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The Little Ripley Day Nursery in Sutton Coldfield (B74)

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
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4.8(12 parent reviews)
·17 Burnett Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3EL · Staffordshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

The Little Ripley Day Nursery, a family-operated institution since 1988, is dedicated to providing a nurturing, secure, and joyful atmosphere for children to flourish. The nursery prides itself on its experienced team, who possess extensive knowledge of child development through play and seamlessly integrate the Early Years Curriculum into all activities, allowing children to learn without feeling undue pressure.

The primary objective is to ensure every child experiences a happy and enriching day, whilst also supporting them in reaching their full potential. The nursery maintains robust security measures with secure entry systems to monitor visitors and ensure the safety of the children.

They uphold a strong equal opportunities policy, respecting each child's individuality and ensuring an inclusive environment where everyone is accepted, valued, and supported regardless of background. The nursery also implements a clear behaviour policy to help children understand the impact of their actions on others.

With a commitment to professional development, the qualified and enthusiastic staff are central to the nursery's promise of giving every child the best start in life.

Our ethos

We are committed to providing a happy, safe, and caring environment in which children can thrive. Our experienced team have an excellent knowledge of how children learn through play and The Early Years Curriculum is incorporated into all of our games and activities, so children learn without feeling under pressure. Whatever their age, our priority is always to make sure that every child enjoys a happy and fun-filled day whilst helping them reach their full potential. Our aim is to provide a caring, nurturing and happy environment in which you will be confident to leave your child, with our fantastic team committed to giving your child the best start in life.

What it's like

Babies are settling in and building relationships with key adults. Children arrive happy and confident. Staff are kind and attentive and children feel safe and secure. The setting supports children's core strength, large-muscle and physical skills, communication, language, imagination, and coordination. Staff also promote listening, vocabulary and early literacy skills. Children behave well, show positive attitudes towards their learning, make good progress and are ready for their next stages in learning.

Family-run since 1988100% Outstanding/Good Ofsted RatedSecure Entry Systems

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon-Fri 7am - 6pm, Weekends Closed

Age range

9 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Little Ripley Day Nursery

Last inspected 14 September 2022 · Kiri Gill

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

Babies are settling in and building relationships with key adults. Children arrive happy and confident. Staff are kind and attentive and children feel safe and secure. The setting supports children's core strength, large-muscle and physical skills, communication, language, imagination, and coordination. Staff also promote listening, vocabulary and early literacy skills. Children behave well, show positive attitudes towards their learning, make good progress and are ready for their next stages in learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The learning coordinator has designed an ambitious and clearly sequenced curriculum.
  • Staff work with parents to gather detailed information when children first arrive and use it to plan activities.
  • The manager ensures communication, language and literacy are well supported across the whole nursery.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
  • Self-help and independence skills are well promoted and supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1use observation and assessment to identify more sharply-focused plans to prepare children for their next stages in learning which help them make the best possible progress
  • 2improve the arrangements for the supervision and monitoring of staff in the youngest children's room to raise the quality of practice.
Inspection #10249139 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are impressed with how well the manager and staff know their children.

They report that the manager is approachable and the staff are knowledgeable.

Their children look forward to attending and have made good progress since starting.

Parents also report the setting prepares children extremely well for their move to school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The setting has strong links with outside agencies and works closely with parents to make swift referrals to ensure all children make the best possible progress they can.

Outdoor space

Babies like playing in the garden. They enjoy the fresh soothing air, the push-along toys and the bicycles. They delight in pushing them forwards and backward, along with trying to climb on and get off them. This supports their core strength, large-muscle and physical skills.

Parent Reviews of The Little Ripley Day Nursery

4.8
(12)
Raj Kaur
a year ago

What a lovely nursery. My daughter has just graduated preschool and has had a beautiful send off. The staff have always been supportive, friendly and polite. I have always felt that my child is being left in good hands. I will be sending my other child here in September. I would definitely recommend x

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Abigail Walker
2 years ago

A truly wonderful nursery! Setting is like no other; brand new, spotlessly clean rooms with a perfect garden for the children. The staff and management team are experts in their field and bring out the very best in the children. Their communication, flexibility and bonds with the children are so special. Our son loves coming to nursery and he is making such progress because the team are so dedicated, loving and warm. An absolutely fantastic nursery- recommend to all.

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Josefine Liponya Zohore
3 years ago

The best nursery in the world. The staff is amazing - just like a big family. Lots of hugs, love and learning. Our boys have loved everything about this nursery. Would recommend to everyone! 10000/10 ❤️

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Selina
4 years ago

Great nursery! Our son joined during covid and despite no parent child settling in sessions he has loved it since day one. All of the staff are welcoming and friendly and clearly have a passion for children. It is great to see how much our son has developed since joining a year ago.

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Charlotte Matthews
4 years ago

Highly recommended nursery. The staff are fantastic, friendly and child focussed. They have helped my little girl settle very quickly from a previous bad nursery experience. Both I and she couldn’t be happier!

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Inspection history

Date: September 2022

  • October 2022Good
  • September 2022Good

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