The Nest Nursery Pype Hayes

Gunter Road, Birmingham B24 0RU
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  • The Nest Nursery Pype Hayes, Birmingham
The Nest Nursery at Pype Hayes provides a warm, home-like environment where babies and young children can feel safe, loved, and secure from their very first days. Established in 2009 on the grounds of Gunter Primary School, it is one of the founding Curiosity Approach® settings, offering exceptional care for children up to four years old.

Designed to feel homely and welcoming, the open-plan space features natural materials, soft lighting, and calming colours, creating a nurturing atmosphere that supports children’s emotional well-being. The carefully curated environment encourages independence, curiosity, creativity, and meaningful play. Highly experienced practitioners provide individualised care, ensuring each child’s needs are met with warmth, patience, and understanding.

Children benefit from a unique Forest School experience, where they engage in outdoor adventures, build confidence, and develop a deep connection with nature. Whether indoors or outdoors, learning is hands-on, immersive, and led by curiosity.

The Nest Nursery at Pype Hayes is dedicated to providing high-quality care and learning, fostering independence and exploration in a setting designed to spark imagination and wonder.

Families are welcome to visit and experience the magic of The Nest Nursery firsthand.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Eszter Borsos-Ruffing (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 32

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Fees can be downloaded from our website.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

The Nest Nursery Pype Hayes Reviews (61)

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The Nest Nursery Pype Hayes has a Review Score of 10 (9.977) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Nest Nursery Pype Hayes has 61 reviews.

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Review from David T (Father of Child) published on 5 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our eight-month-old son started his settle this month. All of the staff made our son feel at ease in his new environment and also helped settle our nerves as parents leaving our child for the first time. The whole vibe and environment of the nursery are fantastic and the staff are professional, attentive
and friendly. The activities and play areas are involving and our son cannot wait to explore until his heart's content. We as a family look forward to our son's journey at this fabulous nursery.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been with The Nest family for over 2 years now and I couldn't be happier with the progress he has made. He loves going there and talking about his varied experiences. His independence and creativity have improved so much. The communication from the staff is outstanding and I would not hesitate
to recommend this setting to others.
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Review from Mark S (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I take my twins to The Nest they can't wait to arrive especially on forest school days or learn and sign and also dancing lessons, they just totally love every minute there.
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Review from Garry B (Father of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nest Nursery is an excellent setting for children, my daughter is currently enrolled here and my son was here from 2010 - 2013. The quality of care and protection of the children is nothing short of excellent and my daughter is very happy here. I would not hesitate to recommend The Nest Nursery
for childcare needs.
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Review from F R (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love The Nest Nursery, couldn't ask for a better nursery, always going above and beyond.
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Review from Jo-anne S (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've had 2 children go to the next, the first went to school this year and even the school commented on how they loved The Nest. The staff are so friendly and it is evident how loving they are as there are loads of strong bonds and both my children really loved their time there It is a well-run nursery
and they are always there to support me with any issues I may have.
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Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child was feeling poorly and the way they cared for my child was impeccable, so loving and comforting, it just felt so nice to think my child felt safe and comforted.
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Review from Vicky C (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my girls have/are gone/going to this nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. From the staff, interaction with the children, the freedom they get rather than being locked in a room like a lot of other nurseries do, all ages play with each other and can literally do and go around
the nursery as they please. (With staff supervision of course). My eldest built so much confidence there and friends and I hope to see this with my little one who is currently there now.
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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is the best around.
The staff are incredible - when I hand my daughter over in the morning, it's like handing her to extending family.
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Review from Debbie W (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery. I can't praise them enough. Will definitely recommend to other parents.
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Review from Vicki R (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent support and care throughout my sons years at the nursery. The amazing adventures he has had and the fantastic friendships he has made have made the best possible start to his life! Thank you to all at the Nest!
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Review from Tara R (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Throughout the years my son has attended nursery. If it were possible I would have my son here past 5 years. This is because I have never once worried about his safety or well-being. The staff are amazing, friendly, welcoming and my son is always excited to be here. His social and mental development
is always a priority to The Nest Nursery. When his home life became disrupted the management at the nursery helped him and us above and beyond what is expected. For this I will always be grateful and will recommend The Nest Nursery to anybody I know.
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Review from Sarah J (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child went not The Nest Nursery Pype Hayes for 4 years and we all loved it. The staff are amazing and it felt like a home from home. The Nest is run by staff who want children to flourish and learn. I have and will continue to recommend The Nest as an amazing place for children.
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Review from Daniel F (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had two children attend the nursery now and throughout this, the staff have been the same - a new face or two. Consistently friendly faces and hard working staff that provide learning opportunities and supportive of children's needs. I would not send my children anywhere else. They are fully
involved in helping children and families going above and beyond.
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Review from Nadine E (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
About 2 years ago we changed our son's nursery because we wanted him to attend a setting with a forest school. We have never looked back! The cosy Nest Nursery offers a wide range of stimulating activities such as dance and yoga, our son's favourite class "learn & sign", natural materials instead of
plastic toys and computers, and they use the attached school hall and children's centre.
Staff are extremely dedicated and our son loves them. Sometimes he comes home covered in mud, paint and always with a big smile, bursting to tell us about his day and his friends.
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Review from Steph C (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been a parent at The Nest for 6 years. My middle son has been there for the past 1 and a half years. He absolutely loves coming here and I'm always amazed when he comes home and tells me all the lovely things he has done. I think a good sign of a fun day is messy clothes and messy hands. My son
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He loves the fantastic garden with mud kitchen and sandpit. He loves painting and the role play area. He loves his keyworker and I can't believe all the different food tries. He and I always tell family and friends about The Nest. It's fab.

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Review from M W (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is always happy to go and explore the beautiful natural resources that are on offer. It's wonderful so see the children involved and learning with not a plastic toy in sight.
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Review from Mathew Y (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery since she was six and a half months old. She is now 14 months old. The environment is always inviting staff are always caring and patient time is always spent allowing me to get an insight to my daughters day. The outside environment is simply beautiful, the resources
and equipment is of a high standard. I would recommend to friends as my daughter has come on so much since attending the nursery.
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Review from Angie D (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If Carlsberg made nurseries this would be it. This setting is second to none, providing the children with a safe, exciting, stimulating environment. The staff are passionate about encouraging the children to explore their imaginations and provide them with the skills and resources to do so.
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goes above and beyond in enriching children's experiences by providing a wide range of both in house and off site activities such as forest school, theatre trips, learn and sing and sign. The use of the Tapestry app is fantastic as it allows parents to see and share their childs learning experiences. I am so very grateful that I found this nursery for my children.
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Review from Steve R (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nest Nursery Pype Hayes is an excellent nursery and both of our children have had a brilliant time there. The staff are very friendly and great at dealing with both children and parents. The nursery offers Forest School expeditions to the local nature reserve and our children have really enjoyed
these as they give them a great opportunity to get out and about and be independent. The outside play area at The Nest is excellent, with a wide range of things for the children to do and the staff are always keen to get the children outside, even if the weather isn't great. The food is of a high quality and the staff are really good at getting the children to try different things.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.977)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.977) out of 10 for The Nest Nursery Pype Hayes is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 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 4.977 for The Nest Nursery Pype Hayes is calculated as follows: ( (129 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.977
  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 Pype Hayes 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 32 number of registered child places is 6.4, 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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