Tinkerbells Nursery

West Avenue, Smallwood, Redditch B98 7DH
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9.9 78 Reviews
  • Tinkerbells Nursery, Redditch
Private day nursery based in Smallwood, Redditch.

Open 7.30am-6pm Monday to Friday – all year round only closing for bank holidays and a week over Christmas.

Tinkerbells offers much more than childcare—providing a warm, enriching environment where children aged 0–5 can grow, explore, and thrive. Tinkerbell's holistic approach supports children's emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development, nurturing confident, kind, and curious learners.

The curriculum is broad, creative, and hands-on. Children enjoy Forest School, woodwork, gardening, expressive arts, yoga, and healthy eating, while a dedicated art studio and library inspire imagination and a lifelong love of books. The nursery uses Makaton to support inclusive communication and embed the Kindness Code in all they do.

Central to Tinkerbells ethos is a dedicated team of early years practitioners, passionate about understanding and meeting the unique needs of every child and family, building strong, respectful partnerships with parents, working together to ensure each child feels safe, valued, and empowered.

Tinkerbells see children as capable individuals who flourish when given time, space, and trust to lead their own learning. When they leave the nursery, children are not only ready for school, but equipped with the confidence, compassion, and curiosity to thrive in life.

As part of the ‘out of school’ provision, the nursery offers breakfast and after-school clubs and transport to and from some local schools. During school closures the nursery also offers holiday club facilities.

Please contact the team to arrange to have a look around.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Helen Corbett (Setting Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 88

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please email our team for further information.
    Please contact our team for our fee structure.

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 & 1 week over Christmas

Tinkerbells Nursery Reviews (78)

9.9

Tinkerbells Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tinkerbells Nursery has 78 reviews.

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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since the new manager has taken over Tinkerbells, there has been a huge change, absolutely brilliant changes. The nursery is bright, warm and welcoming. The staff are always so kind and caring and compassionate. Everyone works so well as a team and does truly care for the children as their own. The
manager is always happy to help and get involved with the children. The nursery is always clean, and the staff are always presentable. They do amazing activities, from outside play to inside play, getting creative and messy. My son is always coming home happy and has lots to tell me about his day. They are like one big family, I really can't fault the nursery at all.
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Review from Juliet F (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter had never been to nursery in her first two years, due to being a lockdown toddler but she started Tinkerbells earlier in the year and had the most incredible time! She has a fantastic key worker who is the most amazing lady who she just loves to be around! She comes home telling me about
the conversations they've had and the playing they've done. I always get a full handover of what she has been up to while I'm away. After my third child, I've had many nursery nurses and her key worker is one who may have only been with us a short while, but will stick with me forever. You helped us break our lockdown clinginess and made her outlook for school really positive.
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Review from Nicola C (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with Tinkerbells. Our daughter has taken a while to settle there but she loves it and doesn't stop talking about her day there! The staff are amazing, they let us know what's gone on through the day and how she has been. Lovely spacious environment. Cannot fault the staff at
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is 21 months old with Downs Syndrome. He has been attending Tinkerbells nursery for nearly 4 months. The staff are so welcoming and my son has taken to them all so well! If he’s missed lunch or a nap they will cater to what he specifically needs that day. Sometimes he doesn’t want to come home,
he has so much fun! I personally love to know that my son is cuddled and consoled when upset/tired/unwell. The staff are very attentive. I never thought I would trust strangers with him but you can just feel when a child is comfortable. This nursery was recommended to me by work colleagues and I would definitely recommend it.
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Review from May R (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been extremely happy with Tinkerbells Nursery over the last 3.5 years. Our daughter's development and care here has been second to none and she has flourished during her time here. We would highly recommend this nursery as the staff really make this place what it is!
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Review from Sophie W (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tinkerbells Nursery is such a lovely nursery. All the girls are so lovely. Go above and beyond for the children and parents.
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Review from Ruth H (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have used this nursery since my daughter was 2 yrs.
She went to school in 2020. I now use the holiday club.
My daughter is happy when she settles in there, staff are very caring and attentive to her needs.
All staff are approachable and polite and activities are offered to my daughter. I would
recommend this nursery, I am happy leaving my daughter in their care.
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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Tinkerbells over the past year, starting in the baby room when he was 10-months-old and now in the toddler room. He has always loved going to nursery, and the staff have always made me feel happy to leave him from the start. He gets excited every week when it’s a nursery day, and
he is always playing with something different or doing a different activity when I drop him off and pick him up. He loves every member of staff, and knows who they all are, they all make the effort to talk to him within the nursery even if they are not based in his room. Tinkerbells is a great nursery, and I will be most definitely sending my baby there too when she’s a bit older.
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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the holiday club at Tinkerbells since being a shy, anxious five-year-old. She is now almost 9 and has so much fun, close relationships with staff who do lots of activities around things she really enjoys, and her interests have grown so much in confidence. I love seeing her
so happy there over the school holidays and the things she gets up to each day.
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Review from Rebekah B (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not recommend this nursery enough. They have done absolute wonders for my son since he’s been there. Before he joined, he wasn’t very social with other children of his age and was very salted with his speech, he also has a very rare medical condition. While he has been there, he has become such
a polite little boy and his speech has massively improved, and they have handled his medical condition absolutely amazing. My son really does love it here; the staff are so amazing and are so good with the children. My little boy gets so excited when he knows it’s time for nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery; they have always gone above and beyond for my little boy, and that gives me the greatest comfort.
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Review from Emma A (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has been going to Tinkerbells Nursery for nearly 3 years. She absolutely loves her days at nursery. The staff are friendly and helpful and reassuring if I have any concerns. The nursery is run very well and the staff all seem very happy. There are plenty of toys and activities and our
little girl brings home cards etc for special occasions like Easter and Christmas. Some days, she doesn't want to come home!
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Professional giving all information needed to do with Covid-19 and the coming back period. Settled back into nursery straight away no fear. Care workers so friendly, caring and love their work. Always happy to help, bringing an amazing atmosphere.
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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have had three children attend Tinkerbells over the past 9 years. They have been happy and well looked after by the caring staff. The manager is well experienced and has the best interests of the children at heart. I would defiantly recommend their nursery to others.
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Review from Lisa D (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has had the most amazing time here. The staff are brilliant and so approachable. He started very shy and timid, and they have done wonders with him. I can’t thank all the staff enough for everything they do. I would highly recommend Tinkerbells.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 25 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going to Tinkerbells since he was 9 months old. Working his way through the room, he is currently in toddlers and moving to tweenies after Christmas. My little boy is hard of hearing and they have done everything possible to make his time at nursery as normal as possible. Facilitating
a visit from other organisations and listening to their advice where possible. The staff are just such lovely, caring and kind people. They care for my little boy like he is their own. And they are super approachable and understanding of my concerns when I talk about my little boy's development. They were really flexible as my husband worked shifts and this was a big help to my family. They do their very best to accommodate everyone’s needs.
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Review from Millie H (Mother of Child) published on 25 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my children have been going to Tinkerbells they have all developed in so many different ways. They are so much more confident and love going to nursery each day. The staff are always very friendly and welcoming, making me feel at ease from the minute my children started attending Tinkerbells.
The management are always very accommodating and flexible with my needs regarding childcare. I couldn’t recommend Tinkerbells nursery enough. Thank you so much for all the support so far provided.
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are caring and approachable should you need to discuss anything. The management is professional, helpful and friendly, and ready to deal with any matter raised. My son has been attending since he was 9 months old and loves going to nursery, and I feel they have helped prepare him well for
starting school next September. He has built up close relationships with the staff and has made good friends with other children.
I feel confident when I leave my son that he is safe and well looked after, and I would recommend Tinkerbells Nursery to anybody.
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Review from L N (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care given to our daughter. Lots of different activities every day with indoor and outdoor play. Staff are very friendly and caring. Always happy to have a chat and explain what has happened each day. The menu is very varied and excellent value for money. Wow moments have been introduced allowing
conversation about personal experiences between children and nursery staff.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.949)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10 for Tinkerbells Nursery 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.949 for Tinkerbells Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (351 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 370 Ratings = 4.949
  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 Tinkerbells Nursery is based on 31 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 88 number of registered child places is 17.6, which has been reached with 31 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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Meet the Team (2)

Helen

Helen

Job Title: Head of Nursery Joined: 2024

I have worked within the early years sector for 30 years including working in varying roles. In that time, I have continued my studies and kept abreast of the ever-changing world of early years. I have an extensive knowledge of working with young children and thrive on seeing children grow and develop in a fun and exciting environment with teams that love their job! Here at Tinkerbells I believe the staff go above and beyond to ensure the best care and experiences for all the children in our care. I am looking forward to meeting any new families and waiting to see what adventures await us!

Jenny

Jenny

Job Title: Deputy Setting Manager Joined: 2013

Jenny has worked for the company since February 2013 and has over 17 years of experience working within the childcare sector. She holds her CACHE level 2 in Child Care and Education, and NVQ level 3 In Children’s Care, Learning and Development. Jenny works alongside Helen in the running of the setting.


Jenny is our setting SENCO and has completed her Level 3 SENCO qualification.

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