Opening hours
Flexible
The Railway Children's Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Birmingham
About this day nursery
The Railway Children's Day Nursery, established in 2015, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30am to 6pm, the nursery focuses on a structured curriculum that builds on children's existing knowledge.
The latest Ofsted inspection, on 17th September 2024, rated the nursery as 'Good' in all areas. Children are observed to be happy and engaged, benefiting from a tailored settling-in process and kind, warm staff who offer emotional support.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on teaching children about the world and their social responsibility, including caring for animals and understanding environmental impact. Daily outdoor play is a key feature, with extensive opportunities for physical activity; children who prefer outdoor learning are well-catered for, developing skills like sliding, climbing, and throwing.
Support for communication and language is a strength, with staff using effective techniques for children learning English as an additional language, including picture books and key words in home languages. Children also learn basic sign language and are introduced to a broad vocabulary through stories.
Nutritious, homemade meals and snacks are prepared by an on-site cook, and good hand hygiene practices are embedded in daily routines. Leaders are dedicated to creating an exciting environment, offering experiences such as access to an on-site soft-play centre and regular outings in the community.
Our ethos
The Railway Children's Day Nursery emphasises outdoor exploration and engagement with nature, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. They tailor activities to individual interests and developmental needs, providing a 'home from home' atmosphere for children to learn and grow.
What it's like
Children are happy and thoroughly enjoy their time in the nursery. Staff implement a structured routine and a tailored settling-in process. Staff are kind, warm and offer children emotional support and cuddles if needed.
Good Ofsted ratingStructured curriculumStrong communication supportDaily outdoor playNutritious mealsCaring environment
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
Early years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Flexible sessions
Food
Not specified
Established
2015
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Railway Children's Day Nursery
Last inspected 17 September 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
Children are happy and thoroughly enjoy their time in the nursery. Staff implement a structured routine and a tailored settling-in process. Staff are kind, warm and offer children emotional support and cuddles if needed.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders have clear intentions for children's learning. The structured curriculum progresses and builds on what children already know.
- Support for children's communication and language is good. Staff use effective techniques to help children who speak English as an additional language.
- All children enjoy daily outdoor play; those who prefer to learn outdoors are well catered for.
- Leaders are keen to create an exciting environment that children thoroughly enjoy. Children learn extensive physical skills and have many opportunities to be active.
- Children enjoy nutritious, home-made meals and snacks prepared by the on-site cook. Hand hygiene practice is embedded into the routines of the day.
Areas to develop
- 1use the environment more effectively so that children can hear more clearly during focused learning or story time
- 2support staff to enhance their questioning skills so that children have enough time to think and respond to what is asked of them.
Inspection #10364939 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
All children enjoy daily outdoor play, and those who prefer to learn outdoors are well catered for. Children learn extensive physical skills; they have many opportunities to be active. They slide, climb, jump and roll with great skill. They delight in throwing and catching balls with their friends.
Parent Reviews of The Railway Children's Day Nursery
4.9
(47)
Rafia Yaqoob
5 months ago
I couldn't be happier with The Railway Children Day Nursery! Sending my 3-year-old son there has been such a positive experience for our whole family. He absolutely loves it, and it warms my heart to see how much he enjoys his days there. The staff are fantastic, creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where he can learn and play. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a place where their child will thrive!
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Balkish khan
8 months ago
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Railway Day nursery. From the very first day, the staff made my daughter and us feel incredibly welcome and at ease. The environment is thoughtfully designed to support children’s development at every stage. My daughter is behind in her milestones but her teachers Sarah helps her a lot. And also manager Emma is so supportive and very kind. The teachers and carers are not only professional and well- trained but genuinely kind and attentive. The facilities are clean, safe and full of engaging that encourage creativity and exploration. We are so grateful to have found Railway Day Nursery and would highly recommend it to any family looking for caring, high quality early education setting.
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Azan Farooq
6 months ago
I walked into this nursery after visiting all the big local chains, and as soon as I stepped inside, it just felt different — less commercial and much more homely. Sarah, who showed me around, immediately asked, “What’s important to you?” I was blown away, as no other nursery had ever asked me that before. It showed me straight away that they truly care about each family and child as individuals. The best bit is when I go to collect my son — he’s so happy he doesn’t want to leave! It really is a home away from home. I absolutely love this nursery and can’t recommend it enough!
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Sandeep Amaravadi
5 months ago
It's one of the best nursery. I am sending my 2 year old son since last 3 months and he is enjoying there completely. The staff in this nursery is friendly and kind. I would definitely recommend this nursery for your little ones.
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Hannah Callaghan
8 months ago
My son hasn’t been coming to this nursery very long but straight away I took note of how kind the women are, the second my son leaves my side he’s having cuddles. I’m still impressed with how flexible they are with days/hours you need, extra settling in sessions… nothings been too much to ask. Great at keeping you updated with how the child is, sending pictures mid session to show they’re happy and settled. Manager and staff are easy to get ahold of on the app and are so lovely. The learning opportunities are phenomenal actually, forest school, sports sessions and genuine learning with fun, add in the soft play fun they have and your child won’t want to leave!
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Inspection history
Date: December 2015
- September 2024Good
- March 2022Good
- December 2016Good
- December 2015Inadequate
Frequently asked about The Railway Children's Day Nursery
About the setting
The Railway Children's Day Nursery registered in 2015. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff, with four holding appropriate early years qualifications at levels 3 to 5. It is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round except for one week at Christmas, and provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.
- URN
- EY494524
- Registered person
- Kiddizone 2
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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