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Precious Times Day Nursery in Oldbury (B68 9DR)

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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4.8(27 parent reviews)
·25 Bleakhouse Road, Oldbury, B68 9DR · Sandwell
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Sandwell

About this day nursery

Precious Times Day Nursery, established in 2023, provides all-year-round childcare for children aged 0-10 years. Located in Oldbury, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 27th October 2023.

Leaders have developed a progressive and ambitious curriculum that encourages children to explore their own ideas and confidently express themselves. Children are even involved in decision-making, such as voting for the name of the pet rabbit and the "book of the week," fostering a love for reading.

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress. The dedicated special educational needs coordinator collaborates closely with outside agencies to ensure children receive the necessary support.

Leaders also monitor communication skills and provide targeted intervention programmes for language development. The nursery prioritises physical activity, offering opportunities for babies to dance to music and two-year-olds to build strength on wheeled vehicles and climbing structures.

Babies are described as "extremely happy and settled," quickly forming strong attachments with the kind and nurturing staff. Older children display good behaviour, showing respect for staff and each other.

The nursery also excels in parent partnership working, providing extensive opportunities for families to engage. Parents have noted how well their children have progressed in social interactions and communication skills.

What it's like

Leaders have developed a curriculum that helps children to explore their own ideas and to voice these confidently. All children make good progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Babies are extremely happy and settled, and older children behave well and show respect for staff and each other.

Ambitious curriculumChildren vote on decisionsGood SEND supportExcellent parent partnershipStrong focus on communicationOpportunities for physical activity

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Precious Times Day Nursery

Last inspected 27 October 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Leaders have developed a curriculum that helps children to explore their own ideas and to voice these confidently. All children make good progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Babies are extremely happy and settled, and older children behave well and show respect for staff and each other.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have developed a curriculum that helps children to explore their own ideas and to voice these confidently.
  • All children make good progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • The provider has a strong vision for the future of the nursery and has implemented effective changes since registering.
  • The support for children with SEND is good.
  • Parent partnership working is excellent.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend monitoring of staff practice even further to identify where they need additional support in planning and teaching
  • 2enhance the planning for the indoor learning environments to provide children with ambitious and motivating learning experiences that help them to build fully on their existing knowledge and skills.
Inspection #10315436 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say how well their children have progressed with their social interactions and communication skills.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children make good progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator works closely with outside agencies to ensure that children receive the support they need. Leaders closely monitor the progress that children make in their communication skills and provide targeted intervention programmes to help children who need additional language support.

Outdoor space

Staff provide children with good opportunities to be physically active and develop their large- and small-muscle movements. Babies bend their legs as they dance up and down in response to music. Two-year-old children build their leg strength as they push themselves along on wheeled vehicles and climb up the steps to the slide.

Parent Reviews of Precious Times Day Nursery

4.8
(27)
Sarah Hawkins
6 months ago

can’t say enough good things about this nursery! The staff have been absolutely wonderful with my son — so caring and attentive. A special shout-out to Katie, who has been amazing! She always goes the extra mile and genuinely cares about his progress and wellbeing. Thank you to the whole team for creating such a nurturing, fun, and supportive environment.

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Shannon Deakin
10 months ago

Both of my girls have attended this nursery and I honestly couldn't be happier with how they've progressed there. My eldest with possible SEN and not being great at socialising has made such amazing bonds with the staff, and over time since attending this nursery she has become better with her speach and interaction with other children. The staff are very thorough with ensuring the kids have everything they need, for example sun cream in the summer and wet suits/snow suits, and work so hard to ensure everyone okay and well looked after. The communication via the app they use, as well as updates upon drop off and pick up is fantastic, they really take notice and are always updating us throughout the day. I will always recommend this nursery and can't thank the staff and owners enough for making this part of parenting so much easier for me, especially as a first time mom! 100% recommend.

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Amy Fitzgerald
9 months ago

We can’t recommend this nursery enough! Our Son has attended for the past 18 months and he absolutely loves it. When we were initially viewing nurseries, we viewed two others on the same day as Precious Times, and they blew the others out of the water - we just knew this nursery was the one. We received (and always do receive) such a lovely welcome from the nursery owners and all of the staff, and that has remained the case for the past 18 months. Our Son is suspected autistic, but this hasn’t been an issue at nursery all. In fact, we are continually blown away by the effort that all of the staff put in to help meet his needs, not only in his day-to-day attendance but also with the steps that we need to take in order to get him ready for school, whether it be paperwork or understandable explanations about the process. A wonderful nursery through and through!

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Amy Hood
10 months ago

My son has attended this nursery for the past 2 years and he has absolutely loved it. All the staff are friendly and polite. Very welcoming and my sons development since starting has highly improved. Highly recommended nursery!

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Ikei Durose
11 months ago

My little one has attended the nursery for over 12 months now, he was previously with a childminder. The nursery were so welcoming upon visiting, I got a warm homely feeling and just knew that he would be happy here. He has had a few key workers during his time so far including Barbara, Maxine and now Tayla. Each individual that has been a key worker for my boy has always given thorough updates and he can't stop talking about them when he gets home. It's clear that a lot of time is taken to carefully prepare for what each class does each day to cater to individual needs and interests. They not only teach skills to prepare them for school but enhance their talents/interests... for example, my little boy loves spiders and they often encourage him to go on a bug hunt, capture bugs and even keep some contained in the classroom. They have animals which brings out a caring, compassionate side to children. My little one loves this nursery, I know I made the right choice. P.S FOOD IS AMAZING.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2023

  • December 2023Good
  • October 2023Good

Frequently asked about Precious Times Day Nursery

About the setting

Precious Times Day Nursery registered in 2023. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff, 12 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. It operates seven days a week, all year round, and provides overnight care, a before- and after-school club, and a holiday club. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

URN
2735061
Registered person
Precious Times Day Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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