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Kangaroo Pouch At Great Bridge # Kangaroo Pouch At Great Bridge Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 57 New Road, Tipton, DY4 7BX · Sandwell Number of places 69 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Sandwell About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kangaroo Pouch at Great Bridge, a purpose-built nursery, opened its doors in May 2017 after a transformative refurbishment of a former public house. This two-story facility boasts 64 places and is dedicated to providing high-quality care for children in the Tipton area. Downstairs, a spacious environment with excellent resources caters to children aged 2-5 years, offering free-flow access to a large outdoor garden for exploration and learning. The upstairs area is designed for infants aged 0-2 years, featuring a comfortable sleep room with unique sky-effect LED lighting. The nursery's welcoming staff are committed to creating a homely and engaging experience for all children, adhering to the "Pouch Values" and continuously enhancing their skills through relevant training. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring activities are both educational and enjoyable, contributing to a happy and fulfilling nursery journey for each child. Kangaroo Pouch Great Bridge is currently accepting childcare bookings. Our ethos The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring activities are both educational and enjoyable. They are committed to creating a homely and engaging experience for all children, adhering to the "Pouch Values". What it's like Children thrive in this nursery because staff are kind and caring, responding sensitively to their emotional needs. Well-planned settling-in sessions and an effective key-person system help staff to know each child well and build strong, trusting relationships. The environment is well resourced and carefully organised, allowing children to make independent choices and supporting all areas of their learning and development. Brand new 64-place facility Converted from a public house Dedicated spaces for different age groups Outdoor garden access EYFS curriculum ## Pricing & funding Fees at the nursery are inclusive of breakfast, snacks, and tea, with lunch also included for children aged 0-2. Parents have the option to opt out of the catering fee by providing their own food. Extra hours can be booked on top of regular sessions. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - Meals are included in the fees, with an option to opt out and reduce total fees. - Fees for children aged 0-2 years old include lunch, which also has an opt-out option. - No additional charges are applied for consumables, activities, and resources. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kangaroo Pouch At Great Bridge Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10399001 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286934)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545851) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://kangaroopouch.org.uk/nurseries/great-bridge/) 57 New Road, Tipton, DY4 7BX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.03793/52.53369/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Tipton - [Day nurseries in Tipton](/search?q=Tipton) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kangaroo-pouch-at-great-bridge-dy4-7bx-ey545851) ## Key facts Opening hours 07:30 – 17:30 Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2017 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kangaroo Pouch At Great Bridge Last inspected 13 August 2025 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 thrive in this nursery because staff are kind and caring, responding sensitively to their emotional needs. Well-planned settling-in sessions and an effective key-person system help staff to know each child well and build strong, trusting relationships. The environment is well resourced and carefully organised, allowing children to make independent choices and supporting all areas of their learning and development. Inspector highlights - Children thrive due to the kind, caring approach of staff who respond sensitively to their emotional needs. - The environment is well resourced and carefully organised, allowing children to make independent choices. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support and make good progress. - Staff make effective use of the outdoor environment to enrich learning and deepen children's understanding of nature. - Staff promote healthy habits effectively and support children's growing independence in self-care routines. Areas to develop - 1 improve the planning of adult-led group activities by tailoring them to individual learning needs, ensuring all children can participate meaningfully and make the best possible progress - 2 ensure behaviour expectations are consistently reinforced across the setting so they are clearly understood by all children. Inspection #10399001 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286934) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support through strong partnerships between staff, parents and professionals. Staff work closely with families and external agencies to promptly and effectively identify and address each child's individual needs, including using additional funding to support their development. Outdoor space Staff make effective use of the outdoor environment to enrich learning. Children of all ages play and explore together, deepening their understanding of nature. The mud kitchen is transformed into a 'science lab' to spark curiosity and problem-solving, and growing areas enable children to develop responsibility and care. ## Parent Reviews of Kangaroo Pouch At Great Bridge 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVWaIcakqRpj90477NhiM2QmtG2sABRbLuz083vgVY-C4Mdl7tk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nathalie Mika 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtMXVhS1VREAE!2m1!1s0x487099cae5fbc1d3:0x556687124c8ce35c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLSupSioX6vexheqpdBNXYiBbEaRiBAaqWCfvy5OLTLNqCEbg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Inga Arhipova 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnbThhay1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487099cae5fbc1d3:0x556687124c8ce35c) Reviews from Google for Kangaroo Pouch At Great Bridge. 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