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The Cradle Nursery # The Cradle Nursery in Oldbury, West Midlands Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · Church Hall, Edward Street, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8RH · Sandwell Number of places 63 places Age range 1–3 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Sandwell About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Cradle Nursery provides a nurturing environment where early learning flourishes through love, care, and curiosity. They focus on building strong foundations for children, while also offering extensive support to families. The curriculum is play-based, fostering creativity, confidence, and inquisitiveness in each child. The nursery strives to create an inclusive and joyful space where every child feels valued. They prepare children for school by developing key academic and social skills through engaging activities and interactive learning. Recognising the uniqueness of each child, the nursery offers personalised attention and support, with a curriculum that balances child-led exploration with structured activities to meet individual needs. The Cradle Nursery also highlights its role as an integral part of the community, committed to supporting families alongside educating children. Our ethos We believe that nurseries are an integral part of the community as they not only build strong foundations for children to prepare them for life but also play a crucial role in ensuring families are well supported. Our approach is built on this belief, and while our bespoke curriculum is tailored to meet the unique interests and developmental stages of every child in our care, we go to great lengths to ensure that the families in our care are well supported. What it's like Children arrive happily at this nursery, feeling safe and secure due to the warm and welcoming staff. They learn about different customs and cultures, such as Chinese New Year, and engage in creative activities like making a dancing dragon. Staff promote curiosity by encouraging exploration and mixing paints. Play-based curriculum Family support Personalised learning Community-focused ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm. Waitlist We also accept registrations and enroll children throughout the year. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Cradle Nursery Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10379453 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270083)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2787155) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-cradle-nursery-b68-8rh-2787155) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Cradle Nursery Last inspected 23 January 2025 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 arrive happily at this nursery, feeling safe and secure due to the warm and welcoming staff. They learn about different customs and cultures, such as Chinese New Year, and engage in creative activities like making a dancing dragon. Staff promote curiosity by encouraging exploration and mixing paints. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happily and feel safe and secure. - Children learn about different customs and cultures. - Children enjoy opportunities to play outside in the fresh air, developing physical and fine motor skills. - The newly appointed management and leadership team have worked hard since the last inspection, and many improvements are evident. - Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the quality of staff's interactions with children, when they show interest in activities, to fully extend their learning - 2 implement professional development opportunities to enhance staff knowledge and skills even further. Inspection #10379453 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270083) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that their children feel happy, safe and secure in the care of the nursery staff. > They report that their children are making good progress. > Parents appreciate feedback given to them by key staff about their children's daily activities at drop off and pick up times and via an online platform. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. Staff have identified that they would benefit from further training specifically relating to supporting children with SEND. Outdoor space Children enjoy opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. They are active and develop important physical skills as they ride on bikes, coordinating their way along pathways and chasing after rolling hoops. Children learn about personal safety as staff explain how to climb climbing frames safely. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025 Date: June 2024 - January 2025 Good - June 2024 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about The Cradle Nursery ### What kind of childcare setting is The Cradle Nursery? ### What is The Cradle Nursery working on improving? ### Where is The Cradle Nursery located? ## Nearby day nurseries in Oldbury, West Midlands Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Cradle Nursery. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.2 mi ### Blossoms at Bloxcidge House Oldbury · B68 8QH ](/nursery/blossoms-at-bloxcidge-house-b68-8qh-2749986) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Fatima Day Nursery Oldbury · B68 8HL 4.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/fatima-day-nursery-b68-8hl-ey551220) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### 5 STAR DAY NURSERY Oldbury · B68 8ED 4.3(11 reviews) ](/nursery/5-star-day-nursery-ltd-b68-8ed) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Lavender Farm Day Nursery Oldbury · B68 9QR 3.9(7 reviews) ](/nursery/lavender-farm-day-nursery-b68-9qr-2790227) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Minee Monkeys Oldbury · B69 2AS 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/minee-monkeys-b69-2as-ey474844) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Unicorn Day Nursery Oldbury · B69 1BP 4.4(8 reviews) ](/nursery/unicorn-day-nursery-b69-1bp-ey386701) [See all nurseries in Oldbury, West Midlands →](/search?q=Oldbury%2C+West+Midlands) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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