The Nest Nursery Wood End

118 Wood End Road, Birmingham B24 8BJ
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  • The Nest Nursery Wood End, Birmingham
The Nest Nursery Wood End provides a nurturing, high-quality environment for children from birth to four years old. Graded Outstanding by Ofsted (September 2022), the nursery is dedicated to fostering a love of learning through child-led exploration, discovery, and outdoor play.

As a nature nursery, The Nest offers a rich, natural environment where children can engage with the world around them. Its established garden is filled with hidden treasures, encouraging curiosity and adventure, including a Forest School provision, where children develop confidence, independence, and a deep connection with nature.

The nursery’s calm and homely atmosphere is carefully designed to support children’s emotional well-being. Natural materials, soft lighting create a nurturing space where children feel secure and inspired. A space where every child feels at home.

As a Curiosity Approach® Founding setting, The Nest Nursery Wood End champions open-ended play, authentic experiences, and child-led learning. Through thoughtfully designed spaces and a focus on hands-on discovery, children are encouraged to explore, imagine, and develop at their own pace.

Families seeking an enriching, play-based learning experience are invited to visit and see first-hand how The Nest Nursery nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Danielle Pitt (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Our current price lists can be downloaded through our website.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:15
    Tuesday 07:00-18:15
    Wednesday 07:00-18:15
    Thursday 07:00-18:15
    Friday 07:00-18:15

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

The Nest Nursery Wood End Reviews (124)

9.9

The Nest Nursery Wood End has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.948) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Nest Nursery Wood End has 124 reviews.

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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, would recommend 100%. Both boys have been here and always came out happy.
Amazing staff, always a good selection of food, garden and forest school are brilliant.
Wouldn't recommend highly enough!
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nest is a fantastic nursery and my child has had a great 2 years and will be sad to leave.
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Review from K V (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with everything the Nest Nursery provided us. The experience was brilliant. Our daughter absolutely loved everything and everyone in the nursery (especially her key person). We couldn't ask for better teachers. We will miss everyone but will be popping in to visit everyone. Thank
you from the bottom of my heart.
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Review from Peter C (Father of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loved coming to The Nesy Nursery. They have taken great care of looking after my son, he has now grown in confidence and is now ready to move to reception.
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Review from M O (Father of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We find Nest Nursery to be one of, if not the best nursery in the area. We are very pleased with the journey our child has had so far. The staff are all friendly and forever helpful.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My three daughters have enjoyed excellent and dedicated care from the staff at The Nest Nursery Wood End. They are embraced as individuals, nurtured and encouraged to discover the world around them, whilst learning and growing.
They go above and beyond to provide truly outstanding provision and support
to the families who attend The Nest.
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Review from Y G (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is fantastic. When my son started I had speech and language concerns and some sensory questions and they’ve been incredibly supportive and helpful - he’s flourished in their environment and they keep him engaged in activities that he enjoys doing and support him in exploring new ones. All
the staff are lovely and the environment at the nursery is beautiful.
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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a mom who has a two-year-old currently at The Nest. All of the staff are incredible! They keep me informed and up to date, and my son loves it there. I love how the curiosity approach encourages my son to explore! Whenever I pick him up, he is always doing something different and looks happy and
content.
I would 100 per cent recommend prospective parents to consider The Nest as a nursery for their child. I am so pleased that I did and can see the positive changes!
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Incredible nursery. Wouldn't send my kids anywhere else, even if it was half the money. Absolutely lovely staff, very caring.
Amazing garden. Love the curiosity approach. My kids have learned a lot in terms of creativity and social skills.
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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very polite, understanding, friendly and approachable. They tell you detailed updates about the children, when picking them up and they know the children personally. I love the facilities and how natural the environment is.
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Review from Loren M (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely thrilled. So happy to see my daughter happy. Everything is just amazing. The staff are absolutely incredible. So glad I made the right choice to move my daughter to the Nest. I can't wait to watch my daughter grow there and have the best time.
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Review from Stacey H (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the best nursery I could ever have hoped for. The staff are really attuned to the needs of the children. My two children attend and I feel so reassured that they are having fun, learning and socialising in an environment geared towards exploration and development. The staff really understand
the developmental needs of the children and they go above and beyond to meet the needs of the children and parents. They always keep me informed about their development and interests at nursery and are very accommodating.
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Review from Fran M (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended The Nest Nursery Wood End between 2017 and 2020 and as a child, she absolutely loved it! My now 2-year-old is also attending and he loves it too.
Staff members are absolutely fabulous. Communication is great and the facilities, activities and learning methods are wonderful. So
much so, that the nursery has been a sticking point for us to stay in the area. I pretty much doubt I will be able to find another nursery like it. The staff are trained regularly and are all so loving and caring. Little ones feel nurtured and as a parent, I am at ease knowing my child is happy, safe, loved and cared for.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn’t wish for a better nursery! The staff are amazing, caring, friendly and nurturing. The nursery environment at The Nest is lovelier than anything I would have imagined before seeing it. The ethos of the staff and nursery is in my opinion, just how all nurseries should be. I’d recommend The Nest
to everyone. My child is so happy here!
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Review from Emma L (Grandmother of Child) published on 11 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We really struck lucky getting a place at this nursery. Not only are all the staff kind and nurturing to the children, but the facilities are also outstanding. The children are safe and cared for beautifully and there is very much a feeling of 'family' which is reassuring. There is a huge garden and
outdoor area for the children to explore and this is encouraged in all weather. My granddaughter absolutely loves it and has lots to tell me every evening, when I collect her. Although slightly late with speech development, it was picked up by her brilliant key worker, discussed and a plan put in place to help. We have seen positive change within weeks. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough.
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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not recommend this nursery highly enough.
After my eldest daughter was still not settled at a different nursery despite her having attended for well over a year, we decided to try The Nest Nursery Wood End when I started back at work after maternity leave with my second child. I am gutted I
didn't just go there from the start! She settled so quickly. My second child (currently in their preschool group) and my youngest (currently in the baby room) both love it too. They love the freedom and space they have to explore, and I love how their inquisitive natures and desires to explore are encouraged. The whole setting rooms and garden, are a dream for the children to potter around in and engage with each other and their teachers. They do the most lovely activities for them to try out and explore. The Nest is a truly enriching experience every week.
The staff are awesome too - so supportive and understanding. They don't just host the children, they really know them and love them.
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Review from Steve M (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son moved from a local nursery to The Nest, where he thrived, built confidence through the outdoor activities, and made great friends. He's still in touch with some of those friends, even though they've now gone to different schools. My daughter now goes to The Nest, and she can't wait to leave the
house in the morning to get to the nursery. The workers genuinely love the children. The daily reports are regular 'focus week' keeps parents engaged, and we always know what's going on at the nursery. Brilliant all-round!
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Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is incredible; everything about it. My son loves coming here and particularly loves spending lots of time outside. The staff are incredible and go the extra mile in everything they do. I wish there was a Nest school!
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Review from Rochelle G (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nest Nursery is the best by far. The most caring, friendly and understanding staff. The Nest Wood End has an amazing outdoor space and always a number of different activities to do indoors daily. During the pandemic, The Nest have put measures into place to ensure the safety of staff and children.
Couldn't ask for a better nursery or staff team!
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Review from Andrea R (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been coming to The Nest for over two years and absolutely loves it. She is cared for and loved and I know that she has the most enjoyable time. With all the changes due to Covid the staff took it in their stride and made things safe with ease and went the extra mile to keep us involved
e.g. sending photos of activities. They also put up lots of activities on tapestry for us to access. I would recommend this nursery to everyone.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.948)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.948) out of 10 for The Nest Nursery Wood End is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.948 for The Nest Nursery Wood End is calculated as follows: ( (147 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.948
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Nest Nursery Wood End is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 65 number of registered child places is 13, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (6)

Meet the Team (17)

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Lyndsey Hellyn

Job Title: Nursery Director Joined: 2015

Qualified Teacher.

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Danielle Pitt

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2014

I have been the Manager of the Nest Nursery since December 2014. I hold a Early Years Professional Status qualification. I have worked in childcare for 12 years.

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Halleema Wiliams

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2009

I have worked for the Nest Nursery for many years. I have 2 children who attended the nursery. I am a very chatty, outgoing person, I love working with children and am honoured to work for such a great nursery. I am currently Level 3 qualified and Level 5 management.

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Elisabeth Perry

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2014

I have gained my level 3 BTEC national and a Level 5 Management.

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Suzanne Broomfield

Job Title: Nursery Admin Joined: 2015

I have many years administration experience and really enjoy my role at The Nest Nursery.

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Nina Donnelly

Job Title: Senior Practitioner Joined: 2014

I have worked here for nearly 7 years. I have an NVQ level 3 in Early Years and Childcare. I am Room Leader of the Under 2's. In my spare time I enjoy gardening and looking after my fish.

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Laura Wragg

Job Title: Creative Director Joined: 2014

I have worked in childcare for over 15 years, after completing my NNEB. During this time I have worked in a Council Nursery School and worked for a children's charity offering childcare for children with additional needs during the school holidays.


I developed a passion for Outdoor play and enhancing children's creatively. To further my skills and knowledge I completed a Foundation degree in Early Years and my Level 3 in Forest School. I recently joined The Nest Nursery in March as The Creative Director. I am looking forward to creating exciting environments and experiences for your children, and leading our Forest School Programme.

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Faye Bishop

Job Title: Senior Practitioners Joined: 2014

I have worked at The Nest Nursery since it opened in December 2015. I have worked in childcare for 5 years. I am a joint room leader of 2-3 years. I have a CCLD Level 2 and 3 in Childcare. I have 3 children of my own.

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Joanne Whelan

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012

I have a BTEC National Diploma in Childhood Studies and have worked at the nursery since 1999. I am happily married with three children. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and going on holiday in our family caravan.

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Jane Thomas Wright

Job Title: Nursery Senco Joined: 2014

My role at The Nest Nursery is SENCO and Early Years Practitioner. My role of the SENCO is to support children who may be having difficulties with their learning, behaviour or disability.


My role within the nursery is a varied one which I like a lot. I am very passionate about good inclusive practice and meeting the needs of all children to help them reach their potential.

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June Whelan

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2014

I have worked at the nursery for 17 years and I am based in the baby room. I have a NVQ Level 2 qualification in childcare. I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my grandchildren. I enjoy gardening and reading.

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Jenny Reddall

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2013

I am based in the 2-5 years rooms. I have an NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Childcare. I have been here for nearly 19 years. I like to read and I support West Bromwich Albion.

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Clare McAvoy

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2014

I have worked at the nursery for 9 years and I have an NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and enjoy working in the baby room very much. I also have children of my own.

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Matthew Pearson

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner/ Forest School Leader Joined: 2014

I have been working in childcare for over 8 years, gaining my level 3 in Children care, learning and development. I stated working at The Nest nursery in 2014 based with the pre-school children. I love the outdoors and believe that children learn a lot from being outside and exploring nature.

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Simona Kosova

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2014

I am originally from the Czech Republic but I have been living in Birmingham for the last 10 years. I hold a level 3 diploma in Children and Young people's workforce and an A level in Psychology, pedagogy and SEN. I work with the 2-3 year old children.

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Justine Taylor

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2012

Qualified Nursery Practitioner.

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Victoria Hall

Job Title: Senior Practitioner Joined: 2016

I am a mum of 2 young children. I have many years experience working in nurseries and the care industry. I hold an NVQ Level 2 and 3. I work with 2-5 years.

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