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Workplace Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
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3.2(6 parent reviews) ·Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE · Sandwell
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Sandwell

About this day nursery

Workplace Nursery is a scheme designed to help both employers and employees save money on childcare costs. The initiative allows employees to pay for nursery fees from their gross salary, resulting in savings on tax and National Insurance contributions.

This arrangement benefits employers by helping them retain staff and improve work-life balance without incurring additional costs. Nurseries also benefit from upfront monthly payments and increased business, making childcare more accessible and affordable for parents.

The scheme is applicable for children from birth up to five years old, or until they start school, and is available nationwide. To qualify, nursery fees must meet a minimum monthly threshold.

While the service provides significant financial advantages, it also fosters a partnership wherein the employee acts as a company representative in discussions with the nursery about how allocated funds can best be utilised for the nursery's benefit, often leading to enhanced facilities and resources for the children.

What it's like

Children and parents receive a warm welcome into the nursery, with staff taking a genuine interest in each child's well-being. Staff know the children well and are caring and friendly, offering reassurance and comfort when needed, which helps children to feel safe, valued and confident to explore. Mealtimes are relaxed and social, and children display positive behaviour, being polite, respectful and following instructions well.

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Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.45am to 5.45pm on Monday to Friday, closing for bank holidays

Established

1991

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Workplace Nursery

Last inspected 6 August 2025

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 and parents receive a warm welcome into the nursery, with staff taking a genuine interest in each child's well-being. Staff know the children well and are caring and friendly, offering reassurance and comfort when needed, which helps children to feel safe, valued and confident to explore. Mealtimes are relaxed and social, and children display positive behaviour, being polite, respectful and following instructions well.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery benefits from strong and committed leadership with a clear passion for providing high-quality care and education for every child.
  • Leaders plan a broad curriculum centred around key books, with each story inspiring a range of fun and engaging activities.
  • Leaders and staff build strong, trusting relationships with parents through open communication and regular updates on children's progress.
  • Babies eagerly explore sensory activities, using their hands to feel and move dry cereal and hay as part of a farm-themed activity.
  • Pre-school children become engrossed in listening to a story about a hungry caterpillar and learn about the life cycle of a butterfly.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to develop staff's skills in recognising and acting on spontaneous moments during routines and play to enhance and extend children's learning to the highest level
  • 2enhance the outdoor provision so that learning opportunities are planned with the same depth and variety as indoors, ensuring children who prefer to learn outside are fully supported to make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10398576 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say the team goes 'above and beyond' and makes them feel part of their child's learning and development

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well through early identification and tailored strategies that meet their individual needs. Staff work closely with families and external professionals to create personalised plans that help each child to make good progress alongside their peers.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The outdoor provision needs to be enhanced so that learning opportunities are planned with the same depth and variety as indoors, ensuring children who prefer to learn outside are fully supported.

Parent Reviews of Workplace Nursery

3.2
(6)
Tianneluv Haircare
10 months ago

WARNING: Extremely Poor Care and Neglect at This Nursery I strongly advise parents to think twice before sending their children to this nursery. It has been the worst experience I’ve ever had with any childcare provider in Oldbury. My daughter suffered multiple unexplained injuries while in their care. At just two years old, she came home with a scar near her eye on one occasion, and another time with a severe swelling on her forehead. Shockingly, the staff provided no clear explanation or evidence as to how these injuries occurred. Due to their negligence, I had to rush my daughter to A&E twice, which was traumatic for both of us. The lack of accountability and the dismissive attitude from the staff raised serious concerns about their standards of care and professionalism. If you value your child’s safety, wellbeing, and dignity, please do not ignore these red flags. This place should not be trusted with vulnerable children.

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John Loveday
a year ago

Highly recommend this Ofsted Outstanding nursery. The team are all fantastic, our boy Jacob is in toddler group and he loves it (never wants to leave)

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Quinn Lyders
11 months ago

got stabbed here, 2 stars because the roller coaster was pretty good

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Natalie M
3 years ago

Cannot recommend this nursery enough! They are brilliant with my SEN child. All the staff are lovely, very caring.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2007

  • September 2025Good
  • August 2025Good
  • November 2019Outstanding
  • October 2019Outstanding
  • October 2014Good
  • September 2014Good
  • April 2014Requires improvement
  • February 2014Outstanding
  • June 2011Good
  • June 2011Good
  • January 2008Good
  • November 2007Outstanding

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