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Small World Day Nursery in Birmingham

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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4.8(44 parent reviews)
·975 Stratford Road, Hall Green, BIRMINGHAM, B28 8BG · Birmingham
Number of places
67 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

Small World Day Nursery, located in Birmingham (B28 8BG), was established in 2009 as a childcare-on-non-domestic premises setting. m.

m. It serves children from birth to four years old, offering a total of 67 places with 44 children currently on roll.

The setting received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 8th February 2023, showing improvement from its previous "Requires Improvement" rating. The dedicated team of nine staff members, including a manager qualified at level 6 and other staff holding Level 2 or above qualifications, provides a nurturing and engaging environment where children develop independence and an understanding of healthy lifestyles.

The nursery incorporates community visits, such as to a Gurdwara temple, to broaden children's cultural awareness, creating a rich and varied learning experience.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and eager to learn in this setting. Staff provide older children with opportunities to explore mathematical concepts and support their thinking. Children independently make choices for their play and enjoy being active in weekly dance classes. They also learn about healthy lifestyles and being part of the wider community.

Good Ofsted ratingYear-round careCultural awarenessChild-led learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

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

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Small World Day Nursery

Last inspected 8 February 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and eager to learn in this setting. Staff provide older children with opportunities to explore mathematical concepts and support their thinking. Children independently make choices for their play and enjoy being active in weekly dance classes. They also learn about healthy lifestyles and being part of the wider community.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happy and eager to learn, and staff provide older children with a range of opportunities to explore mathematical concepts.
  • Children independently make choices as they construct their own vehicles out of recycled boxes, and staff respond with warm, positive encouragement.
  • Children enjoy being active and take part in weekly dance classes.
  • Staff support children's understanding of how exercise keeps them healthy and why it is important to eat healthy food to replenish their energy.
  • Children learn about being part of the wider community by recalling visits to a local care home and the making of cakes for residents.
  • Parent partnerships are good, with staff sharing information and parents speaking highly of the support they receive.
  • Staff provide children with a language-rich environment, introducing new words during activities like exploring spaghetti.
  • Children visit places within their local community, like the Gurdwara temple during Diwali, to deepen their cultural understanding.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff's understanding of how to effectively plan activities to ensure that the resources available enhance children's learning and development even further.
  • 2Build on the consistency of how expectations of behaviour are managed to ensure that children fully understand the consequences of their actions.
Inspection #10237155 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENDCo) has appropriate care plans in place for children with additional needs. Staff work closely together with other professionals and schools to ensure that children receive the highest levels of care and education.

Parent Reviews of Small World Day Nursery

4.8
(44)
Romana Maani
6 months ago

Two of my children started at Small World Day Nursery, one in Pre School and one in tweenies. My son had been to a previous nursery and after putting him here I have noticed the vast difference in how great this nursery is. His speech has developed and they have assisted him massively with his confidence around toilet training. The staff are so hardworking and provide an outstanding level of support to the kids. My youngest settled in so well, the staff went above and beyond in making her feel comfortable and from being such a clingy child she now has become so independent. 100% recommend this nursery to others, the manager Zahida is so dedicated to providing the best service possible and is so accommodating in meeting both parents and children’s needs. All staff members show such a positive attitude and even at the end of the day they are so willing and helpful. So glad my children are in their care, absolute superb establishment.

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Aaliyah Khalil
5 months ago

My son has attended this nursery since September. He started off in the tweenies room and he is now in the toddlers room. He absolutely loves nursery and has so much fun. His speech has come on so much since starting this nursery. They regularly update the parent portal app to let you know when your child's nappy was changed, what they ate/how much they ate, when/how they slept for and the activities that they've been doing alongside uploading pictures of your child doing said activity. We just recently did a Christmas workshop at the nursery where you could go in and do various activities with your child and the activities were wonderful and we really enjoyed them. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for childcare.

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Joey Jojo Davies
3 months ago

My son started in January and has settled in very well. This is my first encounter with the nursery system and the manager was very helpful and answered all my questions. I can see the dedication from the class leader, his allocated key worker and the rest of the team. Thank you Joanna

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Shama Akhtar
10 months ago

We’ve had a wonderful experience with this nursery all our family members children have been going and still are. My boy started couple of months ago from the beginning, the staff have been warm, professional, and genuinely caring. My child settled in quickly and is always excited to go each day. The nursery provides a great balance of structured learning and free play. Activities are thoughtfully planned to support both emotional and cognitive development. Iv seen real progress in my child’s language, social skills, and confidence. The setting is clean, safe, and welcoming, with lots of age-appropriate resources. Communication with parents is excellent i receive regular updates, photos, and feedback, which gives me great peace of mind. Caring and attentive staff Engaging curriculum and activities Clean and safe environment Great parent communication I couldn’t be happier with my choice. highly recommend it to other families in the area.

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Sami hussain
10 months ago

Hi Small World Nursery has been a fantastic place for all my kids. The staff are so caring and attentive, and I've always felt like my children were in a safe and nurturing environment. The facilities are great, and there's a real focus on learning through play. I highly recommend Small World Nursery to any parent looking for a top-notch childcare provider.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: January 2010

  • February 2023Good
  • March 2022Requires improvement
  • July 2017Good
  • January 2013Good
  • December 2010Good
  • January 2010Good

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