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 Patricia C (Grandmother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a beautiful nursery giving children the freedom to explore in a safe environment. The nursery has a Lovely atmosphere it was great to see my granddaughter having so much fun. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Lovely outdoor space, unlike any other nursery I visited. All staff were welcoming and friendly towards me and my son. I would highly recommend the nursery to all my family and friends.
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Review from Nick C (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at this nursery since she was 6 months old and I can't praise the staff and surroundings highly enough. The outside space is superb as are the activities the kids get to do outside of the nursery.
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Review from Ryan M (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl attended here and she absolutely adored the outdoors area. The staff were really engaging and supportive of her love for the outdoors and encouraged her independence. The nursery is so calming the way it is set up it's like a home away from home. She also enjoyed all the messy activities
available because she loves getting messy and the play dough station was one of her favourite areas as well.
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Review from A R (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My second child now attends The Nest Nursery Wood End following my first child. I can honestly say with the team leading the nursery and the exceptional caring and nurturing staff, I would not consider sending my child anywhere else. The environment gives my child excellent opportunity to learn and
develop. The Nest Nursery Wood End provides activities put on by staff and the agencies such as the music man/woman and learn and sign all. I don't believe you would find many nurseries with an outside space that The Nest Nursery Wood End has with its garden. This huge outdoor environment gives my child the opportunity to explore new things and I am fortunate my child can attend a nursery with such a space. The Nest Nursery has brilliant top class facilities but it is the staff that leave me feeling at ease knowing that my child is being left in the best possible care.
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Review from Steve W (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended this nursery. The staff are very helpful and are always very caring towards them. The environment is very homely and very inviting and the resource they use are very natural which make their learning opportunity endless. The boys really enjoy the garden and the free
flow, they are allowed to play indoors or outdoors, this means they can do as they please. It's also lovely how the children are all together as well as the boys can have their own friends but also have each other too. I couldn't wish for a better nursery for my children to go to. Thank you to all the amazing staff.
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Review from Hannah R (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nest nursery is a fantastic place to be, my daughter loved it here the staff are always friendly and helpful like one big happy family. My daughter is the kind of child who likes to get down and dirty and this was the place she could do it, mud and sand, paint, water, spaghetti you name it she was
there, and if your child likes something, in particular, they will do their best to see to it that they can do it and explore it.
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Review from Lindsay M (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited the Nest Nursery to attend the baby massage classes that took place in a certain part of the nursery.
All of the staff were so friendly and helpful and made me and my daughter very welcome indeed. We had a tour of the nursery while we were there and it looked so much fun and the kids looked
so happy.
I thought it was such a good idea for a nursery to offer some of their space to allow classes such as baby massage to take place. It allowed me to not only attend a class that my baby loved but also see the nursery environment where I wouldn't hesitate to take my daughter in the future.
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Review from Liam H (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is amazing! It's not focused on making as much money as it can it's main focus is the children. My daughter attends this nursery and loves every minute of it. Staff are warming and welcome you as part of the family. Children's minds are opened with the great environments the nursery offer.
My daughter comes home telling me she's done yoga, forest school, music man has been, dance lesson. A full packed day not just sat in one room playing with toys but letting my daughter experience nature as it is in the fantastic garden setting they have. I could go on but the main thing to say is letting someone else look after your children is a massive risk we all take. But I 100% trust my daughter in this loving, safe and enjoyable environment every day.
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Review from Racheal F (Grandmother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two grandsons went to this nursery. The staff are so good they stand up for everything they could dream of they are down to earth staff and there's not a day when my grandsons were not happy because the staff are very hard working and take their job seriously, also they have a zero tolerance of the
use of mobile phones inside the building due to the child protection. The saying is the bestest nursery is The Nest is best. Couldn't ask for a better nursery at all.
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Review from Lisa P (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a mother of three. My youngest child will be leaving to go to school this year. The staff have helped me as a working parent to bring my son up with the utmost respect for himself and others. The nursery is ran exceptionally well and I only wish that The Nest team had been there from the very beginning
of all my children attending.
I would highly recommend this nursery not only for the amazing staff but for the most beautiful garden that they have adapted and turned into an adventure playground for the children's little imaginations to explore.
The nursery is a clean environment full of exciting learning toys where my son truly loves to be. I will be sad to know that come September I will no longer be needing their services. I can't thank the team enough for the hard work and loving care they have shown the children.
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Review from Anna H (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased that we chose The Nest Nursery for our daughter.
The staff have always been extremely supportive, friendly and caring. We feel that they respect our little girl as an individual and that she is making lots of progress under their care.
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Review from Mrs H (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since the Nest was taken over it has transformed visually and I have noticed my daughter's development has significantly improved. I have been going there for about 5-6 years now so I've seen the growth of the environment and the staff. I've even recommended the nursery to others. You are kept very
well informed and my daughter is very happy there.
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Review from Clare&freya (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very child friendly nursery with qualified professional staff who genuinely have the child's best interest at heart - my child gets so excited when she pulls up outside and always gets a warm happy welcome.
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Review from Tan (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are very friendly and my Son always has a warm reception when he arrives. I go to work knowing that my son is well looked after and will be entertained and educated throughout the day.


My son has the opportunity to go outside in the garden which is much larger than many nurseries

I have seen nearby. He also loves when the sing and sign lady comes (of which he has now learnt basic signs).


I would highly recommend the nest nursery to any parent

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Review from Clare S (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is fantastic, they allow children to be children knowing that they have the support and guidance of adults. All activities are child lead and the staff are fantastic at responding to the children's ideas. You never see a member of staff who is not happy to help. I wish I was a child so
I could go here.
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Review from Mariya W (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending The Nest Nursery since September 2015 and he absolutely loves it. He can't wait to go back the next day and his development is amazing to observe. He has come on in leaps and bounds since starting nursery and has acquired daily life skills which we, as working parents, cannot
impart easily. We love the setting, we love the outside space, the warm happy atmosphere and the staff are great, quick to help and incredibly accommodating with regards to special requests - and we've had a few.


We would absolutely recommend The Nest Nursery at Wood's End to any parent.

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Review from Sam S (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent, welcoming nursery, with great facilities. Healthy meals given daily. I've seen my son grow and develop whist attending The Nest Nursery. He enjoys his days at the nursery and has a good relationship with the staff and other children.
He is comfortable and happy in the nursery which is reassuring
for myself. The nursery have a great outdoors area which is used daily. My son is a huge fan of this. All the staff are friendly and approachable.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Initially my daughter was about to start another nursery however I was not pleased/happy with her going there. I was aware of The Nest Nursery Wood End as my best friends children went there. I made contact and from the moment I walked in with my daughter I was instantly made to feel at ease with a
warm friendly environment. My daughter at the time found it very difficult and stressful being in a new environment and socially with people but all the staff at The Nest Nursery Wood End were so supportive and let me do loads of settling in sessions in the summer with her and to take out time settling her in where other nurseries I viewed I feel didn't see the importance of this. My daughter has been at The Nest Nursery Wood End and she's like a changed child!! She's much more confident around people, social situations and her speech and confidence has really grown! It's a lovely environment, big garden and they tailor to every child's individual needs. Cannot recommend The Nest Nursery Wood End, Thank you! xx
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Review from Matt F (Father of Child) published on 16 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff were again accommodating in forms of our work commitments. Our son's needs were identified and met, working with us as parents to ensure consistency of learning both at home and nursery. Consistent and clear feedback continually.
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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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