Business Details
Trusted Family-Focused Day Nursery in Urmston, Manchester
Canterbury Road Day Nursery is a family-focused early years setting dedicated to creating a home-from-home environment that supports holistic family development. Our approach prioritises child independence through flexible curricula and enabling environments, supported by an experienced team committed to nurturing each child's unique potential. We maintain strong family partnerships through Dionne, our Family Co-ordinator, who ensures continuous support throughout every family's journey.Our community engagement initiatives foster local connections while our communication commitment develops essential language skills. Recognised as Ofsted Outstanding, we combine rigorous safety standards with warm, personalised care to deliver exceptional early childhood education.
Services
Early Years Education
Outdoor Learning
SEND Provision
Family Support
Community Engagement
Transition Preparation
Highlights and features
- We provide first-hand learning experiences through outdoor activities and community engagement
- Our Family Co-ordinator supports families throughout their nursery journey
- We maintain Ofsted Outstanding standards with experienced early years specialists
- We implement a communication commitment to develop children's language skills
- Our curriculum fosters independence through flexible, child-led learning
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted Outstanding
What people say
Amazing staff
Caring environment
Excellent communication
Strong relationships
Child development focus
Services
Early Years Education
Our Early Years Education programme follows a flexible curriculum that nurtures independence through play-based learning. Practitioners create tailored activities that develop core skills while respecting each child's unique learning pace. The programme prepares children for school transitions through structured yet natural development opportunities.
Family Support
Family Support services include Stay and Play sessions, information evenings, and individual guidance from our Family Co-ordinator. We maintain regular communication through newsletters and meetings to ensure parents remain integral to their child's learning journey.
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor Learning activities develop physical skills and environmental awareness through water play, bug hunting, and nature exploration. Structured outdoor sessions encourage risk-taking within safe parameters while fostering curiosity about the natural world.
SEND Provision
Our SEND Provision offers tailored support for children with additional needs, including individualised learning plans and specialist training for practitioners. The programme ensures inclusive participation through adapted environments and collaborative family engagement.
Community Engagement
Community Engagement initiatives connect children with local resources through library visits, park outings, and intergenerational activities. These experiences build social awareness while strengthening the nursery's role as a community hub.
People
Sami
Nursery Manager
With five years' experience at Canterbury Road, Sami specialises in early intervention and communication development. She mentors staff to maintain high teaching standards while managing daily operations and safeguarding protocols.
Dionne
Deputy Nursery Manager
As Family Co-ordinator, Dionne supports family transitions and manages nursery funding. She coordinates under-2s provision and develops community partnerships to enhance children's learning experiences.
Melanie
Head of Operations
Melanie leads staff training and curriculum development with over a decade of management experience. Her academic background in Early Education informs our pedagogical approach and quality assurance processes.
Laura
Curriculum Lead
Laura oversees curriculum implementation across all rooms, mentoring practitioners to ensure consistent teaching quality. She specialises in early language development and observational assessment techniques.
Ashleigh
Room Leader
Ashleigh manages the Teenies Room with a focus on sensory development and motor skills. She implements individualised care plans while supporting staff professional development through practical mentoring.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We provide care for children from birth up to school age, with dedicated rooms for different developmental stages.
How do you support children's transitions to school?
Dionne coordinates transition preparation through school information events and Graduation Parties to ensure smooth educational progression.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All our practitioners hold relevant childcare qualifications, with ongoing professional development supported by our Training and Development Manager.
How do you involve parents in nursery life?
We offer Stay and Play sessions, Family Representative Meetings, and regular communication updates to maintain strong parent partnerships.
What outdoor facilities do you have?
Our outdoor spaces include play areas for physical development, gardening zones, and secure environments for nature-based learning activities.
How do you handle children's individual needs?
We create personalised learning plans and adapt environments to accommodate different needs through our specialist SEND provision.
