Food
Meals and snacks are included in the nursery fees and are freshly prepared by dedicated cooks. Milk feeds and weaning foods for babies are also provided by the nursery. Weekly menus are displayed for parents.
The Little Ripley Day Nursery in Sutton Coldfield (B75)
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
Number of places
120 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Birmingham
About this day nursery
The Little Ripley Day Nursery, a family-operated institution established in 1988, is dedicated to offering a nurturing, secure, and stimulating environment for children. With fifteen nurseries located across Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Great Barr, and Kingstanding, the nursery prioritises providing every child with an optimal start to life.
Each facility boasts bright, comfortable rooms filled with age-appropriate games and activities, alongside spacious outdoor areas for play and exploration. The nursery prides itself on a team of committed, experienced, and qualified staff, many of whom have been with the organisation for an extended period, ensuring consistent care.
The well-being and safety of the children are paramount, alongside a commitment to fostering an environment where every child can learn, develop, and achieve their full potential. This is achieved by adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, integrating its guidance into all games and activities.
The aim is for children to learn without pressure, ensuring they are happy, caring, and successful as they transition to new stages, whether starting as babies, toddlers, or pre-schoolers. The nursery also provides essential provisions such as wipes, tissues, and bibs, though parents are asked to supply personal items like comforters, nappies, and family photos to aid in the home-to-nursery transition.
Meals are freshly prepared by dedicated cooks on-site, with menus displayed weekly. The nursery operates an open-door policy for parents to discuss their child's needs and progress, further supported by a Key Worker system and the ParentMail messaging system for updates and communication.
Our ethos
The Little Ripley Day Nursery is committed to fostering an environment where every child can learn, develop, and achieve their full potential, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. They aim for children to learn without pressure, ensuring they are happy, caring, and successful.
What it's like
There is a very happy and friendly atmosphere at this nursery. Staff are kind, caring and responsive to children's individual needs. This helps children to flourish and develop warm and trusting bonds with their key person and each other.
Family-run businessDedicated and experienced staffEYFS curriculumFreshly prepared mealsSpacious outdoor areas
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
Opening hours
7am-6pm, Monday to Friday, for 52 weeks of the year, excluding Bank Holidays.
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full day
Established
2014
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Little Ripley Day Nursery
Last inspected 13 February 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
There is a very happy and friendly atmosphere at this nursery. Staff are kind, caring and responsive to children's individual needs. This helps children to flourish and develop warm and trusting bonds with their key person and each other.
Inspector highlights
- The quality of teaching is good. Staff have a good understanding of how young children learn and develop.
- Children with SEND are supported well. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to create a plan to support children's individual needs.
- Promoting children's communication and language skills is a particular strength of this nursery.
- Parents are happy with the care their children receive and would recommend the nursery to other parents.
- Staff promote children's good health. Nutritious and well-balanced meals are provided, and robust procedures are followed for administering medication.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to have a clearer understanding of what they what the children to learn during some adult-led activities to help children make even more progress in their learning.
Inspection #10332484 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say that the staff are friendly and supportive.
parents say their children are happy and enjoy attending.
They would recommend the nursery to other parents.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning. Children with SEND are supported well. Staff use their observations and assessments to ensure any gaps in learning are identified and acted upon. They work closely with parents and other professionals to create a plan to support children's individual needs.
Outdoor space
Older children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in the garden. Staff encourage children to use their imaginations and children excitedly hunt for hidden treasure and make mud cakes with items collected outdoors. Pre-school children excitedly race around the track in the garden riding a range of wheeled toys.
Parent Reviews of The Little Ripley Day Nursery
4.7
(24)
Erin Stanley
9 months ago
My daughter has been attending this nursery for almost a year now! And I honestly can’t thank them enough for providing such a caring environment for my little girl! She absolutely loves it here! I’m rest assured leaving her in their care and she is always so happy when I pick her up! I will also be sending my other daughter then when it’s time! We love it here x
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Charlotte Clay
4 years ago
Our son has been attending Little Ripley nursery for a year and he (and we) absolutely love it. The staff are all lovely and extremely caring and I feel reassured daily leaving him in their care. They encourage learning with a wide range of activities and provide feedback to continue this at home whilst providing support for all stages of development. Can’t recommend them enough!
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Laura Gould
4 years ago
I cannot recommend this nursery setting enough. My Son has been here since 2020 and absolutely loves it. The 'aunties' are so welcoming, warm and friendly and my Son has really wonderful relationship with them. The setting is spacious and clean and has a brilliant garden that the children use often. If you are looking for a nursery in Sutton Coldfield you won't be disappointed with this Little Ripley setting.
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Zaitoona Albahti
4 years ago
Little Ripleys on Withy hill rd have been a great help. They take great care of our son and make him feel special and cared for. He has gained so much confidence and made lovely friends and really loves going every morning. They do lovely activities abs the level of cleanliness and hygiene is fab. Throughout the pandemic, they have been our saviours too. They were supportive, flexible and above all safe and reliable. The staff are all great and caring and we are so glad we made this choice. Management is also fantastic and Sadie is hands on as any of the other staff with the children who grow to love them all and engage with them like any one of their friends too. We also love the fact the staff are referred to as aunties as this makes it that bit more personal. Very pleased all round and strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic nursery.
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Charlotte Yates
4 years ago
I cannot praise Withy Hill Little Ripleys nursery enough! The staff are all incredible, friendly and caring. I feel very comfortable leaving my little one in such reliable and experienced care. The activities they provide are a perfect mix of educating, fun and stimulating and my little boy loves attending.
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Inspection history
Date: March 2016
- February 2024Good
- October 2019Good
- March 2016Good
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