A Trafford Council nursery has received a glowing review from inspectors and rated “outstanding”.

The Sanyu Daycare centre in Old Trafford was lavished with praise by the education watchdog Ofsted for its quality of education as well as its excellent staff and leadership team.

The nursery, which is operated by the authority, provides affordable, flexible childcare for children from three months old.

Coun Karina Carter, Trafford Council’s lead member for education, said: “I am delighted with the judgement from Ofsted and the positive comments in the report.

“The nursery is a brilliant place that the children love coming to and I would like to congratulate the staff and parents for their hard work in ensuring that the children have an Outstanding nursery provision.”

The Ofsted report said: “Children blossom in this nurturing and highly inclusive nursery where every child really does matter.

“Children’s uniqueness is celebrated and embraced. Leaders and staff work exceptionally hard to remove any potential barriers to engagement so that all children benefit from the impressive levels of care and education on offer.”

During the inspection, children were seen to be playing and interacting with staff, who were praised for the care and attention they gave.

The report added: “Staff skilfully adapt activities and enhance the learning environment to an outstanding level. For instance, babies gasp with delight as they experience the sensory delight of a messy mixture dripping from their fingers.

“Older children persist and try very hard to chop cucumber into four pieces, before being challenged to calculate how many pieces are left after taking one away to eat.”

Coun Carter added: “Quality care is so important from an early age. It’s the foundation for success in later life so I am thrilled that our nursery offers outstanding care and education to our children.”

Sanyu offers a range of places for children from age three months to five years, including free early education places for eligible two and three year-old children.

If you are interested in a place for your child, you can contact the nursery on 0161 912 2118.