Our Nursery
Our rooms, our sessions and everything you need to know about fees and funding.
Our rooms
| Room | Age range | About the room | Ratio | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehogs | 6 months – 2 years | A safe, nurturing environment where babies and toddlers are cared for, encouraged to explore, and supported in their early development through play, routines and responsive interactions. | 1:3 | 6 |
| Squirrels | 2 – 3 years | A fun and stimulating environment where children build confidence, independence and early learning skills through play, exploration and age-appropriate activities. | 1:5 | 18 |
| Owls | 3 – 5 years | A vibrant learning environment where children develop confidence, creativity and school readiness through play-based learning, exploration and meaningful experiences. | 1:8 | 32 |
Our sessions
We're open 8:00am–6:00pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year.
| Session | Times | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full day | 8:00am – 6:00pm | £70 | Includes meals and snacks |
| Morning (AM) | 8:00am – 1:00pm | £50 | Includes lunch and a snack |
| Afternoon (PM) | 1:00pm – 6:00pm | £48.50 | Includes tea and a snack |
| Funded hours | Discuss with the Nursery Manager | Government-funded sessions cover childcare hours only. Additional charges apply for meals and consumables such as nappies and sunscreen. Parents may choose to pay for these or provide their own from home. | |
Funded childcare explained: fees and additional services
Government funding contributes towards your child's early education and childcare hours; however, it does not cover the full cost of providing a nursery place. Some additional items and services, including daily consumables and optional extras, are not included within the funding.
To support the cost of providing these additional items, we offer an Additional Voluntary Charge. Families accessing a funded place will remain responsible for any additional costs associated with these items, should they choose to opt in.
| Session | Meals & snacks | Consumables |
|---|---|---|
| Full day | £8.50 | £3.00 |
| Morning | £5.00 | £1.50 |
| Afternoon | £3.50 | £1.50 |
Funding we accept
15 hours30 hours2-year-old fundingTax-Free ChildcareChildcare vouchers15 & 30 hours support — Best Start in Life Manchester City Council childcare
The practical bits
- Deposit: one week's fee, refunded when your child leaves us — or used as your final week's fee — provided there is no outstanding balance.
- Notice period: four weeks.
- Late collection: £5 for every 15 minutes.
- Registration fee: none.