Crying children, dirty toilets and poor teaching - the Manchester nursery which requires 'urgent improvement'

NewsGreater Manchester NewsArdwickArdwick Day Nursey has been criticised by Ofsted06:39, 11 Aug 2026A Manchester nursery has been ordered to make drastic improvements after Ofsted uncovered a catalogue of failings.‌Inspectors found children at Ardwick Day Nursery cried for 'prolonged periods of time' because they felt unsettled and the toilets and nappy changing areas were unhygienic because they are not cleaned regularly. Teaching at the Hyde Road nursery was said to be 'poor', while the welfare and well-being of children with special educational needs was not being met.‌"Children with SEND struggle to settle, regularly become frustrated and have not developed secure bonds with a trusted adult," a report said. "This significantly undermines their emotional wellbeing and prevents them from