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Just for Starters Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.5(4 parent reviews) ·Russell Bank Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RG · Birmingham
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

Just for Starters Day Nursery, a family-run establishment with over three decades of experience, was founded in 1993 by Maureen Edge and is now directed by her daughter, Deb Jervis, along with her son Harry and Estelle Thomas, both qualified teachers. This nursery upholds a tradition of providing high-quality, child-centred education within a warm and nurturing atmosphere.

Catering to children aged 2 to 5 years, the purpose-built facility accommodates up to 42 children daily. The dedicated team of Level 3 qualified nursery nurses is committed to fostering learning and growth through engaging play, creativity, and exploration, staying current with the latest early years educational practices.

The nursery boasts an open-plan layout with three distinct indoor areas: a playroom with a soft play area, a quiet area for imaginative and pre-school learning, and a creative room for crafts, water play, and mealtimes. Hot meals are prepared by Four Oaks School Kitchens, accommodating various dietary needs.

A notable feature is the large, secure outdoor garden with artificial grass and a covered play area, allowing for year-round outdoor activities and nature-based learning projects. Situated within the Four Oaks Primary School complex, the nursery benefits from access to the school’s sports fields and hall, facilitating a smooth transition for children preparing for reception.

The nursery emphasises strong family partnerships, using the Famly app to keep parents updated on their child’s daily activities and progress. Just for Starters prioritises a happy, safe, and stimulating environment, believing that children thrive when engaged in play, which forms the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

Our ethos

Just for Starters Day Nursery is committed to fostering learning and growth through engaging play, creativity, and exploration, staying current with the latest early years educational practices. They believe that children thrive when engaged in play, which forms the foundation for a lifelong love of learning, creating a happy, safe, and stimulating environment.

What it's like

Children settle well and are happy, safe, and engaged, benefiting from high-quality experiences in a purposefully planned environment. Leaders and staff work closely with parents to ensure all children progress well from their starting points, offering opportunities for active community participation in the curriculum.

Family-run nurseryEYFS curriculumLarge secure gardenLocated within primary school complexUses Famly app

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Food

Hot meals prepared by Four Oaks School Kitchens, catering for all special dietary requirements. A drinks station is available throughout the day.

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, 51 weeks a year. Closed on Bank Holidays and Christmas week.

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full-time, Mix of full & half days

Established

1993

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Just for Starters Day Nursery

Last inspected 21 March 2023 · Mikaela Stallard

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 settle well and are happy, safe, and engaged, benefiting from high-quality experiences in a purposefully planned environment. Leaders and staff work closely with parents to ensure all children progress well from their starting points, offering opportunities for active community participation in the curriculum.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from high-quality experiences within a purposefully planned environment.
  • Leaders and staff have a clear intent for what they want all children to learn, including children who speak English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Parents speak highly of the team, including the quality of care and learning provided to children.
  • Children greatly benefit from a structured routine to promote their physical development.
  • Partnerships with schools are effective to meet the needs of all children.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to embed improvement plans to ensure that practice further builds on children's outcomes
  • 2review staff practice to provide children with even more opportunities to test their ideas and promote their independence.
Inspection #10280350 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the team, including the quality of care and learning provided to children.

They describe the setting as having a 'nurturing ethos'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff have a clear intent for what they want all children to learn, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children build on their existing knowledge of insects they found while outdoors.

EAL / language support

Leaders and staff have a clear intent for what they want all children to learn, including children who speak English as an additional language.

Parent Reviews of Just for Starters Day Nursery

4.5
(4)
Victoria Thane-Murray
5 months ago

Just for Starters is on the grounds of Four Oaks Primary School. The location proved ideal for our family. The intimate environment immediately appealed and influenced our decision. My granddaughter started aged two, she is now three and the development she has achieved is remarkable. Not only in her expanding language skills and knowledge but also her social abilities—especially her understanding of sharing and caring for other children. This is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the nursery staff, who collaborate closely with families to ensure the best outcomes for children. The staff and management team consistently uphold a high standard of professional practice. Through the Famly app, parents are kept updated and can observe the engaging and inspiring activities that the children participate in. There are regular opportunities for parents / grandparents to be actively involved in the children’s learning experiences, fostering a strong sense of community. The team is managed with great effectiveness, and every member demonstrates compassion, flexibility and empathy, always with a friendly approach. Their genuine concern extends not only to the children but also to the wider family, which has truly contributed to a powerful sense of belonging. The continuity of the staff team, with no changes during our time at the nursery, provides further reassurance for parents. Ultimately, children themselves are the most honest critics. When my granddaughter returns home from nursery saying she has had a lovely day and is eager to go back again, it is clear that Just for Starters is providing an environment where children are happy, secure and thriving.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2011

  • March 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • December 2014Good
  • October 2011Good

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