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The Little Ripley Day Nursery in Sutton Coldfield (B73 5PQ)

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
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5.0(10 parent reviews) ·2 Goldieslie Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B73 5PQ · Birmingham
Number of places
58 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

Little Ripley Day Nursery, established in 1988, is a family-operated group of fifteen nurseries across Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Great Barr, and Kingstanding. The nursery prioritises creating a warm, secure, and nurturing environment where children can flourish, offering a "home from home" setting with well-equipped rooms and spacious outdoor play areas.

They are dedicated to providing every child with the best possible start in life, supported by a team of experienced and qualified staff who ensure continuity of care. The nursery adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, integrating its curriculum into all activities to foster learning and development without pressure.

They aim for children, whether babies, toddlers, or pre-schoolers, to leave happy, caring, and successful. The daily routine balances structured activities with free play, promoting independence and confidence in readiness for school.

Nutritious meals are prepared fresh by a dedicated cook, and specialist staff offer additional sessions in French, cooking, and music.

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. We do this in a home from home setting, with bright and comfortable rooms each containing a range of age appropriate games, toys and activities. Each nursery also has a spacious, well equipped outside garden and play area where children can run, climb, play, dig or just relax.

What it's like

Staff create a caring and secure environment where children settle quickly and their needs are met. The curriculum is tailored to children's interests and personal circumstances, promoting social skills, confidence, and positive behaviour. Community visits broaden their experiences.

Family-runEstablished 1988EYFS curriculumDedicated cook on-siteSpecialist activity sessions

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable weekly or monthly in advance. Full fees remain payable during periods of child sickness and holidays.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Fees are payable monthly or weekly in advance.
  • Full fees are due in the event of child illness or holidays.
  • Accepted payments: standing order, cash, cheque, card, vouchers, and Tax-Free Childcare.
  • Additional football coaching sessions may incur an extra charge.

Key facts

Food

All meals and snacks are included in nursery fees, prepared fresh daily by a dedicated cook. Milk feeds and weaning foods are provided for babies.

Opening hours

7am-6pm, Monday to Friday, for 52 weeks of the year (closed Bank Holidays)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Little Ripley Day Nursery

Last inspected 19 August 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

Staff create a caring and secure environment where children settle quickly and their needs are met. The curriculum is tailored to children's interests and personal circumstances, promoting social skills, confidence, and positive behaviour. Community visits broaden their experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff deliver a broad curriculum that promotes curiosity and creativity.
  • Staff observe and assess children regularly and share information with parents, resulting in good progress from their starting points.
  • Leaders identify and support children with potential learning gaps, working with parents and external professionals for targeted support.
  • The curriculum for physical development is well sequenced, providing age-appropriate resources and fostering a love of being active.
  • Staff use mealtimes for purposeful learning, building independence skills and encouraging discussion about food origins.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff practice in how to extend children's learning and meet their individual learning needs consistently.
Inspection #10413408 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents praise the setting for being caring and respectful of all backgrounds and family structures.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders explain how the setting identifies and supports children, when necessary, with any potential gaps in their learning. They work closely with parents and external professionals when needed. The special educational needs coordinator supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Older children have access to a range of resources to support their physical skills, such as climbing frames, tricycles and obstacle courses. Staff introduce new mathematical concepts, language and promote physical skills when balancing building blocks outdoors.

Parent Reviews of The Little Ripley Day Nursery

5.0
(10)
T Chy
a year ago

A gem of a nursery in Sutton, all the staff are really friendly and greet you every morning with a really warm welcome which is lovely! Anya and leanne (management) are fantastic. The nursery is bright, clean and engaging for the children. Cooking classes for the kids on Friday which is great, children in preschool get (non compulsory) fun worksheets to do at home which is brilliant and really gets the kids prepped for starting mainstream school. I tried two other nurseries in the Sutton area prior to this setting, and this is by far the best of the three! Would definitely recommend.

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Michelle Beresford
a year ago

Undoubtedly the best nursery I could have picked for my daughter. She's been attending for almost a year and I couldn't have asked for any better. Leanne and Anya who run the nursery do an exceptional job. They've been so accommodating, always happy to help and nothing it to much trouble. Thank you.

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IAN LOWE
4 years ago

The staff at Little Ripley have been secondary parents for my two children these past 7 years. Like any new parent, leaving your children in a Nursery setting can be an anxious time but I can wholeheartedly say that we could not have picked a better place. The way the staff have supported their development as children, encouraged them, increased their confidence or even just been their for a cuddle when things get too much has been fantastic. The effort they put into Christmas and graduation shows just represents how professional and hard working they really are and now that we are at the end of our Little Ripley journey we will really miss them all. We really could not recommend Little Ripley enough.

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Zoe Bartlam
4 years ago

Words cannot describe the level of excellence this nursery has, consistent outstanding ofsted results, but above this, I always felt that this nursery was a second home, an extension of our family. Every member of staff provides the best care and welcoming smiles, every day. It is clear that the priority at this nursery is the children. It is fabulous. Both my boys attended her and made friends and beautiful memories for life, thoroughly recommend.

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Claire Sephton
4 years ago

Taking my son to Little Ripley was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The staff are truly wonderful with him, he has advanced so much from being here and I always feel like he’s in super safe hands. I would always thoroughly recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2010

  • August 2025Good
  • February 2020Outstanding
  • December 2014Outstanding
  • June 2010Good

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