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 Aiste S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The easiest way to write a good review is when everything is perfect it is so natural that from time to time parents have some concerns regarding childcare. This week Back To The Garden Childcare Broadheath team exceeded my expectations! An amazing example of how perfectly they reacted to my worries,
how they gave me answers, how they calmed me down, and how they improved all the processes all of the sudden. Feels like a second home, when the most important thing is to communicate and to understand each other.
Thank You!

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

Hi Aiste
It's so pleasing to know how well our team are performing. I love your, "second home" comment. A nursery should be exactly that but with so many more opportunities to play. It is so rewarding to go into a home base and see groups of children involved in activities, chatting amongst themselves and learning... without realising it. Thank you... Stewart


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Review from Rachel L (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attended Back To The Garden from age one and a half to four. We had the most amazing experience. All the staff were fantastic, the setting is just so lovely, very spacious and relaxed. The ethos and learning model is child-led, and the children have a really positive environment to grow
and learn. Everyone involved in the nursery, from nursery assistants to the nursery manager to the cook and gardener, really cares and are truly committed. We were sad when our daughter had to transition to school, but she has made the move with confidence and everything she needs to succeed in the future.

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

Many thanks, Rachel, for a lovely review. Children become part of our nursery family and stay with us for too short a time. Our job is done when they transition to school, and we hope we have provided everything we can to ensure that they continue to develop and learn with confidence in the school environment.


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Review from Sophie T (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been extremely considerate of what our child's needs, she's found it difficult to settle in new environments and they have been interested in what she likes to ensure she feels happy and safe when she is there.

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

Many thanks for your lovely review, Sophie. It is so important that we ensure that children feel happy and safe so that they can focus on the activities in the nursery. Feeling secure is so important and is an essential foundation for learning, through play of course.


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Review from Charlotte T (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the experience that our son gets at nursery however we do have a few comments.
I am aware the teachers are busy during the day but we have found the updates have become less and less, majority of the time it is done once we have picked them up. We would appreciate it being more
consistent, just even if it is only posting what he has eaten and slept so far that day so we can plan ahead for dinner timings.
Also, when we came round for the initial show around we were told there would be excursions outside. For obvious reasons that hasn’t been achievable but now things are getting back to normal we’d like to see some of these things happen.

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Review from Lucy L (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Back To The Garden since September 2019. He has thrived here and loves going to nursery. During the lockdowns they have communicated well and ensured we had activities to do with our children when they could not attend - we had some fun zoom lessons when the bubbles were closed. All
members of staff invest their time into each child whether they are the key worker or not.
My son is now in preschool and excelling thanks to all the work and care from Back To The Garden staff.

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

Many thanks, Lucy. It was a big learning curve for our team during COVID but they had much fun communicating with children at home. We stayed open throughout for key workers and the team were brilliant in managing the bubbles. Hopefully, we will be fully back to normal soon and can welcome parents back into the nursery.


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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love Back to the Garden my son has been going there for 2 and a half years now and has loved every minute.
We can’t thank all the staff enough and would recommend this nursery to anyone


Thank you


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

Many thanks, Emma. It says it all that your son has enjoyed every minute and we appreciate your commendation.


Best, Stewart


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Review from Emma D (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely setting, lovely carers. Our daughter settled very quickly and was very happy going in every morning. Her language developed really well during her time there. We've just moved back to Belgium, and she is reacting very differently to her new setting, which makes us appreciate her time at Back
to the Garden even more.

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

Thank you, Emma. Sadly you had to go back to Belgium. I know a little about Belgian nurseries as we bid for the European Parliament nursery contract a few decades ago and I recollect that the staffing ratios were very different.


Best


Stewart


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Review from Claire R (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Back To The Garden for just over a year ( only leaving as we moved). I couldn’t speak more highly of the team particularly those in the baby room. My daughter really blossomed there and it was lovely to see her make friends and grow. The team do a wonderful job keeping the children
engaged and are great at keeping parents up to date with how the children are progressing.

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

Many thanks, Claire. So pleased that your daughter is progressing well with Back To The Garden Childcare. As said, we have a very dedicated and professional team.


Best, Stewart


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Review from Joanne P (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter adores coming here. She started in January and I have nothing but praise for the standard of care, love and teaching that the staff here provide. My daughter loves it and the ethos of the nursery is fantastic in such a crazy world to bring it all back to nature and give growing children
an understanding of the earth and all the natural beauty right at our fingertips. No complaints whatsoever, best choice I made sending my child here, I have had peace of mind since I picked her up after her first day.

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

Many thanks, Joanne. Lovely feedback. Unfortunately, we have to charge such fees to cover our costs, particularly our staff wages and COVID has been a testing time in many senses, including financial.


Best, Stewart.


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Review from Adam W (Father of Child) published on 12 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Back To The Garden have always been great with our child, over the two years he has been there they have helped bring on his communication skills and development above what we expected. After viewing a number of different nurseries, the feel of calmness and one-to-one time and care felt above all other
nurseries we visited. Recently he has been bringing his work from the tool shed back home with such a proud smile on his face from what he has made. The meals are always healthy and the nursery have aided in bringing his eating on brilliantly. Highly recommend the nursery to any parent thinking of enrolling their child.

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Review from Hayley W (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son currently attends Back To The Garden, they are amazing with him. He has been attending since 11 months old and is now 3 and in the Pre-school section. I have recommended Back To The Garden to friends and family as I do feel my son is safe when he attends. The staff are so friendly and always
there to answer any questions.

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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends BTTG every Tuesday and he absolutely loves it. I am kept up to date throughout the day via the app which is great. He has formed a close relationship with his key carer which is lovely to see. As a first-time mum going back to work can be daunting but it makes it much easier knowing your
child is in safe, caring hands.

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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has just returned to nursery after 5 months off due to the current situation, he couldn’t wait to get back to see both his friends and the staff, which I think speaks volumes for the type of setting this is.
The resources both in and outdoors are fantastic. When I’ve seen meals being served
the food looks and smells amazing and my son always talks about the yummy food he has eaten. The staff always greet both myself and my son with a smile and nothing you ask ever seems to be too much trouble. I feel communication from the nursey is of a consistently high standard, keeping me up to date with the general goings-on within the setting as well as my son's development, be it through talks with the staff, the parent app or emails.

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

Huge thanks for such a supportive review. We are so proud of our team and the way they have performed during the lockdown and after. Welcome back to the family. Cheers Stewart.


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Review from Jen W (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have to say this is a fab nursery! I have a three-year-old in preschool and a 19-month-old in the pre-toddler room and they have both settled so well since starting at the setting in January 2020. They were so friendly when we did our nursery tour and they were very accommodating when making arrangements
to view. They are very friendly each time I go in for pick up. Generally, there is such a lovely vibe to the place. I completely agree with their ethos of learning through play and their introduction of yoga particularly to the pre-schoolers. Also, the food seems amazing. They both eat everything up - more than they do at home.
Overall I would recommend Back to the Garden to anyone. Fab, fab place!

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Review from J L (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, helping with toilet training. My little girl has been able to learn at her own pace and since being at the nursery, has developed well. We decided to keep her at Back To The Garden instead of transferring her to a school nursery based on how happy our little girl has been.

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

Many thanks for your review. We are so pleased that you decided to keep your daughter at the nursery rather than transfer her to a school. As you say, children are given the opportunity to learn at their own pace. They learn through play and interaction with their peers, and with our team. There is plenty of time later in life for a more formal education.


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Review from Sara M (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Nursery one year ago, he enjoys it very much. He loves his carers. I like the environment and facilities. The staff are all very kind and caring. I would definitely recommend Back To The Garden Nursery.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't be happier with this nursery. We felt so at ease on our settle days that we felt like we were having a cup of tea with a friend. We have seen the happiness of our baby each day entering the nursery and throughout the day. Our baby is thriving and is getting stronger with developments every
day. Everyone is lovely and we know our baby is in the hands of the people who love their jobs.

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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Back To The Garden when she was 13 months old and we are so happy we made the choice for her to attend this nursery. Our daughter has come on so much in the past 7 months, she was a very shy, little girl at the start who liked to observe more than join in. Now, she is growing
into a very confident toddler who loves taking part in all the activities. Everyone who works at the nursery goes the extra mile to make all of the children feel very welcome and at ease.

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Review from Stephanie H (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery in every aspect. Staff are fantastic, easy to speak to and very helpful. I always recommend to people looking for childcare.

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Review from Mary (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter settled quite quickly at Back To The Garden despite only going a few days a week. She loves it there and seemed to have bonded well with a few of the staff members.
One great thing about the nursery is the friendliness of the manager and staff. You will always have a warm smile to greet
you as you go in and out. It seems they genuinely care for the children and parents too. My daughter has really come out of her shell. She is chatty, always loves to sing and dance and they always indulge her in these things. I am a happy mum and it gives me confidence now to have her there full time.

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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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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.


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