Manchester Settlement
Good★ 4.4 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Manchester for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Open since 2010, with 106 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Manchester
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Manchester from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
M11 1JGWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 15 May 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
The manager and staff have thought carefully about what children need to learn, to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning. They provide children with a wealth of experiences both inside and outside the nursery. For example, children enjoy trips to the local parks and libraries as they develop their understanding of the world around them. Additionally, the curriculum for literacy is well embedded.
Children of all ages show a love of books, as they eagerly sit down to listen to stories. Pre-school children can confidently identify their own names. All children are making good progress and developing positive attitudes to learning.
The warm and friendly staff have created an environment for children where they feel safe and secure. Familiar pieces of music are played to tell children when there is a change in the routine, such as tidy up time. This consistent routine helps children understand what is happening and what is coming next. Children display confidence and are building a strong sense of security. Staff have clear expectations for children's behaviour. Children are encouraged to use their 'listening ears' at group times and their 'kind hands' when playing with their friends.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- support staff to consistently help children understand why rules and expectations are in place and how their behaviour impacts others.
- 15 May 2024Good
- 29 May 2019Good
- 30 October 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Manchester Settlement
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.