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My First Friends Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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4.6(38 parent reviews) ·Ashbrook Drive, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9FP · Birmingham
Number of places
120 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

Apricot Day Nursery, located in St Neots, offers a nurturing and intimate environment for children's early education. The nursery is open 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, providing flexibility for families.

They emphasise the benefits of early education in developing cognitive, social, and physical skills, boosting confidence, and preparing children for school. The nursery prides itself on not charging extra for food, enhancements, or consumables, and offers fully and part-funded places to eligible families.

Their approach is characterised by working closely with children and families to form a partnership that caters to individual needs, fostering capable learners and communicators. Following the Montessori approach, children engage in learning through play, with dedicated staff offering diverse activities tailored to individual interests.

The nursery also features a 'Next Stop School' programme to help children transition smoothly to primary school, focusing on developing confidence, social skills, and independence. They offer well-equipped rooms with natural resources and provide free-flowing access to age-appropriate outdoor play areas, encouraging exploration in all weathers.

Apricot Nursery and Apricot Pre-School are located across two sites, with children transitioning to the pre-school setting when they are ready, ensuring a unique and specialised experience. The nursery also has a comprehensive curriculum known as the Brighter Learning Approach, which integrates various clubs and enhancements like cookery, music, and gardening to provide a holistic learning experience.

What it's like

Children are happy and well cared for, forging close relationships with staff and behaving well, with pre-schoolers understanding nursery rules and cooperating. Children are inquisitive and curious, with younger children exploring textures like bubble wrap and older children learning about similarities and differences through self-portraits, all supported by staff praise and encouragement.

Montessori approachOutdoor learningNext Stop School programmeBrighter Learning ApproachNo extra charges for food/enhancements

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Food

Meals freshly prepared on-site, no extra charge

Opening hours

7:30 am - 6:30 pm, 51 weeks a year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for My First Friends Nursery

Last inspected 21 November 2022

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 are happy and well cared for, forging close relationships with staff and behaving well, with pre-schoolers understanding nursery rules and cooperating. Children are inquisitive and curious, with younger children exploring textures like bubble wrap and older children learning about similarities and differences through self-portraits, all supported by staff praise and encouragement.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery benefits from a strong leadership and management team with a clear vision.
  • Staff attend training to further their knowledge and are supported in their professional development.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well supported by an experienced SENCo.
  • Children's communication and language are given high priority, with staff modelling language and sounds from an early age.
  • Children's health and well-being are given top priority, with staff vigilant about allergies and dietary requirements.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the organisation of activities and daily routines so that all children are able to fully participate and learning is not disrupted
  • 2provide children with a wide range of activities that enhance their learning and enable them to make choices in their play, and support staff to recognise when children are not engaged, lose interest or need additional help
  • 3review the information shared with parents to ensure they are fully aware of their child's next steps and how to support them in their learning.
Inspection #10234869 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well supported. The special educational needs coordinator is experienced and provides support throughout the nursery, working closely with children, staff, parents and other professionals to ensure children receive the necessary support to succeed at their own level and in their own time.

Outdoor space

The inspectors observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of My First Friends Nursery

4.6
(38)
Andrew Thomas
6 months ago

Had a wonderful visit. The staff are really engaged with the children within a great setting. The outdoor space is great and you can see that the children all love it out there

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Lauren Walton
a year ago

Amazing nursery I could name everyone who worked here as brilliant and amazing but it seriously would be everyone! Everyone is always so polite and happy to your child, my daughter was a bit nervous at first and this was in June now she just runs in and doesn't look back to even say bye she loves it. She gets her bag on the days she's not going because she wants to go. They have helped my daughter a lot with her speech and helped her understand routines. I could not fault my first friends in anyway it's a fantastic lovely nursery with the most amazing staff.

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J Val
9 months ago

It was lovely to see the interactions between staff and children during my recent visit. Staff are caring and show great interest in what the children enjoy to do! Children were happy and confident.

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Annie Brannon
6 years ago

Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since going to My First Friends Nursery. Her confidence has soared, her social skills and independence has significantly improved. The staff are friendly and go above and beyond to make the children happy and settled, providing exciting and educational activities throughout the day. The outside facilities are great with a play area and vegetable patch etc. The wide range of meals provided are of good nutritional balance and has encouraged our daughter to enjoy new tastes. As parents a safe environment is priority number one and overall we couldn’t be happier with the nursery and would recommend to anyone.

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Danielle Spittle
5 years ago

This is a wonderful nursery and our daughter loves attending. Staff are really caring and friendly, and our daughter has built such a lovely bond with them. We notice her skills developing each and every time that she goes there, and we know that we are leaving her in safe and caring hands. We cannot recommend this nursery enough.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2009

  • November 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • May 2013Outstanding
  • May 2009Good

Frequently asked about My First Friends Nursery

About the setting

My First Friends Nursery registered in 2004 and is in Rubery, Birmingham. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery employs 25 members of childcare staff, with 22 holding appropriate early years qualifications to level 2 or above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY294057
Registered person
My First Friends Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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