Nursery Advice
Claim Your Nursery

Apple Trees Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
·
4.5(26 parent reviews) ·35 Cromwell Road, Bushbury North, Wolverhampton, WV10 8AA · Wolverhampton
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Wolverhampton

About this day nursery

Apple Trees Nursery, situated in Wolverhampton, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to school entry, fostering their growth through a bespoke curriculum influenced by the Curiosity Approach, Montessori, and Froebel philosophies. The nursery emphasises natural play, real-life experiences, and child-led discovery to ignite a love for learning.

With an Ofsted rating of 'Good', Apple Trees prioritises emotional, physical, and mental well-being, promoting independence, respect, tolerance, kindness, and resilience in children. The curriculum is delivered through a six-week cyclical approach, with each child becoming a 'focus child' for a fortnight, allowing for tailored learning experiences.

The nursery ensures strong communication with parents, integrating their input and providing comprehensive updates on their child's progress. The dedicated team, fully vetted and trained in safeguarding and first aid, works to ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that prepares children for future academic and social success.

Our ethos

We’re a family nursery, welcoming children since September 2022. We believe that every child is a unique individual, with their own strengths, interests, and needs. We’ve created a cosy, playful space where children can dive in, explore and fall in love with learning. We know those first few years really set the stage, so we make every day full of fun, discovery and smiles. Through playbased learning, strong relationships, and a warm, homely atmosphere, we support every child in their journey to grow, develop, and flourish at their own pace.

What it's like

Children are very happy at Apple Trees Nursery, settling quickly into exciting learning opportunities provided by dedicated staff. Strong relationships with staff help children feel safe and secure, while an exciting curriculum and encouragement to share ideas make them feel valued and included. Staff also effectively support language and communication skills, introducing new vocabulary and building on existing knowledge.

Ofsted Rated GoodFamily-RunChild-led LearningEYFS Curriculum

Pricing & funding

Private sessions include all meals and snacks within the price. Fees vary depending on staff-to-child ratios, and promotional discounts cannot be combined. Extra charges apply for dropping off early or picking up late.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
  • Full Day Under 2s£70.00 / day
  • Full Day 2 and Over£68.00 / day
  • Session Rate (07:30 - 12:30 or 13:00 - 17:30)£42.00 / session
  • Food Charges (15 hours funded)£9.00 / week
  • Food Charges (30 hours funded)£18.00 / week

Good to know

  • Meals and snacks are included in the price for private sessions.
  • Deposits for funded children are refunded within 30 days of the child starting.
  • Additional charges apply for late pick-ups and early drop-offs.
  • Discounts and special offers cannot be combined.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm all year round, with the exception of Christmas week and Bank Holidays.

Age range

3 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Days, Half Days

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Apple Trees Nursery

Last inspected 27 June 2024 · Tracey Boland

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are very happy at Apple Trees Nursery, settling quickly into exciting learning opportunities provided by dedicated staff. Strong relationships with staff help children feel safe and secure, while an exciting curriculum and encouragement to share ideas make them feel valued and included. Staff also effectively support language and communication skills, introducing new vocabulary and building on existing knowledge.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are very happy to attend nursery and separate easily from their parents.
  • Relationships between staff and children are strong, making children feel safe and secure.
  • An exciting curriculum enhances children's learning and encourages them to share ideas.
  • Children develop independence from an early age and show kindness and consideration towards their friends.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well.

Areas to develop

  • 1take steps to ensure that children are not interrupted when they are engrossed in activities so that they gain the most from their learning.
Inspection #10348978 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that they regularly recommend the nursery to their family and friends because of the good service they and their children receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff use their observations of children as they play to identify potential gaps in learning. They help parents to seek additional support their child may need to ensure they have every opportunity to make the best progress. Activities are adapted to ensure that all children gain the most from them.

Outdoor space

Children's health and well-being are supported through lots of fresh air and time spent in the nursery garden. Children enjoy being physically active. Staff remind children about the importance of drinking to stay hydrated in the warm weather. They take effective steps to ensure that children do not play outside during the hottest part of the day to ensure children remain safe in the sun.

Parent Reviews of Apple Trees Nursery

4.5
(26)
Samantha C
8 months ago

My daughter has been coming to Apple trees nursery now since Easter, and I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough! She was very anxious to start as she can be rather shy. The staff are amazing with her and she has built amazing relationships not just with staff but also with the children, which has really put me to ease. The staff are always very welcoming and always put the children first. I love how they plan around the children’s interests and plan amazing activities which she loves to get involved in. She’s come on so much since starting and loves coming to nursery! Thankyou for everything you’re doing for her, you’re such an amazing nursery!! ❤️

Read on Google
Louise Weldon
9 months ago

From the moment me and my husband first visited the nursery, we received a warm welcome from all of the nursery staff. I felt nervous when I took my son to his first settling-in session. But then I saw the smile on his face when he was shown round the Toddler room and that put my mind at ease. Since then he loves going to nursery (he calls it school) and it's done him the world of good going there. It's a lovely nursery where it's always well maintained. I feel like I can go on with the rest of my day knowing my son's in a secure place and is in very good hands. The app is great on keeping me up to date on my son during the time he's there, it shares daily updates as well as being able to communicate directly with the nursery staff. I'd definitely recommend Apple Trees Nursery to any parent/guardian that's wants their child to be looked after by experienced staff and in a caring environment. Thank you to all the nursery staff for everything you do.

Read on Google
Ms Ree
9 months ago

Fantastic nursery. My son has been attending the nursery for quite some time. The staff and management are very friendly and professional. They always keep me up to date with my son's day via the app, including pictures of the activities he's taken part in, meals and snacks, toilet breaks. I love that they keep me updated with my son's progression with a detailed summary of his next steps and how he has responded. I can't find anything negative to say it really is a lovely nursery.

Read on Google
Kelly-Anne Mahey
9 months ago

Our little girl just turned 2 and she's been going to Apple Trees since January 2025 after a house move. The staff made this an easy transition for all of us and I know my daughter is in good hands. Staff update me and my husband every day with photos, activity descriptions, food intake and more! Our daughter loves going to nursery and runs in the door without looking back ❤️

Read on Google
Eleanor Broadhead
9 months ago

My son has been attending since January and he has come on leaps and bounds in so many different ways in such a short time. Staff are always really kind and informative and I can tell my son is really fond of them and enjoys his time there. Also really appreciate the regular updates on all aspects of his day and his development and whenever I've had to communicate with the nursery they've always been polite and helpful. So pleased we chose Apple Trees Nursery 🙂

Read on Google

Reviews from Google for Apple Trees Nursery. See all on Google Maps

Inspection history

Date: February 2023

  • June 2024Good
  • February 2023Good

Frequently asked about Apple Trees Nursery

Nearby day nurseries in Wolverhampton

Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Apple Trees Nursery.

Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details.

Claim listing

Share this nursery

Send to a partner, friend or family member.

This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more