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Village Bears Kindergarten

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·Madeley Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8PF · Dudley
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Dudley

About this day nursery

Village Bears Nursery is a family-owned childcare provider with two settings located in the Kingswinford and Wallheath areas. They offer high-quality care for children aged 12 weeks to 8 years, aiming to create a friendly and fun atmosphere.

The nursery focuses on establishing a homely environment with soft furnishings and bright decor, while the kindergarten features an open-plan classroom with various learning areas and a large, partly sheltered outdoor play area. This outdoor space includes a mud kitchen, digging area, and a garden for growing plants and vegetables.

Village Bears is committed to working collaboratively with parents to ensure each child has a happy, enjoyable, and productive experience, fostering fond memories of their time there. They offer a variety of funding options to support families with childcare costs.

What it's like

Children who attend this setting are happy and develop well. They benefit from kind and caring staff, who treat them with respect and consideration. Children learn in a safe and stimulating environment.

Family-ownedTwo settingsAges 12 weeks to 8 yearsOutdoor play areaMud kitchen & digging area

Pricing & funding

Parents using funded hours only are subject to a consumable charge per funded hour, with meals charged extra. Breakfast, lunch, and tea are billed separately. Hours must be agreed at the start of each term and cannot be changed once set.

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-oldsTax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Hours are agreed at the beginning of term based on availability.
  • Once agreed, hours are not changeable.
  • Meals are charged separately for funded-only sessions.

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 Kindergarten

Last inspected 27 January 2023 · Vicki Abrahart

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 who attend this setting are happy and develop well. They benefit from kind and caring staff, who treat them with respect and consideration. Children learn in a safe and stimulating environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are curious to take part in activities and show their enjoyment.
  • Staff promote outdoor learning and healthy lifestyles.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong.
  • Staff make good links with local schools, supporting transition.
  • Leadership is strong and self-evaluation is effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to identify clear intentions for the learning activities and experiences they provide
  • 2provide children with clear explanations about behaviour to help them understand why some safety rules are in place.
Inspection #10263152 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents express their positive views about the staff. They say staff are professional, caring, friendly and approachable.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator works with other agencies to get the right support and funding for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children access the outdoor area to ensure they are physically active every day and they enjoy the benefits of being outdoors and exploring mud on 'muddy days'. Staff use outdoors to extend children's learning. For example, they encourage children to explore the wind with scarves.

Inspection history

Date: July 2013

  • January 2023Good
  • April 2017Good
  • July 2013Good

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