a tough time when he started his nursery but with the nursery staff's cooperation, I got him settled within a month.
The staff are quite supportive and kind. The environment is friendly and no matter what your child is going through, every possible help is available there.

Reply from Leah Vesty, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage

Thank you for your positive feedback. We are glad we could help where possible. Thank you for your continued support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff they are caring, kind and my daughter with autism loves the stuff, 10 out of 10.
Always nice to me, as her parent, tell me how she has been and what she has done. They help us whenever we need to.

Reply from Leah Vesty, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We love seeing how much she enjoys spending her time here! We appreciate your continued support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I took my children out of another nursery because I wanted them to be at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery Burnage. I have an amazing relationship with all staff, including the manager, who is understanding and supportive. The facilities are lovely and garden space is amazing! All staff are attentive,
friendly and we all have a great relationship. Very clean and what's great is you can go inside to collect your child unlike other nurseries, who make you wait outside when collecting your child and this is a massive factor for me, they have nothing to hide as the environment is always very positive. Thank you to all staff at Brighter Beginnings Burnage. Well done and keep up the fantastic teamwork you all do!

Reply from Leah Vesty, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage

This is lovely to hear. Thank you so much for all your support!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly and welcoming. They have helped my child come along very well with speech and weaning. They always let me know how she is doing and if there have been any issues. My child usually doesn't like new people but she loves everyone at Brighter Beginnings Burnage. She loves it
so much that she barely even says goodbye when I drop her off.

Reply from Leah Vesty, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage

This is so nice to hear. It's lovely to see how much your child loves coming into nursery. Thank you for your continued support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier with this nursery since our son started in August 2024, just before his first birthday. The staff are super friendly, warm and welcoming. We were offered an amazing settling-in period, sessions over a two-week period. This really helped us both increase our confidence.
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has helped us out last minute when we were short of childcare on a day we don't have a space and we are so thankful that they try to accommodate this where they can.
When we drop-off and pick-up, all the staff wave and sing 'hello' to my son, which lights up his face, he is so happy to attend and has developed so much in their care.
Well done to the whole team for creating such a beautiful environment for young children, I'm not sure what else any parent could ask for.

Reply from Leah Vesty, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage

We are so happy that you feel this way about the nursery. We love having him here and so proud of how much he has come on with his development!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ever since my daughter started at Brighter Beginnings she has loved every day. Her development has come on so much, within 4 weeks she is hitting her goals. She comes home with a massive smile on her face, it's all we ever wanted from a nursery. The staff are gorgeous and care for all her needs!

Reply from Leah Vesty, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage

Thank you for this lovely comment. We love seeing how much she enjoys coming into nursery and how quickly she is meeting her milestones.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery since January 2024 and it is a very good nursery.
The manager is very accountable and friendly. Always on hand to answer any questions and will often be seen chatting to parents ensuring that everything is ok.
My son's room leader is a wonderful member of staff
and very attentive to my son and friendly to speak to.
The food variety is excellent and non repetitive and accommodating to my child's cows milk protein allergy needs.
There is a slight barrier in communication with some members of staff but overall I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.
My son is thriving and his development has been wonderful to watch throughout his nursery journey.

Reply from Leah Vesty, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage

Thank you for this lovely comment. We are glad you feel happy with your child's care, we love seeing him come into nursery happy and really enjoying himself!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage has gone above and beyond for my son when he started nursery. My son was much younger than my daughter and so, I was more nervous about him settling into nursery. The process did take a long time as well however each staff member that was involved in my son's
care in the Babies Room was so unbelievably attentive and supportive of my son and myself, as I was worried it was taking a long time to settle him in. Three members of staff, in particular, all helped my son settle in and one of them, in particular, spent a lot of her time ensuring we were going at my son's speed and not pushing him too hard, she called me every day my son was in and gave me regular updates and assurances and I could not be more happy with the service provided from the nursery. I would highly recommend.

Reply from Leah Vesty, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage

Thank you for the lovely review. We are so glad you have had a lovely experience with the setting as we know what a difficult time it can be to leave your little ones! We love having him here and how happy he is coming into the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended this nursery for a year and a half and we couldn’t be happier with the care he receives. The staff look after the children with kindness and provide a fun and stimulating environment. We couldn’t be happier with Brighter Beginnings and would make the same choice to send our child
here again in a heartbeat.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Daughter settled in very quickly and loves the staff. Very welcoming and easy to talk to. We had some issues initially with our daughter being given food we'd asked to avoid (not allergy-related), but new management resolved this quickly. Would highly recommend the nursery to any parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I began settling my little girl at the nursery and it was a great experience, the girls were really understanding of my worries when leaving her. The staff helped me feel comfortable throughout the settling sessions whilst leaving my 11-month-old daughter. The manager was really welcoming and answered
any queries I had. The staff seem really happy and ensured there were things for the children to explore. I am looking forward to my little girl continuing her journey and making progress whilst being here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel the staff have been fantastic with regards to our son, the communication is vital from staff to parents and it's always a main aspect of helping your child develop and progress. I/we cannot thank them enough for the progress of our son since he first walked through the door.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been studying here for 2 years, she has made huge progress in this period. The staff at the nursery are excellent they are very cooperative. I never felt uncomfortable when my daughter studies here. Every day they inform me about my daughter's activities and I really appreciate that.
They always serve good food and drink to the children. My special thanks to the nursery management for their hard work. I hope they will continue in the future. I wish all the success of the Brighter Beginnings.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is a very friendly place with so many great activities for children in order for them to enjoy themselves and further their learning and development. My daughter is a notoriously shy child who struggles to communicate with people other than me and her father and being at this nursery has
enabled her to come out of her shell. She has learned so many words and good manners at the table and when playing with other children. She is clearly enjoying the experience and I cannot wait for her to be able to go in for more hours when she is 3. During the COVID-19 lockdowns, they managed the pandemic well, always wearing appropriate PPE when in contact with parents. As a key worker, I was grateful for still being able to go to work knowing that my daughter was in safe hands. Following a day at nursery, the friendly staff always give me a thorough handover about her day. If I could afford it, she would be there much more as it is a brilliant place for her to play and learn.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends this nursery Monday to Friday and she absolutely loves it here.
The staff are all so lovely and always have big smiles on their faces which makes you feel at ease.
What I really like is that every day my daughter comes out with something that she has done, from pictures to biscuits
and little keepsakes which I personally think is so special.
All the staff go above and beyond here for the children and you can tell they care for each and every one.
Coming to this nursery my daughter has come so far from when she started, as before she came here she was very shy and didn’t want to leave my side and with all the help and support from the staff at the nursery, she is now a bright, confident, social little girl.
The nursery is lovely and clean and full of art and decorations for the children.
Would highly recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are amazing and am grateful for all their work with the children.
It took me a while to find a nursery for my girls but I’m so glad I got them into Burnage Brighter Beginnings.
My girls love going and that’s the most important thing.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brighter Beginnings is a great place. The staff are amazing, friendly, caring and do a fantastic job. My child gets so excited and loves attending and comes home so happy and has started to have a lovely bond with staff would definitely recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing here and love the kids so well. They are friendly, kind and really help the kids play, explore and grow. The whole team have gone above and beyond this year and I have never had any worry sending my little one in. She has thrived and is thriving in this nursery and it has been
a total God send this year. One thing that I noticed right from the get go is how the staff get down to the kids level and engage with them, speaking to them kindly and clearly, this impressed me from the off. It's a wonderful place.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.461)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.461) out of 10 for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 12 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 4.861 for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage is calculated as follows: ( (124 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.861

  • 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 4.6 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage is based on 12 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. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.6

  • 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)

Leah

Leah

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2019

My passion for childcare first brought me to work with children 8 years ago. I started as a level 3 apprentice with Brighter Beginnings training school and started at Brighter Beginnings Newton Heath. Through consistent hard work and dedication, I worked my way up, going from a room leader to a deputy manager. One of the most significant times in my career was when I helped support my manager to gain Outstanding in our OFSTED. My determination and my ability to inspire others helped me to get to where I am today, which is the manager of Burnage. I am extremely passionate about providing the best start for children in my setting and truly believe that providing high-quality childcare has a significant impact on children’s development. My aim in life is to provide children with the best experiences and opportunities to ensure they have the best possible start in life.


Danielle

Danielle

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2013

Early years have always been a big passion of mine as I truly believe that children are our future and how we shape them will have a lasting impact on who they become. I started my childcare journey 19 years ago, making the decision to join Brighter Beginnings 12 years ago. During my 19 years in childcare, I have dedicated myself to my studies and have gained a degree in childhood studies. I pride myself on my knowledge of childhood development and I often help mentor the apprentices and help them on their journey to become outstanding practitioners. Something I’m extremely passionate about is supporting children with additional needs as I feel like these children need an advocate and someone to be their voice who will support them and help them to reach their goals. Therefore I am currently doing my masters in Psychology to further my knowledge of neurodivergences so I can apply this to my current role and support the children in my care. As Early years is continuously changing I ensure that my knowledge is kept up to date not just regarding child development but also in regards to legislation. One of my biggest strengths is my empathy for others and being able to support staff through this I have worked my way up to become deputy manager.


Shannon

Shannon

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2021

I have worked in childcare for 5 years and started with Brighter Beginnings as an apprentice doing my level 2, during this time I have worked my way up to room leader. I have worked at the Burnage setting for 3 years and lead the 0-2-year-old room. I have worked on my self-confidence during my time in the setting and now I am proud to say that I have become a confident practitioner who often supports others as part of my job role, brighter beginnings have been a vital part of my journey to become the practitioner I am today. I am very passionate about providing a warm and caring environment for the children. I ensure that my room and the staff in it are very nurturing as we work with the littlest children. Something I’m really passionate about is transitioning the babies into the setting as I know this can be difficult for both the parents and the children so I pride myself on effective parent partnerships. Most of my experience is within the baby room I am very confident in my knowledge and understanding of providing the children with the best start in life through providing awe and wonder activities.


Leonie

Leonie

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2019

For the past 9 years, I have worked in childcare, 6 of those years being at Brighter Beginnings Burnage.


During my time at brighter beginnings, my passion for inclusivity and my creative flare have shone through and I have worked my way up to room leader. My passion is providing fun creative opportunities for all children ensuring that everyone gets an opportunity to participate. The motto that I implement into everything I do is “No child gets left behind”. As a room leader, I like to inspire others by sharing my knowledge and helping my team to be the best possible versions of themselves. I pride myself on learning about each individual child in my care ensuring that their cultural beliefs, interests and personalities are all celebrated and embraced.


Amaya

Amaya

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2018

I am one of the most longstanding staff at Brighter Beginnings Burnage, dedicating 6 years of my life to working with children. I have worked extremely hard to gain my level 2 and 3 qualifications with the company, with various support from my tutors. During my time at Brighter Beginnings, my enthusiasm for providing the best possible start to children on their educational journey has seen me work my way up to room leader. I have ample experience with all age ranges but my preferred room of choice is the preschool room. I am passionate about safeguarding children and ensuring that my team are aware of how to safeguard children. Not only am I a dedicated practitioner I’m also a caring mother to two of my own children, having my own children helps me to set the standard of how I am with the children in my care as I often think to myself about how I would want my children to be taken care of.


Frequently Asked Questions about Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Burnage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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