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YMCA Carters Green

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
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4.3(35 parent reviews)
·YMCA, 38 Carters Green, West Bromwich, B70 9LG · Sandwell
Number of places
118 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Sandwell

About this day nursery

YMCA Carters Green Day Nursery is located in West Bromwich, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery is purpose-built to accommodate up to 115 children, focusing on high-quality childcare and early years education.

It is conveniently situated on a main bus route, close to tram stops and the West Bromwich Central Bus Station, making it easily accessible via public transport. The nursery also provides a free car park for safe drop-offs and pick-ups.

On-site, parents can benefit from a gym and a coffee shop, available at a discounted rate. For over 25 years, Carters Green Nursery has focused on developing practices and enriching its environment to create a stimulating experience, aiming to foster children's capacity to learn, build relationships, and thrive.

The nursery embraces an 'open door' policy, encouraging parents to communicate with the manager and staff daily to ensure confidence in the care their child receives. The dedicated team supports children throughout their journey at the nursery and beyond.

The facility features three age-appropriate rooms on the ground floor and a carefully designed outdoor play area. The nursery has a capacity for 57 children aged 0-5 years.

They provide delicious and nutritious meals and snacks prepared on-site, and employ highly qualified staff committed to helping each child belong, contribute, and flourish. The nursery also champions loose parts play, providing everyday objects like corks, pine cones, and blocks to encourage creative exploration, risk-taking, and resilience.

Our ethos

The nursery champions loose parts play, providing everyday objects to encourage creative exploration, risk-taking, and resilience. They aim to foster children's capacity to learn, build relationships, and thrive, ensuring each child feels they belong, contribute, and flourish.

What it's like

Children are welcomed warmly and feel safe and secure, developing a sense of belonging. They progress well, acquiring excellent skills for their next stage of learning due to high-quality teaching and engaging resources, becoming eager, confident, and active learners.

Purpose-built nurseryOn-site gym and coffee shopLoose parts play advocateNutritious meals on-site

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around full-time weekly care, full days, half days, or school days. Additional hours can be booked as needed. Meals and snacks are not included in the standard rates and are billed as optional additions.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Meals and snacks (breakfast, AM/PM snacks, lunch, and tea) are optional additions charged separately.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Food

Delicious and nutritious meals and snacks prepared on-site

Age range

0-5 years

Staff

highly qualified staff

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for YMCA Carters Green

Last inspected 18 January 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are welcomed warmly and feel safe and secure, developing a sense of belonging. They progress well, acquiring excellent skills for their next stage of learning due to high-quality teaching and engaging resources, becoming eager, confident, and active learners.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are greeted warmly when they first arrive and participate in a welcome song to say good morning to their friends. They feel safe and secure and have a sense of belonging within their group.
  • As children progress through the nursery, they develop excellent skills to help them succeed in the next stage of their learning. Children are consistently provided with high-quality teaching experiences.
  • Children benefit from lots of opportunities to engage in imaginative play.
  • All children develop good language skills because staff constantly talk to them and use signing to strengthen communication.
  • Leaders have developed a strong curriculum which is inclusive to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are learning to speak English as an additional language.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide parents with information about their child's learning and how they can continue to support learning at home.
Inspection #10208451 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders have developed a strong curriculum which is inclusive to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Focused plans are in place to ensure all children make good progress. Staff encourage children to express themselves in other ways to overcome barriers in learning, for example through song and creative exploration.

Outdoor space

Children use a ruler to measure worms which they find outside. Children have a desire to compare sizes using descriptive language, such as 'big' and 'long'.

Parent Reviews of YMCA Carters Green

4.3
(35)
Judita Lenciūtė
4 months ago

Communication has always been excellent, and we truly feel that our son is known, valued, and cared for as an individual. We are so grateful to the whole team for creating such a safe, nurturing, and positive environment. We couldn’t recommend this nursery highly enough.

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Leena Marsh
11 months ago

As a parent whose two daughters have both attended Carter's Green Nursery – with one still happily thriving there at three years old – I cannot express enough how absolutely thrilled I am with the level of care, nurturing, and developmental support my children have received. Carter's Green isn't just a nursery; it's an extension of our family, and the impact they've had on my daughters' growth has been immense. From the moment you step through their doors, it's evident that the staff are truly remarkable. They are not just highly attentive; their dedication and genuine affection for the children shine through in every interaction. It never feels like 'just a job' to them; instead, it's a vocation driven by a deep-seated passion for childcare. Their caring nature extends beautifully to parents too, making us feel supported and informed every step of the way. The team goes above and beyond to keep the children engaged, stimulated, and constantly learning through a fantastic array of activities. This commitment to active development is something I particularly value and has played a huge role in my children's burgeoning skills and confidence. Furthermore, the nursery is incredibly well-equipped, and their commitment to safety is truly exceptional. Knowing that my children are in such secure and capable hands allows me to focus on my work with complete peace of mind. I wholeheartedly and unreservedly recommend Carter's Green Nursery to any parent seeking an outstanding environment for their child. Even with my eldest now in school, meaning an extra journey, I wouldn't even consider moving my youngest because the quality of care and the positive impact on her development are simply unparalleled. Thank you, Carter's Green, for everything you do!

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Ren F.
11 months ago

I’ve had a really positive experience with this nursery. It’s a warm, supportive environment where my son has developed so much — emotionally, socially, and in his learning. A big thank you to Claire, Becky, Shania, Hannah, Leanne, Amy, Marnie, Amy, and Tracey for all their hard work and care. (Apologies if i missed anyone out) You’ve all played such an important part in his growth, and we’re so grateful. Highly recommend this nursery!

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Matthew Cowley
2 years ago

My daughter started at the nursery just before Christmas. The staff are extremely friendly and reassuring, we were nervous about leaving her at first due to her only being with us. The staff reassured us that she will get on great. They were right we have seen such a difference in her from when she started, she goes in and has the biggest smile on her face and now even waves at the staff when she goes in. We cannot wait to see her develop more and grow in confidence as she continues to grow up. We want to thank all the staff at the nursery for making us feel welcome and for looking after our daughter with the greatest of care.

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Jade Ferguson
a year ago

My daughter is 2 and attends this nursery and although it's out of the way for my daily commute I wouldn't sent her any where else although I have several nurseries in my area. When my daughter started she was really shy and struggled with separation anxiety and with the help from the staff she has gained confidence and is like a different child. Her speech has improved massively which is something I had asked I would like the nursery to work on when completing enrollment. My daughter has learnt so much from singing rymes, learning colours and saying the days of the week most recently. Care provided is exceptional from all staff. Highly recommend.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

15 February 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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