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With its large spaces and carefully designed rooms, My First Friends Rubery has a ‘family-feel’ that makes children feel comfortable and at home. Located close to the village, the nursery offers easy access to a range of amenities for families to...
My First Friends Rubery is a welcoming, purpose-built nursery located in the outskirts of Rednal, Birmingham. The nursery provides a stimulating and safe environment where children can learn and play.
With its large spaces and carefully designed rooms, My First Friends Rubery has a ‘family-feel’ that makes children feel comfortable and at home. Located close to the village, the nursery offers easy access to a range of amenities for families to enjoy. The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.
The open-plan environment features several age-appropriate rooms, each with easy access to the outdoor garden area where children can explore and learn. The Baby room provides a warm and calming environment, where babies can develop at their own pace and explore sensory play. The Pre-School rooms offer access to ICT equipment, including an interactive whiteboard, to support all areas of learning and development.
In addition to indoor learning spaces, My First Friends Rubery has a garden area built with soft surfacing for safety, providing children with an opportunity to learn surrounded by nature. Regular visits to the village in Rednal allow children to engage their physical abilities through walking and exploring.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- The Old Station Nursery
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Jones (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 47
Total Places for Children
- 120
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- There is ample parking available at the setting.
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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My First Friends Rubery Reviews (116)
My First Friends Rubery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.530) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time My First Friends Rubery has 116 reviews.
The nursery staffs are excellent and very caring for my child. I would rate 5 stars for them. On the downside, the finance team is awful, money-minded and charges for all the bank holidays even if the child comes only 2 days a week. They are not helpful in citing terms and conditions. It is not the...
The nursery staffs are excellent and very caring for my child. I would rate 5 stars for them. On the downside, the finance team is awful, money-minded and charges for all the bank holidays even if the child comes only 2 days a week. They are not helpful in citing terms and conditions. It is not the best value for money.
We know how important each and every individual within the nursery is to you and your children. As a result, we have significantly invested in our teams this year and continue to enhance their salary and wider benefits. Our fees remain payable on...
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it.We know how important each and every individual within the nursery is to you and your children. As a result, we have significantly invested in our teams this year and continue to enhance their salary and wider benefits. Our fees remain payable on bank holidays in order for us to continue to pay our staff as well as covering general building costs such as rent. We do, however, offer a 15% discount on fees for these days.
If you would like to discuss this further, please do let us know, and we will be more than happy to give you a call.
My daughter has been in nursery since October 2022 and I am extremely pleased with how well her development has come along. At first, I was quite nervous leaving my child with strangers but I was always rest assured by the app that she was ok with regular updates and when collecting her on an...
I want to give a special thanks to all the key workers who have started this journey with her as they have been fantastic! She loves going to nursery and she has come such a long way, I’m excited to see more of her character coming out in the next few months/years. The regular parents' evening updates are also great for both me and her father to sit there and see how well she is doing. Thank you My First Friends, Rubery! - if I could rate higher, I would.
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This was my son's first month at full-time nursery and away from me and Dad. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and have helped my little boy settle in very quickly. He seems so much more happier and confident within himself. The staff are extremely friendly to everyone and make it less...
This was my son's first month at full-time nursery and away from me and Dad. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and have helped my little boy settle in very quickly. He seems so much more happier and confident within himself. The staff are extremely friendly to everyone and make it less daunting to leave your child, especially as a first-time Mum.
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Fantastic school caring, loving and accommodating. My son loved to go all the time, despite the fact he is meant to attend two days a week. I would recommend My First Friend school to everyone I come across always.
Fantastic school caring, loving and accommodating. My son loved to go all the time, despite the fact he is meant to attend two days a week. I would recommend My First Friend school to everyone I come across always.
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The staff are great and listen to your concerns and really put your mind at ease. Nothing is too much bother.
The staff are great and listen to your concerns and really put your mind at ease. Nothing is too much bother.
Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it!
Management is easily accessible and has provided flexibility and assisted in booking additional sessions which is greatly appreciated.
The app is good, staff provide continuity and regular updates. Staff always make time to communicate at the end of the...
Management is easily accessible and has provided flexibility and assisted in booking additional sessions which is greatly appreciated.
The app is good, staff provide continuity and regular updates. Staff always make time to communicate at the end of the day.
Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it!
Couldn’t have asked for anything more. All the staff are lovely and so caring to all the kids. My daughters absolutely love going there and feel so comfortable. It means so much to see your children happy and comfortable and I feel so at ease leaving them to play with all their friends.
Couldn’t have asked for anything more. All the staff are lovely and so caring to all the kids. My daughters absolutely love going there and feel so comfortable. It means so much to see your children happy and comfortable and I feel so at ease leaving them to play with all their friends.
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it!
Many thanks from the heart for all your hard work, love, dedication and patience to the children, and for keeping personal belongings in order (toys, clothes), helping with potty training, caring when they were not feeling well, making everyday a fun environment to go to which was also very...
My First Friend Nursery and all the lovely staff were part of both my son's development and first stages in life and helped prepare them for school through creative and educational activities.
They also learnt the months of the year, the days of the week, the numbers, etc, through play and songs that were easy to memorise.
A big thank you to all the team.
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I loved the photo and activity updates but these are now less frequent.
I love how friendly all the staff are, they feel like family when we pick up our child. They always...
I loved the photo and activity updates but these are now less frequent.
I love how friendly all the staff are, they feel like family when we pick up our child. They always listen when we have additional needs.
Thank you for your review. As a group, we are always trying to improve our communication with our families. We aim to provide high quality and regular updates through our monthly nursery newsletter, bi-monthly group newsletter and via our parent app. Following the recent changes to the EYFS in...
Thank you for your review. As a group, we are always trying to improve our communication with our families. We aim to provide high quality and regular updates through our monthly nursery newsletter, bi-monthly group newsletter and via our parent app. Following the recent changes to the EYFS in September 2021, the number of updates that you will receive on the parent app will have reduced to once per week. The new EYFS curriculum aims to reduce the nursery teams paperwork/admin workload so that they can spend more valuable time with the children in their care. Thank you again for your review!
No bad words at all against what they do and support my child's progress. My baby started in March with no English at all, they were so patient and gave me feedback on what to do step by step. Actually, my elder daughter was there in 2017 as well and I was so pleased with the support and friendly...
No bad words at all against what they do and support my child's progress. My baby started in March with no English at all, they were so patient and gave me feedback on what to do step by step. Actually, my elder daughter was there in 2017 as well and I was so pleased with the support and friendly staff there and that's why I have no doubt of choosing them again when my second daughter is reaching the age. Highly recommended them, I have told so many of my friends already about how good they are.
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Our son has been going here since he was 1 and we have always had a wonderful experience with My First Friends. The staff are lovely and attentive. He has been very happy there and we will be sad for him to leave!
Our son has been going here since he was 1 and we have always had a wonderful experience with My First Friends. The staff are lovely and attentive. He has been very happy there and we will be sad for him to leave!
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They have...
They have adapted to change particularly well and have managed parents through this process with very little if any impact to the children. This is their recent joining of a wider nursery group. My only worry is the individuality of the nursery remains. Having had the removal of their own social media page and presence is a concern. However, the collaboration can only support the needs of the children.
Staff can not do enough for you and more importantly for your child.
We aim to embrace the individuality of each of our nurseries, whilst creating a similar feeling and ethos across all to reflect the values of...
Hi, thank you for taking the time to write this review. It's wonderful to hear that your eldest son is still recognised by the team after all these years!We aim to embrace the individuality of each of our nurseries, whilst creating a similar feeling and ethos across all to reflect the values of the group. Our social media is used to highlight special days and events that have taken place within the nurseries, complimented by some individual nursery or child updates. Although some nursery-specific pictures may not be linked to your child's specific nursery every week, we believe that sharing these special moments on social media supports togetherness in the Early Years by celebrating milestones together and sharing experiences from across a variety of different nursery settings. In addition, the nursery also aims to share regular content via the parent app which will give you regular insight into what your child is doing at nursery.
Thank you again for your review.
My son is not your average 2 and a half year old, he's nonverbal and struggles with socialising with other children, however, while going to nursery he learnt how to...
My son is not your average 2 and a half year old, he's nonverbal and struggles with socialising with other children, however, while going to nursery he learnt how to deal with things out of his control, share with others and is trying to communicate more with others.
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Very friendly staff who always do their best to fulfil the parent's needs. The nursery has a good outdoor play area which is great as my son loves it but I believe that children should go out only if the weather is adequate or under their parent's authorisation.
Very friendly staff who always do their best to fulfil the parent's needs. The nursery has a good outdoor play area which is great as my son loves it but I believe that children should go out only if the weather is adequate or under their parent's authorisation.
Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it!
My child has been attending since nine months old, and they have absolutely thrived by being at the nursery and love going every week. The staff are lovely, approachable and put our minds at ease with any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend the nursery.
My child has been attending since nine months old, and they have absolutely thrived by being at the nursery and love going every week. The staff are lovely, approachable and put our minds at ease with any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend the nursery.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your kind words! Our team will be delighted with this response!
An amazing nursery with incredible staff. Our daughter has flourished in the last year and can't wait to go to nursery each day. The staff go above and beyond to give the children the very best start.
An amazing nursery with incredible staff. Our daughter has flourished in the last year and can't wait to go to nursery each day. The staff go above and beyond to give the children the very best start.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write this review! We really appreciate it!
My First Friends has been outstanding since our daughter started around 2 years ago. The staff are great and supportive. The level of communication is good and it is well resourced. I would definitely recommend!
My First Friends has been outstanding since our daughter started around 2 years ago. The staff are great and supportive. The level of communication is good and it is well resourced. I would definitely recommend!
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I love how she role plays nursery at home and it really shows how kind and loving the staff are to the children.
I look forward to my son attending.
I feel confident he will be in a safe and loving...
I love how she role plays nursery at home and it really shows how kind and loving the staff are to the children.
I look forward to my son attending.
I feel confident he will be in a safe and loving setting.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your lovely comments! We really appreciate it!
I only have positive things to say about My First Friends nursery! My little girl started with them just before she was 1 and she settled really quickly into the baby room thanks to the wonderfully nurturing and friendly staff. She has recently moved into the D&E room and has again settled quickly,...
I only have positive things to say about My First Friends nursery! My little girl started with them just before she was 1 and she settled really quickly into the baby room thanks to the wonderfully nurturing and friendly staff. She has recently moved into the D&E room and has again settled quickly, staff at the nursery ensured that her transition was seamless and the new staff have made an effort to get to know her and comfort her as much as possible. They have supported her with her potty training and I feel that her communication and language has come on leaps and bounds with the help of her time at nursery.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your lovely comments! We really appreciate, and are delighted to hear your daughter is thriving and adapting well to nursery life!
The nursery have been amazing since my child started in September last year. Their continued support has made a huge impact on my child’s development. Nothing is ever to much for them to do. The under 2’s team have been so helpful and given me so much confidence in leaving my child in a nursery...
The nursery have been amazing since my child started in September last year. Their continued support has made a huge impact on my child’s development. Nothing is ever to much for them to do. The under 2’s team have been so helpful and given me so much confidence in leaving my child in a nursery setting with my child being so happy and settled. Thank you to all the team for being utterly amazing! As a family, we can not thank you enough for everything that they have done and continue to do!
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your lovely comments, it is very much appreciated!
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News (14) & Events (0)
- 27 Apr 2026
We are delighted to share that The Old Station Nursery has once again been recognised as one of the Top 20 Nursery Groups in the UK by Daynurseries.co.uk for 2026....
- 08 Apr 2026
Our 1-minute school-readiness check-in, created by Early Years (EYFS) professionals, gives you a helpful snapshot of how prepared your child is to start school. Once you’ve completed it, we’ll send...
- 17 Dec 2025
The Old Station Nursery is proud to announce that it has raised £11,971 for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity during the first year of its official charity partnership, strengthening connections across...
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: The Old Station Nursery
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: The Old Station Nursery
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: The Old Station Nursery
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Hello, I'm Claire and I'm the Nursery Manager here at My First Friends Rubery. I am qualified Early years foundation degree/level 5 management.
Our...
Hello, I'm Claire and I'm the Nursery Manager here at My First Friends Rubery. I am qualified Early years foundation degree/level 5 management.
Our nursery is special because the children are at the heart of everything we do. The team are committed and dedicated to their profession; always focusing on children, enabling them to become confident, happy, individuals who aim high and always want to learn more
We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!
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