Georgina Short
Manager · Early Years Child Care, Level 7 PGCE
City centre day nursery
Paintpots Day Nursery, Manchester
A leading day nursery in the heart of Manchester. We welcome each child individually, and childcare places are currently available from April 2027 onwards.
We sit directly opposite Circle Square, about 300 metres from Oxford Road station and 200 metres from major bus routes in and out of the city.
Friendly, comfortable and safe
Providing day care near the city centre, the universities and the Oxford Road corridor, Paintpots offers surroundings in which your child can develop and learn. An experienced team responds to the individual needs of each child.
We celebrate every child. Families of all backgrounds, abilities, cultures and beliefs are respected and supported. Meaningful relationships, tailored learning and a culture of kindness give every child a chance to thrive.
The team includes practitioners with Level 6 early years qualifications and PGCEs. A high ratio of staff to children links enjoyment and fun with discovery.
Parents who work or study nearby tell us the location takes the stress out of the day. We keep looking for ways to make the children's experience richer and parents' lives easier, including exclusive discounts for students, university staff and NHS staff.
Sophie Woodcock
Deputy Manager · Early Years Child Care, Level 4
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:00. Closed weekends.
Our prices
Funded hours are free in term time. Additional hours and meals are charged as below. If you use the working parent entitlement, apply for a government code before the end of the previous term.
| Description | When | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free entitlement, 15 or 30 hours a week | 38 weeks, term time only | Free |
| Full day, 8am to 6pm | Daily, funded extra hours or non-funded | £78.50 |
| Half day, 8am to 1pm or 1pm to 6pm | Daily | £52.50 |
| Meals and snacks, full day | Lunch, tea and all snacks | £9.00 |
| Meals and snacks, morning | Lunch and snacks | £4.50 |
| Meals and snacks, afternoon | Tea and snacks | £4.50 |
| Breakfast on a funded full day or morning | Included | Free |
| Consumables | No extra charges. Bring nappies and wipes if you prefer not to use nursery wipes. | Free |
| Trips | Most are subsidised. A letter sets out any parent contribution. | Quoted |
Morning and afternoon sessions are offered to funded children as a top-up. Full day sessions run 08:00–18:00.
Manchester parent testimonials
“The care she receives is of excellent quality and she has developed so much since she started. I honestly can’t begin to thank the staff enough.”
“Sent my step-son here for over 2 years before he started school. Perfect location, great staff and most importantly, he loved it.”
“Excellent team and excellent child care. Our daughter has developed exceptionally under the care of the Paintpots team.”
“I sent my little girl here from a small baby and watched her grow into a confident, bright young lady. They were like our second family.”
Find Bracken House
Bracken House, Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7BD, England. This is also the registered office of PAINT POTS (MANCHESTER) LTD.
0161 273 3211
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