Apple Tree Nursery & Pre-School

About this day nursery

Apple Tree Nursery & Pre-School, located in Birmingham, provides a warm and child-centred environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. The setting, which received an overall "Good" rating from Ofsted in June 2022, focuses on creating a secure and engaging atmosphere where children are eager to learn and play.

Staff, who are consistent and passionate, establish strong relationships with their key children, understanding their interests and tailoring activities accordingly. For instance, children who enjoy building have access to large blocks, while those fascinated by dinosaurs can play with them in mud, enhanced with celery trees to mimic their natural habitat.

The nursery encourages independence, with children skilfully pouring drinks and serving food at mealtimes, and fosters a sense of responsibility as they set tables for their peers. Diversity and inclusion are actively promoted, with personalised support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and displays and books that help children learn about different beliefs.

Children are encouraged to develop a love of books through shared reading and discussions that build vocabulary and listening skills. The setting also supports children in understanding the world around them, with an outdoor vegetable patch where they learn about plant growth and recall events like "Peter Rabbit" eating their crops.

The strong key-person system ensures children's emotional well-being is well supported, fostering self-confidence and making them feel valued.

Our ethos

Apple Tree Nursery & Pre-School describes its approach as child-centred, aiming to create a secure and engaging atmosphere where children are eager to learn and play. They foster independence and responsibility through daily routines, and promote diversity and inclusion with personalised support and learning materials. The nursery encourages a love of books, an understanding of the natural world, and builds children's confidence and emotional well-being through a strong key-person system.

What it's like

The setting is safe and secure, with consistent staff who have a passion for creating a child-centred environment. Children are eager to enter the setting and immediately engage in learning, feeling valued by staff who understand their needs. Staff use consistently positive language, acting as excellent role models, which encourages children to interact positively with peers.

Pricing & funding