Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Years Education in Manchester
The Stables Day Nursery is a forward-thinking childcare provider dedicated to creating stimulating and nurturing environments for children to learn and grow. With two settings in ManchesterMonton and Swintonwe offer high-quality early years education tailored to individual needs. Our qualified, passionate team ensures every child receives personalized care while fostering independence and a lifelong love of learning. We prioritize open communication with families through the Famly app, providing real-time updates on children's development and daily activities.Our facilities feature age-appropriate spaces designed to support holistic growth, complemented by freshly prepared meals meeting dietary requirements. Recognizing the importance of parental peace of mind, we maintain rigorous safety standards and hold a five-star food hygiene rating. By combining structured learning with creative play, we empower children to reach their full potential in a secure, home-like environment.
Services
Childcare Services
Early Years Education
Nutritious Meals
Famly App Communication
Funded Childcare Places
Highlights and features
- Our qualified team delivers personalized early years education
- Purpose-designed environments support holistic child development
- Real-time updates via the Famly communication app
- Freshly prepared meals meeting individual dietary requirements
- Flexible childcare options including funded places
Associations and certifications
- Five Star Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
What people say
Nurturing environment
Qualified staff
Excellent communication
Nutritious meals
Child-centred approach
Services
Childcare Services
Our childcare services provide secure, nurturing environments for children aged 0-5. Qualified practitioners deliver personalized care aligned with EYFS standards, supporting emotional, social, and cognitive development through structured activities and free play. Each setting features age-specific rooms allowing children to progress at their own pace.
Early Years Education
We offer curriculum-based early years education focusing on foundational skills. Our practitioners create individualized learning plans incorporating play-based activities that develop literacy, numeracy, creativity, and physical coordination. Regular progress assessments ensure children meet developmental milestones while maintaining a fun, engaging atmosphere that fosters curiosity.
Nutritious Meals
Our on-site chefs prepare balanced meals meeting nutritional guidelines for young children. Menus accommodate allergies and dietary requirements, featuring breakfast, snacks, lunch, and afternoon tea. We promote healthy eating habits through fresh ingredients and age-appropriate portion sizes, with regular menu updates ensuring variety and nutritional completeness throughout the year.
Famly App Communication
The Famly app enables real-time communication between parents and nursery staff. Features include daily activity updates, developmental tracking, instant messaging with key workers, and digital invoicing. Parents receive photo galleries, sleep and mealtime records, and illness notifications, maintaining transparency about their child's daily experiences and progress.
Funded Childcare Places
We offer 15- and 30-hour funded childcare places for eligible families. Our premium service includes additional benefits beyond basic provision, covering meals, outdoor learning resources, and enrichment activities. Parents must maintain valid funding codes, with term-time-only availability ensuring compliance with government childcare schemes.
People
Jeanette
Director
Jeanette brings extensive childcare sector experience to her director role, overseeing operational excellence across both nursery settings while maintaining educational standards and staff development programs.
Nicola
Director
Nicola co-directs the nursery with a focus on financial management and strategic growth, ensuring sustainable operations while maintaining high-quality childcare provision across both locations.
Kim
Area Manager
Kim manages day-to-day operations across both settings, implementing policies and procedures to maintain consistent service quality while supporting staff development and training initiatives.
Hayley
Nursery Manager
Hayley leads the Monton setting as Nursery Manager, coordinating staff schedules, parent communications, and curriculum implementation while ensuring compliance with childcare regulations.
Claire
Early Years Teacher
Claire delivers specialized early years education, creating developmentally appropriate learning plans and working closely with parents to support children's educational progress.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 0-5 years across four age-specific rooms, allowing flexible progression based on individual development rather than strict age requirements.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use the Famly app for real-time updates, including daily activity reports, developmental tracking, meal records, and instant messaging with your child's key worker.
Are meals included in the fees?
Yes, all meals and snacks are included, prepared fresh on-site by qualified chefs to meet nutritional guidelines and accommodate dietary requirements.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
We provide 15- and 30-hour funded childcare options for eligible families, with premium service enhancements available for an additional charge.
What are your opening hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm and Saturdays 8:00am-4:00pm at both Manchester locations, offering flexible childcare solutions.
How do you support child development?
Our qualified team creates personalized learning plans using EYFS frameworks, with regular progress assessments and parent consultations to ensure holistic development.
