Business Details
Your Trusted Childcare Partner in Manchester
Littleways Day Nursery is a dedicated childcare provider committed to delivering high-quality early years education and care. Our experienced team of qualified practitioners works in partnership with parents to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, using play-based learning to stimulate curiosity and development. With two distinct locations offering flexible session options, we cater to diverse family needs while maintaining a homely atmosphere. Our Albert Road site provides a smaller, intimate setting, while the Daisy Bank location features purpose-built facilities including a forest school and sensory room.We prioritise open communication with families and encourage parental involvement in their child's journey. Our staff undergo rigorous vetting procedures and hold relevant qualifications, ensuring children receive care from trusted professionals. We maintain strict safety protocols, including enhanced police clearances and adherence to adult-child ratios. Through our commitment to individualised care and continuous improvement, we aim to support each child's unique developmental path.
Services
Day Nursery
Mobile Crche
Permanent Crche Setup
Parent Partnership
Healthy Meals
Highlights and features
- We offer Ofsted-registered childcare with qualified, CRB-checked staff
- Our flexible session options accommodate diverse family schedules
- We maintain secure, stimulating environments with dedicated outdoor spaces
- We provide nutritious, balanced meals prepared fresh daily on-site
- We implement structured learning through play following EYFS guidelines
What people say
Kind, loving staff
Stimulating environment
Positive impact on development
Excellent relationships
Nutritious meals
Services
Day Nursery
Our day nurseries provide full-time childcare for children aged 0-5. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum through play-based learning. Each location offers age-appropriate resources and secure outdoor spaces, with qualified staff maintaining strict safety standards and individualised care plans.
Mobile Crche
Professional childcare services for special events including weddings, conferences, and family celebrations. Our CRB-checked staff bring all necessary equipment to create safe play environments, allowing parents to enjoy events while children engage in supervised activities tailored to their age group.
Parent Partnership
We actively encourage parental participation through regular communication and consultation. Free trial sessions help families acclimatise, with daily diaries documenting children's progress. Our open-door policy allows parents to contribute resources, expertise, or time to enhance their child's learning experience.
Healthy Meals
Nutritionally balanced meals prepared fresh daily on-site, following vegetarian and fish-based menus. Separate baby menus accommodate weaning requirements from six months. We cater for all dietary needs and allergies while educating children about healthy eating habits through interactive mealtime experiences.
Safety Measures
Comprehensive safety protocols include enhanced police clearances for all staff, strict adult-child ratios, and daily risk assessments. Uniformed staff with visible ID badges ensure security at all locations. We maintain first aid provisions and conduct regular fire drills to guarantee children's wellbeing.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 0-16 years across our nursery and crèche services.
Are trial sessions available?
Yes, we offer free trial sessions with written care diaries to help families acclimatise to our nursery environment.
How do you ensure child safety?
All staff hold enhanced police clearances, wear identification badges, and follow strict safety protocols including daily risk assessments and regular fire drills.
Do you accommodate special dietary needs?
Yes, we cater for all dietary requirements and allergies, providing separate baby menus from six months with fresh, nutritious meals prepared on-site.
What are your operating locations?
We operate from two Manchester locations: 81 Albert Road, Levenshulme (M19 2FU) and 78a Daisy Bank Road, Longsight (M14 5GL).
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we are Ofsted-registered with consistently positive inspection reports highlighting our staff's expertise and quality of care.
