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Early Years 2 Private Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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5.0(10 parent reviews) ·Early Years 2 Day Nursery, 99 Derry Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3PS · Dudley
Number of places
104 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Dudley

About this day nursery

Early Years 2 Private Day Nursery provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for children in Brierley Hill and surrounding areas such as Stourbridge, Dudley, and Hagley. The nursery focuses on fostering individual growth, encouraging children to develop at their own pace while learning social skills like sharing and cooperation.

They aim to instil confidence and a passion for learning, preparing children for future educational success. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated and experienced staff who create a fun-loving and energetic atmosphere.

Parents can expect a disciplined yet loving environment where their children can flourish emotionally, socially, physically, and intellectually. The nursery also offers provision for two-year-olds and a pre-school programme, structured around the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Our ethos

The nursery's approach is founded on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with a focus on fostering individual growth, encouraging children to develop at their own pace, and promoting social skills like sharing and cooperation. They aim to instil confidence and a passion for learning in a stimulating and nurturing environment.

What it's like

Children's learning and development are well supported by kind, caring staff who build warm, trusting relationships. The curriculum offers challenge and sparks children's interests, leading to high levels of engagement and good progress. Staff also encourage independence in self-care and perseverance, boosting children's self-esteem and supporting their personal and emotional development.

Stimulating environmentExperienced staffEarly Years Foundation Stage curriculumFlexible funding options

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges age-banded daily rates for additional days alongside an hourly rate for extra hours beyond funded entitlements. Parents must provide all meals, snacks, and consumables such as nappies and sun cream. Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit are accepted.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
  • Additional hours after funded entitlement£12.50 / hour
  • Additional day (9 months - 2 years)£80 / day
  • Additional day (2-3 years)£65 / day
  • Additional day (3-4 years)£60 / day

Good to know

  • Parents must provide packed lunch and snacks.
  • Consumables such as nappies and sun cream must be provided by the parent or carer.
  • Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit payments are accepted.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 5.45pm

Age range

9 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Early Years 2 Private Day Nursery

Last inspected 14 March 2023 · Sarah Dukes

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good

What it's like to attend

Children's learning and development are well supported by kind, caring staff who build warm, trusting relationships. The curriculum offers challenge and sparks children's interests, leading to high levels of engagement and good progress. Staff also encourage independence in self-care and perseverance, boosting children's self-esteem and supporting their personal and emotional development.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers have improved the way they gather important information before children start at the nursery.
  • Children are exposed to a wide range of vocabulary through songs, stories, and sensitive error correction.
  • Staff are happy and enthusiastic, benefiting from a close-knit, supportive team and regular professional development.
  • Children's capabilities, needs, and stages of development are understood and well supported.
  • Allocated funding is spent wisely to maximise impact on children's learning and developmental progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the organisation of activities, especially during group times, to support children to make choices and test their own ideas through trial and error, so that they build on what they already know and continue to make progress in their learning
  • 2provide children with opportunities and activities that represent the diverse register of the setting and the wider community, so that they can begin to reflect on differences and their own uniqueness.
Inspection #10276448 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children's capabilities, needs and stages of development are understood and well supported. Staff know how to respond and adapt their teaching successfully to meet the needs of all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Allocated funding is spent wisely to ensure it has maximum impact on children's learning and developmental progress.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Early Years 2 Private Day Nursery

5.0
(10)
Darrelle Southall
6 years ago

Outstanding!! I found Early Years on a fluke while trying to find childcare for my daughter quickly as mine had fallen through and I could not praise them enough, we had to have countless settling in days because my daughter was only used to being with family and was extremely difficult with the change from family childcare to public childcare and they were outstanding, understanding, aided us in every possible way, the ladies are devoted and such loving women who have helped my daughter grow into such a beautiful child in these past few months. I have noticed such great changes in her manners, temperament and attitude. Even with my work changes and schedule they are second to none in helping. My daughter tells me about all the activities and fun learning she does and enjoys every moment of it. If your looking for a nursery you can be confident in, you will not be disappointed. Thank you ladies.

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Nicola James
6 years ago

My son started at Early Years 2 when he was 9 months old. He is now a confident and bright 2 year old. He has come on so much during his time there and he amazes me when he comes home and says and does things I wasn't aware he even knew. The staff are lovely and approachable and I really feel like my son is cared for and his best interests are at heart. The staff were a great support when faced with some medical diagnosis's, and they ensured that this would not impact his time at nursery.

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Vicki Ainsworth
3 years ago

Would highly recommend. The girls here have been absolutely amazing. Not only have they supported P but they've supported us as family unit. The advice guidance has been thoroughly appreciated and means the world to us. They are always willing to work with you and nothing is ever too much trouble. Sad to be leaving for reception as the girls there have been a massive part of our lives for nearly 4 and a half years. Honestly can't thank them enough, P would not be where she is without their help. Thank you for all you've done for us.

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Nuno Vieira Peixoto
3 years ago

One of the best nurseries in Brierley Hill. The staff is very friendly and polite. I cannot be thankful enough for making my little one feel so comfortable throughout the whole journey. Thank you for the the great experience and a big shout out for this fantastic team!

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Karen Newey
7 years ago

My granddaughter has been coming to this nursery for the last 3 years and has absolutely loved it, always found staff and management very friendly and approachable. Would recommend this nursery for high quality childcare!

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Inspection history

Date: March 2013

  • March 2023Good
  • July 2017Good
  • March 2013Good

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