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Ashbrook Drive, Great Park, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands B45 9FP
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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...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

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

Full Day Session from £80.50.

We're making childcare more accessible to families:

* No meal, consumable or enhancement charges

* Part & fully funded places available

A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.

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My First Friends Rubery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.870) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time My First Friends Rubery has 116 reviews.

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Review from D M (Father of Child) published on 4 May 2023 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery
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...  

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Review from Alexandra C (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 evening time.

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.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it and will pass your comments onto our team!

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Review from Phoebe S (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 daunting to leave your child, especially as a first-time Mum.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from Lauren B (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Since my child has gone back to this nursery, she's so much happier in herself. She is progressing better with her communication and has made friends.

The staff are great and listen to your concerns and really put your mind at ease. Nothing is too much bother.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Positive experiences with this nursery.
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.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery

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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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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 important.
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.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery

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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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I preferred it when we got updates throughout the day on the app, it gave me some comfort that I knew what was happening.
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.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery

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...  

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Review from Cherry C (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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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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Hi and thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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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!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery

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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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My First Friends has been amazing. I have two boys, one attended many years ago he is now 14 and my youngest is two. Both went from 6 months old and the nursery staff have been accommodating, welcoming and reassuring with the care of my children. They even remember my eldest son.
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.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery
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...  

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Review from Casey F (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at the nursery for almost 2 years now. Since going he has come on a lot with the help and support from the staff.

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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Review from F C (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your kind words! Our team will be delighted with this response!

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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write this review! We really appreciate it!

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Review from J B (Father of Child) published on 16 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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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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Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your wonderful comments - we really appreciate it!

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Review from Terri-Anne S (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery. Friendly staff and my daughter has learned so much and really flourished here.
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.

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Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your lovely comments! We really appreciate it!

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery

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!

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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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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!

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Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your lovely comments, it is very much appreciated!

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Claire JonesJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2006

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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