Opening hours
7:30am till 6:15pm
Victoria House Neighbourhood Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
73 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Sandwell
About this day nursery
Victoria House Day Nursery, located in Smethwick, West Midlands, has been providing childcare services since June 2004. It is an integral part of the Cape Hill, Windmill & Bearwood area Children's Centre, offering a safe and stimulating environment for up to 73 children aged 0 to 8 years.
The nursery operates with an open-door policy, welcoming prospective families to explore its facilities. Committed to inclusivity, Victoria House Nursery caters to children from all walks of life, including those with special needs, fostering close partnerships with parents to positively impact the lives of young children and their families through comprehensive support and information.
The nursery prides itself on delivering high-quality childcare within a professional yet warm and welcoming atmosphere, achieved through a team of carefully selected and continuously trained staff. Housed in a spacious, converted school building adjacent to Victoria Park Primary Academy and Victoria Park, the nursery features four large, bright, and well-equipped indoor rooms designed for learning through play.
Additionally, it boasts a large outdoor play area with diverse learning experiences and climbing equipment, complemented by a second outdoor area accessible from the rear of the classroom.
What it's like
Children arrive at this welcoming nursery happy and keen to be with their friends. They develop confidence and learn to listen and follow instructions. All children are confident to lead their own play and learning, and they develop a positive attitude towards learning.
Part of Children's CentreAccepts children with special needsLarge outdoor play area
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Age range
0 to 8 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2004
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Victoria House Neighbourhood Nursery
Last inspected 19 June 2023 · Karen Laycock
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 arrive at this welcoming nursery happy and keen to be with their friends. They develop confidence and learn to listen and follow instructions. All children are confident to lead their own play and learning, and they develop a positive attitude towards learning.
Inspector highlights
- The dedicated manager and enthusiastic staff team have made significant improvements since the last inspection.
- An effective key-person system is now in place.
- The manager uses additional funding to meet children's learning needs and monitors staff performance.
- Support for children with SEND is strong, with the SEND coordinator working closely with staff and other professionals.
- Staff know the children well and plan challenging and enjoyable activities based on individual learning needs, leading to good progress.
Areas to develop
- 1build on the support and guidance provided to less-experienced staff and help them to raise their quality of interactions with children during their play
- 2support staff to enhance the speaking, listening and understanding skills of children who speak English as an additional language further.
Inspection #10252449 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
their children look forward to attending
The progress their children have made since starting at the nursery, particularly with their speech and social skills.
the staff share a lot of information about their children's progress with them.
the staff are kind, caring and friendly.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to reach their full potential. The SEND coordinator works closely with staff and in collaboration with other professionals to ensure that the right support is in place to help these children make the progress they are capable of.
Outdoor space
Children have plenty of opportunities to spend time outdoors. They enjoy using climbing apparatus, riding on wheeled toys and kicking and rolling balls. Children benefit from a wide selection of activities and experiences that are provided by the dedicated staff, both indoors and outdoors.
Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023
Date: February 2011
- June 2023Good
- August 2022Requires improvement
- March 2022Inadequate
- July 2017Good
- April 2015Good
- February 2011Good
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