Welcome to Tiny Steps Longsight
A purpose-built, 95-place day nursery and pre-school giving children aged 0–5 the very best start in life — through play, care and a love of learning.
A small, friendly nursery with a happy heart
Here at Tiny Steps Nursery Manchester we provide a professional childcare service for children aged 0 to 5 years. In our supportive environment, your child learns and develops through play and creativity, following the EYFS curriculum alongside warm, skilled staff.
We're a purpose-built 95-place private day nursery and pre-school, with a large pre-school and baby room, three toddler rooms and two outdoor play areas. We're proudly multicultural, with children and staff from many different backgrounds — and communication and partnership with parents sits at the centre of everything we do.
Health & Safety
We audit our premises against statutory requirements and our own stringent policy.
Read moreThe purpose of the Early Years Foundation Stage
The EYFS is a play-based curriculum for children from birth to five, letting children explore and learn in an environment that is secure and safe, yet challenging. Play opportunities are non-stereotypical and open to every child — supporting teaching and learning from a skilled workforce.
Explore our curriculumStep into a brighter future
Ready to take the next step? Register your interest, download our parent handbook, or book a tour to come and see us.
Our staff are the heart of the nursery. Every team member is carefully recruited, DBS-checked and supported with ongoing training so that your child is always in safe, skilled and caring hands. We maintain ratios that meet or exceed statutory requirements, with a dedicated Key Person system so each child builds a secure, trusting bond.
Qualified educators
Our team holds recognised early years qualifications, with practitioners trained in the EYFS, paediatric first aid, safeguarding and SEND.
Safely recruited
Every member of staff is enhanced DBS-checked, fully referenced and inducted into our safeguarding and child-protection policies.
Key Person system
Your child's Key Person tracks their development, settles them in and is your first point of contact every day.
Meet the team
Anne Hall
Nursery Manager · Level 6, Early Childhood Studies
Jamie
Deputy Manager
Chantelle
Deputy Manager
Tayyaba
Early Years Practitioner · Level 3
Kelsey
Early Years Practitioner · Level 3
We're a small, friendly team, and many of our staff have been with us for years.
Each child is allocated a member of staff known to you and your child as their Key Person. This special relationship is the foundation of how we care for and get to know every child.
Your child's Key Person helps them settle in, builds a warm and trusting bond, and makes sure their individual needs, interests and routines are understood and met.
- Gets to know your child's personality, likes and dislikes
- Supports settling-in and emotional wellbeing
- Observes and records development, planning next steps
- Is your friendly first point of contact each day
- Shares regular updates on progress and achievements
Why it matters
Research and the EYFS framework both recognise that secure attachments help children feel safe enough to explore, play and learn. A consistent Key Person gives your child that secure base — and gives you peace of mind.
Parents as Partners
We are always interested in your ideas, concerns and support. Communication with parents is critical to our nursery — we seek to form a genuine partnership so that your child's and family's individual needs are met.
Daily communication
Verbal handovers and updates so you always know how your child's day has gone.
Progress sharing
Regular updates on development, achievements and next steps in learning.
Family involvement
Opportunities to share your culture, celebrate together and shape what we do.
Monday – Friday · 7:30am – 6:00pm · Longsight, Manchester
Effective from September 2026
| Funded place | Session times (Mon–Fri) | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| 30 hours 9 months+ & 3–4 yrs · eligible working parents |
9:00am – 3:00pm | £20/weekconsumables only |
| 15 hours All 3–4 yr olds & eligible 2 yr olds |
Mornings 8:30 – 11:30am or Afternoons 1:00 – 4:00pm |
£10/weekconsumables only |
Want full days as well as (or instead of) funded hours? Work out your monthly cost below.
Questions or need help calculating your hours? Please speak to the nursery manager or contact us.
Since September 2025, eligible working parents can access up to 30 hours of government-funded childcare for children from 9 months until they start school — potentially saving around £7,500 a year per child.
What could your family get?
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This is a friendly guide only — it doesn't confirm eligibility. Always check your exact entitlement on childcarechoices.gov.uk and with our team.
15 hours · all 3–4s
Universal entitlement from the term after your child turns 3 — for every family, whatever you earn.
15 hours · eligible 2s
For families on certain benefits or additional support, an EHC plan, or a child who has been looked after.
30 hours · 9 months+
For eligible working parents, from the term after your child turns 9 months until school — usually 30 hrs across 38 weeks.
Term time or stretched?
Funded hours are normally taken across 38 term-time weeks. With stretched funding you spread them over all 52 weeks for steady fees year-round:
- 30 hrs term time → 21.9 hrs/week, 52 weeks
- 15 hrs term time → 10.9 hrs/week, 52 weeks
How to apply
- Check eligibility on the official government site
- Get your code (working-parent entitlements)
- Bring your code and child's details to us
- Reconfirm your code every 3 months
Eligibility, hours and start dates depend on your circumstances and are administered by your local authority. Please confirm details with our team and on childcarechoices.gov.uk.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a play-based curriculum for children from birth to five, letting them explore and learn somewhere secure and safe, yet challenging. Our practice follows the current EYFS statutory framework: the seven areas of learning and the early learning goals remain in place, and we keep our wider practice up to date with the latest statutory updates, including the September 2025 and September 2026 changes.
The seven areas of learning
Three prime areas lay the foundations; four specific areas build on them.
Communication & language
Listening, attention, understanding and speaking.
Physical development
Gross and fine motor skills, coordination, health and self-care.
Personal, social & emotional
Self-regulation, managing feelings and building relationships.
Literacy
Early reading, phonics, mark-making and a love of books.
Mathematics
Number, numerical patterns, shape and spatial reasoning.
Understanding the world
People, communities, the natural world, past and present.
Expressive arts & design
Creativity through art, music, movement and imaginative play.
How we plan & assess
We observe children at play, capture their interests and plan next steps that gently stretch their learning. We carry out a progress check around age two and keep families involved every step of the way, celebrating the characteristics of effective learning: playing and exploring, active learning, and creating and thinking critically.
Starting school is an important milestone for every child and their parents. We prepare your child gently and positively, so the move feels exciting rather than daunting.
- Building independence — dressing, tidying, listening and sharing
- School-readiness routines and group activities
- Sharing your child's learning journey with their new teacher
- Talking positively about school and answering little worries
- Working closely with local primary schools
Working with you
We'll keep you informed throughout your child's final year with us, share their development summary, and offer guidance on supporting the transition at home.
Talk to usWe know that starting nursery is a big step for the whole family. Our settling-in process is gentle and led by your child's needs, with their Key Person beside them every step of the way.
1 · Visit & settle
Short settling sessions let your child get to know their room, Key Person and new friends at their own pace.
2 · Share their story
You tell us your child's routines, likes, comforts and needs so we can care for them just as you would.
3 · First days
We build up gradually and keep in close contact, so you feel reassured and your child feels at home.
What to bring
- Spare clothes and any comforter
- Nappies/wipes and sun cream as needed
- A named water bottle
- Anything that helps your child feel secure
We regularly audit our premises to make sure we comply not just with statutory legal requirements, but also with our own stringent health and safety policy. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and our whole team is trained to keep children safe.
Our full policies and procedures — including safeguarding, health & safety, behaviour, complaints, medication and more — are set out in our parent handbook. Download the parent handbook (PDF).
Babies sleep safely on their backs in their own clear, flat sleep space, in line with NHS safer-sleep guidance — which is being written directly into the EYFS framework from September 2026. Our rooms are fully air-conditioned and temperature-monitored throughout the day, so children play and sleep at safe, comfortable temperatures all year round.
Safeguarding
Designated Safeguarding Leads, robust child-protection procedures and regular team training.
Risk assessment
Daily checks and regular risk assessments of indoor and outdoor areas.
Health & hygiene
Strict hygiene routines, allergy management, medication policy and paediatric first aiders.
Secure premises
Controlled entry, signing-in systems and strict collection procedures.
Emergency ready
Fire drills, clear evacuation plans and trained, prepared staff.
Clear policies
Comprehensive, up-to-date policies available to all parents on request.
We are committed to inclusive practice and to meeting the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) works closely with families and professionals to make sure every child can thrive.
- An experienced SENCO to guide support and planning
- Individual plans and targeted, inclusive activities
- Close partnership with parents at every stage
- Working with health visitors, speech & language and other agencies
- Support with referrals, EHC plans and transitions
Talk to our SENCO
If your child has additional needs — or you'd simply like to discuss how we can help them flourish — please get in touch. We'll listen, plan with you, and make sure your child feels they belong.
Get in touchShare your thoughts
Whether it's a compliment, a suggestion or a concern, we want to hear from you. Honest feedback helps us give your child the best possible care.
- Speak to your child's Key Person or the manager any time
- Email us your comments and ideas
- Take part in our regular parent surveys
- Concerns are handled promptly under our complaints procedure
"A small and friendly nursery with a happy atmosphere and genuine, positive relationships with every family."
Parent reviews and feedback will be shared here soon.
Good food fuels growing bodies and curious minds. We follow the Department for Education's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) nutrition guidance — a statutory part of the EYFS framework since September 2025 — so that every meal, snack and drink we serve is healthy, balanced and nutritious.
Fresh & balanced
Freshly prepared meals built around a variety of food groups, with plenty of fruit and vegetables and age-appropriate portions.
Water on tap
Fresh drinking water is available to every child throughout the day.
Less sugar
We keep added sugar low — puddings are fruit- or dairy-based rather than sugary, and aren't served every day.
Allergies & dietary needs
We gather each child's needs before they start, keep allergy action plans, and a named member of staff checks every meal and snack. Cultural and religious diets are catered for.
Babies & milk
We support breastfeeding with a comfortable space and safe storage of expressed milk, and provide first infant formula for babies who need it.
Happy mealtimes
Calm, social mealtimes where children eat together, try new flavours and build a positive relationship with food.
Our food provision follows the DfE's Early Years Foundation Stage nutrition guidance, in force since September 2025. Please talk to us about any allergies or dietary needs before your child starts.
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Video tour coming soon
We're putting together a video tour of the nursery. In the meantime, the best way to see us is in person — book a visit below.
Book an in-person tourWhy work at Tiny Steps?
- A warm, supportive and friendly team
- Ongoing training and development
- Apprenticeship and career-progression routes
- A genuinely rewarding place to grow your career in childcare
To apply, email your CV and a short covering note, and we'll be in touch.
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No live vacancies right now
We're not actively recruiting at the moment — but we're always happy to hear from talented early years practitioners. Send us a speculative application and we'll keep you in mind.
Send a speculative applicationPlease check back here for our latest vacancies, or send a speculative application at any time.
We'd love to welcome your family to Tiny Steps Longsight. Complete the registration form below, then submit it online or save and print a copy to return to us. Just want to ask a question or arrange a visit? Send an enquiry or book a tour instead.
At Tiny Steps Longsight we care for children from birth to five, grouped by age and stage of development. Our rooms are named after favourite children's stories, and as your child grows they move up gently — always with a familiar Key Person to settle them in. Every room is fully air-conditioned, keeping children comfortable for play and naps whatever the weather outside.
Baby Room
A calm, nurturing space for our youngest. We follow each baby's own feeding and sleeping routine, with lots of cuddles, sensory play and early communication to help them feel secure.
Toddler Room
Busy, curious and on the move. We focus on language, independence (mealtimes, toileting) and learning through play, exploration and lots of outdoor time.
Pre-school Room
Getting ready for school. Early literacy and maths, friendships, confidence and self-care, all through a play-based EYFS curriculum that prepares children for their next big step.
Staff-to-child ratios
We meet the statutory EYFS staff-to-child ratios at all times, so your child always has the attention they need:
All our practitioners are qualified, paediatric first-aid trained and safely recruited. Come and meet the team — book a tour or register your child.
What ages do you take?
We welcome children from birth to five years old, across our baby, toddler and pre-school rooms. See our rooms & age groups for how the journey works.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm, term time and (for all-year places) throughout the year apart from bank holidays and a short Christmas closure. See our term dates.
How much does it cost?
A full day is £65, with reduced rates for funded children. The easiest way to get an exact figure is our fees calculator, which works out your monthly cost based on your days and any funded hours.
Do you accept 15 and 30 funded hours?
Yes. We offer the Government's funded early education for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds (and the expanded entitlements for working parents). Funded hours are based on 38 weeks a year (term time). Check what you're entitled to with our funded hours checker.
How do I secure a place?
Complete our online registration form and we'll be in touch to confirm availability. For paid places, a non-refundable £50 deposit secures the place and covers our registration admin. Fully funded places don't require a deposit.
What's your Ofsted rating?
Tiny Steps Longsight is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. You can read the full report on the Ofsted website.
How does settling in work?
Before your child starts we arrange settling-in sessions so they (and you) can get comfortable with us at your own pace. Your child's Key Person will be there to build a bond from day one. More on our starting nursery page.
What should my child bring?
Spare changes of clothes, any nappies and wipes (if applicable), a sun hat and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, and a comforter if they have one. Please label everything. We provide meals, snacks and all activity materials.
Do you provide meals?
Yes — freshly prepared, balanced meals and snacks with fresh drinking water always available. We cater for allergies, intolerances and dietary or cultural requirements. See healthy eating.
How do you keep the rooms comfortable?
All of our rooms at Longsight are fully air-conditioned — still a rarity in UK nurseries — so children stay comfortable through summer heatwaves and chilly winters alike. Room temperatures are monitored throughout the day, and sleep areas are kept at safe, comfortable levels.
What happens if my child is unwell?
For everyone's wellbeing we follow NHS and Health Protection guidance on infectious illnesses. Children with a fever, sickness or diarrhoea should stay home until they've fully recovered (usually 48 hours clear). We'll always contact you if your child becomes unwell during the day.
How do you keep children safe?
Safeguarding is our top priority: secure, controlled entry, a strict collection procedure with passwords and authorised contacts, robust policies and trained Designated Safeguarding Leads. More on health & safety.
Do you support children with SEND?
Absolutely. We're an inclusive setting with a SENCO who works closely with families and outside professionals. See our SEND local offer.
How will I know how my child is getting on?
Your child's Key Person shares regular updates and observations, and we work in close partnership with parents — see parents as partners. You're always welcome to talk to us about your child's progress.
Can't find what you're looking for? Send us an enquiry or call 0161 248 7300 — we're happy to help.
We offer two ways to attend Tiny Steps Longsight:
- All year round — open every weekday except bank holidays and a short Christmas/New Year closure (around 51 weeks a year).
- Term time only — 38 weeks a year, aligned to Manchester school terms.
Government funded hours (15 and 30) are based on 38 weeks (term time). If you'd like to spread funded hours across the year ("stretched funding"), please ask the office.
Regular closures
- All English bank holidays
- A short closure over Christmas and New Year
- Occasional staff training (INSET) days — we always give plenty of notice
For exact dates this year, please contact the office on 0161 248 7300 — we'll be glad to confirm.
Last updated: June 2026.
Who we are
Tiny Steps Nursery ("we", "us") operates Tiny Steps Longsight, 76 Greville Street, Manchester M13 0YG. We are the data controller for the personal information we hold about you and your child. For any data-protection question, contact us on 0161 248 7300 or info@tinystepsnursery.co.uk.
The information we collect
- Enquiries & tour requests: your name and contact details, your child's age, and anything you tell us in your message.
- Registration & care: your child's and family's details, emergency contacts, and — so we can keep your child safe and well — health, medical, dietary, immunisation and developmental information. Some of this is "special category" data, which we treat with extra care.
Why we use it, and our lawful basis
- To provide and manage your child's place (performance of our contract with you).
- To meet legal duties — safeguarding, the EYFS framework, health & safety, and funding/tax records (legal obligation).
- To protect a child in an emergency (vital interests).
- For special-category (health) data, we rely on the additional conditions for safeguarding and the provision of childcare/health care.
Who we share it with
We only share information where we need to or are required to — for example with Ofsted, the local authority, health professionals or safeguarding partners, and HMRC/funding bodies. We never sell your data.
How long we keep it
We keep records only as long as necessary and in line with statutory retention requirements for early-years and safeguarding records, after which they are securely destroyed.
How we keep it safe
Information is stored securely with access limited to staff who need it. Forms submitted through this website are sent to a secured nursery inbox protected by two-factor authentication.
Your rights
You have the right to ask for a copy of the information we hold, to have it corrected, and (where applicable) erased or restricted. To exercise any of these, contact us using the details above. If you're unhappy with how we handle your data you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
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