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The Little Ripley Day Nursery in Birmingham (B44 9SN)

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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5.0(9 parent reviews) ·52 Old Oscott Hill, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 9SN · Birmingham
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

The Little Ripley Day Nursery, established in 1999, provides a warm and inviting childcare setting for children aged 0-5 years. Open Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, all year round, the nursery supports children arriving happy and eager to engage in learning.

The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to use children's interests to develop their skills, with staff knowing children and their families well to build on what children already know and can do. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support, with staff working closely with parents to incorporate additional help into practice, ensuring all children make good progress from their starting points.

The nursery places importance on self-care, with children encouraged to wash their hands and faces and supported to be independent during routines like mealtimes. Outdoor learning is a key part of the provision, where children use the outdoor area to develop physical skills through activities such as running, using the climbing frame, and playing peekaboo.

In preparation for school, children learn to recognise the letters in their name. The staff maintain a consistent approach across all rooms, calmly guiding children, for example, by helping them understand how to ride bicycles.

Leaders and managers are highly ambitious for the setting, and their passion is evident in the staff and their practices.

What it's like

Children arrive at this warm and inviting setting happy and eager to engage in learning. Children's development is supported by a well-thought-out curriculum that uses children's interests to develop their skills. Staff know children and their families well and build on what children can already do and know.

Warm and inviting settingWell-thought-out curriculumGood SEND supportOutdoor physical developmentPre-school readinessIndependent children

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Little Ripley Day Nursery

Last inspected 4 August 2023 · Zara Hill

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 at this warm and inviting setting happy and eager to engage in learning. Children's development is supported by a well-thought-out curriculum that uses children's interests to develop their skills. Staff know children and their families well and build on what children can already do and know.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's understanding of self-care is supported throughout the setting.
  • Children use the outdoor area to support their physical development.
  • In preparation for the move on to school, children learn to recognise the letters in their name.
  • Children are supported to be independent during the daily routine.
  • Leaders and managers support staff extremely well.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide children with opportunities to access their local community and develop their understanding of the world around them.
Inspection #10295292 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff work closely with parents to understand their children's needs and incorporate any additional support children need into practice within the setting. All children, including those with SEND, make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children use the outdoor area to support their physical development. For example, children play peekaboo with a member of staff, run around, and use the climbing frame with confidence.

Parent Reviews of The Little Ripley Day Nursery

5.0
(9)
Rebecca Ranger
a year ago

I honestly can’t recommend this nursery enough. From the very beginning, the team have gone above and beyond to support not just my son, but me as his Mother. The staff here have been nothing short of incredible – patient, understanding, and completely dedicated to helping him thrive in his own way. They’ve created a safe, nurturing environment where he feels accepted and confident. His communication, confidence, and overall development have come on in leaps and bounds since starting here. They’ve worked closely with us, always keeping me in the loop and providing thoughtful, tailored support. It’s such a relief to know he’s in a place that sees and supports him for who he is. I’m so grateful to have found this nursery – it’s made all the difference.

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Hayley Palfrey
4 years ago

This nursery has been incredible, I've sent both my daughters there and they have been and still are extremely happy. The staff are so lovely, friendly and welcoming. They connect so much with the children and make them feel so happy and comfortable in this environment. Very, very happy & highly recommend this nursery. 😀👍

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Kerry C
4 years ago

My daughter attended here from the age of 2 years old. I can not fault the nursery or staff one bit, professional and friendly and I know my child is in good hands. She loves it, and that’s the main thing. They were excellent in comforting my daughter when settling in and also great with communication regarding any information I needed to know. They have helped educate and mould my daughter into the little girl she is and getting her ready to move onto nursery school. Best nursery in great barr I am always recommending this nursery to people. Thankyou little Ripley staff!

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Nadia
4 years ago

I have two children at little Ripley old oscott Hill. My son who is 4 has been there since he was 6 months old and I can honestly say the staff are brilliant with him and have taught him so much. He loves going to nursery and will genuinely miss it when he starts school this September. My baby daughter is now at the same nursery and is starting to settle so I'm more than happy. I would 100% recommend this nursery to care for your children.

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Charlotte Jones
4 years ago

Absolutely amazing nursery. Both my children are currently here and couldn’t recommend it enough. All the staff are amazing and the kids absolutely love going ! They do such a wide range of learning activities and both of mine have come on leaps and bounds. Couldn’t thank them enough for this!

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Inspection history

Date: April 2005

  • September 2023Good
  • August 2023Good
  • January 2018Good
  • December 2017Good
  • March 2015Good
  • February 2015Good
  • June 2009Good
  • February 2009Good
  • February 2006Good
  • April 2005Requires improvement

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