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Little cubs day nursery in Birmingham

Ofsted: Expected standard·
4.9(13 parent reviews) ·36 Medley Road, Birmingham, B11 2NE · Birmingham
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2025
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

Little Cubs Day Nursery, established in 2024 in Birmingham, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 3 years. The nursery operates from 8:30 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, all year round, and has a capacity for 32 children.

The dedicated staff create a welcoming environment where children confidently engage in activities and build strong, trusting relationships. The nursery places a strong emphasis on fostering independence and healthy lifestyles, with daily outings to the local park to encourage physical development and an understanding of road safety.

Leaders are proactive in supporting children's development, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), by providing targeted support, working with parents on assessments, and adapting the curriculum to ensure all children can access learning. They also actively engage with local authority SEND services and utilise funding to provide additional resources, including cooked meals.

The nursery focuses on developing children's language, emotional regulation, and early mathematical skills through thoughtfully planned activities and clear routines. Children learn about community and cultural celebrations, and even cared for nursery pets, which fostered an understanding of life cycles and responsibility.

Our ethos

Little Cubs Day Nursery is committed to fostering curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving through a play-based learning approach within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They aim to develop essential lifelong learning skills and encourage strong partnerships with parents to support each child's flourishing.

What it's like

Staff warmly welcome children and their parents into the setting, building strong, trusting relationships. Children confidently separate from parents and happily engage in play and activities, showing sustained concentration. They make progress across all areas of learning through a mix of child-initiated and adult-led play.

Strong independenceHealthy lifestylesTargeted SEND supportEngaging activitiesSupportive environment

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Nutritious meals and snacks are provided by Nutri Fresh, catering to all dietary requirements and cultural needs. The menu follows the "Eat better start better" guidelines.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Nov 2025

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
2 to 3
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little cubs day nursery

Last inspected 18 November 2025

Actions the provider must take

  • The setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

What it's like to attend

Staff warmly welcome children and their parents into the setting, building strong, trusting relationships. Children confidently separate from parents and happily engage in play and activities, showing sustained concentration. They make progress across all areas of learning through a mix of child-initiated and adult-led play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enthusiastically engage and concentrate on activities skilfully planned by staff.
  • Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and consistently support children to become increasingly independent.
  • Leaders have highly effective procedures in place for non-attendance and constantly promote the importance of good attendance to parents.
  • Staff actively teach children about healthy lifestyles, including physical activity and good oral health.
  • Leaders have a clear understanding of the needs of all children and families, continually reflecting on their provision and reviewing policies.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should strengthen the arrangements for monitoring children's progress across the whole staff team more effectively.
  • 2Leaders should strengthen the arrangements for sharing next steps in children's learning with parents to help them continue children's learning at home, including those parents who may be harder to reach.
Inspection #27686aa · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff complete assessments of children's development with parents on induction and monitor their development using progress checks and a communication and language screening programme, promptly identifying and addressing gaps or delays. Leaders ensure children receive timely, targeted support, proactively seeking advice from other professionals, developing support plans, accessing funding, and guiding parents through the SEND referral process. They also work collaboratively with local authority SEND services to complete assessments for education, health and care plans, providing one-to-one support for those who need it.

Outdoor space

Daily outings to the local park provide opportunities for children to develop their large-muscle skills in the fresh air. Toddlers and older children progressively develop their physical skills as they explore challenges in the garden and local park.

Parent Reviews of Little cubs day nursery

4.9
(13)
Robi Rahman
a year ago

We have had our child at Little Cubs for a while now and it has been a great experience so far. We considered a few different nurseries but Little cubs really stood out, it was a clean, warm and a friendly environment with education at its core but all the fun and activities a nursery should have. The staff are great and my child grew comfortable with them very quickly. They have had lots of activities celebrating various holidays and parties, always keeping parents involved with parent partnerships and an app which keeps us up to date with what the children are doing daily. The best thing for working parents is they are extremely flexible with hours and can accommodate most things they even support with things like potty training. So much more I could say but so far, it has been great. I would definitely recommend to other parents!

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Jamelah Saleh
a year ago

Little cubs Day Nursery is the best Nursery for your child to have the best start. The Manger Sara goes above and beyond. She's very polite and professional as well as all the staffs. My daughter has learnt so much in just two terms. She will miss them all as she will be starting reception this September. I would recommend Little cubs Day Nursery to anyone looking for a nursery for their little one. (Layan )

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Amalia Noor
2 years ago

Amazing nursery!! Both my girls attend this nursery. Staff are very helpful. Never had a issue with this place. On point with everything. My girls are very happy and always looking forward to going nursery. Educational side,my girls have learnt so much and gained more confidence. Thank you for everything you do guys!!

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Taiba Mahmood
2 years ago

Great nursery! The staff are lovely, my daughter has learnt loads whilst attending, listening to instruction, trying new things, she’s always come home having had a great day! They do the most to help your child have the best experience, thank you for all that you guys do!!

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Rabia Ash
2 years ago

Was able to have a show around at the new nursery. Looks amazing, they have a variety of toys and books including a painting corner and dressing up area. Was able to see various different options for kids to play with. They have some friendly staff who are very helpful.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

18 November 2025

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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