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The Wendy House Day Nursery in Birmingham

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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4.4(40 Google reviews)
·Chapel Lane, Wythall, BIRMINGHAM, B47 6JX · Worcestershire
Number of places
160 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Worcestershire

About this day nursery

The Wendy House Day Nursery, established by Victoria Vann, offers a stimulating and vibrant environment for early years education at two locations in the West Midlands: Wythall and Lickey. The day nursery prioritises safety, security, and fostering confident, happy, and secure children.

With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and activities beyond the core curriculum, the nursery aims to motivate, inspire, and fuel a child's desire to learn. The Wendy House is open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, five days a week, closing only for UK Bank Holidays and two weeks during the summer and Christmas period.

They pride themselves on providing a safe and inclusive setting for all children, welcoming flexible childcare arrangements to accommodate busy families. Additionally, the nursery has achieved the highest possible accreditation for quality from the national Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) and holds Millie's Mark for paediatric first aid.

They also offer holiday clubs for children aged 3-7, including football-themed activities.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at this nursery. Staff manage transitions well, helping children settle quickly and feel safe, secure and happy. Staff provide a wide range of motivating activities and resources, fostering good behaviour and development through nurturing interactions and clear expectations.

NDNA accreditationMillie's Mark accreditedHoliday clubsFlexible childcare

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am to 6:00pm, 5 days a week, closing for UK Bank Holidays, one week at Christmas and one week in Summer leading up to the August Bank Holiday.

Age range

3-7 years for holiday clubs

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Wendy House Day Nursery

Last inspected 11 December 2023 · Katie Rudge, Trisha Turney

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 enjoy their time at this nursery. Staff manage transitions well, helping children settle quickly and feel safe, secure and happy. Staff provide a wide range of motivating activities and resources, fostering good behaviour and development through nurturing interactions and clear expectations.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have supported staff to strengthen their practice since the last inspection, and staff benefit from regular supervision and training.
  • Staff work in close partnership with parents and professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Parents speak very highly about the staff and the support they receive, attributing their children's progress to the nursery provision.
  • Leaders are in tune with the needs of the children, families, and community, organising charity events for local causes.
  • Staff support children to develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for writing and promote language and communication through songs, rhymes, and stories.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's understanding of risk assessment even further to help identify possible issues more swiftly
  • 2increase opportunities for children to develop their independence.
Inspection #10309149 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly about the staff and the support they receive.

They comment positively about the progress their children make and attribute this to the nursery provision.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work in close partnership with parents and professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The member of staff who coordinates the provision for children with SEND is experienced and well qualified to undertake her role. Staff implement plans closely linked to identified targets and provide one-to-one support when necessary, resulting in children making good progress from their individual starting points.

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the outdoor areas. Staff join them to play hide and seek, encouraging children to count, run, and hide. Staff also encourage children to develop their imaginations as they play in the mud kitchen, making "cakes" and "buns".

Google Reviews of The Wendy House Day Nursery

4.4
(40 Google reviews)
Megan Simmons Cooper
6 years ago

My daughter has been attending The Wendy House since she was 11 months old and as a parent, I cannot thank the nursery enough. From her very first day, the staff in the babies room and throughout the nursery, made me feel welcome and at ease with leaving my child in their hands. During her settling in sessions, the staff made me feel comfortable to ring and check to see how she was getting on. Each of the nursery rooms are very well suited for the age groups and they all are accessible and meet their needs. I especially loved the fact that each of the rooms have a outdoor area which is accessible through a door out of the individual rooms. My child has transitioned through from babies to little explorers and both rooms have exceptional staff who are all kind and caring. They are also very informative and give a detailed recounts of the day my child has had, down to what she has eaten and how long she has slept. The range of meal choices throughout the week is amazing and all cooked on site! They also provide her with a range of different activities throughout the week which are very creative and hands-on. The nursery also provides a weekly log of pictures of what the children have been doing at nursery that week which is sent straight to an app. My child has gained a lot of confidence and new skills since starting at The Wendy House and the staff in her room are very knowledgeable with the early learning goals and help her to achieve these and often monitor her progress. The management at The Wendy House are very welcoming and supportive with any issues which may arise. I highly recommend this nursery!

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Daniella
2 years ago

Absolutely love the Wendy house cannot rate it highly enough and would more than recommend this nursery to anyone. The rooms are so welcoming and airy and unlike other nursery’s we looked at every room here has it’s own garden, this was extremely important as we wanted to ensure that although our children started when they were so young (5months) they wouldn’t be stuck inside when the weather is nice. The provisions in each of the rooms are brilliant, our son (now 3) loves going over to forest school, growing vegetables in the garden and goes into and comes out of nursery every day with a big smile on his face! The staff are welcoming and ensure they do the best to meet the needs of individual children. We have seen both our children growing into confident outgoing and happy little people who love it when it’s ‘nursery day’ as parents what more could you want!

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lauren torpey
6 years ago

My Daughter has been attending the Wendy House Wythall since approx June 2019 and she settled in so well from day dot. She thoroughly enjoys going there. The staff are very welcoming and each time I pick her up she is very happy and eager to show me what she has been playing with. It has lovely decorated rooms which have a nice homely feel and nice spacious outdoor areas. The daily menu is a varied and nutritious choice. I would recommend this nursery.

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Rachel Broome
6 years ago

My son and daughter attend the Wendy House Nursery (my son has been here for nearly 3 years and my daughter for nearly 2 years) and they love it. They are really happy here, they've made great friends and their confidence and social skills have come on so well. My husband and I can't thank the staff enough. They are brilliant with them, so caring and thoughtful! My children love the meals (it's yummy according to my son) and fun activities, my son in particular loves Leap Frog games and music time, whilst my daughter loves all the arts and crafts. I love getting regular updates with pictures, through Eyelog, to let me know what they've been up to. Choosing a nursery is a big decision and we're so glad we chose the Wendy House.

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Rodrigo Pinheiro de Lacerda
6 years ago

The Wendy House Day Nursery at Whytall is an excellent nursery with amazing indoor and outdoor facilities. The standards are high at all times and we always know that our daughters will have a good time at the nursery. All the staff are very professional and lovely, they are brilliant. They offer a healthy home cooked meal that we think is a really important aspect at that age. Our daughters are very happy here and we are very pleased with how they are progressing. It is an amazing nursery!

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: October 2009

  • December 2023Good
  • July 2023Inadequate
  • March 2022Good
  • January 2019Good
  • March 2014Outstanding
  • January 2013Good
  • October 2009Good

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