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Receptionist bit too uninterested. Drinks not what they seem. What came out of Bacardi bottle was definitely not Bacardi. Barman was a character.", "datePublished": "2018-10-14T10:39:02.328642Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jonna Rodney" }, "reviewBody": "Wonderful facility, clean and well kept and maintained. 2 spacious halls, for parties, weddings, christenings, funerals etc. Also rooms for corporate bookings.", "datePublished": "2018-07-14T02:30:25.314Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 4, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Shirley Patricia Cooper" }, "reviewBody": "I always look forward to visiting here. 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Ali" }, "reviewBody": "I had gone here for a place for my daughter I gave them some forms to fill in for me went back the next day and the staff there were so rude especially the manager and one of the workers there I they had no manners of talking to me as I said is hiw long is the manager gonna be with the firms and the staff there said to me she is coming down and to wait for 10 minz the manger did not come down and u was standing outside for at least half hour when I knocked and asked again tl one of the staff there said you only been here for 10 minz and wait the manager didt turn up at all and the staff there were very rude and started to argue with me in front of the children there I'm so glad I never sent her there would definitely not recommend this nusery abousltley rubbish and not a good atmosphere for the children there 👎👎👎👎", "datePublished": "2017-12-21T15:03:46.866Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/community-action-project-b66-3lx-ey296516#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "West Midlands", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=West%20Midlands" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Community Action Project", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/community-action-project-b66-3lx-ey296516" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/community-action-project-b66-3lx-ey296516#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Community Action Project a day nursery or preschool?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Community Action Project is registered as childcare on non-domestic premises and operates as full day care. 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[West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Community Action Project # Community Action Project Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 4.1 (76 parent reviews) · C A P Centre, Windmill Lane, SMETHWICK, B66 3LX · Sandwell Number of places 44 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Sandwell About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Community Action Project has been operating since 2004 and provides full day care from a community centre in Smethwick, catering for children aged 2 to 8 years. 30am to 4pm, the nursery operates a holiday club during school breaks. The setting received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 10th April 2025. Leaders and staff have worked to create a learning environment that successfully engages children and reflects various learning areas. Children are confident in their play and exploration, particularly outdoors, where they learn to share and take turns. Health and hygiene are prioritised, with good routines that include teaching children about minimising germ spread and daily oral care. The enthusiastic team focuses on communication and language development, using strategies that help bilingual children develop both their languages and providing strong language models. Recent staff training has enhanced understanding of how to support children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). Leaders and staff actively involve external agencies, including health professionals, to provide comprehensive support for children with SEND, ensuring all children progress from their individual starting points. Parents have noted their children's improved confidence in interacting with others. What it's like Leaders and staff have created a learning environment that engages children well and reflects the areas of learning. Children are confident to play and explore, especially outdoors. Staff support children's health well throughout the day, including good hygiene routines, teaching children about minimising the spread of germs and practising daily oral care routines. Confident explorers outdoors Strong focus on communication and language Effective support for SEND Good health and hygiene practices Positive interactions and encouragement ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8.30am until 4pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2004 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Community Action Project Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10388416 Lead inspector Anne Dyoss Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277588)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296516) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=community-action-project-b66-3lx-ey296516) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Community Action Project Last inspected 10 April 2025 · Anne Dyoss Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good What it's like to attend Leaders and staff have created a learning environment that engages children well and reflects the areas of learning. Children are confident to play and explore, especially outdoors. Staff support children's health well throughout the day, including good hygiene routines, teaching children about minimising the spread of germs and practising daily oral care routines. Inspector highlights - Leaders have identified communication and language as a focus for their teaching and children's learning. - Children are confident to play and explore, especially outdoors. - Staff support children's health well throughout the day, including following good hygiene routines and daily oral care. - Staff provide children with regular praise and encouragement, which supports children's confidence and self-esteem. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Areas to develop - 1 The provider should enhance the monitoring of teaching and learning to identify where aspects of staff practice can be developed further to fully benefit children's education. - 2 The provider should refine the curriculum to precisely sequence the knowledge and skills that children need to gain to make the best possible progress. - 3 The provider should develop the organisation of the daily routines to enable staff to help maximise children's engagement in learning and support their understanding of all expectations. Inspection #10388416 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277588) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say how their children have progressed well, particularly in their confidence to interact with others. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Recent training has helped staff to extend their understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders and staff are proactive in involving outside agencies, including health professionals, to support children with SEND. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Children are confident to play and explore, especially outdoors. For example, children learn to share as they play outdoors, waiting for tools to use in the sand and taking turns with the bikes. The inspector and the manager carried out joint observations outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of Community Action Project 4.1 (76) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXPLVnbhGxYEidTz7wjtk1OqisO70tuNlkx5mSjIRmyQDIjQIrd=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jimmy Neill 8 months ago What a delightful experience meeting pastor Sue , God bless her [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWcWFscGtlR1pUVlZWUFIySnZhRjloVEVwMVRtYxAB!2m1!1s0x4870bd6b2d601a0b:0x8a6e14f5fbd7e631) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKTwLe6_DBG5BHUJAlx10e7uYnmxzZC4hGD08SKTZoKDKo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Robert McDowell 7 years ago Nice place. Receptionist bit too uninterested. Drinks not what they seem. What came out of Bacardi bottle was definitely not Bacardi. Barman was a character. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR3OW96WURnEAE!2m1!1s0x4870bd6b2d601a0b:0x8a6e14f5fbd7e631) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJiuoYn38oIsySH0Z5WyXkXHDI__cY0yR6pM6_v0Ob4N-WQSQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jonna Rodney 7 years ago Wonderful facility, clean and well kept and maintained. 2 spacious halls, for parties, weddings, christenings, funerals etc. Also rooms for corporate bookings. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3dzVMSHl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4870bd6b2d601a0b:0x8a6e14f5fbd7e631) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWtFiNS8zc5MX2HukQctf3B7rSvjITxYkBNEvHX5p781MUuIz23pQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Shirley Patricia Cooper 6 years ago I always look forward to visiting here. The staff are helpful and friendly, prices r reasonable, it's suitable for different events, disabled toilet is one of the best equipped [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZMTZqd3dRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870bd6b2d601a0b:0x8a6e14f5fbd7e631) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLkaI57HTDBtDPpfTPfX0U4LvdHS6WL_2TCEMsRm9mP5wVmWw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rehan8ğģ0òi87yyttymnbvcXz . Ali 8 years ago I had gone here for a place for my daughter I gave them some forms to fill in for me went back the next day and the staff there were so rude especially the manager and one of the workers there I they had no manners of talking to me as I said is hiw long is the manager gonna be with the firms and the staff there said to me she is coming down and to wait for 10 minz the manger did not come down and u was standing outside for at least half hour when I knocked and asked again tl one of the staff there said you only been here for 10 minz and wait the manager didt turn up at all and the staff there were very rude and started to argue with me in front of the children there I'm so glad I never sent her there would definitely not recommend this nusery abousltley rubbish and not a good atmosphere for the children there 👎👎👎👎 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRbV9haU9nEAE!2m1!1s0x4870bd6b2d601a0b:0x8a6e14f5fbd7e631) Reviews from Google for Community Action Project. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9974933271397000753&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2014 - April 2025 Good - July 2019 Good - September 2015 Good - January 2015 Inadequate - April 2014 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Community Action Project ### Is Community Action Project a day nursery or preschool? ### What does Community Action Project do well for children? ### Which funded childcare hours does Community Action Project accept? ### How was Community Action Project rated by Ofsted? ### What do parents value about Community Action Project? ## Nearby day nurseries in SMETHWICK Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Community Action Project. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Victoria House Neighbourhood Nursery Smethwick · B66 3PX ](/nursery/victoria-house-neighbourhood-nursery-b66-3px-ey276595) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### St Michaels Nursery Smethwick · B66 3DX 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/st-michaels-nursery-b66-3dx-ey537040) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Little Nooriyah Smethwick · B66 3BD 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/little-nooriyah-ltd-b66-3bd-2795748) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Fireflies Nursery Smethwick · B66 4SE 3.7(13 reviews) ](/nursery/fireflies-nursery-b66-4se-ey536590) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### First Steps Nursery Collegiate Academy Trust Smethwick · B66 4ND ](/nursery/first-steps-nursery-collegiate-academy-trust-b66-4nd-ey280454) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Folks Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs Birmingham · B18 4LE ](/nursery/little-folks-day-nursery-out-of-school-clubs-b18-4le-2543300) [See all nurseries in SMETHWICK →](/search?q=SMETHWICK) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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