The Nest Nursery Wood End

118 Wood End Road, Birmingham B24 8BJ
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9.9 124 Reviews
  • 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 Marie D (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with this nursery is just amazing. From the moment my daughter started, they put us both at ease as we have never been apart. My daughter loves everything about this nursery, every day she absolutely loves and enjoys being with the other children and all the staff. She has progressed so
much and become a lot more confident with everyday life things. Also, my daughter comes out of the nursery so happy and always tells me what she has done, how nice the children and staff are, which makes me very happy that my child is in this amazing nursery.
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Review from Anna K (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nest Nursery provides the perfect nurturing environment for my daughter. The staff are compassionate and caring. I know she is safe and well looked after, as well as stimulated and encouraged. The nursery keep us updated on activities during the day with photos and videos - this helps reduce the
anxiety about leaving them knowing they're enjoying themselves. The nursery also provides a good varied diet for the children. I'm particularly impressed with how they have handled my daughter's allergies going above and beyond to provide safe appealing foods. I wouldn't recommend anywhere else and feel incredibly lucky to have got a place. Thank you x
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Review from M E (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff are really great and very friendly. They have accommodated all our requests (the use of cloth nappies) and ensured that all our needs as parents are met. Our son's key worker has a lovely bubbly and warm personality, which is impacting our boy's behaviour for the best. He has been
thriving since he started attending and loves being there. We chose this nursery due to their child led principles which encourages the children to explore and work with natural resources, whilst still benefiting from organised play sessions. Our son loves the food they provide as well and finishes all his portions most of the time. The nursery is clean and the management have implemented Covid measures to minimise the risks.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this fantastic nursery since 11 months old and it's the best decision we made. The nursery has provided my daughter with a variety of natural resources to reach her full potential. They have a variety of activities which helps build a childs imagination and curiosity.
Wonderful Forest School session and excellent and caring staff. A fantastic outdoor space on site where children can enjoy play in all weathers.
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Review from Joanne D (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would recommend The Nest Nursery to anyone at all! The staff have excellent knowledge and skills. They look after the children with care and compassion.
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Review from Natalie H (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined the nursery in September. He settled in really quickly, and the support he has been given is really good. He is always happy to go in and comes out smiling, telling me about his day. Would highly recommend!
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Review from Zoe D (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with the care my child receives at the nursery. The staff have gone above and beyond during COVID to ensure the children continue to thrive in a caring and engaging environment. The staff have been very innovative in using technology to communicate and provide activities for children
and parents. My child loves nursery and all the staff.
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Review from Agnieszka B (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my 2nd child at The Nest Nursery Wood End, and myself, my husband and our children were and are so pleased with the staff, environment, attitude and the care your provide. Especially in these difficult times, thank you for being caring and implementing all the safety routines. He enjoys spending
time at nursery, building new friendships and exploring. He loves Forset School and goes back to nursery every day with the smile on his face.
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Review from Kelly J (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have only ever experienced outstanding practice and care for my child in this setting. The quality of care and support for my child from all staff is only ever the best. My child goes to nursery with a smile and leaves with a smile. He is incredibly happy here. We love the setting, the activities
available, the level of challenge and communication we receive from staff on all levels. We can't wait for his sibling to start here this year!
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Review from Paula S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl started the nursery in November and being a lockdown baby, we were extremely nervous about how she would settle. The staff were brilliant and allowed us all time to get used to the idea of being apart and our little girl has come on so much since starting.
The setting is so well thought
out with lots of activities freely available for the children to explore independently and make decisions over what they wish to play with. The outside space is fantastic, and I love that the children are encouraged to use this space in all weathers. The observations provided are thoughtful, detailed and really allow you to appreciate the environment.
We find the staff to be attentive, caring, knowledgable and friendly, and our little girl loves them!
Highly recommend, and so happy with our choice, as I leave knowing she is safe and cared for.
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Review from Danessah M (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have so many great things to say about this nursery. My son started in November 2020, so during the pandemic, so no-one was able to enter the building. This did not make me feel any less confident that my child would not settle well. My child had never met any adults nor children because of this pandemic.
In fact, he didn't go to anyone but me and his dad. A few days of his settling, I was so surprised how happy and confident he was. He has developed great relationships with staff and children; I have the staff to thank for that. They were and are still amazing with him. It's lovely to have a home to the home environment that has really helped. He has so many activities available at his level. I also love the fact that the room is set up looking inviting for him, with lots of natural resources for him to explore throughout the day. He has learnt so much and has developed so much since he started.
Decent meals!
He's always happy to go nursery and never wants to come home!
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Review from E A (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves coming to The Nest. The staff are welcoming, friendly and all extremely competent.
I can approach any one of them, and they will always help me out.
My son arrives and leaves with a smile on his face and has become more social and vocal and more confident since starting at
The Nest.
I cannot recommend them enough.
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Review from Michelle M (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t be happier with The Nest Nursery. My little boy loves attending and runs happily into the building.
The whole ethos of the nursery is really excellent. I find it so reassuring that all of the staff are first aid trade (which is above and beyond the requirements set out for nurseries).
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children get a lot of time playing outdoors which I love. They also have the freedom to go to activities that interest them, rather than a set schedule.
My little boy comes home very happy and chatting all about his day and the adventures he’s had in the garden. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
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Review from Alexandra W (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic provision provided at The Nest.
Every single practitioner is kind, caring and has the best interests of the child at the heart of all they do. The provocations provided for the children are inventive, enabling the children to be curious, excited and explorative in their approach to learning.
The staff can not do enough to offer support and advice to parents; their care of my child at this setting has been outstanding every single day - they are truly a family, nurturing children to grow and progress!
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Review from Maura J (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wish every child could have the experience of attending a nursery as amazing as The Nest. Feel very lucky to have found such a stimulating, caring, safe place for our daughter. The learning environment and the quality of the day to day provision are second to none! I cannot speak highly enough of
the staff, they have gone above and beyond to make my little one feel happy, secure, safe and loved whilst in their care; she absolutely loves going each day! A big thank you to the manager and her talented team of practitioners, keep up the great work ladies and gents!
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Review from Riham A (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the best nursery ever. My daughter goes to the nursery since she was 9-months and she is going to be three years soo.
The staff are so friendly, kind and professional. I had a worry about my daughter's speech, and they have made a professional assessment of her and put a plan to help her at
home and nursery. I would highly recommend them. My daughter is so happy with them, and I can see a lot of progress all the time.
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Review from Fatima M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been there now for a year. She loves to go and always coming back home telling us what they have done.
The activities are brilliant to help her develop, and forest school is great for them.
The staff are really caring and friendly. She calls them her big friends, and she loves them.
I love the communication the staff have with the parents.
They have been working really hard during this difficult year, and they have done a fantastic job.
Thank you so much!
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Review from Janine B (Aunt of Child) published on 18 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery and staff are very friendly and welcoming! Haven't got a bad word to say about The Nest. Always enjoy seeing what activities they have been up to for the day.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be more pleased with the care and support we have from The Nest Nursery. The environment, food, activities are all wonderful. We know how much the staff care for our daughters and we are so grateful we found The Nest. It's amazing.
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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy at The Nest, she always gets excited when we tell her she's going to nursery and smiles on her way in. We're happy as we know she's kept busy all day and she is developing brilliantly.
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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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