Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., year-round (except Bank Holidays and one week over Christmas).
Valley House Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Coventry
About this day nursery
Valley House Nursery, situated conveniently near Coventry city centre and the M6 motorway on Bell Green Road, provides a welcoming and secure environment for children aged six weeks to five years, with a holiday club extending to 12-year-olds. The nursery holds an Ofsted "Good" rating across all areas.
They pride themselves on a child-centred learning approach within their spacious facilities, which include ample free-play zones, an excellent outdoor learning environment with an outdoor classroom, dedicated teaching areas for school readiness, quiet spaces, and a sensory area. The nursery integrates Reggio and Montessori learning methods, focusing on self-learning guided by qualified Early Years Workers.
Their experienced and passionate staff team reflects Coventry's diverse cultural community, fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Learning is encouraged through play, with a wide array of quality-approved equipment and materials supporting emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, and physical development.
The curriculum aligns with EYFS guidelines, offering a balance of free and structured play, and daily access to a safe outdoor play area. m.
, year-round, except for Bank Holidays and one week over Christmas.
Our ethos
Our aim is to create a child-centred environment where children can freely explore, experiment, create, imagine, interact, and learn through play. We strive to enhance the quality of play through adequate resources and supportive interventions, balancing free and structured play according to each child's age and developmental needs. We value diversity, and our staff team reflects the diverse cultural community of Coventry, ensuring a welcoming environment for all children and families. We are passionate about providing the best opportunities for children to learn and develop, believing that learning should be fun.
What it's like
In this caring and nurturing setting, staff know children extremely well and are attentive and sensitive to their personal needs. Children feel safe and secure and develop positive relationships with trusted adults. Children enthusiastically engage in a range of activities planned to reflect their personal interests and developing needs.
Ofsted rated GoodHoliday club availableChild-centred learningDiverse and inclusive environmentReggio and Montessori methods
Pricing & funding
Fees are calculated and billed monthly, payable one month in advance. Age-banded rates apply to children under and over three years old, though specific session types for these rates are not defined in the source. A registration fee is required to secure a place, except for fully funded bookings.
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Good to know
- Fees are billed monthly and must be paid one month in advance via bank transfer.
- Non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place.
- Registration fee is waived for funded-only places.
- Invoices are generated monthly and sent via email.
Key facts
Age range
6 weeks to 5 years (nursery); 5 to 12 years (holiday club)
Food
Parents are required to provide a packed lunch for children attending during lunchtime.
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full day, Sessional
Established
2013
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Valley House Nursery
Last inspected 23 August 2024 · Sue Bradford
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
In this caring and nurturing setting, staff know children extremely well and are attentive and sensitive to their personal needs. Children feel safe and secure and develop positive relationships with trusted adults. Children enthusiastically engage in a range of activities planned to reflect their personal interests and developing needs.
Inspector highlights
- Managers and staff are highly knowledgeable about early childhood development and plan a curriculum that recognises and reflects the uniqueness of children.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.
- Staff support children for whom English is an additional language well.
- Children learn to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
- Leaders evaluate the quality of teaching and learning and ongoing practice regularly and have a clear vision for ongoing development.
Areas to develop
- 1plan opportunities for children to play and work together to further develop social skills and build positive relationships with other children
- 2support staff to understand how to develop explanations of planned learning activities so that children understand what they need to do to be successful in their learning.
Inspection #10351333 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents talk enthusiastically of the progress their children make at the nursery.
Parents report that they receive regular updates on their children's progress and well-being.
They appreciate the kind, caring nature of the staff.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. The nursery works closely with staff and other professionals to provide the best possible support for all children.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy lots of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. They laugh and giggle as they pour water down shoots and run to collect it at the opposite end. Staff support children's language effectively as they do this, modelling new vocabulary and developing an understanding of mathematical concepts.
Parent Reviews of Valley House Nursery
5.0
(30)
Paula Osowska
10 months ago
We couldn’t be happier with this nursery! The staff are kind, professional and truly dedicated. Our daughter loves going there every day and she is learning so much. Highly recommended!
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Dorette Musafiri
a year ago
Staff are very friendly, caring and understanding. Communication also is great you can speak to someone and be reassured that the message will be passed on to other staff members. I’ve been sending my 3 children there since they were babies and the staff have taken extremely good care of them. My children see them as an extension to our family and we really appreciate all the hard work and dedication they put into caring for all the children in the nursery. They do also tailor the level of care to fit each child’s individual needs. I’ve got experience of bad nurseries and I can recognise that Valley House is a nursery worth taking your child to so would highly recommend it.
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Nora Mbolle Hudibe
a year ago
Valley House is a model of excellence, with strong commitment to children's wellbeing and holistic development. Making it a top-notch educational institution that offers a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for young children. Its professional staff, engaging curriculum, and holistic development focus make it an ideal choice for early childhood education. The school's supportive and inclusive community makes it an ideal choice for families seeking high-quality standards for their children. selecting Valley House has been one of the best choices, and we are appreciative of the beneficial effects it has had on our children’s growth. My son graduated from there, he is adorable, and my daughter is presently there and very well behaved too. Thank you so much for your unwavering commitment. I wish it had a primary section…
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Rohima Hassan
3 years ago
This nursery was the last on my list to check for my son, and a good job I did. Despite my son (9 months) being very scared of new people, he instantly connected to the nursery nurses. He was comfortable and settled in very quickly, 4 years on, both my 4 year old son and 2 year daughter both attend the nursery. Both my children have developed a rich vocabulary, they get 1-2-1 if I need to concentrate on an aspect of learning. Very happy with nursery and how they handle my children- and would recommend this nursery to parents, which I have and will continue to do so.
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Vathana Thiruvarutselvan
2 years ago
The teachers at Valley House were incredibly welcoming and helpful. They are very friendly with children and supportive. This nursery has a lot of fun-filled activities that involve children and keeps them active throughout their session. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her journey of little steps towards education at Valley House Nursery.
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Inspection history
Date: March 2014
- August 2024Good
- March 2014Good
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