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Playdays Nursery in Wolverhampton

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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4.6(23 parent reviews)
·9 Argyle Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NY · Wolverhampton
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Wolverhampton

About this day nursery

Apple Trees Day Nursery in Wolverhampton offers a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where children are encouraged to develop their inquisitive minds. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on prime areas like Communication and Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social, and Emotional Development.

For children aged three and above, specific areas including Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts & Design are also incorporated. The nursery operates on a six-week cyclical approach to learning, with individual children becoming a "focus child" for a fortnight to ensure personalised attention and track progress.

This involves collaboration with parents to align learning goals with the child's interests and experiences. Apple Trees provides a natural and authentic environment with open-ended resources to encourage independence and "real-life" experiences.

The setting is carefully designed and resourced according to age groups, and includes an enclosed garden with a mud kitchen, outdoor sandpit, reading area, and climbing facilities. All staff are thoroughly vetted, trained in safeguarding, paediatric first aid, and food hygiene, with baby room staff having specialised training and experience with under 2s.

The nursery aims to be inclusive and provides a balanced approach between intentional teaching and child-led exploration to lay a strong foundation for future learning. Located in Bushbury, Apple Trees Day Nursery received an Ofsted "Good" rating in both June 2024 and February 2023, catering to children aged 6 months to 5 years.

Our ethos

At Apple Trees Nursery in Wolverhampton, we are committed to providing your child with a safe, warm and accepting environment to learn. Our ethos encourages children to respect themselves and others. Using diverse and creative experiences, we enhance children’s abilities to socialise with others, be creative, express themselves and develop their learning. We aim to be the most inclusive nursery in Wolverhampton.

What it's like

Children develop close relationships with their key persons, who provide sensitive attention to their individual needs, including good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children are happy, well-behaved, and engaged in activities, with staff adapting their approach to children's interests. They show a keen interest in learning as their interests are creatively incorporated into well-sequenced activities.

EYFS curriculumFocus Child systemNatural learning environmentOfsted Good

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Age range

6 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Playdays Nursery

Last inspected 28 April 2023 · Parm Sansoyer

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 develop close relationships with their key persons, who provide sensitive attention to their individual needs, including good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children are happy, well-behaved, and engaged in activities, with staff adapting their approach to children's interests. They show a keen interest in learning as their interests are creatively incorporated into well-sequenced activities.

Inspector highlights

  • The highly qualified and experienced manager ensures staff deliver a curriculum that is centred on children's interests.
  • Promoting children's physical development and outdoor play is at the heart of the educational programme.
  • There is a strong commitment to valuing and respecting the diversity of the children attending.
  • Listening to children's voices and encouraging their participation and sense of belonging is a central focus.
  • Staff fully understand that working in partnership with parents is crucial to their success.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff in the two-year-olds' room to make better use of the available resources and experiences throughout the nursery to offer children more choice and increase their level of engagement
  • 2build on staff professional development opportunities, in particular for new staff and cover staff, to help sustain and build on the good quality achieved.
Inspection #10285783 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they appreciate the monthly breakfast cart made available for them to grab a croissant and a drink for free.

They state that their children make good progress and are well prepared for school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well to explore and discover safely to help them progress.

Outdoor space

Promoting children's physical development and outdoor play is at the heart of the educational programme. Staff make good use of the outdoor environment to provide opportunities for children to take managed risks, such as using the swing, trapeze swing, and rope ladder safely.

Parent Reviews of Playdays Nursery

4.6
(23)
rebecca jeavons
11 years ago

My daughter attends Playdays and I can't speak highly enough for the warm, friendly, professional, environment. They have invested in an art studio, separate dining room and sensory room - this makes a refreshing change instead of cramming children into every bit of space. The garden is well worn due the amount of fun outdoor play time the kids all experience. I think the previous review from Zoe merely demonstrates the emphasis they place on recruiting the very best staff. All of which have made great relationships with my daughter. There's a reason this nursery has a waiting list.

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Johan Perkins
11 years ago

My daughter has attended Playdays in Wolverhampton for the last two years and I have not one single reason to complain. In fact, I have every reason to sing their praises. My daughter is happy there, she loves the staff and I know this because I ask her regularly. They are warm, caring, supportive and always work with us to provide a united approach to my daughters development and communicate with us regarding her behaviour (good or bad!). Our second daughter will go there too, I have no hesitation in making that decision and that is due to the consistently excellent levels that Playdays maintain and the loving and supportive environment they provide. Playdays has the best reputation in the area and for good reason.

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M Patel
8 years ago

Playdays Nursery is a welcoming environment that provides high quality care and love for all off our children. Staff members work together as a team and in partnership with parents to guide the children in developing and achieving. The practice from practitioners is at a very high standard which shows in our Ofsted reports. Playdays will continue to excel and maintain their professional service.

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Becky
8 years ago

I really don’t understand what these girls are seeing or saying!! My niece who I am the guardian for attends this nursery and everyday she can’t wait to get in and go play! She’s loves every single member of staff there and all the kids! They are so friendly and exceed expectations in the efforts and activities with the children and parents. My niece has never ever been ill from attending here so i never have assumed there is a bad hygiene problem. I would recommend this nursery to everyone! The staff are absolutely lovely and the manager goes above and beyond for you! Don’t be put off by these negative reviews!!!

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lisa broome
7 years ago

In response to the recent review posted by Anonymous Writer two weeks ago, I would like to confirm the following: This review is completely unfounded, and is typical unfortunately of a retaliation, made following an unsuccessful recruitment of an individual who is not at the required standard of Playdays. After 25 years of excellent practice we are concerned only with the views of our parents and our regulatory body Ofsted, therefore Playdays remains committed to quality best practice, which is reflected within our official reports and established reputation.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2016

  • April 2023Good
  • October 2017Good
  • August 2016Good

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