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Little Smarties Academy in Birmingham (B20)

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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4.7(13 parent reviews) ·218 Hamstead Road, Handsworth, BIRMINGHAM, B20 2RE · Birmingham
Number of places
47 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

Little Smarties Academy Limited, located in Handsworth, Birmingham, is a welcoming and friendly nursery that has been providing childcare since 2013. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round, closing only for bank holidays and one week at Christmas.

It was rated 'Good' in its latest Ofsted inspection on 28 May 2024, maintaining its previous 'Good' rating. The dedicated team of eight childcare staff are all qualified to at least level 2, with some holding level 4 qualifications.

Children at Little Smarties Academy Limited, aged 1 to 4 years, are encouraged to feel safe and secure, exploring a variety of stimulating activities and developing independence. The curriculum is well-sequenced, covering all areas of learning, and staff support children's interests and current themes, tailoring activities to individual needs.

The nursery provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children, supporting families in the local area.

What it's like

Children feel safe and secure in this welcoming and friendly nursery, confidently exploring a range of stimulating activities. Babies are settled and content, with their individual routines followed and plenty of cuddles. Children are supported to be independent, with older children managing personal care and serving meals, and toddlers learning to put on coats. They enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals and learn about important oral hygiene practices.

Good overall effectivenessWarm and friendly staffFocus on independence

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Smarties Academy

Last inspected 28 May 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children feel safe and secure in this welcoming and friendly nursery, confidently exploring a range of stimulating activities. Babies are settled and content, with their individual routines followed and plenty of cuddles. Children are supported to be independent, with older children managing personal care and serving meals, and toddlers learning to put on coats. They enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals and learn about important oral hygiene practices.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff greet children and their families warmly, and children demonstrate they feel safe and secure, exploring stimulating activities.
  • Staff help babies feel safe and secure by following individual sleep and feeding routines and providing plenty of cuddles.
  • Children in the pre-school manage their own personal care, serving their own lunch and pouring their own drinks.
  • Children enjoy healthy snacks and home-cooked nutritious meals including fresh fruit and vegetables, learning about oral hygiene.
  • Children develop a positive attitude towards learning and make good progress from their starting points.
  • The manager provides good leadership, devising a well-sequenced curriculum implemented effectively with activities linked to children's interests.
  • Staff teach children to be kind and respectful, listening to each other and taking turns, developing good social skills and firm friendships.
  • Staff encourage children's interest in the natural world, introducing life cycles with child-friendly books and models to extend vocabulary and understanding.

Areas to develop

  • 1Help staff to identify when to step back during adult-led and child-initiated activities to enable children to develop their creativity and build on their own ideas and ways of doing things.
  • 2Support staff to strengthen their teaching techniques so that they give children the time they need to respond to questions and discussions to fully support their developing language and thinking skills.
Inspection #10335843 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager monitors children's progress and takes swift action to close any gaps in children's learning. She has systems in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), should the need arise.

Parent Reviews of Little Smarties Academy

4.7
(13)
Samaira Ehsan
10 months ago

My Son Graduated just yesterday after being at the nursery since Jan 24. What an amazing nursery. I couldn't praise them enough. From being a small shy boy they have all helped him grow into a confident strong personality boy. The staff are amazing they help with anything and everything. I could always turn to them for advice and anything I was unsure of. My son loves going and has always been comfortable. From barely speaking he has now developed and learnt so much. Thank you to Tasneem, Maria, Iqra and Bethany alongside the rest of the team. I would recommend you all to any parent.

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Safia Ahmed
2 years ago

I can't believe it's almost been a year since my child joined Little Smarties Academy! The experience has been nothing short of amazing, and I couldn't be happier with the care and education they provide. The dedicated staff at Little Smarties Academy go above and beyond to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for the kids. The facility is clean, safe, and filled with engaging activities that promote both learning and fun. Communication with the staff is seamless, and I always feel informed about my child's progress. The regular updates and events organized by the academy create a sense of community among parents, making the overall experience even more enriching. I highly recommend Little Smarties Academy to any parent looking for a top-notch nursery. Thank you, Little Smarties Academy, for making this first year such a positive and memorable experience for my child!

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Kristy Dodge
10 months ago

My son had his graduation here today and I couldn’t be happier after his last year with the most amazing people this nursary is a blessing my sons love all there teachers here and is very sad to be leaving this nursery its more like a family here they welcomed my son like there own he always comes out smiling and happy and enjoys his time in school thank you for all you help I appreciate you all

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Ebeetha Xavier
a year ago

Little Smarties is such a lovely nursery. The staff is always helpful. This was the third nursery my little one had been to . But I can confidently say that this was the best. Thank you so much Little smarties for giving such a wonderful and memorable time , to my daughter. She really enjoyed and was always looking forward , coming to nursery.

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Satvir Kaur kasbia
a year ago

This place is amazing! Met the needs for my children.. I've been using LSA for the past 8 years for 2 of my children! Before I used them for my children, I worked there for 1 year aswell. Cannot fault the nursery! Amazing staff members, always there for you! felt like a home for my little ones. A safe place where they enjoyed going! My little girl enjoyed eating at the nursery, always told me what she ate and told me to make it at home. Wouldn't think twice to recommend this place to anyone else.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2013

  • May 2024Good
  • June 2018Good
  • February 2015Good
  • September 2014Inadequate
  • December 2013Good

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