Didsbury Childminding

Fantastic nursery. Michelle lives and breathes childcare and child development. Both my children are there and I couldn't live without them. Extended family
Dec 14th, 2022

My daughter attends Didsbury childminding and the care has been phenomenal. The staff are so kind and friendly, they really made my daughter feel welcomed and loved. Her speech and reading has flourished while under the care of Michelle and all her team. The team really go above and beyond to provide extraordinary care for all the children in the setting. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for childcare.
Aug 31st, 2022

My son attending Didsbury Childminding from the baby room through to the pre-school room and I cannot recommend the setting enough. Child centred, nurturing, encouraging and completely welcoming, my child has completely thrived in this setting and is leaving a confident, inquisitive young boy fully equipped with the skills he needs to start reception in September. The rooms are led with love, so I always felt completely reassured that whatever was planned, or however the day would go, my child felt safe, nurtured and encouraged to get involved at his own pace without any pressure or agenda. Theres a wide range of activities and celebrations so no two days are the same, and all are underpinned with key life lessons to encourage curiosity, kindness and acceptance. The communication has been seamless, no request too big or small, and despite the challenges of a pandemic, Michelle and her team have operated as complete professionals and fully supported parents and children in any way they could. My only wish is that we could continue to attend through the school years too!
Jan 28th, 2022

If you are looking for a Nursery setting where you can be confident that your childs individual needs will be met, then dont hesitate to choose Didsbury Childminding. After a difficult start at our sons previous nursery, we made the decision to move him to Didsbury Childminding when he was 16 months oldalthough not on our doorstep and further away for us then many of our more local nurseries, we have absolutely no regrets other than not putting him there sooner! The difference in him as soon as he started was unbelievable. The staff are so welcoming and friendly and they did everything they could to make our son feel happy and safe at his new setting. As a result he settled extremely quickly and he was confident to attend. He had the best time and spent two very happy years at Didsbury Childminding, only moving on to attend his local pre-school when he was old enough. The opportunities that Michelle and her team provide are outstanding and with an early years background myself, I dont know any other settings who make so much use of what the local environment and community have to offer. They make it look easy to take out lots of toddlers all at the same time! Our son spent so many hours enjoying Forest School, fun walks and outdoor activities. They also make use of all the learning opportunities when celebrating festivals, events, seasons etc. The team are experts at delivering fun and creative activities based on the childrens interests and as a result, our son thrived and made excellent progress. Michelle is extremely flexible and accommodating which was such a positive for us and helped us manage our childcare hugely, especially during the difficult pandemic days. In addition, the daily rates are very fair and reasonable compared to other nurseries in the area. Our sons happiness whilst in the care of Michelle and her wonderful team was evident and the staff go above and beyond to give each and every child the very best start. We will always be grateful to them.
Sep 25th, 2021

We moved to Manchester in last September and Didsbury Childminding immediately made our two kids feel at home - our son was 7 months when he started attending and our daughter was 3.5. The staff are fabulous and the days are full of activities, learning, baking, drama - our daughter always comes home full of energy and stories, and the baby is learning and laughing all day. The food is great and healthy, and the director is very communicative and cares about every kid. Highly recommend!
Apr 29th, 2021