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Tender Years Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·46 Castle Lane, Solihull, B92 8DD · Solihull
Number of places
74 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Solihull

About this day nursery

Tender Years Day Nursery, established in 1990 by Mary and Ged Meechan, is a family-run establishment in Solihull. Since 2008, their eldest daughter, Lisa Whitehouse, has taken the helm, working alongside Donna, the Nursery Manager, and Lisa's daughter, Jordan.

The nursery is equipped to care for up to 82 children and prides itself on a team of experienced and dedicated staff who strive to create a happy and nurturing environment where every child can flourish and reach their full potential. The nursery operates from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, closing only for a week during Christmas and on bank holidays.

Tender Years has received an Outstanding Ofsted grade, which reflects their commitment to providing high-quality early years education and support for young children. They focus on various aspects of child development, including physical development, communication and language, personal, social, and emotional growth, as well as literacy and numeracy skills.

The nursery also offers term-time places and accepts government funding for eligible children.

What it's like

Children excitedly enter the nursery, eager and ready to learn. They receive a warm welcome from nurturing staff, who know them well. Having their needs understood and well met helps them to feel safe and secure.

Family-runOutstanding Ofsted RatingExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a monthly basis, with specific rates provided for sessions utilising 15 or 30 hours of funding. Pricing varies depending on the number of days attended per week and the age of the child.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Offers a 5% sibling discount.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

Babies to pre-schoolers

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1992

Waitlist

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Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tender Years Day Nursery

Last inspected 14 April 2023 · Katie Rudge

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 excitedly enter the nursery, eager and ready to learn. They receive a warm welcome from nurturing staff, who know them well. Having their needs understood and well met helps them to feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are passionate about their role in shaping the experiences for early years children. They have designed a challenging and structured curriculum that builds on what the children already know and can do.
  • Leaders have made strong improvements in staff's safeguarding knowledge since their last inspection.
  • The established staff team speak very highly of the supportive manager.
  • There is a strong relationship between home and nursery. Staff know children and their families very well.
  • Children show a love of books. Staff considerately place books so that even the youngest babies can reach for them independently.

Areas to develop

  • 1focus the planning in the tweenies and toddler rooms to provide activities that excite and engage children, so they can be challenged to the highest level.
Inspection #10269977 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that they appreciate the calm and common-sense approach of the manager.

Parents report that they receive support for their children with a variety of different needs.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Parents report that they receive support for their children with a variety of different needs. For example, reassurance for first-time parents when their children have common medical conditions.

Outdoor space

The two nursery rabbits roam freely as the children play in the garden. Children learn how they need to negotiate the space so that it is safe for everyone, including the rabbits.

Parent Reviews of Tender Years Day Nursery

5.0
(5)
Marika Dorvlo
a year ago

Outstanding Nursery. I have been using Tender Years for the past 7 years for my 3 children and it truely is a wonderful, nurturing environment for the kids. My 3 year old has just started pre-school and she is absolutely flourishing. The teacher Mrs Barker and team really care for their personal growth and organise so many learn through play activities. They even have a forest school! I am really going to miss this place when she graduates. The nursery is run by Lisa and each of the rooms (Baby, Tweenie, Toddler, Pre-School) are managed by fantastic teams who really care for the children.

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harriet smith
a year ago

Lisa, Donna and the entire team are all wonderful people who you can trust to take great care of your little one. They are flexible and understanding with parents from dietary requirements to schedules and they do a varied and engaging programme for the children to mix learning and fun :)

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Michael H
3 years ago

An outstanding nursery, that go beyond my expectations and one that I highly recommend - we cannot ask for more! Our daughter was less than 8 months old when she joined and she has settled in so well. Staff are honest, provide guidance and their tone is always calming. Exactly what parents need when discussing their child.

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Jatinder Panesar
7 years ago

My son attended Tender years 5 years ago. He was so happy to go to nursery and I always picked him up happy. Now I will be registering to take my other son...Great staff happy atmosphere.

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JENNIE DALE
10 years ago

My 2 granddaughters Connie and Elsie have flourished here .They are so confident and well advanced for their years .thank you all

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Inspection history

Date: July 2007

  • May 2023Good
  • April 2023Good
  • April 2023Inadequate
  • November 2022Inadequate
  • February 2017Outstanding
  • January 2017Outstanding
  • January 2014Good
  • November 2013Good
  • July 2010Good
  • June 2010Good
  • July 2007Good

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