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  • Phone Number
    0161 205 6096
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  • Group/Owner
    Rob Little
  • Person in Charge
    Samantha Radford (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Staff
    33
  • When Closed
    Bank Holidays
  • Type of Service
    Day Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
  • Total Places for children
    80
  • Age range
    from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months
  • Directions
    Located off Old Mill Street, leading from Great Ancoats Street. Adjacent to New Islington Tram Stop and all Major bus routes.
  • Opening Days
    Mon-Fri
  • Opening Hours
    0730-1900
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  • Taylor Walker
    September 30, 2024 at 1:18 am

    All the team are very welcoming and take outstanding care. Our little boy has come on leaps and bounds with his speech, walking and eating since joining. The app is excellent also as you can see updates throughout the day. I would highly suggest this childcare centre to other parents. I can’t suggest Little Discovering Ladder enough.

  • Lane Irwin
    October 11, 2024 at 1:16 am

    They have helped my 2-year-old son so much with his speech which is behind. Little Discovering Ladder created a care plan for him and the team provide us with daily updates regarding how he is getting on. Through the help of the team, his speech is progressing so much. Our son has been at Little Discovering Ladder since he was 10 months old and he loves it. Little Discovering Ladder is so welcoming and culturally diverse which is the setting we wanted our son to be part of. Thank you for everything you do! I only have great words to say about Little Discovering Ladder.

  • Jordan Underwood
    October 23, 2024 at 8:43 am

    Would 100% suggest it. Since my daughter started here when she was three months old her updates and movement have come on leaps and bounds, team are all welcoming and make parents sense externally comfortable.

  • Drew Flynn
    October 27, 2024 at 12:06 am

    She has a excellent time every day, enjoys a range of lovely activities, plays outside in the playground, and even goes on little walks now to explore the surrounding area. Team have been nurturing her since in the first days and in particular, she’s managed to build excellent relationships with her key team despite the initial language barriers. My little one has been flourishing in Little Discovering Ladder and I would very much suggest it to parents looking for a childcare centre in the city centre. My baby had the smoothest transition to childcare centre thanks to Little Discovering Ladder.

  • Lennon Griffin
    November 12, 2024 at 3:30 am

    She has grown so much since she started and has made so many friends and learnt so much. Gemma and the team make discovering enjoyable and ensure the kids are taught everything from education to religion and even down to hygiene and kindness. The only thing I am sad about is that she has to leave to go to junior school as she loves the childcare centre so much as do I. Choosing a childcare centre is so daunting but I promise you will not be disappointed with this choice! My little girl has been attending this childcare centre for almost 3 years, it is filled with adore and laughter from the minute they enter the doors.

  • Charlie Lawson
    November 19, 2024 at 8:53 am

    The team worked the number of sessions around how well my baby settled into the setting. They made sure both my baby and I were comfortable and ensured I could attend the sessions until I felt ready to leave her alone. The childcare centre made a difficult transition a lot more relaxed with their approach.
    By personally attending some of the settle in sessions also allowed me to get to know the team so I felt like I wasn’t leaving my baby with strangers.
    The childcare centre team are so enthusiastic and really show adore and care with their personal approach.
    We had issues with our baby refusing a bottle and being breastfed and the team were incredible at helping to try transition my baby onto a bottle with breastmilk.
    Covid has obviously caused the childcare centre to change their usual processes but being new during the pandemic I still think everything runs smoothly and the team do everything they can to make things comfortable. The settle in process for my daughter was incredible.

  • Reese Turner
    November 28, 2024 at 3:02 pm

    From the settling process to the current day every team member at Little Discovering Ladder have been outstanding. The team really know their stuff and it’s very clear that they passionately care for the kids that they are looking after. I sense that my son’s development has been massively enhanced by attending Little Discovering Ladder and this is due to the time taken by his key worker and the Red Room team to plan engaging activities for him to try.
    The updates that we receive on the Parentzone app are excellent, it’s so reassuring to know that my son is being so well looked after and he consistently looks so cheerful in the pics and videos that we receive. It’s so nice to see what he’s doing and excellent to read the observations by his key worker.
    The childcare centre also provides well balanced and nutritious meals, which my son clearly enjoys!
    I wouldn’t hesitate to suggest Little Discovering Ladder anyone looking for a excellent childcare centre! My son has been attending Little Discovering Ladder for nearly six months now and I can’t suggest this place highly enough.

  • Harper Hayes
    December 16, 2024 at 12:59 am

    He settled in straight away (didn’t even look back the first day ) the team are incredible and really know the kids on an individual level. Since starting, my son has come on leaps and bounds with speaking, stopped the bottle and started potty training. As a parent, updates on the app is incredible. I adore the pictures and I consistently sense like all the team are approachable and have time for me no matter what. All I can say is my son wakes up on Saturday and asks to go to childcare centre. My son loves it here.

  • Micah Hayes
    December 21, 2024 at 11:21 am

    They are all so welcoming, approachable and expert.
    They try their best to update parents throughout the day via their online portal which I absolutely to adore to see.
    My daughter seems so cheerful attending Little Discovering Ladder and to me that’s all that matters.
    I would highly suggest.
    We appreciate you team at Little Discovering Ladder. The childcare centre management team and every member of team truly care about the kids.

  • Carter Sharpe
    December 23, 2024 at 4:27 am

    All the team are so welcoming and attentive; you sense they know their stuff and that they genuinely care. So well managed and excellent updates. I’m delighted my daughter has the opportunity to grow and develop in such a positive place. I couldn’t wish for a warmer, more nurturing setting for my daughter.

  • Arden Holland
    January 31, 2025 at 12:44 pm

    This childcare centre has made any worries I had go away especially when my daughter started at three months old. I sense very comfortable leaving her. Wouldn’t change the childcare centre for the world. The nicest childcare centre and people.

  • Arden Flynn
    February 3, 2025 at 2:00 am

    The team are so remarkable and supportive. I can be assured that he will be looked after well. It’s a place where we sense secure in leaving our kid during the day. There are many educational activities for kids to learn and explore. My kid has so much enjoyable times. Cannot thank all the team and management team enough. Really highly recommended. We are so pleased that my kid loves his time at Little Discovering Ladder.

  • Milan Blair
    February 3, 2025 at 8:43 pm

    They are truly exceptional in their field and treat each kid as the individual they are. I adore their enjoyable, welcoming approach to things and I never sense like I can’t approach them for anything. The manager runs a tight ship, but that’s evident in how terrific her team are. I don’t think the kitchen team get praised enough for the incredible food they supply every day. I can’t suggest this childcare centre enough and as an LGBT parent, I adore how inclusive and welcoming they are to all families from all backgrounds. Thank you for being incredible. My little boy has been attending Little Discovering Ladder since day one and I have to say I dread the day when it’s time to say goodbye to everyone when he leaves for school.

  • Kendall Knight
    February 20, 2025 at 9:40 am

    Well run with a diverse array of daily activities for all ages up to four years, including a delicious menu prepared by a kitchen which caters to all culinary requirements. It’s a pleasure to take our son to this establishment and cannot suggest it highly enough. Outstanding childcare centre with competent and attentive team.

  • Robin Knight
    March 30, 2025 at 5:53 pm

    The difference in my kid’s abilities and self‑assurance has increased dramatically and she is consistently full of smiles. I know my kid is secure, and well catered for each day, and for a parent, I couldn’t wish for a better team. Cannot praise the team enough, the daily updates on the activities undertaken to help with my kid’s development is second to none.

  • Harper Sawyer
    May 1, 2025 at 1:12 am

    The team really try to help you with your individual baby’s needs and even though his original Key Worker moved to another room he already feels very at home here. I think we will be here for a long time! Since my little boy started at this childcare centre when he was six months old we have all been made to sense very welcome!

  • Lennon Rowe
    May 13, 2025 at 2:24 am

    My son has been in Little Discovering Ladder since he was 10 months old and through all the years we’ve been super cheerful with the care and attention he’s received. This year feels like they have stepped it up even more. During the pandemic they have made sure to provide assistance, reassurance and a secure place for our little ones to go back to learn, develop and thrive and journey some sort of normality when there’s chaos all around. We are so grateful. Thank you for all you do. Can’t suggest enough!

  • Marley Randall
    May 15, 2025 at 3:29 am

    We are very pleased with the childcare centre and the development of our son (he is now 18months) since they are taking the best care of our son and at the same time they’re doing many different discovering activities. Our son is bilingual and he already understands both English and his mother language, thanks to the childcare centre. Thank you Little Discovering Ladder. Our son started there 4 months ago and he is absolutely loving it.

  • Winter Hunter
    June 8, 2025 at 4:08 am

    A cheerful, enriching and attentive setting for kids with exceptional team. I am very grateful to all at Little Discovering Ladder and my son has benefitted greatly from his attendance. A fantastic childcare centre that has taken stellar care of my son for two-and-a-half years.

  • Morgan Sawyer
    June 23, 2025 at 9:36 pm

    We appreciate all the hard work from the team, especially during the hardest year. My son loves being at childcare centre he can’t wait to go every day so thank you to all the Little Discovering Ladder team for making it such a loving fantastic setting for the kids. My son has been attending Little Discovering Ladder since May 2019 and I can’t fault the care he receives from the team.

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