Business Details
31 Years
experience
Exceptional Childcare & Early Education Manchester
Established in 1995, Honeybear Nursery provides exceptional early childhood education and care for children aged 3 months to 5 years across two locations in South Manchester. Our dedicated team of highly qualified professionals, with an average of 10 years' experience, creates a safe, secure, and stimulating environment that fosters individual growth through play-based learning. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework while offering structured routines complemented by diverse activities including yoga, mindfulness, and community engagement.Our inclusive approach ensures every child receives personalized attention through key-worker systems, supported by robust safeguarding measures and DBS-checked staff. With over 30 years of combined expertise, we maintain strong partnerships with parents and external agencies to deliver holistic development programs that prepare children for school and beyond.
Services
Nursery Care
Pre-School Education
Childcare Funding
Early Years Curriculum
Flexible Hours
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- OFSTED-registered nurseries with strict 1:3 staff-to-child ratios for infants
- DBS-checked team with average 10 years' childcare experience
- Government-approved provider for 15/30 hours free childcare initiative
- Secure facilities with monitored access and safety consultant oversight
- Proven track record preparing children for school transition
What people say
Highly qualified team
Safe, secure environment
Special needs support
Community engagement
Parent partnerships
Services
Nursery Care
Our nursery care for 3-month to 2-year-olds provides a home-from-home environment with 1:3 staff ratios. Qualified nursery nurses implement structured routines while accommodating individual needs through flexible care plans. Daily activities include sensory play, motor skill development, and early language stimulation in purpose-designed spaces.
Pre-School Education
For 3-4 year olds, our pre-school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework through play-based learning. Activities develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills while preparing children for school transition. We incorporate outdoor learning, community visits, and specialist sessions in music and movement to support holistic development.
Childcare Funding
As an approved provider, we facilitate access to government-funded childcare schemes. Our team assists families with eligibility assessments and application processes for 15/30 hours free childcare entitlements, ensuring compliance with current regulations while maintaining affordable access to quality early education.
Key-Worker System
Each child is assigned a dedicated key-worker who develops close professional relationships with both child and family. This system ensures consistent care, personalized development tracking, and effective communication through our ParentZone app, fostering security and continuity in the child's learning journey.
Safety Protocols
We maintain rigorous safety standards with secure access systems, DBS-checked staff, and monitored visitor procedures. Regular training ensures compliance with OFSTED requirements, while our health and safety consultant conducts audits to maintain optimal environment standards across both nursery locations.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide nursery care for 3-month to 2-year-olds and pre-school education for 3-4 year olds at both our Manchester locations.
Are you OFSTED registered?
Yes, both our Gatley and Whalley Range nurseries are fully OFSTED-registered with staff-to-child ratios exceeding minimum requirements.
Do you accept government childcare vouchers?
We participate in the government's 15/30 hours free childcare initiative and can assist with voucher scheme administration.
How do you support special educational needs?
Our experienced team works closely with therapists and parents to create individualised support plans, with documented success in integrating children with additional needs.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain secure access systems, DBS-checked staff, visitor ID verification, and regular safety audits conducted by an independent consultant.
Can I visit before enrolling?
We strongly recommend booking a tour to experience our facilities and meet staff before enrollment, with visits available at both nursery locations.
