Stories, songs
& new words
Sharing books, rhymes and conversations helps children listen, express themselves and enjoy language.
A happy start in Burnage, Manchester
Little discoveries.
Big beginnings.
A warm welcome, a world of play and a place where your little one can feel right at home.
At Mini Miners, we make space for curiosity, kindness and the little moments that help children grow.
★★★★★
5-star reviews on Google & Facebook
15
hours to play,
learn & belongFunded & private places
learn & belongFunded & private places
OUR NURSERY DAYS
Monday · Wednesday · Thursday
A GENTLE, FAMILIAR ROUTINE
9am–2pm · Term time
FIND US AT
Christ Church, Burnage · M19 2WH
Small steps. Lots of encouragement.
A place to feel
safe, happy & you.
Starting nursery is a big step for a little person. We’re here for your family, from that first hello to a confident wave goodbye.
Based at Christ Church on Burnage Lane, Mini Miners is a welcoming, term-time nursery where children learn through play. We get to know your child’s interests, routines and favourite things, so their nursery experience feels personal.
A caring key person
Learning through play
Families working together
Every day is a little adventure
Big learning.
Little moments.
Talking, building, imagining and exploring. Play gives children the confidence to try, connect and discover what they can do.
Stories, songs
A little mess.
A lot of ideas.
Painting, mark-making, sensory exploration and pretend play make room for creativity and imagination.
Growing minds.
Busy bodies.
Movement, outdoor exploration and hands-on play help children build coordination and discover the world.
“Look what
I can do!”
Building, counting, puzzles and everyday tasks encourage problem-solving, independence and pride.
Play with a purpose.
Our approach follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, bringing together communication, relationships, physical development, literacy, maths, understanding the world and creativity.
About the EYFSA little look around
Life at Mini Miners.
Professionally enhanced images based on our real nursery room and activity photographs. Come and visit to see our current set-up.
Learning indoors and out
Curious minds,
wherever we play.
Stories, sensory play, growing, building and discovering give children lots of ways to join in.
These two original illustrative images show the kinds of experiences we value; they do not show specific children or the exact nursery premises. Visit us to see Mini Miners for yourself.
A nursery week that feels familiar
Three lovely days.
Fifteen little
hours of possibility.
We open during term time, with funded and privately paid places. Speak to us about availability, your child’s age and the sessions that suit your family.
Ask about a place ↗Our weekly sessions
Monday
9:00am – 2:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday
9:00am – 2:00pm
15 hours per week
Three 5-hour sessions
Closed on Tuesdays and Fridays, weekends and nursery holidays. Please ask for our current term dates.
A little help with childcare.
We offer 15 funded hours per week during term time for eligible children, subject to availability and funding checks. Funded hours are free; any optional extras are separate.
Our optional nursery-provided snacks and personal consumables package is £20 per month. Families may instead provide the agreed items themselves; choosing not to pay never removes a funded place.
Our nursery week totals 15 hours. If you have a wider entitlement, ask us about your arrangements across settings.
Read the consumables & snacks policy ↗A warm welcome, your way.
Private places are available within our Monday, Wednesday and Thursday sessions. Contact us for the current fee schedule and available days.
We’ll explain the session price, any extras, payment arrangements and notice terms before you book.
Request fees & availability ↗A gentle rhythm to our day
Hello, play, lunch, hooray.
There’s time to be busy and time to slow down. Activities change with children’s interests and needs.
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01
A warm hello
Arrive from 9am, settle in and reconnect with familiar faces.
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02
Follow their curiosity
Explore play spaces, stories and activities together.
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03
Lunch together
Enjoy a packed lunch from home, with support as needed.
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04
A little more discovery
Make, move, imagine or enjoy a quieter moment.
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05
See you next time
A happy goodbye and collection by 2pm.
Familiar food. Friendly company.
Little lunchboxes.
Big conversations.
Children bring a packed lunch from home.
Please tell us about allergies, dietary requirements and any help your child needs with eating before they start. Lunchtime is an opportunity to practise independence and enjoy being together.
Read our food & allergy guidance ↗In their nursery bag
- A named packed lunch
- A named water bottle
- A full change of clothes
- Nappies and wipes, if needed
- A coat and clothes for the weather
- A familiar comfort item, if helpful
Label belongings and ask the team about food restrictions and lunch storage before your child’s first day.
The grown-ups in their corner
Kind hands.
Encouraging voices.
We build relationships with children and their families, so you have someone to talk to and your child has someone to turn to.
Meet our nursery leader
Aqsa Wani
Owner & Manager
Aqsa welcomes families to Mini Miners and works with the nursery team to create a caring place to play and learn. She is your first point of contact for a visit, a place or a conversation about your child.
Say hello to Aqsa ↗A familiar key person
Your child’s key person gets to know their routines, interests and ways of communicating, helping them feel secure and sharing progress with you.
A partnership with you
Tell us what makes your child smile, how they like to be comforted and what matters to your family. Your knowledge helps us support them.
Meet the people behind the play
During your visit, we’ll introduce the team caring for children and explain who to speak to about settling, development and additional support.
Every child belongs
Their pace.
Their personality.
Their possibilities.
Children develop in different ways. We start by listening to you and getting to know your child.
We can talk together about communication, sensory needs, routines and settling. Support may include pictures, objects, simple language, small steps and a familiar adult, adapted to your child.
Where extra help is needed, we work with families and relevant professionals. Speak to us about SEND support before starting, or whenever a concern arises.
Inclusion & additional needs ↗
★★★★★
Good care.
Rated Good by Ofsted • praised by families
Good care.
Happy little learners.
Ofsted rated Mini Miners Nursery Good at its latest inspection on 2 February 2022. The report says children are happy and enjoy learning, and records parents’ praise for the friendly atmosphere, staff team and communication.
We’re also proud of our 5-star Google and Facebook feedback. Thank you to every family who shares their experience.
“He has grown in confidence.”
Joe · Google parent review
“The staff are all amazing and extremely attentive and caring.”
Khadijah · Google parent review
“The atmosphere was fun and welcoming.”
Andrew · Google parent review
Here for the practical bits, too
Clear information.
Peace of mind.
From settling in to collection time, find parent-friendly guidance on everyday nursery life and how to request our full policies.
Explore parent information ↗A few things you might be wondering
Little questions,
helpful answers.
When is Mini Miners open?
We open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am–2pm, during term time. Across all three days, this is 15 hours per week. Please ask us for current term dates.
Can I use funded childcare hours?
Yes. We offer 15-hour term-time funded places for eligible children, subject to checks and availability. Contact us with your child’s age and preferred start date so we can explain your options.
Do you provide a cooked lunch?
Children bring a packed lunch from home. Please discuss allergies, food restrictions and any eating support with us before your child starts.
Does my child need to be toilet trained?
Please tell us about your child’s toileting or nappy routine. Bring nappies and wipes if needed, along with spare clothes. We’ll agree a supportive approach with you.
How do you help children settle?
We talk with you about your child’s interests, comfort items and routines, and agree settling arrangements together. A familiar adult, predictable routines and small steps help build confidence.
Can I visit before choosing a place?
Absolutely. Call or email us to arrange a visit. You can see the nursery, meet the team and tell us about your child. Visits are confirmed directly with the nursery.
Your next little adventure starts here
Come &
say hello.
We’d love to meet you and your little one.
Tell us your child’s age, your preferred start date and the days you’re interested in. We’ll help with the next step.
Mini Miners Nursery
Mini Miners NurseryInside Christ Church
111 Burnage Lane
Burnage, Manchester
M19 2WH Get directions ↗
Finding us: We are inside Christ Church, next to Acacias Community Primary School. There may not be a Mini Miners banner or board visible from the road. Please look for the Christ Church entrance; we have been based inside the church premises for eight years.
07927 619 831 nurseryminiminers@gmail.com
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
9am–2pm · Term time
Visits by arrangement. Please close the gate securely and wait for a member of staff at arrival.
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Mini Miners Nursery · inside Christ Church · next to Acacias Community Primary School
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