Kings Heath Grange Day Nursery

A converted warehouse, an upstairs outdoor play area and a quieter indoor space give Kings Heath Grange Day Nursery a recognisable character. Its six rooms organise children by developmental stage, with opportunities to mix beyond their usual room. For families weighing busy group play against somewhere calmer, that combination matters.

The nursery has 72 places in total, accepting ages from 3 months to 5 years. At its June 2022 inspection, Ofsted rated it Good and found safeguarding effective. That judgement is dated: the practical offer below includes current arrangements, while observations from June 2022 are marked separately.

Both full-day and half-day bookings are offered, alongside care for older children before and after school. The address is 23-25 Grange Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7RN, just off Kings Heath High Street.

Rooms and Ages

Six rooms provide the main organisation of the nursery day. Children have a base within their own room, but also opportunities to interact with other groups. A quiet indoor space gives children who prefer less bustle another option, while the upstairs outdoor play area adds a different setting for play. Older children using the after-school provision have separate facilities.

In June 2022, babies explored sensory activities with staff, while two-year-olds made dough and practised coordinating their movements with tools. Older children built representations of bones and medical equipment with bricks, prompting conversations about the body. These were different ways into learning: physical exploration for younger children and discussion extending an older child's idea.

Learning and Activities

EYFS shapes the learning day through play, exploration and activity, with communication, physical development and social and emotional development feeding into later learning. Staff use observations, conversations with children and parents' contributions to plan activities. Both adult-led and child-led experiences form part of that process, so planning takes account of children's interests as well as intended learning.

Choices also have a practical place in the day. Children can vote by raising their hands to select a story, or contribute ideas during circle time. Learning about faiths, traditions and cultures accompanies teaching about kindness and respect. These are concrete opportunities to practise listening to others and expressing a preference.

In June 2022, books were shared with puppets and props, and staff repeated and modelled language during conversations. Activities with pasta, spaghetti and buttons introduced ideas about weight, quantity and number. The improvement priorities were equally specific: some experiences needed more challenge to sustain children's engagement, and some children needed further help with resilience and self-control. Enjoyable participation and sufficiently demanding learning are separate considerations here.

Outdoor and Community Life

The upstairs outdoor play area complements the indoor rooms. In June 2022, children used wheeled toys and practised climbing slide steps, while babies received support with strength and coordination as they worked towards walking. That dated picture shows outdoor play serving movement and physical development, rather than simply providing a break from indoor activities.

Relationships and Communication

Parent communication has several visible channels: a monthly newsletter, a notice board and policies displayed in reception. A menu board gives families another practical point of reference. Together, these provide routine information alongside the parent contributions used in activity planning.

In June 2022, staff incorporated parents' wishes into weaning and toilet training, and conversations with families led to work on dental hygiene and healthy eating. Care routines also included explanations to children about what staff were doing. These examples connect home preferences with daily care, rather than treating the two as separate subjects.

Inclusion and Wellbeing

At the June 2022 inspection, Ofsted found that targeted SEND support, referrals and cooperation with parents and other professionals helped children make progress, with arrangements also made for their move to school. This is evidence of the mechanisms used at that time, rather than a general promise about every child's experience today.

The two-year progress check gives parents a written account of development in the prime areas of learning, highlighting strengths and where additional support may help. It provides a defined opportunity for staff and parents to discuss a child's development together.

A cook makes three fresh meals each day using a two-week menu cycle, with snacks offered in the morning and afternoon. Vegetarian options are offered, and special dietary needs are catered for at parents' request.

Sessions and Attendance

Opening hours are 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery operates throughout the year, closing for bank holidays. Full-day bookings run from 7.30am to 6pm; half-day bookings cover up to 5 hours. Full-time and part-time attendance are both offered, giving families a choice between a complete day and a shorter booking.

For older children, the before-school service includes breakfast and a local school drop-off, while after-school care includes collection and tea. School-holiday care includes meals. These arrangements may matter to families organising care for children at different stages, although they are separate from the nursery's younger-child provision.

Getting There

Grange Road sits just off Kings Heath High Street. Enquiries can be made through the contact form, by telephone or by email. The contact address is 23-25 Grange Road, Birmingham, B14 7RN.

Funding and Paid Extras

The nursery offers 15–30 hours of free childcare for eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years, with eligibility checking and applications directed through Birmingham City Council. Private childcare is also offered through daily, half-day and hourly charging.

Meals are included in daily and weekly fees. Parents supply nappies, along with bottles, a beaker and spare clothes. These are different arrangements: food is part of those paid bookings, while the specified personal supplies come from home. Current prices come in the nursery's written quotation; the nursery fees page sets out the charging structure.

• Challenge and persistence. In June 2022, extending some children's learning and developing resilience and self-control were improvement priorities. During a visit, ask how staff now adapt activities when a child masters a task or encounters difficulty.
• Indoor and outdoor layout. The nursery uses six rooms, a quiet space and an upstairs outdoor play area. A visit can help families understand how their child's room uses these spaces across the day.
• Funded attendance. The offer covers eligible children from 9 months to 4 years. Ask how the funded hours fit the intended attendance pattern and how meals and consumables are treated within that arrangement.

Kings Heath Grange suits families seeking either a full-day booking or a half-day session, with before-school, after-school and holiday care adding practical value for households with older children. Its converted building, quieter space and upstairs outdoor provision give the setting a clear physical identity.

The June 2022 judgement provides a positive inspection position, but the priorities around challenge and resilience deserve attention alongside it. The strongest fit is for parents who value play-based learning, room-based organisation and a choice of attendance lengths, and who want to see how those improvement priorities translate into the present nursery day.