Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

162 Sinderland Road, Broadheath, Altrincham WA14 5JQ
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"If you look the right way, the whole world is a garden", said Frances Hodgson Burnett in her novel, 'The Secret Garden'.

There’s never been a more important time to be outdoors and Back to the Garden Childcare sets new standards in post-Covid childcare with its innovative outdoor classroom, forest schools-based curriculum and all-seasons learning and exploration space.

Organic child-led learning in the great outdoors has always been very firmly at the heart of the ethos at Back to the Garden, with the nursery committed to a natural approach based around spending as much time as possible within nature and enjoying fresh air.

The nursery has invested heavily in its already beautiful outdoor areas to create an exceptional exploration space full of wonder that includes a magnificent all-weather tepee, woodworking shed and garden. The playscape allows children to be children, harness the power of their own imaginations and experiment with nature and all of her natural resources to develop at their own pace.

The outdoor classroom and daily forest school sessions are unique to Back to the Garden. The tepee is an engaging area which is used for storytelling, regular yoga sessions and wellness activities that enables the children to enjoy light projections and learning experiences with the nursery's wonderful external partners, such as The Whitworth art gallery in Manchester.

The woodworking shed is a superb space with endless possibilities for creative play, complemented by the much loved forest school that includes activities such as playing with tools, singing, making dens and exploring the natural world.

Being outdoors is fundamental to the nursery's values and the outdoor classroom and forest school curriculum provide an enviable and organic nursery space in which pre-schoolers can interact, discover and physically challenge themselves.

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Care Provided by Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Ann-Marie Ellison (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 35
  • Total Places for Children
  • 120
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

  • Non funded days: £79 a day
    Funded: All funded hours at just £1.85 per funded hour consumables charge

  • FUNDED SESSIONS AVAILABLE
  • Parking

  • There is off road parking and drop off at the nursery and overspill at the Bramley Farm Restaurant


Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham Reviews (48)

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Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.597) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham has 48 reviews.

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Review from Tom S (Father of Child) published on 17 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Back To The Garden Childcare for almost two years now and we're pleased with the nursery.
Staff are caring, welcoming and friendly and always have time to give cuddles and comfort. My son is a sensitive soul and staff know his personality well, treating him as an individual and
know how to support him. The setting itself is beautiful, clean and welcoming.

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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Back To The Garden Childcare is just the loveliest nursery and we're so happy we decided to put our son in there.
He initially started going a couple of mornings a week and quickly settled in. The staff are so loving and caring and they have so much love for the children, with lots of cuddles and hugs.
My son talks about all the staff and runs up to them for cuddles in the morning at drop-off!
The food is always varied and looks amazing, I often log onto the app at lunchtimes and see they've had Thai fish curry or Moroccan stew or some other delicious-sounding dish that makes my ham sandwich sound very boring! My son will usually clear his plate and frequently has seconds.
The team plan amazing activities involving indoor and outdoor play, lots of crafts, lots of sensory activities and always a variety. His speech and development have come on leaps and bounds since going there.
In summary, I couldn't be happier with this wonderful nursery!

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Review from Rachael S (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves coming here. He comes home so full of life and stories. The staff have also been so patient with me getting emotional at leaving him! It sounds cliche but it really feels like both are a part of our family. Highly recommended!

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. My son had a bad experience at a previous nursery and didn't settle. At Back To The Garden, he was given the time and space he needed to grow and develop. Friendships flourish there and the food is fabulous (I wish I ate there!). The nursery staff are kind and you genuinely feel they
want to be there with the children. I always recommend Back To The Garden I honestly can't fault it!

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one loves attending Back to the Garden. The staff are caring, friendly and helpful, and he has made great relationships with lots of them. The resources and spaces are great, especially the outdoor areas, which the children access every day. We now get lots of updates and can see his learning
journey progress, what he eats, how he sleeps etc on the app which is very handy. The way he has come on since starting has been amazing to see. We can’t thank the staff enough and we would thoroughly recommend the setting to all.

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Review from Amy E (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I honestly don't have a single bad word to say about this place. My son has absolutely flourished since joining when he was 11 months old. He has built such strong relationships with both the staff and the children. The food choices are great, they do so many different activities. The outdoor space
is wonderful and is used by the children every day! I am currently in the process of trying to find a new nursery for my son, purely due to moving house. Massively struggling to find anywhere that even comes close to Back to the Garden! Will recommend this place to anyone who will listen. Amazing place. Thanks for everything guys.

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Review from Catherine C (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had our eldest here for two years and just starting my little one. Very friendly atmosphere. Staff excellent with children. Great connection to nature.
Really got to know the staff well, which helped with my shy and anxious daughter. Would definitely recommend.

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Review from T N (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl loves attending Back to the Garden, as soon as we pull into the car park she gets excited and starts to wave her arms and shout with excitement! From the moment we open the door, we are greeted with a big smile and hello from everyone in reception and rooms!
All the staff are fantastic
and really know my little girl and us as a family! This has been really important to me, she goes into nursery running and straight into the arms of the staff in her baby room! The team are always there to support us with any questions we have and we feel part of their Back to the Garden Family
She is always doing great activities including messy and sensory and is constantly surprising us with what she has learnt!
Our little girl is a little fussy with her food, but they are helping us to support her with this, we will get there.
I cannot thank the nursery enough for how they have helped my little girl settle and all the fun she is having each day! This nursery really is one of a kind!

Reply from Becky Bevan, Deputy Manager at Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

We absolutely love having your daughter with us, she makes us all smile when she walks in with her cheeky grin each morning! Thank you for your glowing review, it really highlights how strong our staff team are which is amazing to read and we will definitely be sharing this with each of them. We look forward to continue seeing your little girl grow with us at Back To The Garden.


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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attend this wonderful unique nursery. They run in every morning feeling happy and excited about the day ahead! Each child is enthusiastically greeted and made to feel like a special part of their Back to the Garden family. The nursery provides a wide variety of open ended resources,
exciting activities, nurturing staff, woodwork, yoga and a fantastic forest school setting. It is so clear that the child is at the heart of everything they do! The new manager has made some great changes. Children are supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and share experiences. Staff are led by the children and their interests/experiences. The preschool once built an aeroplane and made their own passports following our return from a holiday abroad! I kept my eldest child at the nursery for an extra year instead of her going to a school nursery. Her confidence has soared and I am so pleased that she'll be starting her school education with such strong foundations!

Reply from Ann-Marie Ellison, Business Manager at Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

We have really loved having your children attending our setting and yourself as one of our valued parents. It is so nice to have parents who engage with our nursery and fully immerse themselves in everything we do. We are so pleased to hear that you agree that your daughter is ready for her new adventure in Reception with the foundations we have built at Back To The Garden. Your children are both an absolute pleasure to have with us and are such a credit to you as parents. Thank you for taking the time to write this glowing review and we will be sharing this with our staff to show them how appreciated and fantastic they all are!


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Review from Zoe N (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you're looking for a nurturing and stimulating environment for your child, look no further than Back to the Garden Nursery. The exceptional variety of food and menu options available to the children is simply outstanding. The dedication and care showed by the staff to ensure that the children receive
the very best is truly remarkable.
I have been especially impressed with how much my daughter's speech and confidence have improved since she started attending Back to the Garden. The support and encouragement she has received from the team have helped her to reach exceeding levels in these areas. The outside classroom space is also phenomenal!
Overall, I highly recommend Back to the Garden Nursery to any parent looking for a wonderful start to their child's education and development.

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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After moving from nursery to nursery, this being our 3rd and also working in the industry, this is by far the best one yet. The nursery is absolutely beautiful! So inviting to the children and parents. It’s full of resources to inspire the children’s imagination but also help them learn along the way.
The staff are lovely and very welcoming. The children are able to enjoy a range of activities at their leisure with no pressure. They’re not afraid of mess and let the kids be kids!
We’ve finally found the place for us!

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Review from B H (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son started at Back To The Garden Childcare, his development and growth has been phenomenal. We were situated in a local nursery before attending Back To The Garden and my son seemed to be diminished from meeting milestones and reaching development goals but since attending here my son has
truly flourished. From the care given by the staff, the amazing teachings from forest school and even the food from the chefs, there is honestly no fault with this nursery. Every day my son has done something exciting at nursery and cannot wait to tell me about his day, the staff pour so much love and dedication into the children and it shows through the activities and crafts they do throughout the day on the updates from the app to the artwork on the walls and the laughs and smiles coming from out of the room. The management team are marvellous and are always there for my son's needs and are attentive to every need and see to it straight away.

Reply from Stewart Pickering, Director at Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

We re-entered the nursery "business" to make a difference having retired in 2008. I cannot express how much your review pleases me and says we are on the right lines. It's all about childhood experience and creating the scenario for children to explore and be creative .... the hundred languages of children to heard if only we listen.


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Review from Selva S (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in the baby's room when he was 9 months old. He is now 2 years old and recently moved to toddlers room. I have only good things to say about this wonderful nursery. Its unique setup with sensory stuff spread all around the nursery helps kids immensely. My son never had any issues settling
in. He was taken good care of in all the rooms that he has been in. The staff are very friendly, listen to us, are extremely caring and dedicated towards kids and they develop individual bonding with the kids. There is extremely good communication from the nursery on what is happening on a daily basis, the food update and if any accidents occur, they are quite prompt in informing the parents and assuring them on the health of their child. They are well-trained on this front. On top of everything, my son is very happy to go there every day. As soon as he is out of the car, he runs to the nursery. Would definitely recommend it as one of the best nurseries in the area!

Reply from Stewart Pickering, Director at Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

As I said in a previous review, we re-entered the nursery "business" to make a difference having retired in 2008. The team we have and the training we give and the career development for our staff, gives us a professional and caring team. We are so proud of the manager and the team and we all thank you so much for expressing your thoughts so lucidly.


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Review from Abi S (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Back to the Garden since November 2021 and we absolutely love it!
Our favourite thing about the nursery is definitely the staff - they are all so lovely and caring. My daughter settled into the baby room so quickly and really bonded with her key worker. Now she’s in the toddler
room her development has really come on, they do so many fun and interesting activities, and the garden equipment is amazing.

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Review from Sarah K (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have settled in so well, they love going to this nursery and this is all because of the lovely staff and care that is given to my kids. My son's teacher is brilliant with my son, he has a lot of patience and helped my son so much. I'm really grateful for how much he has helped my son and
my daughter has gained a lot of confidence. Both my children have improved with their speech, we are all round happy with this nursery.

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Review from Dave C (Father of Child) published on 14 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is literally the best nursery. That is all I need to say! My daughter and my son love it there and they always have great and innovative things for them to do. And super friendly staff! I would recommend Back To The Garden Childcare Broadheath to any parents.

Reply from Stewart Pickering, Director at Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

Hi David
In addition to your fabulous written review you sent the team the most creative, innovative and unique video, which we thank you greatly for. That was the most fantastic way of giving feedback to the nursery and the team who have enjoyed watching the CBBC presenters and characters. We have posted it now on our website for others to see.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It is so rewarding to know we are appreciated.
Stewart


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Review from Loren R (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff and facilities are really good. When my son first started he was scared to leave my side when I had to drop him off, within 2 weeks he was running off without a goodbye as he was going inside, which let me know he is comfortable there. Any issues and the staff let you know straight away. Staff
take time to listen to you and especially listen to your children. I love that they like to spend most of the time outside, letting kids be kids. A fantastic place to send your children, would definitely recommend this nursery!

Reply from Becky Bevan, Deputy Manager at Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

Thanks so much for the review Loren, it has been lovely to read! We love having your son with us and are so glad you enjoy our ethos of letting children explore the outdoors as much as we can and ensure they have a memorable childhood!


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Review from Maddie W (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Back To The Garden Childcare Broadheath! They have helped our little one settle in so quickly and made us feel so welcomed, it feels like a second home. The staff are all so wonderful and caring too. And they organise such stimulating and interesting activities for the little ones,
they love it! We couldn't recommend the nursery enough!

Reply from Becky Bevan, Deputy Manager at Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

Thank you so much for your review Maddie. We absolutely love having your little one with us and having you as one of our lovely families!


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Review from Lee F (Grandfather of Child) published on 2 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson has attended this nursery for his pre school years and has received the most rewarding care from all the staff. They have been influential in all the skill sets he has learnt educationally, emotionally and socially. The formative years he has spent here have played a huge part in the grandson
I have today, and with this comes thanks to all the staff and I would recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Becky Bevan, Deputy Manager at Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we have absolutely loved having your grandson with us at Back To The Garden. We wish him all the best for his future at his new school!


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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a fantastic nursery, Staff are fantastic.
The provision my child received is amazing. The resources and equipment are clean and on-trend with current initiatives. Such a great family community feel. I would highly recommend.

Reply from Stewart Pickering, Director at Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

Thank you so much for taking the time to send in this lovely review. It's an absolute pleasure having your daughter attend our nursery and we will continue to work hard to offer the very best standard of care and early years education possible. We really value all parental feedback and it's been really lovely to share this review with the rest of our team.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.597)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.597) out of 10 for Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 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 4.972 for Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham is calculated as follows: ( (175 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.972

  • 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 4.625 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham 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 120 number of registered child places is 24. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.625

  • 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 (1)

Ann-Marie

Ann-Marie Ellison

Job Title: Business and Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

Ann Marie, from Bryn near Ashton-in-Makerfield, has vast experience in the childcare sector, from nursery manager and regional manager for several nurseries to NVQ trainer and Ofsted inspector.


Ann Marie is a qualified NNEB with a diploma in post-qualifying studies. She is also an award-winning nursery manager, recently picking up the Best Individual Nursery Award from Nursery Management Today.


Frequently Asked Questions about Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham

What is the Age Range of Children that Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham accepts?

Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham Open?

Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham 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 Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham have capacity for?

Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham has capacity for a total of 120 Children.

How far is Back To The Garden Childcare - Altrincham to the centre of Altrincham?

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

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