Howley Grange Kindergarten

Howley Grange Road, Access via Frankley Avenue, Halesowen B62 0HS
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9.8 38 Reviews
  • Howley Grange Kindergarten, Halesowen
Established over thirty years ago and open all year, Howley Grange Kindergarten offers a homely, caring and nurturing environment for children.

Experienced staff care for children, whilst at the same time offering each child every opportunity to learn and develop at the individual child's own pace.

There are separate rooms for Babies (0-1 years), Tweenies (2-3 years) and Kindergarten (3-4 years).

An exciting outdoor area promotes a love of fresh air and nature, whilst giving children a safe place to develop physical skills on the mini climbing wall and the big selection of outdoor toys, including bikes, trucks and scooters. Healthy meals and snacks are served to cater for all dietary requirements.

The nursery has a three-stage security system so you can be sure your little people are in safe hands.

They also use a bespoke app based management system to keep parents up to date in real time about their child's day to day activities. Parents can communicate directly with staff in their child's room and get important updates directly to their phone or tablet every day.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Debbie Skitt
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Debbie Skitt (Owner/Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 49

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • From £40 per session

  • We offer funded places for 15 and 30 hours stretched over 51 weeks. We also accept Tax Free Childcare

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Please park on Frankley Avenue B62 0EA

Howley Grange Kindergarten Reviews (38)

9.8

Howley Grange Kindergarten has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Howley Grange Kindergarten has 38 reviews.

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Review from Suki G (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery. My daughter settled in really quickly and within a couple of sessions the tears stopped. My daughter is only 1 years old and looks forward to going to the nursery, she is happy when she goes and is happy when she comes back. I love the updates that the nursery provides
and I can tell she is well looked after. I would 100% recommend this nursery, the staff are professional and friendly and it has a family feel.
Reply from Deborah Skitt, Manager at Howley Grange Kindergarten
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback, our team always endeavours to offer a safe and caring environment for all our children.
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Review from R O (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Howley Grange kindergarten is a topnotch school.
The nursery was recommended to me by a friend and I'm glad I choose it.
My boy improved positively in so many aspects and the teachers too are great and friendly.
Lovely and safe environment for children
Reply from Deborah Skitt, Manager at Howley Grange Kindergarten
Thank you so much for the positive review. He will be missed by everyone.
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Review from Morgan B (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Words can't truly describe how fantastic the nursery is and how amazing each member of staff is and the pivotal part they've played in the growth and development of our daughter during her time there. She has built memories that will last a lifetime and beyond grateful as a parent for the continued
love and support they give to every child and investing so much time and effort into giving them the best experience. Couldn't recommend Howley Grange Kindergarten enough, thank you to each and every one of you for the part you have played, she will truly miss being there and we're so lucky that our other child has a few more years left with you
Reply from Deborah Skitt, Manager at Howley Grange Kindergarten
Thank you for posting such a lovely positive review, all of the team are delighted to hear how happy you have been.We'd like to say good luck to your daughter as she starts school!
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Review from Z E (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! My daughter has attended this nursery for 2 years and she has had a the best time. The staff are all so warm, welcoming and so good at making the children feel at ease and safe. Myself and my daughter will miss everything about the nursery and its staff when she leaves for reception.
Couldn't recommend enough.. Thank you all at Howley Grange Kindergarten for helping my little girl to grow
Reply from Deborah Skitt, Manager at Howley Grange Kindergarten
Your lovely review is a great pleasure to read, all the staff will be delighted to hear how happy you have been.We will miss you both!
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Review from E B (Father of Child) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attended the kindergarten and then before and after school clubs over the years and my daughter leaves for high school later this month.
We have been very happy with the staff and facilities at Howley Grange Kindergarten and are grateful that we were able to - when needed - make short
notice extra bookings.
Thank you to everyone involved with Howley Grange Kindergarten.
Reply from Deborah Skitt, Manager at Howley Grange Kindergarten
We are grateful to you for taking the time to share your positive experience of both our nursery and school club. Your feedback is valuable to us and it's always nice to hear from a satisfied…read more
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Review from Mathew V (Father of Child) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has grown up surrounded by the wonderful team at Howley Grange Kindergarten, so it's bittersweet to see this chapter coming to an end. He has truly thrived and flourished, thanks to the unwavering support and care of the incredible staff. We are deeply grateful for everything they've done for
him over the years - we honestly couldn't have chosen a better nursery. Thanks to their dedication, he's now confident, happy, and more than ready to take on the next big step: starting school.
Reply from Deborah Skitt, Manager at Howley Grange Kindergarten
We're delighted to hear about your positive experience at our nursery! The fact that you have nothing but good things to say about us, speaks volumes about the quality of care and education we…read more
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Review from Gemma H (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery! They have been nothing but amazing with my little boy. He went to them a shy quiet little boy but over the time he has been there he has come on leaps with his confidence. I wouldn't send my children anywhere else! Thank you for everything!
Reply from Deborah Skitt, Manager at Howley Grange Kindergarten
We're delighted to hear about your positive experience both at nursery and school club. Our team is dedicated to creating a warm and nurturing environment where every child can thrive and be…read more
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Review from Geraldine V (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This has been the only nursery my son has attended since being a baby (he's about to leave to start primary school) and I couldn't be happier. The staff are lovely and have made such strong bonds with us. They do a variety of activities and have even taken our son on a trip to the zoo recently! I know
my son is safe, happy and learning at Howley Grange Kindergarten.
Reply from Deborah Skitt, Manager at Howley Grange Kindergarten
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're delighted to hear that we have provided a safe and happy environment for your son. We look forward to seeing him again at school club.
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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Howley Grange kindergarten for almost 4 years now, they were amazing at preparing her for reception. She has some beautiful bonds with the staff. She now also attends the after-school club and holiday club! Cannot thank them enough for always going above and beyond for
our children. Thank you!
Reply from Linda Daly, Owner at Howley Grange Kindergarten
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your daughter has enjoyed her time with us over the past four years. It was a joy to watch her grow and prepare for…read more
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 1 year old and the staff have always been so great that she has thoroughly enjoyed her time here. Whenever she comes home she's excited to tell me about her day and the friends she made. I can't thank the staff enough for settling her in well
to lessen my worry and all these years they've been great with her. It's a sad chapter to close but I'm sure this has prepared her for primary school and the wonderful adventures to come.
Reply from Linda Daly, Owner at Howley Grange Kindergarten
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our nursery! We are thrilled to hear that your daughter has enjoyed her time with us since she was just 1 year old. It's heartwarming to…read more
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Review from Katie H (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery setting that has always made us feel our child is well looked after, able to be themselves and part of the nursery community. The nursery is consistent and experienced. Our child has thrived here. It's a lovely warm setting that I would thoroughly recommend. They provide lovely activities
for the children and go above and beyond with thoughtful activities that meet interests or calendar events. There is always plenty going on. The nursery has supported the foundations for our child in a wonderful way. We know our child has been extremely happy there!
Reply from Linda Daly, Owner at Howley Grange Kindergarten
Thank you so much for your sincere review! We are delighted to hear that you and your child have had such a positive experience with our nursery. It means a lot to us that you feel your child is well…read more
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Review from C S (Father of Child) published on 10 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my sons went to this nursery, nothing but good things to say, really nice staff, facilities, and everything you want in a good nursery. Rest assured if I have more children in the future this is the place I want them to go.
Reply from Linda Daly, Owner at Howley Grange Kindergarten
We're delighted to hear about your positive experience at our nursery! The fact that you have nothing but good things to say about us, from the staff to the facilities, speaks volumes about the…read more
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Howley Grange Kindergarten was the best place for us. The staff was very supportive and thoughtful, the activities planned were engaging and I knew my child was happily playing and learning in a secure and safe environment, which is what you want as a parent.
My son's confidence has massively improved
since joining the nursery and built some very positive relationships with both staff and children.
Thank you for all you've done for my son these last couple of years. He will miss you all.
Reply from Linda Daly, Owner at Howley Grange Kindergarten
Thank you so much your incredibly heartwarming review of Howley Grange Kindergarten. We couldn't be more thrilled to know that our nursery has been the best place for you and your child. We always…read more
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Review from Linzi B (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Howley Grange Kindergarten since he was 8 months old, he’s now 2. He loves it there. The staff are absolutely brilliant. He definitely considers it a second home, so much so that I have quite a battle on my hands most Saturday mornings when he gets told he’s not going to nursery.
I’m very thankful that he’s so happy and well looked after, and it made my return to work so much easier!
Reply from Linda Daly, Owner at Howley Grange Kindergarten
It's wonderful to hear that your son loves attending Howley Grange Kindergarten and that the staff have been so brilliant in their care for him. It's always reassuring for parents to know that their…read more
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Review from Sam H (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
When I looked around this nursery I absolutely knew my son would get the care and love he needed to thrive. The nursery is so small and it allows your child to build really lovely relationships with the staff which is what I prioritised at the time.
My son went to this nursery from 1 year old to 3.5
when I decided to move him to a setting that focused more on outdoor learning which he loves and they have ample space for.
I have sometimes been concerned about communication at Howley Grange Kindergarten but a question to the staff on the door is always answered in a friendly and open way and I think there is genuine effort through the app to improve here. I’d also love to see an improvement in the food but there’s little you can do without a catering kitchen.
My son loves the team and we are so going to miss the kindergarten. If you want to have really focused care, support and tailored learning for your child in their early years Howley Grange Kindergarten is the place to choose.
Reply from Linda Daly, Owner at Howley Grange Kindergarten
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It's wonderful to hear that you felt confident in the care and love provided to your son and that he was able to build strong relationships with…read more
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Review from Lyndsay G (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter has been attending nursery here her vocabulary and personality has really grown. The staff are always approachable and communicate daily on the progress of my child. I couldn’t ask for any more reassurance, they update me on daily activities and the food my daughter is eating. They
are absolutely amazing I couldn’t ask for a better establishment for my child’s learning - they relate to different topics weekly.
Reply from Linda Daly, Owner at Howley Grange Kindergarten
It's really great to hear that your daughter's experience at the nursery has been so positive. The fact that her vocabulary and personality have grown since attending the nursery is a testament to the…read more
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Review from Chloe S (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most amazing nursery around! My daughter absolutely loves coming into nursery and is so happy when she comes out.
The nursery never fails to ensure they keep you up to date on everything happening within the nursery and outside.
Extremely happy with all the progress our little girl is making
also, she’s come on so much since being with the lovely ladies.
Cannot thank you all enough
Reply from Linda Daly, Owner at Howley Grange Kindergarten
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of our nursery. We are thrilled to hear that your daughter is having an amazing experience with us and is always happy to come…read more
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Review from Letitia L (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter really enjoys going to nursery here she has made lovely friends, and really likes her teachers. She’s been happy here and gets really excited when I say it’s time for nursery which is a really good sign.
Reply from Linda Daly, Owner at Howley Grange Kindergarten
Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a lovely review. It's great to hear that your daughter is having a positive experience at our nursery! Having friends and liking her teachers are…read more
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Review from J W (Father of Child) published on 9 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The fact that my child happily trots up the ramp to get in speaks volumes about how he feels about it! Always have a friendly staff member to meet him. Enjoys the activities and with the app I can keep up to date during the day with what he's up to!
Reply from Linda Daly, Owner at Howley Grange Kindergarten
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback for our day nursery. We are thrilled to hear that your child enjoys coming to our nursery and feels comfortable with our friendly…read more
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Review from A K S (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have been at this nursery from 6 months old. Staff are very supportive and approachable and will always help where needed.
My kids enjoy the after school and holiday club facilities also.
Friendly and great staff that go above and beyond.
Reply from Linda Daly, Owner at Howley Grange Kindergarten
We are very grateful to you for taking the time to share your positive experience of our nursery. Your feedback is valuable to us and it is always encouraging to hear from satisfied parents like…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.847)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10 for Howley Grange Kindergarten is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.847 for Howley Grange Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (111 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.847
  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 Howley Grange Kindergarten is based on 11 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 49 number of registered child places is 9.8, which has been reached with 11 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Howley Grange Kindergarten

What is the Age Range of Children that Howley Grange Kindergarten accepts?

Howley Grange Kindergarten accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Howley Grange Kindergarten Open?

Howley Grange Kindergarten is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Howley Grange Kindergarten have capacity for?

Howley Grange Kindergarten has capacity for a total of 49 Children.

How far is Howley Grange Kindergarten to the centre of Halesowen?

1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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