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Study spaces not play area for kid pay for space or use the cafe", "datePublished": "2025-11-25T10:21:35.891427763Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Heather K. Woodward" }, "reviewBody": "Great staff, professional nursery managers.\n\nMy daughter attended Elms from the day after she turned 1 until she was the right age to move to the same school as her elder brother. As is normal, she cried when dropped and collected for the first few weeks but by week 6 she was leaping into the arms of her carers at Elms.\n\nEmma in the Squirrel was my complete favourite because I always felt she loved my daughter as though she were her own and as such they had a fantastic bond. That kind of care made it so easy for me to go to work every day.\n\nWhenever I dealt with the nursery managers regarding admin issues, they were responsive, reasonable and accomodating.\n\nI definitely recommend Elms nursery.", "datePublished": "2019-08-13T12:54:37.478322Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Rikki Ashman" }, "reviewBody": "My daughter is thriving. Its hard to completely trust others with your child but I look forward to her nursery days as much as her.\nGreat staff and activities are always well thought through!", "datePublished": "2022-06-29T20:16:57.973143Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Natasa Mavronicola" }, "reviewBody": "A wonderful place that makes children feel loved and cherished.", "datePublished": "2023-05-31T12:21:16.640673Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Shantal Smith" }, "reviewBody": "Not a good nursery.", "datePublished": "2023-03-25T18:11:20.831669Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/elms-day-nursery-b15-2rs-227172#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": "Elms Day Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/elms-day-nursery-b15-2rs-227172" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/elms-day-nursery-b15-2rs-227172#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is Elms Day Nursery classified by Ofsted?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Elms Day Nursery is classed as childcare on non-domestic premises and provides full day care. 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Elms Day Nursery # Elms Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 3.8 (13 parent reviews) · 33 Edgbaston Park Road, BIRMINGHAM, B15 2RS · Birmingham Number of places 114 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Birmingham About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Elms Day Nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted on 14 November 2024, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 55pm, excluding bank holidays, the nursery offers a continuous, all-year provision. Staff are described as caring and nurturing, fostering independence from an early age, even among babies. The curriculum is thoughtfully sequenced to support children's development, encouraging them to take responsibility for their personal care as they grow. Children at Elms Day Nursery learn to cooperate and build friendships, taking turns and being considerate of others during play. The nursery excels in its support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff swiftly identifying developmental delays and working with external agencies and parents to create effective support plans. Children benefit from a rich array of experiences, including regular access to a forest school and a spacious outdoor area, promoting risk-taking in a supervised environment and broadening their understanding of the world. Tailored settling-in arrangements are in place for new children, gathering comprehensive information about families and children before their start, and key persons build strong relationships from the outset. Parents consistently praise the staff for their dedication, often remarking on their willingness to go 'above and beyond', particularly in supporting children with SEND, and appreciate the open communication that makes families feel valued. What it's like Staff are caring and nurturing at this nursery. The curriculum is sequenced throughout the nursery, and children are encouraged to be independent. Children develop friendships and learn to be cooperative. Caring and nurturing staff Effective SEND support Sequenced curriculum Outdoor learning and forest school Strong parent partnerships Promotes independence ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.55pm. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Elms Day Nursery Last inspected 14 November 2024 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 Staff are caring and nurturing at this nursery. The curriculum is sequenced throughout the nursery, and children are encouraged to be independent. Children develop friendships and learn to be cooperative. Inspector highlights - Arrangements for settling new children are tailored to meet their individual needs. - Children benefit from a range of experiences, including regular access to a forest school and a large outdoor area. - The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is highly effective. - Leaders are insightful and invest highly in staff, ensuring a highly effective senior team. - Parent partnerships are strong, with parents commenting on staff going 'above and beyond' and providing exceptional support for children with SEND. Areas to develop - 1 enhance staff's understanding further of how to extend children's learning to the highest level, so that children are sufficiently challenged. Inspection #10372851 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263941) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Elms Day Nursery Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10372851 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263941)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/227172) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=elms-day-nursery-b15-2rs-227172) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are enthusiastic about the care, education and support given by staff. > They comment on staff going 'above and beyond' to offer their children the best experience possible, and say they provide exceptional support for children with SEND. > They appreciate the two-way communication, and praise staff for making the whole family feel welcome and valued. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is highly effective. Staff identify delays in children's development and act swiftly to ensure they have the support they need. Staff work closely with external agencies and parents to create suitable targets for children and coordinate support plans, ensuring all children make good progress. Outdoor space Children have regular access to a forest school and a large outdoor area, where they are supervised to take appropriate risks. This helps children to gain a wealth of knowledge about the world around them. ## Parent Reviews of Elms Day Nursery 3.8 (13) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKFIYWZGC_9dPYtJHEkeVVpGilKySIgFQh8ajcVBnkX2T_O7Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) TRPS 5 months ago Because your student and nursery space doesn’t start till 12 doesn’t entitle you go with you kid into study spaces uni student working bring kid make loads noise and disrupt everyone else who trying to work with kid screaming and making noise. Study spaces not play area for kid pay for space or use the cafe [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psd04zVjNaazgzVG0xa05WSmFkbXhrVmxSRWJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870bc4b220c6dbb:0x69ed42b2f8b3b907) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWcT25oLr91QnjwSX047TRl6-Z77bh91I6fAMvjzDKAc-LRMZ-R=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Heather K. Woodward 6 years ago Great staff, professional nursery managers. My daughter attended Elms from the day after she turned 1 until she was the right age to move to the same school as her elder brother. As is normal, she cried when dropped and collected for the first few weeks but by week 6 she was leaping into the arms of her carers at Elms. Emma in the Squirrel was my complete favourite because I always felt she loved my daughter as though she were her own and as such they had a fantastic bond. That kind of care made it so easy for me to go to work every day. Whenever I dealt with the nursery managers regarding admin issues, they were responsive, reasonable and accomodating. I definitely recommend Elms nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVMktxU2RREAE!2m1!1s0x4870bc4b220c6dbb:0x69ed42b2f8b3b907) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXCHT8ja3LIsVnHjNZXZUdD8EdsW7RFKdYUAHC_Gwr8Yh22BEE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rikki Ashman 3 years ago My daughter is thriving. Its hard to completely trust others with your child but I look forward to her nursery days as much as her. Great staff and activities are always well thought through! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPN052ejNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870bc4b220c6dbb:0x69ed42b2f8b3b907) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJpfbNBQwoT6nN5njLt_USPIlvC-xETgjlZXX5QqEiZKygcMg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Natasa Mavronicola 2 years ago A wonderful place that makes children feel loved and cherished. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4aUlHYlB3EAE!2m1!1s0x4870bc4b220c6dbb:0x69ed42b2f8b3b907) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIl-CDPz7nDR2fBNtdY8NE4jEe_RVlKNcFw2DuOsKxtBofBhw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shantal Smith 3 years ago Not a good nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSNUt6YUlREAE!2m1!1s0x4870bc4b220c6dbb:0x69ed42b2f8b3b907) Reviews from Google for Elms Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7632830279906998535&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2008 - November 2024 Good - December 2022 Good - March 2017 Good - December 2016 Inadequate - July 2013 Outstanding - February 2011 Outstanding - January 2008 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Elms Day Nursery ### How is Elms Day Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### How does Elms Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### Which area does Elms Day Nursery serve? ### What do parents value about Elms Day Nursery? ### What outdoor space does Elms Day Nursery have? ## Nearby day nurseries in BIRMINGHAM Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Elms Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Maples Day Nursery Birmingham · B15 2RT ](/nursery/maples-day-nursery-b15-2rt-2511217) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Priory Poppets Birmingham · B15 2UR ](/nursery/priory-poppets-b15-2ur-ey289773) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Busy Bees at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham · B15 2TX 4.4(23 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-birmingham-qe-b15-2tx-ey344321) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Ladybird Montessori Edgbaston Birmingham · B29 7HA 4.9(28 reviews) ](/nursery/ladybird-montessori-edgbaston-b29-7ha-2834365) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Noah's Little Ark day Nursery Birmingham · B17 0PS 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/noah-s-little-ark-day-nursery-b17-0ps-2813364) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Foundations Day Nursery Birmingham · B29 6EU ](/nursery/foundations-day-nursery-b29-6eu-509482) [See all nurseries in BIRMINGHAM →](/search?q=BIRMINGHAM) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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