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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Village Bears Day Nursery # Village Bears Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · Dudley Road, Wallheath, DY6 9AQ · Dudley Number of places 28 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority Dudley About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Village Bears Day Nursery is a family-operated childcare provider offering high-quality care for children aged 12 weeks to 8 years across two distinct settings in the Kingswinford/Wallheath area. The nursery is dedicated to creating a fun, friendly, and nurturing atmosphere where children can thrive. Village Bears places significant emphasis on fostering a homely environment, characteriSed by soft furnishings, comfortable carpets, and bright, inviting decor, ensuring both children and parents feel welcome and content. Committed to collaborative partnerships with parents, the nursery strives to make each child's experience enjoyable, productive, and memorable. Their Kindergarten setting features an open-plan classroom with various learning zones, promoting play and growth. It also boasts a large, partially sheltered outdoor play area equipped with a mud kitchen and digging area, alongside a garden for growing plants and vegetables, allowing children to engage with the outdoors all year round. What it's like Children are happy to attend this warm and inviting setting, leaving their parents with ease and happily playing with friends. They can independently access a large range of age-appropriate resources, developing skills in all curriculum areas. Children behave well, are kind to each other, and learn to share and take turns, supported by staff who role model good behaviour and offer praise. Family-owned business High-quality childcare Homely environment Indoor and outdoor play areas ## Pricing & funding Parents accessing funded-only hours are subject to a consumable charge per funded hour. Meals are not included in the funded hours and are charged separately for breakfast, lunch, and tea. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Consumable charges apply to funded-only hours. - Meals are charged additionally when using funded hours. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Village Bears Day Nursery Last inspected 5 April 2023 · Sue Smith 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 are happy to attend this warm and inviting setting, leaving their parents with ease and happily playing with friends. They can independently access a large range of age-appropriate resources, developing skills in all curriculum areas. Children behave well, are kind to each other, and learn to share and take turns, supported by staff who role model good behaviour and offer praise. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers have a strong ethos for the setting and are passionate about providing quality care and education. - Children are becoming independent learners, preparing them for their next stage in learning. - Children build good bonds with staff, and the strong key-person system ensures staff know children well and support their emotional needs. - Children have the opportunity to play outdoors every day, developing their physical skills. - Children enjoy a good range of meals and snacks, with choices of packed lunch or cooked dinner. Areas to develop - 1 provide more opportunities for children to make healthy choices, especially at snack time - 2 support staff to recognise how to build on children's learning as they play to help them make the best possible progress. Inspection #10280181 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217198) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Village Bears Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10280181 Lead inspector Sue Smith Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217198)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458033) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=village-bears-day-nursery-dy6-9aq-ey458033) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very complimentary about the staff and the setting. > They know their child's key person and know they can talk to them if they have any concerns. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with a speech delay have targeted support to ensure they make the best possible progress. Staff check with parents about any allergies and medical needs, and if necessary, they take advice from other professionals in this area to ensure children are not at any risk from food or activities within the setting. Outdoor space Children have the opportunity to play outdoors every day. They develop their physical skills as they jump, skip and run around. Babies show determination as they climb up the steps of the slide and turn around to slide back down. Toddlers scoot and push their bicycles and cars along. Inspection history Date: August 2013 - April 2023 Good - August 2017 Good - August 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Village Bears Day Nursery ### Where is Village Bears Day Nursery located? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### How can Village Bears Day Nursery be contacted? ### What meals and food are provided? ### Who owns Village Bears Day Nursery? ### What are the fees at Village Bears Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Wallheath Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Village Bears Day Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Kids Planet Kingswinford Kingswinford · DY6 9HU 4.8(12 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-kingswinford-dy6-9hu-2812149) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Play Box Nursery Kingswinford · DY6 7XG 4.4(11 reviews) ](/nursery/play-box-nursery-dy6-7xg-253817) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Bam Bams Curiosity Village Kingswinford · DY6 7YE 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/little-bam-bams-curiosity-village-dy6-7ye-2635211) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Poppyfields Kindergarten Kingswinford · DY6 8RP ](/nursery/poppyfields-kindergarten-dy6-8rp-ey332195) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Rainbow Day Nursery Stourbridge · DY8 5QU ](/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-dy8-5qu-253819) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Village Bears Kindergarten Kingswinford · DY6 8PF ](/nursery/village-bears-kindergarten-dy6-8pf-ey458034) [See all nurseries in Wallheath →](/search?q=Wallheath) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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