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Ilm Day Nursery in Birmingham (B21 9LE)

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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5.0(20 parent reviews) ·143-145 Albert Road, Handsworth, BIRMINGHAM, B21 9LE · Birmingham
Number of places
60 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

ILM Day Nursery has multiple locations across Birmingham. They emphasise providing excellent care and support within their facilities.

The nursery recommends prospective parents visit in person to fully appreciate their offerings. They welcome children aged 12 months to four years old, offering a variety of sessions and flexible options for parents utilising government funding.

The admissions process includes a non-refundable registration fee. Fees are paid monthly in advance, and the nursery is closed on all Bank Holidays.

They also have a detailed policy regarding notice periods for withdrawals. ILM Day Nursery champions the idea that children come first, striving to create a nurturing and supportive environment for all.

They also have an active social media presence on platforms like Facebook and list career opportunities on their website.

What it's like

Staff provide children with a safe and stimulating environment, helping them settle quickly and fostering relationships. Children are happy and confident, making choices in their play and benefiting from positive interactions with staff. The tailored settling-in arrangements contribute to a calm environment.

Multiple locations across BirminghamAccepts government fundingDedicated to child-centred care

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable monthly in advance, with payments due on the first of each month. Additional hourly rates apply when transitioning between sessions, alongside specific fees for late pickups. A non-refundable registration fee and a deposit are required to secure a place.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • A non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place.
  • Fees are payable monthly in advance, due on the 1st of the month.
  • Payments can be made via Direct Debit, Standing Order, or Cash.
  • Fees remain payable during child sickness or absence.
  • The nursery is closed on all Bank Holidays.
  • One month notice is required to leave, otherwise the deposit is forfeited.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8.30am to 4pm.

Age range

12 months - 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ilm Day Nursery

Last inspected 29 April 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 provide children with a safe and stimulating environment, helping them settle quickly and fostering relationships. Children are happy and confident, making choices in their play and benefiting from positive interactions with staff. The tailored settling-in arrangements contribute to a calm environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers are knowledgeable and dedicated to providing good-quality provision.
  • The curriculum is ambitious for all children, including those with EAL and SEND.
  • The support for children with SEND is good, with a knowledgeable and passionate SENCo.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well to reach a good standard of English.
  • Managers are proactive in identifying support and training for staff, who feel well supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to provide consistent messages to help all children to fully understand expectations and boundaries.
  • 2Support staff to use what they know about children, including information gained when children first start, to plan more precisely to help all children make maximum progress in their learning.
Inspection #10343598 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The curriculum is ambitious for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The support for children with SEND is good. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is very knowledgeable and passionate about providing children and families with the support they need. She works with staff to implement targets swiftly to help close gaps in children's learning.

Outdoor space

Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills. Outdoors, children practise riding bicycles and delight in painting, using their large muscles as they paint the fence with large rollers.

Parent Reviews of Ilm Day Nursery

5.0
(20)
Zamir Miya
8 months ago

My son attended this nursery back in 2017. My daughter attends now. I cannot fault this nursery. My daughter took a while to settle in and staff were amazing, they came up with a settling in procedure that suited her. She now loves going into the nursery and has a good relationship with all Staff. Management is very approachable. I would 100% recommend this nursery.

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Jaslene Gill
8 months ago

My child is attending this nursery and he’s very happy and confident. Management and the team is extremely friendly and are accomdating.

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Sumera Khan
8 months ago

My child recently attended and has now left, prepared for school, very happy and confident. Amazing nursery! Thank you all

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Sammy Ami
8 months ago

Excellent nursery, good communication regarding children development and very trustworthy.

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Salma Khan
8 months ago

My daughter loves coming to nursery, the staff are lovely and kind.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2018

  • April 2024Good
  • December 2018Good

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