Opening hours
Monday to Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Closed on Saturday and Sundays
Kiddies Playhouse Tipton
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Sandwell
About this day nursery
Kiddies Playhouse Tipton, established in 2016, is a childcare setting located in Tipton, Sandwell, offering a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 0–4 years. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, 7 am to 6 pm, all year round, providing flexibility for families.
The dedicated team of 12 childcare staff, many with level 3 qualifications, are committed to fostering a love for learning in young children. They implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on gradually building knowledge and skills.
Children benefit from a wide range of well-planned activities that cater to their individual interests. Staff actively promote communication and language development through constant interaction and open-ended questioning.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on reading, exposing children to a diverse range of books and encouraging a keen interest from an early age. Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a key strength, with staff using various assessment tools and collaborating with other professionals to ensure all children can participate and reach their full potential.
Kiddies Playhouse Tipton also participates in early education funding schemes for children aged nine months to four years old, including 15-hour funding.
What it's like
Children flourish in this friendly and welcoming nursery. Most children separate from their parents with ease and are eager to start their day. Staff are warm and caring, comforting those who need it, which helps them to settle quickly. Older children confidently approach and speak to new people, demonstrating their sense of security.
Friendly and welcomingWell-planned activitiesAmbitious curriculumStrong communication developmentEarly reading focusEffective SEND support
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Food
Breakfast, snack, lunch, and tea are provided.
Term time / All Year
All_year
Established
2016
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Kiddies Playhouse Tipton
Last inspected 21 October 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children flourish in this friendly and welcoming nursery. Most children separate from their parents with ease and are eager to start their day. Staff are warm and caring, comforting those who need it, which helps them to settle quickly. Older children confidently approach and speak to new people, demonstrating their sense of security.
Inspector highlights
- Children flourish in this friendly and welcoming nursery, separating from parents with ease, eager to start their day.
- Children benefit from a variety of well-planned activities and experiences that account for their interests and stages of learning.
- Leaders and managers are ambitious about children's early education and have designed a curriculum that gradually builds on knowledge and skills.
- Children's communication and language development is promoted well, with staff constantly talking to children and using open-ended questioning.
- Children develop a keen interest in reading from an early age, with staff sharing books and exposing them to a wide range of literature.
- There is effective support in place for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Parents speak positively about the nursery, pleased with feedback and continuity of care.
- Children's health and well-being are prioritised, with sound hygiene routines and ample opportunities for fresh air and exercise.
Areas to develop
- 1Monitor the impact of training and professional development opportunities to further enhance teaching quality.
- 2Review arrangements for new children settling into the nursery to fully support their emotional well-being, learning, and development.
Inspection #10362524 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
There is effective support in place for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff use a range of assessment tools to identify any gaps or delays in children's learning at the earliest opportunity. They work closely with other professionals to implement support for children who need it. This helps all children to participate in nursery life and reach their potential.
Parent Reviews of Kiddies Playhouse Tipton
4.4
(7)
Abbie Sherwood
5 months ago
Kiddies playhouse is a lovely nursery. My sons been going since September and it's really helped him alot. All staff are lovely. My son loves going.
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Ranjeet Kaur
5 months ago
My son is very shy . I was too much worried about him how he will be adjust . But I am very thankful to the staff that they co operate with him so much love and care now he never want to miss any single day . He is too much excited to go to school every day. Thanku so much
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Lisa Kane
5 months ago
Absolutely fantastic nursery My boys love going to nursery and it's because of the staff and how amazing they are. Thank you all for the great job you do ❤️
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Simone Pringle
a year ago
As a parent and a qualified teacher, I was so glad that I made the decision to move my child. Too many changes in the nursery since covid especially with staff. My son greater depth across the curriculum. If I had listened to them. I think he would have been on the SEND register. They been rated good by Ofsted since 2005, thats not true. They went into special measures not so long ago
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Mr Harris
2 years ago
Started off only one child coming here and I went round the local nursery’s before actually choosing this one. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Zoe has been very supportive with the children and more. If you want your kids looked after well I wouldn’t hesitate bringing them here. They eat very well and have an online portal where we can track the toileting and food what they had and how much. Can also see what they have been up to. Also gives parents the opportunity to be involved and tell them what your child has done the weekend so they all sit down and talk about what has been going on. Would like to say thank you for looking after both my boys and also helping my eldest with he’s speech as this has come in hell of a lot since attending here!
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Inspection history
Date: January 2019
- October 2024Good
- July 2022Good
- February 2022Inadequate
- January 2019Good
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