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In a Mumsnet survey of 131 users of Bright Horizons Nurseries: 82% would buy again and 85% would recommend
A place to grow
Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The nursery has also had a recent extensive refurbishment and has 6 qualified teachers working with the nursery. Now is the perfect time to book your tour!
Following our refurbishment we have rooms equipped with high quality equipment that aids the play and learning for the children of all ages. All age groups have access to the outdoors where are garden areas allows the children to be outside on a daily basis. We now have a dedicated art studio that is suitable for children of all ages within the nursery. We hold regular activities and events for families throughout the year, including an annual Graduation Ceremony for our children leaving us for ‘Big School’. Our excellent nutritionally balanced menu is produced onsite and we have a 5 star kitchen food hygiene rating. Fees include all meals and snacks, nappies, nappy cream, bottles and baby formula.
Jenni Mcdougall
Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager
Events
Nutrition
Our excellent nutritionally balanced menu is changed regularly to encourage a varied diet and is approved by Action for Children. Here is an example of a typical menu.
Breakfast
Lunch
Tea
Supporting and Learning
Growing Mathematicians
1-2-3-4-5! Mathematics is embedded in everything that we do and experience in our day-to-day lives and our Growing Mathematicians programme has been created to help your child understand the purpose and importance of mathematics.
Growing Readers
Growing Readers brings together home and nursery life, providing parents with some of the theory behind developing children’s reading skills, and also providing handy Hints & Tips, recommended reading lists and suggested activities for parents and children to explore together.
Growing Writers
Our Growing Writer’s approach supports the complex magical journey from making a mark, to emergent writing, to confident writer, laying the foundational skills that enable each child to flourish with the confidence and capability to succeed at school.
Virtual Tour
Fees & Availability
Where possible we look to offer flexible booking patterns and a range of funding options, including the government's 30 hours funded childcare* provision. To request pricing and availability, please request a call back by clicking the button below.
*Terms and conditions apply to 30 hours funding. Click here for more information.
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Meet the Team
Jenni Mcdougall
My name is Jenni McDougall and I am Nursery Manager at Didsbury. I have worked at Bright Horizons and prior to that Kidsunlimited for over 18 years. I have a BA HONS in Child and Youth studies and am very passionate about high quality provision in the early years. I have managed 3 outstanding settings.
I am also a mum of two boys who keep me very busy, need I say we have a lot of fun!
Jacquelien Assani
I have been in childcare since 1995. I have worked in various Preschool nurseries and have been a room leader in Toddler room at Bright Horizons Didsbury. I was promoted to Deputy Manager at Didsbury last December and I am enjoying my role. I have completed my Foundation degree in Early Years Childhood studies. I am also a very busy mum of three boys whilst working full time.
Candy Floss
Hi, my name is Candy Floss, I joined Bright Horizons in March 2010 as the ‘Super Safety Hero’ to help nursery children stay safe and manage risks. My role as a Health and Safety Super Hero is unique to Bright Horizons and I’m in every nursery, 365 days a year.
Back in 2010, I saw a job advert for a Zebra Super Safety Hero – I was very excited, applied and was invited for an interview with several other zebras. We were interviewed by all the children who then voted on which of us would be their Super Safety Hero. It was hoof biting but I was thrilled when they told me I was the most voted for by the children who all loved me because of my cape and bag. My bag is very special, if something fits inside, it’s a choking hazard. You might be wondering how I got my name. The children in our nurseries chose five names and voted for their favourite. I love it as it’s unique, I mean have you ever heard of a zebra called Candy Floss? Exactly!
Why Bright Horizons
The Bright Horizons passion and enthusiasm for providing high-quality care isn’t just common knowledge within our own business – we’ve also gained some impressive accolades from external sources for excellence as both a childcare provider, and as an employer. We are the only childcare company to have been listed for the last 11 years as one of the country’s top 50 “Great Places to Work” by the Great Place to Work Institute.
