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The Little Ripley Day Nursery in Birmingham (B23 6LH)

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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5.0(17 Google reviews) ·105 Short Heath Road, Erdington, BIRMINGHAM, B23 6LH · Birmingham
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

The Little Ripley Day Nursery, a family-run establishment founded in 1988, operates fifteen nurseries across Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Great Barr, and Kingstanding. The day nursery prides itself on fostering a happy, safe, and nurturing environment where children can relax and thrive within a home-like setting.

Each nursery features bright, comfortable rooms equipped with age-appropriate games, toys, and activities, alongside spacious outdoor gardens and play areas. Prioritising the well-being and safety of the children, the nursery also focuses on creating opportunities for learning and development, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.

This framework guides their teaching and learning, ensuring children from babies to pre-schoolers develop holistically, with a strong emphasis on imaginative play and child-initiated activities. The dedicated and experienced staff, many of whom have long tenures, provide consistent care and support, aiming for every child to feel cherished and respected.

The nursery also offers specialised sessions in French, cooking, and music, with some locations providing football coaching for a small additional charge. The nursery believes in social and happy mealtimes, providing wholesome, nutritious meals prepared fresh daily by dedicated cooks, catering to various dietary needs and introducing diverse cultural foods.

Milk feeds and weaning foods for babies are also provided.

Our ethos

At Little Ripley Day Nursery our aim is to provide a happy, safe and caring environment in which the children are relaxed and can thrive. Whilst the well-being and safety of the children in our care is our priority, we are also very mindful of the need to create an environment in which opportunities are provided that allow each child to learn, develop and reach their true potential. For this we follow the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which provides the guidance that supports the learning and development of our children. We believe that mealtimes should be social, happy times and we place importance on giving our children wholesome, nutritious snacks and meals.

What it's like

Children follow a pathway through five rooms during their time in the nursery. Staff in all the rooms are nurturing and sensitively meet the needs of the children. During transitions, such as a sibling being born, staff use information from family photos to get to know children and provide support.

Family-run businessEYFS-led curriculumDedicated on-site cookSpacious outdoor play areasSpecialist visiting teachers

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-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

Food

Wholesome, nutritious snacks and meals prepared fresh daily by a dedicated cook are included in the nursery fees. Milk feeds and weaning foods for new babies are also provided. Meals cater to various dietary needs and cultural backgrounds.

Opening hours

7am-6pm, Monday to Friday, for 52 weeks of the year. Closed on Bank Holidays.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Little Ripley Day Nursery

Last inspected 12 October 2022 · Katie Rudge

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children follow a pathway through five rooms during their time in the nursery. Staff in all the rooms are nurturing and sensitively meet the needs of the children. During transitions, such as a sibling being born, staff use information from family photos to get to know children and provide support.

Inspector highlights

  • The quality of teaching is good. Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of how young children learn and develop and plan interesting activities based on children's individual interests.
  • Staff are well qualified and regularly update their training. Leaders support staff with regular supervision sessions and have strategies in place to support the different learning needs of their staff.
  • Leaders implement a rigorous recruitment process. All staff on site have been checked for their suitability and a thorough induction procedure is followed.
  • There is a strong focus on promoting children's independence skills. Children confidently make choices in their learning and take care of their own self-care needs.
  • Children sustain their interest in activities for prolonged periods of time. Staff extend children's knowledge and expose them to new language by introducing new vocabulary during activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide staff with further support to help them use their knowledge of individual children to plan even more precisely for their next steps in learning
  • 2build further on communication with parents so that they are fully informed about the future plans for their children's learning.
Inspection #10234648 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They comment that their children have achieved things like potty training and learning to share since coming to the nursery.

They say that thanks to the nursery, returning to work was a lot easier.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and their parents, are well supported. Effective early assessments are used to help identify where children may need extra support. Staff respond quickly and sensitively to their needs, meaning these children get rapid access to support and make good progress.

Outdoor space

All the children enjoy daily access to the well-resourced garden. Babies wear all-weather suits so they can use the garden even if the ground is wet. Children build on their physical skills by kicking balls, balancing on obstacles and climbing on the large wooden frame.

Google Reviews of The Little Ripley Day Nursery

5.0
(17 Google reviews)
Estelle Lumsden
a year ago

We can’t fault the nursery, they’ve given my son the best start in life. He adores the staff here and we have already been back twice to see them. The staff are friendly and professional, and have supported me when we gave up the dummy and potty trained to ensure a consistent approach. We already signed up baby no 2.

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Ami Milligan
4 years ago

My daughter has attended shortheath nursery for 3+ years , they are absolutely fantastic the care and professionalism show by all the wonderful staff there has been amazing. They have nurtured my daughter like she is one of their own and she has grown to love them, the standard of education she has received has been superb she starts reception this year and has a fantastic advantage with her level of knowledge. The nursery manager and the team there are very good at communicating with the parents and always make time to listen. We are going to miss them all very much as the little one starts this new chapter. Thank you all so very very much.. you are all so wonderful. One very happy and satisfied mum . X

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Sam Phillips
a year ago

I couldn’t ask for a better nursery to support my son. Being non verbal, still in nappies and having global delay and pica while waiting to be diagnosed with autism. Jess and the girls have been brilliant with him Helping me with his EHCP making sure he has everything he needs and never left out . His key worker anisha has been amazing, my younger son started when he was 1 and has another 2 years here . Outside space is ideal, both boys love the food and lots of space in all the rooms. Communication is really good too .

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Anonymous
4 years ago

This nursery is phenomenal. My son started 3 years ago and was very shy he is now a different child because of the love and care provided by all staff members. The manager has always been delightful and kept me at ease, the communication by all staff members has been incredibly informative and helpful. I am truly going to be sad to leave the branch, but would like to thank all staff members for all their hard work!

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Emma
a year ago

My son has enjoyed everyday of Nursery at Little Ripley. The staff are always so friendly and kind. Very approachable. Never had an issue. My son is always excited to go to nursery and always has a big smile when I pick him up. Would highly reccomend.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2011

  • October 2022Good
  • December 2016Good
  • June 2013Good
  • April 2011Good

Frequently asked about The Little Ripley Day Nursery

About the setting

The Little Ripley Day Nursery registered in 2002. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff. Of these, 14 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, two hold qualifications at level 2, and two are working towards their level 2 qualification. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY224723
Registered person
The Little Ripley Day Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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