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Honey Pot House Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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3.9(7 parent reviews) ·2 Jacey Road, Shirley, SOLIHULL, B90 3LH · Solihull
Number of places
85 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Solihull

About this day nursery

Honey Pot House Day Nursery is dedicated to fostering the development of young children by actively engaging with parents and sharing insights into daily activities. The nursery highly values parental feedback and positive comments, collecting them in a dedicated book and through genuine letters of thanks.

Acknowledged for its high standards, Honey Pot House has achieved "Top 20 status" on the Good Care Guide. The nursery operates year-round, closing only for three days between Christmas and New Year.

It offers flexible attendance options, allowing parents to stretch funded hours over 51 weeks to better suit their family and work commitments. The curriculum focuses on the Early Years Foundation Stage, with additional enrichment activities and services available.

The nursery encourages prospective families to arrange a personal tour to discuss their childcare needs and ensure desired sessions are secured.

Our ethos

Honey Pot House Day Nursery is committed to fostering child development through active parental engagement and feedback. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, supplemented by additional enrichment activities.

What it's like

Children arrive in the setting happy and keen to learn, forming strong bonds with staff and making friendships. They are deeply engrossed in their play, motivated to learn, inquisitive, and steer their learning using a wide range of stimulating resources. Children learn good manners and respect for others, and discuss what makes them unique and how they are all friends.

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on hourly rates for hours exceeding government funding entitlements, tiered by age. Daily consumable fees apply depending on hours attended to cover additional setting resources. Retainer fees are charged for term-time spaces during holidays, and optional classes are billed separately.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Consumable charge covers tapestry, cooking ingredients, toiletries, and other resources.
  • Fees are charged at 50% during school holidays to retain a space for term-time only children.
  • Optional French or dance classes are payable directly to the external provider.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Honey Pot House Day Nursery

Last inspected 9 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 arrive in the setting happy and keen to learn, forming strong bonds with staff and making friendships. They are deeply engrossed in their play, motivated to learn, inquisitive, and steer their learning using a wide range of stimulating resources. Children learn good manners and respect for others, and discuss what makes them unique and how they are all friends.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers design and organise a flexible, innovative and inclusive curriculum that promotes learning opportunities for children across all areas of learning.
  • Babies benefit from a home-from-home nurturing environment that supports their emotional and social attachments, with key persons from the beginning of their nursery experience.
  • There is a strong emphasis on supporting children's love for books, with a vast array of stories and narrative plays. Staff have meaningful conversations with children about books, encouraging them to act out their experiences through storytelling.
  • Partnerships with parents are highly effective, with parents attending regular meetings and feeling supported by staff.
  • Children are taught new concepts based on what they remember from their past learning experiences, helping them remember for longer and develop knowledge based on previous experiences and skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1support children's communication and language further by giving children more time to answer questions, to enable them to process what is being asked.
Inspection #10226744 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high expectations for children's learning and progress. All children make good progress in all areas of learning. Those who need additional support are identified promptly and supported effectively to help them reach their full potential. The setting has good links with external agencies to ensure that all children can access professional support and guidance.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from regular outdoor activities that positively promote their overall well-being. They develop their large-muscle movements and coordination, for example, squatting when hiding in tunnels and skilfully balancing when sliding and climbing.

Parent Reviews of Honey Pot House Day Nursery

3.9
(7)
barbiie brown
10 months ago

My son has had the most amazing time at this nursery! I wish I found them sooner. From the owner right down to the apprentices they are amazing. Super attentive, caring and understanding of individual circumstances. I will be singing their praises until the end of time! Massive shout out to Wendy who made me first fall in love with the setting. Then to Anisa and the girls who nurtured my child the way I would nurture him. Nothing more important than a home from home feeling. So much love for this place I hope to see you in the future. 🥰🤎

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Brogan Fox
a year ago

I hand on heart can’t recommend this nursery enough. My son went to a nursery previously & I lost all hope in day care I was so upset with the care the other nursery gave my child. I then came to Honeypots & oh my goodness, they have restored my faith in nurseries. To the point I went there & personally thanked 2 members of staff myself on pick up duty (my husband normally does pick up) the app log’s they give on a daily basis are incredible, the ladies follow our home routine with sleep etc, on drop off they always ask how has my son been, he smiles and wants to be handed over. He’s NEVER cried whilst I’ve walked away. The daily activities are just so beautiful & tailored for your child; my son loves dancing to music so the lovely ladies send me videos/ photos of him dancing to music via the app. I cant thank management & the rest of the team enough for how they look after my son. I can promise you your little one & you will adore the nursery and all members of staff. Parm has a great team behind her!

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Chan Bahra
2 years ago

I've been dropping my daughter to Shirley honeypots since 2019, when my daughter was only 10months old. I remember thinking 'what am I doing?' but it was honestly the best decision we made. My lil one is due to graduate this month n her journey here has come to an end but it's been the best journey watching her grow in confidence and learn new things and that's all down to the staff here they are all amazing. I will truly miss seeing them. The facilities and the day to day activities are great. They hold amazing events which gets us involved with the children too. And not only has my daughter made friends for life so have we as parents.

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Helen Goudie
9 years ago

I have been visiting this nursery weekly for over two years now, through the activity sessions I provide here, and it is a great nursery. The children are happy and well looked after , the facilities are brilliant especially now with the new extension open and the staff are lovely and there is always a very warm welcome. I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to anyone - go see!

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John Staple
3 weeks ago

Would NOT recommend this nursery to anyone. I have witnessed staff put masks on and scare children to make them cry, which on its own is completely horrific and cruel! Parm is very confrontational and will shout and scream at staff in front of the children Mary has punched walls to let out frustration (also in front of children) which is highly unprofessional and completely unacceptable. I would not recommend this nursery at all!

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Inspection history

Date: September 2010

  • November 2022Good
  • January 2022Outstanding
  • February 2017Outstanding
  • July 2013Good
  • September 2010Good

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