Jumping Jacks Day Nursery

A nursery-owned mini-bus gives Jumping Jacks Day Nursery a practical way to take learning beyond its Kings Heath base. Outings draw on facilities around Birmingham, while individual learning journals follow children’s experiences through their time at nursery. These are concrete parts of the offer for families interested in both everyday learning and trips further afield.

No Ofsted inspection has been published for this setting yet. Jumping Jacks accepts children from birth to 60 months, with full-day and half-day attendance options.

The EYFS shapes learning through play, exploration and activities that develop communication, physical skills and relationships alongside early literacy and maths. Staff observe children, talk with them and draw on parents’ ideas when planning what comes next. Activities combine children’s choices with adult direction, indoors and outside.

Children spend time in their own rooms, with opportunities for groups to mix during the day. Individual learning journals give each child a continuing account of their nursery experiences. The mini-bus supports outings around Birmingham, extending the day beyond the nursery’s own spaces.

Children also practise making shared decisions, such as voting for a storybook. Learning about different cultures and faiths brings respect for others into everyday activities rather than leaving it as an abstract idea.

At age two, parents receive a written progress summary covering communication, physical development and personal and social development. It identifies strengths and areas needing additional help, giving families and staff a basis for discussing support together.

Staff control access through the front entrance, and visitors sign in with their contact details. Reception notice boards carry menus, staff information and updates; a monthly newsletter provides another channel for parent information.

A cook makes three freshly prepared meals each day, following a two-week menu cycle, with snacks offered in the morning and afternoon. Vegetarian food and special dietary requirements can be accommodated at parents’ request.

Sessions and Attendance

The address is 6 Balaclava Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7SG, just off the High Street. Opening hours are 7.30am to 6pm on weekdays; the nursery operates across the year, closing on bank holidays.

Full days run from 7.30am to 6pm, while half-day sessions last up to five hours. Enquiries can be made through the contact form, by telephone or by email.

Funding and Paid Extras

Eligible children aged nine months to four years can receive 15–30 hours of funded childcare here. Private childcare is also offered, and current prices come in the nursery’s written quotation; the fees and funding page sets out the charging structure.

Meals are included in daily and weekly fees. Parents supply nappies, along with spare clothing, bottles and a beaker.

• Choosing a shorter day. Half-day bookings cover up to five hours. At a visit, ask which start and finish arrangement would fit your routine.
• Dietary requirements. Vegetarian meals and dietary adjustments are offered on request. Families managing allergies should confirm current preparation and serving arrangements.

Jumping Jacks suits families seeking either full-day care or shorter half-day attendance in Kings Heath. Its mini-bus outings, individual learning journals and parent contributions to planning give the offer substance. The inspection position remains an important consideration when weighing those practical features.