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The Little Ripley Day Nursery in Sutton Coldfield (B72 1DL)

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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4.9(19 parent reviews) ·335 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1DL · Birmingham
Number of places
94 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

The Little Ripley Day Nursery, established in 2019, provides childcare for children aged 0–4 years in Sutton Coldfield. Open all year, Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, the nursery focuses on creating a warm and engaging environment for its young learners.

The latest Ofsted inspection, rated "Good" on 22/07/2022, highlighted the enthusiastic greetings children receive from staff, fostering warm and close relationships from the moment they arrive. Staff effectively support children in developing social skills such as turn-taking, sharing, negotiating, and cooperating.

The nursery offers a well-thought-out curriculum, designed to build upon each child's existing knowledge and tailor future learning needs. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are noted to make good progress and show positive attitudes towards learning.

A key person system ensures strong attachments are formed, promoting children's well-being and independence. Children enjoy exploring both the indoor and outdoor environments, where inspiring activities spark their imagination.

The nursery provides dedicated outdoor spaces tailored for babies, toddlers, and older children. Toddlers can develop large-muscle skills by navigating slopes and slides in the garden, while older children creatively use large mounds for rolling and sliding, enhancing their physical development in a safe manner.

Communication and language skills are actively developed, with staff introducing new vocabulary and engaging older children in meaningful conversations. Literacy and mathematics are well integrated into daily activities, supporting fine motor skill development and introducing early mathematical concepts through play.

What it's like

Children are greeted enthusiastically by staff and build warm and close relationships. Children are well behaved and learn to take turns, share, negotiate, and cooperate. Children enthusiastically explore the indoor and outdoor environments, and babies, toddlers and older children have their own dedicated outside space for physical development.

Well-thought-out curriculumGood communication skillsLiteracy and maths embeddedEffective key-person systemDedicated outdoor spaceSupport for SEND

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

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Little Ripley Day Nursery

Last inspected 22 July 2022 · Lynne Bishop

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 are greeted enthusiastically by staff and build warm and close relationships. Children are well behaved and learn to take turns, share, negotiate, and cooperate. Children enthusiastically explore the indoor and outdoor environments, and babies, toddlers and older children have their own dedicated outside space for physical development.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has a well-thought-out curriculum, sequenced on what children know and can do and what they need to learn next.
  • Children develop good communication and language skills, with staff extending vocabulary and engaging older children in meaningful conversations.
  • Children's development of literacy is supported well through a range of materials and activities to develop fine-motor skills.
  • Mathematics is embedded well and woven throughout children's activities, with staff introducing new concepts to young children.
  • An effective key-person system supports children to form strong attachments, and promotes their well-being and independence.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of daily routines, so that learning is not disrupted and children's attention and concentration is sustained.
Inspection #10215729 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress and show positive attitudes towards learning.

Outdoor space

Children enthusiastically explore the indoor and outdoor environments and find interesting and inspiring activities to develop their imagination. Babies, toddlers and older children have their own dedicated outside space. Toddlers develop their large-muscle skills as they negotiate the garden, climbing up slopes and coming down slides. Older children enjoy finding new ways to roll and slide down the large mounds in their outside space. This enables them to develop physical skills safely.

Parent Reviews of The Little Ripley Day Nursery

4.9
(19)
Mashell Bokhari
8 months ago

We are so grateful for the care and support my son has received at Little Ripleys. The team have been amazing in helping him with his communication skills and supporting his very picky eating, always approaching things with patience and understanding. He has built such lovely relationships with all the aunties, and it’s been wonderful to see his confidence grow. They’ve encouraged his independence in such a gentle way, and we’ve seen real progress in how he manages daily routines. I couldn’t ask for a more supportive and nurturing environment — thank you to everyone for all you’ve done for him and our family.

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Joleen O'Hagan
4 years ago

My daughter has always been so happy coming to this nursery. The relationships she has made with friends and adults have certainly enriched her life. LR were superb during the pandemic, extremely flexible and have been open throughout so my daughter didn’t have to miss out during that time. My son will be starting soon and I’m excited for him knowing all of the lovely experiences that he is going to have.

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Leanne Hancox
4 years ago

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! My daughter has attended since opening in October 2019 and my son will start this year two. Vikki, Hannah and the staff are just lovely, professional yet they feel like friends and family. The nursery is impeccable inside and out as are their standards. I would (and have) highly recommend the Birmingham Road Little Ripley.

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Amy Byrne
4 years ago

My little girl has been attending since she was 2 and half, she has really blossomed since attending nursery, she has always been a picky eater but since going to nursery she has tried different foods. The nursery has really helped my daughter prepare for school which she will be starting in September. Ive been so happy with the service my son will be starting in September!

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Yogi Mistry
4 years ago

A well run nursery which we have used since it opened. Brand new facilities, clean and well looked after. Staff have a genuine love for the work and kids. Our child has always looked forward to going in each day. Each day is varied and well planned out, acknowledging all cultures and festivals My only suggestion would be to revise some of the meal options. *****EDIT!!!! January 2022, new healthy menu rolled out which now makes this place exceptional *****

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Inspection history

Date: July 2022

  • September 2022Good
  • July 2022Good

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