Opening hours
TERM TIME ONLY
Lilypads Daycare
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
Number of places
27 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Dudley
About this day nursery
Lilypads Daycare is a family-run facility located in the heart of Dudley town centre, offering childcare for children aged 0 to 5 years. This term-time-only nursery aims to provide a 'home from home' experience with a focus on free-flow childcare, catering to the needs of both children and parents.
They are dedicated to making high-quality early education accessible to all children, regardless of family financial circumstances. Lilypads Daycare actively supports families in understanding and accessing government-funded childcare entitlements, including those for eligible working parents of infants, disadvantaged two-year-olds, and all three and four-year-olds, as well as extended hours for working parents of three and four-year-olds.
They pride themselves on transparent fee discussions and offer support to families requiring guidance on payments. The nursery is committed to open and respectful communication regarding financial matters and emphasises signposting families to relevant support when needed.
They do not publish their fees online, but instead discuss payment details during registration and admissions. Lilypads Daycare also assists parents with checking eligibility and key dates for funding, as well as completing necessary paperwork.
What it's like
Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery, forming close bonds with nurturing and attentive staff, which makes them feel safe, secure, and ready to learn. Children show high levels of enthusiasm and engagement, sustaining their interest in activities and developing their imagination and language through role play.
Family-runTerm-time onlyFree-flow childcareGovernment funding support
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
0 to 5 years old
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Lilypads Daycare
Last inspected 6 December 2022 · Anne Dyoss
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 thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery, forming close bonds with nurturing and attentive staff, which makes them feel safe, secure, and ready to learn. Children show high levels of enthusiasm and engagement, sustaining their interest in activities and developing their imagination and language through role play.
Inspector highlights
- The manager has supported staff to improve the quality of provision.
- The manager provides staff with good supervision and professional development.
- The manager has made effective improvements to children's education programmes.
- Staff recognise when children need additional support and work with professionals.
- Staff plan a wide range of valuable indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
Areas to develop
- 1use the information obtained from the assessment of children's achievements to identify precise and ambitious learning targets that fully extend children's knowledge and skills
- 2extend the parent partnership working to fully inform parents about the current focus for their children's learning.
Inspection #10225731 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff recognise when children need additional support to achieve their development milestones. They work closely with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to implement targeted support.
Outdoor space
Staff provide children with a language-rich learning environment indoors and outdoors. They plan a wide range of valuable outdoor learning experiences that motivate children to play and learn, such as two-year-old children carefully balancing as they walk up and down ramps, practising their throwing skills, and learning to ride bicycles and scooters.
EAL / language support
Staff provide children who speak English as an additional language with good support. They value the other languages that children speak and encourage them to use these in their play.
Parent Reviews of Lilypads Daycare
4.6
(9)
nicole warren
a year ago
My daughter has been attending Lilypads for almost 2 years. She has thrived at the nursery, she has grown and developed massively. They are now focusing on getting her ready for school which is helpful. The staff are caring, patient and attentive to the kids. There are several updates every day so you can see what your little ones are up to (gives me peace of mind!) The nursery are also extremely helpful and flexible for parents. 10/10 would recommend this nursery. Going to be sad to leave in July!
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Cherelle Poole
a year ago
My little girl has been at this nursery for 2 years and we will both be really sad to leave for big school soon. Every single member of staff is fantastic and clearly love their jobs. You get multiple, detailed updates/photos throughout the day of the children’s activities and regular progress reports on the Famly App and parents evenings. Drop offs and pick ups are never rushed.. the staff show a lot of interest in the children’s home life which we love. The nursery do lots of workshops for various events and take the children on day trips to local parks, libraries, the zoo etc. The nursery is extremely flexible and their prices are reasonable which is great for working parents. My daughter has built a really special bond with all staff, but especially her key worker Libby. I can’t recommend Lilypads enough. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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A V
2 years ago
My son has been attending Lilypads for over 2 years now and he absolutely loves it. Such a fab setup for kids to explore amd grow. The staff are amazing and always helpful. We will be sad to say goodbye once he goes to "big school".
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Roisin Radford
a year ago
My son was 10 months old when he started at Lilypads and has progressed tremendously. He is now 3.5 years old. the staff are lovely! So kind and caring, we will be sad to leave next year when it’s time for big school!
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ShaunHodgkisson
4 years ago
I felt at ease leaving my little 1 at this nursery. The staff are so welcoming and they are like a family. I walked in on viewing the nursery and felt so relaxed and comfortable. My girl went toddling off with a staff member and didn't look back once. She cries when I have to pick her up to go home. But will happily open her arms to go in of a morning. An amazing setting and a lovely team.
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022
Date: November 2019
- December 2022Good
- January 2022Requires improvement
- November 2019Inadequate
Frequently asked about Lilypads Daycare
About the setting
Lilypads Daycare registered in 2017. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff, one holding a level 5 qualification and four at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round from 7.30am until 6.30pm and receives funding for funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.
- URN
- EY544928
- Registered person
- Lilypads Daycare Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Requires improvement
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