Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Care Partner in Manchester Airport
Established in 2010, Little Faces Nursery provides high-quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years near Manchester Airport. Our Ofsted-registered nursery offers a play-based learning environment aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, with dedicated rooms for different age groups. Our team of qualified professionals, led by an Area Manager with over 20 years of experience, prioritises flexible booking options for shift workers and airport staff.We provide free funded sessions for eligible children and maintain strong relationships with families through transparent communication. Our facilities include spacious indoor and outdoor play areas, with a seasonal menu offering fresh, locally sourced meals. We utilise an online system to track children's learning journeys, ensuring parents remain actively involved in their child's development.
Services
Day Nursery
Child Care
Flexible Booking
Early Years Education
Funded Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in early years education
- Our flexible booking patterns accommodate shift workers' needs
- All staff are qualified in early years childcare specialisms
- We offer free funded sessions for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds
- Located next to Manchester Airport with easy motorway access
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Loves it at Little Faces
Fantastic staff
Flexible booking patterns
Fresh home-cooked meals
Excellent settling-in process
Services
Day Nursery
Our day nursery provides full-time childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The facility includes age-specific rooms with tailored learning environments and outdoor play areas. Parents benefit from flexible booking options including term-time only arrangements for school staff.
Early Years Education
We deliver structured early years education following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Our curriculum includes planned activities and continuous provision to develop essential skills through play-based learning in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Flexible Booking
Flexible booking patterns accommodate shift workers and airport staff with morning and afternoon sessions available. Our adaptable approach includes term-time only options for school teachers and 12-hour daily coverage from 7am to 7pm.
Funded Sessions
Eligible families can access free funded sessions for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. We assist parents with claiming 15-30 hours of government-funded nursery education through our Ofsted-registered provision.
Special Dietary Needs
Our kitchen accommodates special dietary requirements including dairy-free options. We provide freshly prepared purees for weaning babies and transition children to age-appropriate meals with locally sourced ingredients.
People
Michelle
Area Manager / Nursery Manager
With over 20 years in early years education, Michelle holds an Early Years Degree and has managed multiple nurseries. She co-founded Little Faces in 2010 and oversees operations across both sites, ensuring consistent quality standards.
Steve
Nursery Owner
As nursery owner, Steve co-founded Little Faces with Michelle in 2010. He supports strategic development while maintaining focus on delivering high-quality childcare services through well-maintained facilities and qualified staff.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We care for children from 3 months up to 5 years old across our four age-specific rooms.
Do you offer flexible hours?
Yes, we provide flexible booking patterns including morning/afternoon sessions and term-time only options.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we are an Ofsted-registered nursery with our report available on request.
Do you provide funded childcare?
We offer free funded sessions for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds as part of government schemes.
What are your opening hours?
We operate from 7:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday, closed weekends and public holidays.
Do you accommodate special dietary needs?
Yes, we provide dairy-free options and freshly prepared purees for children with dietary requirements.
