Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr

669-671 Kings Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B44 9HU
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Building Blocks Nursery provides a happy and safe environment for all children to play and learn in and takes great care in providing high standards of childcare and education for children aged three months to five years.

The large detached building provides ample space for children to experience a variety of activities and explore the many facilities on offer.

The nursery has a range of qualified and experienced staff who are all either trained to NNEB/NVQ 3 or equivalent, or are working towards this qualification. They also pride themselves on the number of senior staff with Level 5 and 6 qualifications (degree level) who work well to lead the team.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Vickey Hall (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 41

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £55.00 per day

  • All meals, nappies and wipes are included in the fees.

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 at Christmas

Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr Reviews (105)

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Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr has a Review Score of 10 (9.965) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr has 105 reviews.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have gone to Building Blocks. Building Blocks, prepared my eldest for school in a fun and interactive way. My youngest child started during the pandemic, which made the transition challenging. All the staff supported him and ensured he enjoyed his days at nursery. All the staff are
friendly and polite and provide a good overview via the app, of what the children do day to day.
Reply from Tina Hart, Owner at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your feedback. We also like the app and find this a brilliant way to communicate with families.
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Review from P B (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have been attending Building Blocks since March 2020. They engage in a wide range of activities. The nursery invests in resources so that the children can strive in their learning. I have found the staff to be approachable when I have a concern or want to know more about my children's development.
Whilst communicating with the staff I have found them to handle my query with patience and sensitivity. My children always talk about the staff and what they have learnt, this reassures me that they are happy at nursery.
Reply from Tina Hart, Owner at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your feedback - we firmly believe in constantly reviewing and re-investing in our provision to support all children's learning.
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Review from Jessica N (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter came to this nursery when she was two years old, she’s been here for only a few months and has already learnt a lot. She really enjoys coming to this nursery, staff are all friendly and make you and your child feel welcome. The garden and rooms are all hygienic and just a brilliant day nursery
in general. Thank you Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr.
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Review from Andrea N (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr for almost two months now. I was very apprehensive about her starting nursery, especially during a pandemic. However, the staff have made this process as smooth as possible. They keep us updated daily via their family app about her
day and share photos and observations of the activities our baby takes part in. The room looks very inviting and there is lots on offer for the babies to explore. We are really happy we chose Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr and would definitely recommend the nursery to other parents.
Reply from Tina Hart, Owner at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you - the settling in process has been challenging due to the covid restrictions but we have tried very hard to make the settling in effective and we love the famly app as it allows us to…read more
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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend this nursery. My son has been going here for 2 years now and has come out of his shell loads. The staff are very good and friendly and very welcoming. I would recommend this nursery especially with how they have handled the pandemic and made it possible for my son to still go and
with Christmas they have done great I will be sending my other son here too. They are just fab.
Reply from Tina Hart, Owner at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I am very proud of my team and how we have continued to work in the interests of the children throughout this pandemic.
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Review from Jennifer R (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my child started nursery at this site I have had no issues, my daughter settled in well with staff supporting the process thoroughly. They have ensured my child is progressing within her learning and informing me along the way. The app for regular updates is used often with good effect to inform
me of the activities and milestones my child is reaching, the staff team and structure appear well managed and the team work well together it appears. Thoroughly recommend to all parents.
Reply from Tina Hart at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your feedback - we are pleased that you find the app useful, we hope to continue to add different functions to this over the upcoming months.
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Review from Sherrene B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 2 years old and has formed an amazing bond with all of the staff. The staff are warm and welcoming every single morning, and I feel confident that my daughter will be well taken care of whenever she attends. The nursery ensures parents are kept
up-to-date with all the activities, they make you feel fully involved in your child's learning journey whilst they are at nursery. I would personally recommend this nursery to family/friends.
Reply from Tina Hart at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your feedback - we really value your opinions and are so pleased that you feel really involved in your children's learning and development.
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Review from Steven B (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two sons go to Building Blocks, staff friendly and welcoming. Seen a real development in them both, learning new skills all the time, the care, activities meals etc are second to none. A real safe environment for my sons to grow and learn as individuals. Couldn't recommend highly enough, facilities
first class. Very clean as well.
Reply from Tina Hart at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your feedback - we really appreciate your comments.
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Review from P T (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to nursery for 3 months. He enjoys coming to nursery and has formed lovely bonds with the staff in his room. He experiences a range of different activities each day in his room and is always stimulated. My son is in the baby room 2 days a week.
Reply from Tina Hart at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your feedback - it is great to hear your little one has settled in well.
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have been so supportive as my daughter has struggled with separation from me.
They've taken the time to support us both in the transition to starting nursery. Very understanding and supportive manager.
Reply from Tina Hart at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Lovely to hear that your transition went well and I will ensure staff are aware of your feedback. Thankyou.
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Review from Naomi M (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Building Blocks.
The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the range of activities my son participates in is amazing!
I am so happy I chose this nursery and I am very confident my son will continue to develop through this time here.
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Review from Taysea O (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with brilliant nursery staff. Going back to work after having 9 months maternity leave was a smooth transition. Nursery staff kept me updated throughout the day as requested.
Reply from Tina Hart at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your feedback.
Where have those past three years gone - it will be very sad when your son goes off to school.
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Review from Julie W (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really pleased we chose Building Blocks for our daughter. She started from 11 months old and is now in tweenies. She loves coming to nursery and spending time with her nursery friends. The staff at Building Blocks are great, with excellent communication and they all really care about each and
every child. My daughter has made excellent progress with them. The facilities and toys are very good, and my daughter particularly likes playing in the garden and has enjoyed the sensory room there. Overall we are very happy with this nursery and I have already recommended this to friends and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Reply from Tina Hart at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your feedback.
It’s lovely to hear that your daughter enjoys our sensory room and thank you for the recommendations.
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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the service this nursery offers, my son has come on loads with his speech and confidence in playing and interacting with others. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and my son enjoys coming here.
Reply from Tina Hart at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your feedback.
We strongly believe that our passion for speech and language is one of our strengths and our inclusion staff work hard to support speech and language development.
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Review from Gaynor S (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Building Blocks since he was 6 months old and has really come on with all aspects due to the care and education received by all the lovely staff. He will miss all the lovely staff when he leaves and we would like to say thank you to you all.
Reply from Tina Hart at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your feedback. We will miss you all too.
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Review from Jane B (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we absolutely love the nursery and all the staff. At every stage, they have been amazing and the transition from room to room has always been smooth and a happy, exciting experience. Can't recommend the nursery or thank all the staff enough.
Reply from Tina Hart at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your feedback.
It’s great to hear that the transition from room to room is working well.
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Review from Shelley W (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Building Blocks from 7 months (now 2yrs 4 months). I am so pleased with the nursery. The staff and other children are so lovely. The communication is great. I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a nursery place.
Reply from Tina Hart at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your feedback - its great to hear what parents think we do well.
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Review from Karen R (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All four of my children have been to this nursery over the last 8 years and have thoroughly enjoyed it....so much so that my eldest daughter still has great memories!
I have always felt that my children have been well cared for during their time there and that the friendly staff at Building Blocks
nursery have given my children the best start to their educational journey.
They have a "family-like" feel about the nursery as a whole and genuinely care about my children's emotional development, alongside their educational development.
They are all amazing!
Reply from Tina Hart at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you - we love it when families keep coming back to nursery.
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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Building Blocks Nursery for 6months. In that time his progress and confidence has grown so much. The staff are so friendly, helpful and caring towards the children. I can not recommend it enough. The use of tapestry to record observations so parents can see what children have been
doing is fantastic. Daily feedback and parents evening make us feel we fully understand our sons progress. He loves going to nursery and would go every day and that’s because of how the staff treat and care for him.
Reply from Tina Hart at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your feedback.
It is wonderful to hear that parents like the tapestry learning journeys, as they do make excellent records of each child's individual progress and learning.
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Review from Jennie B (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has come on in herself so much since starting at Building Blocks.
Her counting has improved and she can now write her name.
The staff are excellent. Very approachable and easy to talk.
Having viewed other preschools I am so pleased I decided on Building Blocks.
I can't recommend the nursery
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Reply from Tina Hart at Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
Thank you for your feedback. We are really pleased to see how well your daughter has progressed and it is great to hear that you are happy with our service.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.965)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.965) out of 10 for Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr 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 40 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 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 4.965 for Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr is calculated as follows: ( (463 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 479 Ratings = 4.965
  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 Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr is based on 40 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 41 number of registered child places is 8.2, which has been reached with 40 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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Tina Hart

Job Title: Managing Director Joined: 2002

As the Managing Director, I work full time to oversee all three of the Building Blocks Nursery branches and work closely with the branch managers. I have worked in private daycare for over 26 years and feel passionately about ensuring the service we provide is of a high quality. I have my NNEB diploma and a degree in early years childhood studies. I also have my level 5 management qualification.

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