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Teddy Bears Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2024)
·Long Lane, Great Wyrley, WALSALL, WS6 6AT · Staffordshire
Number of places
29 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Teddy Bears Nursery, located in Walsall with registration dating back to 2004, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-3 years. The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, demonstrating its commitment to providing consistent care.

With an "Outstanding" Ofsted rating, the nursery prides itself on its meticulously planned learning environment and designed key learning zones that inspire children to engage in both indoor and outdoor play. Leaders and staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, fostering excellent social skills and self-control.

The curriculum, based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), is carefully designed to sequence knowledge and skills. The nursery also offers provision for funded hours, including 15 and 30-hour entitlements.

They particularly excel in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), ensuring targeted one-to-one support and thorough progress monitoring. The team places a strong emphasis on communication and language development through various engaging activities, including songs, rhymes, and puppets.

Parents are kept well-informed of their child's progress and can provide updates via an online portal, highlighting the nursery's strong partnership with families.

What it's like

Children at Teddy Bears Nursery benefit from outstanding provision. The learning environment is meticulously planned, and staff ensure children are deeply engaged, whether using their hands, imagination, or engaged in quieter activities. Leaders and staff have high expectations for children

Outstanding provisionMeticulously planned environmentHigh expectationsStrong communication focusSEND support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Teddy Bears Nursery

Last inspected 19 September 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children at Teddy Bears Nursery benefit from outstanding provision. The learning environment is meticulously planned, and staff ensure children are deeply engaged, whether using their hands, imagination, or engaged in quieter activities. Leaders and staff have high expectations for children

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff have designed key learning zones to inspire children to play both indoors and outdoors, meticulously planning the learning environment for a high level of challenge whether with or without adult interaction.
  • Leaders value the use of songs, rhymes, poems, and puppets to support children
  • Leaders continuously analyse nursery strengths and areas for development, using this information to empower staff and ensure continuous professional development.
  • The leadership and management are inspirational, using their expert knowledge to lead by example, guide staff, and set precise targets for enhancements to the nursery.
  • Leaders provide extensive information for parents on health and safety, along with in-depth feedback on children
  • Leaders have designed a detailed curriculum that meticulously sequences the knowledge and skills children need to gain, with all staff having a deep understanding of its implementation for individual child development.
Inspection #10360534 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff monitor children

Inspection history

Date: March 2009

  • September 2024Outstanding
  • January 2019Outstanding
  • January 2015Good
  • March 2009Good

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