Cubs Corner Day Nursery

Indoor and outdoor exploration shapes the day at Cubs Corner Day Nursery, on Cotterills Lane in Birmingham. Children aged two to five can make choices about their play, alongside activities led by adults. The emphasis is on movement, conversation and growing independence.

No Ofsted inspection has been published for this setting yet. Half-day and full-day bookings are offered, with private and funded arrangements.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the educational framework: children develop language, physical skills and relationships through play and planned activities. Storytelling, conversation and singing give children opportunities to practise expressing themselves; active play takes place outside as well as indoors.

Children can choose what to explore through continuous provision, meaning play opportunities remain accessible for them to use. Adult-led activities sit alongside that choice. For families, the balance matters: children have opportunities to pursue their interests as well as take part in organised learning.

Preparation for school includes early number and literacy activities, making decisions and tackling challenges. Independence is part of that preparation, rather than school readiness being treated solely as early academic learning.

Partnership with parents forms part of the approach to meeting individual needs. The registration form gathers information about medical needs, allergies and special educational needs, giving families a route to share these details before attendance.

Families supply snacks and a packed lunch each day; food cannot be heated at the nursery, so a warm meal needs an insulated container. Cubs Corner operates a no-nuts policy, and asks parents to label food containers and water bottles and communicate dietary requirements.

Sessions and Attendance

The address is 79-81 Cotterills Lane, Birmingham B8 3RZ. Opening hours are 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, with year-round operation. Bookings include four-hour half days and eight-hour full days, plus full-week versions of both patterns.

Funding and Paid Extras

Funded childcare is offered. The funding arrangements describe 15 weekly hours for children aged three and four, up to 30 for qualifying families, and 15 hours for eligible two-year-olds, beginning in the term after the eligible birthday. Private sessions are also offered; current prices come in the nursery’s written quotation.

Parents provide meals and snacks for their child. The fees and funding page sets out separate private and funded booking arrangements.

• Your working day. The 4.30pm closing time matters for afternoon collections. At a tour, discuss how the four-hour or eight-hour booking fits your required days.
• Lunch and allergies. Food stays unheated on site and the no-nuts policy applies to packed lunches and snacks. Families managing allergies should confirm current handling arrangements.
• Joining and settling. Completing the registration form places a child on the waiting list and does not guarantee immediate enrolment. Use the bookable tour to discuss how settling would work for your child.

Cubs Corner suits families seeking either half-day attendance or full-day bookings for children aged two to five, with parents taking responsibility for packed food. Its practical character comes from child-chosen exploration indoors and outdoors, language activities and preparation for greater independence. The collection deadline deserves careful attention when matching childcare to work.