Staff
Hedgehogs (3-12 months): 3:1; Squirrels (12-24 months): 3:1; Foxes (24-36 months): 5:1; Owls (3+ years): 8:1
Forest Friends Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
Number of places
68 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Coventry
About this day nursery
Forest Friends Day Nursery is dedicated to fostering a nurturing, secure, and amiable environment where the happiness and well-being of each child are paramount. They cater to children aged 3 months to 5 years, with a steadfast commitment from their team of Early Years Professionals to deliver exceptional childcare and educational experiences.
The nursery strives to cultivate a stimulating atmosphere that encourages the development of content, healthy, and well-educated children. They prioritise healthy eating by offering nutritious, freshly prepared home-cooked meals.
Critical to their approach is a strong partnership with parents, working together through every stage of a child's development. The nursery is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity within its setting, empowering children to build secure relationships and caring friendships.
They also focus on instilling independence in children of all ages, thereby building self-confidence and self-reliance in preparation for their transition to school.
What it's like
Children settle quickly and receive a warm, friendly welcome from the staff team. They have strong relationships with staff, who encourage them to explore and investigate the environment. Staff are good role models and children behave well. All children have a positive attitude towards their learning.
Focus on healthy eatingDedicated key person systemSchool readiness programme
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Forest Friends Day Nursery
Last inspected 28 August 2024
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 settle quickly and receive a warm, friendly welcome from the staff team. They have strong relationships with staff, who encourage them to explore and investigate the environment. Staff are good role models and children behave well. All children have a positive attitude towards their learning.
Inspector highlights
- There is a strong leadership and management team.
- The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good.
- Leaders and staff have good partnerships with parents.
- Children's communication and language are well supported.
- The management team understands the importance of healthy eating.
Areas to develop
- 1consider ways to seek the views of all parents, to help reflect on practice and support continuous development.
- 2help staff to recognise when they need to fully engage children in play and activities, to enhance their learning experiences even more.
Inspection #10351274 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Staff are quick to identify children's needs and work with a range of other agencies and parents to support individual children. Children with SEND have daily access to the nursery's sensory rooms, and staff receive necessary training to support them.
Outdoor space
A strength of the curriculum is children's physical development. There is plenty of room to run outside, where children can climb and balance on large play equipment.
Parent Reviews of Forest Friends Day Nursery
4.8
(25)
Lauren
a year ago
Forest Friends Day Nursery has been an incredible experience for my little boy since he started attending at just 9 months old. The facility itself is spacious, meticulously maintained, and boasts a large outdoor area where children are encouraged to explore and play. The meals are both healthy and diverse, ensuring the kids are getting the best nutrition in an exciting variety. The nursery’s app is fantastic, offering regular updates with photos and insights into my child’s progress, including a detailed daily timeline of naps and meals. The staff is absolutely wonderful—they genuinely care for each child and their family. They go above and beyond to accommodate any requests and are always transparent and approachable. The growth in my child's development has been remarkable since joining. His confidence continues to soar, and I couldn't be happier with the nurturing environment provided by Forest Friends.
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Hannah Odell
8 months ago
This nursery is one of the best in Coventry, they have supported not just my child and me as parent as well, my son is autistic they including him in everything games,activities,party’s he was never left out on anything. Staff members are absolutely amazing my son felt safe and comfortable with all staff members who work there,highly recommend this nursery
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Leonie Barratt-Davis
10 months ago
Forest Friends has been a fantastic nursery setting for our son. He has thrived under the care & guidance of the staff at Forest Friends. Their friendly nature and inclusive setting has been critical in the development of our child. We can't thank them enough for all they do. Highly recommend Forest Friends to all.
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AG&ES Fearn
a year ago
My grandson has attended Forest Friends since he was a baby. It is a lovely nursery with so much to offer he runs in every day so excited to see his friends. A really lovely environment with kind and helpful staff
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amy cagney
a year ago
My child has been with forest friends since he was 9 months old . He will be off to school in September and this nursery has been amazing ! They have helped my child with his confidence , is speech and just overall manners . Thankyou :)
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Inspection history
Date: October 2018
- August 2024Good
- October 2018Good
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