--- title: "Child 1st Day Nursery, Solihull | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/child-1st-day-nursery-b37-6nz-250129 description: "Child 1st Day Nursery in Solihull — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Child 1st Day Nursery in Solihull Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · Kingshurst Academy, Cooks Lane, Solihull, B37 6NZ · Solihull Number of places 100 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 Local authority Solihull ## About this day nursery Child 1st Day Nursery is part of a family-run group with four locations across the West Midlands, Derbyshire, and Stoke, operating since 1999. The day nursery is dedicated to fostering a happy and engaging environment where children can learn and play, with a strong emphasis on purposeful play to nurture creativity, individuality, and self-confidence. They prioritise excellent hygiene standards to ensure the health and safety of all children. The curriculum is enriched with opportunities for outdoor learning, including complimentary Forest School, Music, and Yoga sessions. Meals are freshly prepared daily using locally sourced ingredients, catering to individual dietary needs. The experienced and highly qualified team focuses on recognising and meeting each child's developmental needs through carefully planned activities and regular communication. Child 1st aims to provide an inspiring setting for children, working closely with parents to deliver top-tier nursery care and prepare children for school. What it's like Leaders and staff create a warm, welcoming environment for children and their families. Children confidently follow a meaningful routine and develop independence in self-care. Staff share books with expression and joy, promoting a love of reading. Family-run nursery group Emphasis on outdoor learning and play Freshly cooked, locally sourced meals Forest School, Music, and Yoga included ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://child1st.net/contact-us) ## Key facts Food Freshly cooked meals daily, locally sourced ingredients, all diets catered for Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Child 1st Day Nursery Last inspected 16 October 2023 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 Inspector highlights - Leaders have made significant improvements since the previous inspection and have a clear vision for the setting. - Staff work effectively as a team to deliver a well-sequenced curriculum and have high expectations for all children. - The knowledgeable special educational needs coordinator effectively supports staff and works with external agencies. - Children are well supported in daily play opportunities and develop personal care skills. - Parents are delighted with the provision and happy with their children's progress and the nurturing relationships with staff. Areas to develop - 1 develop further the effectiveness of questioning as a teaching method, to most effectively meet children's communication needs - 2 support staff to understand how to fully engage children in planned play opportunities, to extend the levels of engagement and promote learning even more. Inspection #10283962 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50233825) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are delighted with the provision. > Parents are well informed and feel well involved in their child's learning. > They are very happy with the progress that children make. > Parents are particularly pleased with the nurturing relationships that staff develop with their children, which promotes their emotional well-being. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders have high expectations of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Their careful observation and assessment ensure all children make good progress. The knowledgeable special educational needs coordinator supports staff effectively to identify and respond promptly to any concerns and ensure children receive targeted support. Outdoor space Very young children are well supported to put on their wet-weather gear when getting ready to play outside. The inspectors observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: April 2013 - October 2023 Good - March 2023 Requires improvement - June 2017 Good - April 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Child 1st Day Nursery ### What do parents value about Child 1st Day Nursery? ### How does Child 1st Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### Where is Child 1st Day Nursery located? ### What size of nursery is Child 1st Day Nursery? ### When does Child 1st Day Nursery open? ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. Claim listing (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim?nursery=child-1st-day-nursery-b37-6nz-250129) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. 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