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Grapevine Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·56 Holyhead Road, BIRMINGHAM, B21 0LH · Birmingham
Number of places
51 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

Grapevine Day Nursery in Handsworth, Birmingham, has been providing professional childcare since 2002. This OFSTED-rated "GOOD" facility emphasises a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.

The dedicated team, with over 80 years of combined experience, includes degree holders in Early Years and NVQ-certified staff, with three specialists in Special Educational Needs (SEN) to support every child's unique development. The nursery offers flexible full-time and part-time care, operating year-round from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Their curriculum incorporates various activities like messy play, interactive reading, creative workshops, and outdoor adventures, all designed to foster curiosity and essential skills. Grapevine provides fresh, wholesome meals prepared daily by an in-house chef, promoting healthy eating habits.

The nursery is committed to an inclusive approach, offering funded places for children from 9 months to 4 years old and providing after-school pickup from St. James Primary School. They also foster a strong sense of community through an open-door policy and regular coffee mornings for parents.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled, receiving frequent cuddles and comfort from kind and caring staff. They confidently explore a well-resourced environment, developing their imagination and playing cooperatively. All children make good progress and are prepared for future learning, including school.

OFSTED-rated GoodSEN specialistsIn-house chefFlexible hoursSupports funded placesAfter-school pick-up

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Food

In-house chef prepares fresh, wholesome meals daily.

Opening hours

7:30 am to 5:30 pm, year-round

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

full-time, part-time

Established

2022

Waitlist

Not specified

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Grapevine Day Nursery

Last inspected 7 November 2022

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

Children are happy and settled, receiving frequent cuddles and comfort from kind and caring staff. They confidently explore a well-resourced environment, developing their imagination and playing cooperatively. All children make good progress and are prepared for future learning, including school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settled and warmly welcomed by kind and caring staff.
  • Children develop their imagination through creative play.
  • Children behave well, playing cooperatively and learning to share and take turns.
  • Staff have a good understanding of how young children learn and develop.
  • Parents speak highly of the nursery and are happy with the progress their children are making.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to focus more precisely on what they want children to learn, to offer even more challenges and help children make the best possible progress
  • 2enrich the learning opportunities in the outdoor environment to support those children who prefer to learn outside.
Inspection #10260556 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children who speak English as an additional language is good. Staff use lots of simple words and model words in English. This helps children to develop their emerging understanding of English.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise, enjoying activities like riding tricycles and kicking a football. The manager recognises the scope to develop the outdoor environment to provide further learning experiences for those who prefer to learn outdoors.

EAL / language support

Support for children who speak English as an additional language is good. Staff use lots of simple words and model words in English. This helps children to develop their emerging understanding of English.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

7 November 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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