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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) # Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 4.2 (6 parent reviews) · Fulbrook Road, Dudley, DY1 2BG · Dudley Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Dudley About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) was registered in 2008 and operates as childcare on non-domestic premises, catering to children aged from birth to four years old. Situated in Dudley, DY1 2BG, the nursery has a dedicated team of 20 staff members directly working with children, 17 of whom hold qualifications from Level 2 to Level 6. The nursery offers full day care, opening Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and is open all year round. It provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. The latest Ofsted inspection on 26/01/2023 rated the nursery as "Good" in overall effectiveness, reflecting its commitment to providing a supportive and engaging environment where children are happy and settled, benefit from attentive and nurturing staff, and enjoy a variety of activities including outdoor play and early literacy. The nursery places a strong emphasis on strong parent partnerships, including home visits to support children's transitions and communication regarding children's routines and learning. What it's like Babies and children are happy and settled in the care of the staff, who are attentive and nurturing towards the children. Children understand the rules and boundaries, and they behave well. Children are interested in books and print, with pre-school children enjoying sharing personalised books and talking about their family. Children progress well with their communication and language development, with babies responding to sounds and pre-school children expressing their ideas articulately. Nurturing staff Strong parent partnerships Good communication development Engaging outdoor play Positive behaviour ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2008 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) Last inspected 26 January 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Babies and children are happy and settled in the care of the staff, who are attentive and nurturing towards the children. Children understand the rules and boundaries, and they behave well. Children are interested in books and print, with pre-school children enjoying sharing personalised books and talking about their family. Children progress well with their communication and language development, with babies responding to sounds and pre-school children expressing their ideas articulately. Inspector highlights - Babies and children are happy and settled in the care of the staff, who are attentive and nurturing towards the children. - Children are very interested in books and print, and pre-school children enjoy sharing personalised books and talking about their family. - Children progress well with their communication and language development. - Leaders provide staff with effective supervision, coaching and training to improve their teaching skills. - Staff have a good knowledge of their key children and make effective use of observations and discussions with parents to monitor children's progress. - Children gain good levels of independence and learn to manage their personal care routines well. - Staff promote children's good health successfully, with nutritious home-cooked food and healthy snacks. - Parent partnership working is strong, with managers and staff valuing engagement with parents from the onset. Areas to develop - 1 Extend monitoring arrangements for staff to identify areas for further practice enhancement and training. - 2 Enhance planning for children's learning environments to accurately reflect the ambitious curriculum and fully motivate children. Inspection #10275438 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209281) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10275438 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209281)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382012) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Fulbrook Road, Dudley, DY1 2BG [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.09921/52.5097/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Dudley - [Day nurseries in Dudley](/search?q=Dudley) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rhymes-nursery-dudley-dy1-2bg-ey382012) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff work closely with outside agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They implement effective interventions to ensure that children are well supported to achieve their development milestones. Staff use a range of effective strategies to support children with communication and language delay. Outdoor space Older children thoroughly enjoy playing chasing games with staff outdoors. Children benefit from many opportunities to be physically active outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) 4.2 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWxeXe_j0s3TFHrYn8kZ227WBFGpMkgZRgW8zEFeq-IHYwwRV94=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shanice Richards 3 years ago My son loves it here… if you’re looking for affordable childcare for the school holidays this is the place [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtM0pIc193RRAB!2m1!1s0x487090a646efdd3d:0x5fda2a8dc32a413a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU9lp8r0Veafx9zYRworLeY3pjLd_eGpMk6Hu1pvfFX9VLZFBo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Keisha Williams 4 years ago Rhymes nursery were an absolute Godsend to my little one. I can't thank the staff enough for helping me with my son. :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxX2V5Q2F3EAE!2m1!1s0x487090a646efdd3d:0x5fda2a8dc32a413a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXbWQapCVpiOspm0MQYDZShS6Xf7aMcUtwlDhpVbIhOJeIe2V11Lw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) david parker 4 years ago A great Nursery with great Staff 100% recommended [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQya3ZlNGpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487090a646efdd3d:0x5fda2a8dc32a413a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUmdh-MTFShvQTHwEbwdcIdCNhov9YoDKC-0Fz_p1FvNd60ZVVy=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) C Jahnay 8 years ago working nursery ..okay [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3Nm9Qby1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487090a646efdd3d:0x5fda2a8dc32a413a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLQ4cUcAlLOnb4s8edK5iL_YCH-YCW1YD4Sh1oYFUMrTgg94A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jabar Mohamed 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRcWN2YkVnEAE!2m1!1s0x487090a646efdd3d:0x5fda2a8dc32a413a) Reviews from Google for Rhymes Nursery (Dudley). [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6906879766879158586&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2012 - January 2023 Good - September 2017 Good - August 2013 Good - October 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) ### From what age does Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) accept children? ### How did Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What strengths stand out at Rhymes Nursery (Dudley)? ### What outdoor space does Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) have? ### Is Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Dudley Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Rhymes Nursery (Dudley). - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Lilypads Daycare Dudley · DY1 1DW 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/lilypads-daycare-dy1-1dw-ey544928) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### YMCA @St James Road Dudley · DY1 3JD ](/nursery/ymca-st-james-road-dy1-3jd-2749898) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Adventures Nursery (Dudley) Dudley · DY1 2ER 4.3(12 reviews) ](/nursery/little-adventures-nursery-dudley-dy1-2er-2736515) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Bumble Beezzz Day Nursery Dudley · DY2 0SZ 4.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/bumble-beezzz-day-nursery-dy2-0sz-ey471197) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Treetops Dudley Dudley · DY1 2TZ 5.0(24 reviews) ](/nursery/treetops-dudley-dy1-2tz-ey221134) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.9 mi ### Treetops Nursery Dudley · DY1 2HQ 5.0(24 reviews) ](/nursery/treetops-nursery-dy1-2hq-2825765) [See all nurseries in Dudley →](/search?q=Dudley) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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