In the Woods Nursery

2 Chelmsley Circle, Chelmlsey Wood, Birmingham B37 5UH
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Sarah Stroud
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Stroud (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • We offer session prices and an hourly rate. Please call nursery for prices.

  • We offer 7.30-6.00, 8.30-5.30, 8.30-3.30, 8.30-1.00 as sessions.
    We offer hourly rates.
    We provide 2, 3,4 year old funding spaces which can be stretched to cover half terms or term time only. For funding options you can have 5 days 8.30-11.30 or 12-3pm or 3 days per week 9am-2pm or 9.30-2.30pm. We are signed up to the tax free child care scheme.
    Where possible will always try to fit hours needed into a session cost.
    Please call for prices.

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 & Christmas

Parking

  • Multi storey car park 3 hours free, Asda car park 3 hours free.
    Drop off and pick up outside restricted to 8 mins, double yellow lines.

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In the Woods Nursery Reviews (62)

9.9

In the Woods Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.943) out of 10, based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time In the Woods Nursery has 62 reviews.

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending since February 2025 and absolutely loves it there! The staff are fantastic - friendly, caring, and really know him inside out. They've been amazing with his potty training, offering so much support and encouragement. He's not keen on most of the meals as they can be quite adventurous,
but I really appreciate that the nursery provides a snacky, picky-style lunch alternative when needed. He loves learning makaton and we now use it as home aswell! It's clear they care about each child's individual needs, and I couldn't be happier with the warm, welcoming environment they've created.
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review.
I am so pleased your son has settled so well and made great progress.
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Review from Hayley M (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Daughter started at In The Woods Nursery in September, as a parent I was super nervous for her and a little anxious, however there was nothing for me to be nervous about, staff at the nursery are extremely welcoming and polite.
On the three days my daughter attends she is welcomed by staff with
good morning S**** and instructions to go straight over to her peg it never seems rushed or stressful at drop off or pick up times, I love how they address all the child with there names.
Pick up times are my favourite Emma, my daughter's key worker always gives me a fantastic update on her day and tells me exactly what she's eaten that morning.
S**** has only been at in the woods for 4 weeks and has settled in fantastically and has gained a very good relationship with her key worker and looks forward to getting dressed and ready on the mornings she attends.
The app is updated regularly and I find this very helpful as a parent that I can check in on what she's been getting up to.
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review.I am so pleased your child has settled in so well and is making good progress.
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Review from Shannon R (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the Woods is a wonderful nursery where my daughter has truly thrived. She's only been attending for a few weeks, but the positive change in her socially has been amazing - all thanks to Sarah and the team. The staff are so kind and supportive and always keeping parents updated through the app. They
provide healthy lunches each week and arrange a variety of activities and visitors to keep the children engaged. My daughter runs in happily every day she attends, even after just 4-5 weeks, which to me says everything about the care and attention they give each child. I definitely recommend this nursery
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review.I am so pleased you feel this way, and your child is settled and happy making good progress.
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Review from Ellis R (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the woods nursery is a lovely setting. Very clean, bright and open. The staff are lovely and my little one is very happy to walk himself in there of a morning which is relaxing as a parent. The app that they use is great, there's regular updates and reminders and all staff communicate very quickly
on there. The meals are nutritious and I can't fault it so far
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your kind words in this review.I am so pleased your child has settled in and enjoys nursery life.
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Review from Jodie K (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the nursery, the staff are so friendly. Before I sent my son to in the woods I viewed a few nursery's but did not get a warm feeling I got when I went to view in the woods. My son loves it here.
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review and kind words.I am so pleased your son has settled in so well and you are so pleased with the setting.
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Review from Claire L (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the care and support that all the team have given. My son loves coming to nursery and loves the staff. Thank you to all the team.His learning and speech have came on loads . I would recommend this nursery to friends and family.
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you so much for your positive review, we are so pleased your son enjoys his nursery and you have settled in so well.
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Review from Sophia H (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have attended this nursery now and I can say I have never had any problems! They are always learning new skills and very active here! This nursery helped all my children with there potty training and speech also! Highly recommend
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you have settled in well and have shared such positive things.
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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to In The Woods Nursery since he was 7 months old and he's nearly 27 months now. He absolutely loves it there as he's learned so many different things. He's developed his social skills, communicative skills and he loves joining in with the different activities that they offer there
too, such as "Baby Boogie".
I cannot fault the staff there either, they are all so lovely and kind to my son, and I know that he loves them too!
Overall, I am so happy we chose this nursery for our son and I can't wait to see what else he'll learn there in the future! I highly recommend it!
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words.We are so pleased you love our setting as a family and your son has made great progress.
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kind and and friendly staff. They're both understanding to children and parents. The nursery setting is really nice and colourful, with many different big areas for children to learn and play. They have small toilets and sinks to accommodate small children. The garden is a nice play area with privacy
gating from the public which I think is really good not many nursery's have this. Overall I'm pleased with my experience so far :)
Thank you
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review, I am pleased you have received a positive experience.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't praise the staff and manager enough, all have excellent communication on handover and through the app. My son has learnt a lot from nursery through encouragement from the staff and with the children given access to new daily activities he is always kept entertained and learning new things. My
son suffers with eczema which he is often very uncomfortable with, the staff/manager are very helpful and do everything they can to make him as comfortable as possible when he is in their care. The manager herself has supported us immensely in helping us get the referral he needed to a dermatologist. Nothing is too much or a burden for them they are always happy to help and support where they can. My son loves going to nursery, I would definitely recommend.
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you so much for your review, I am so proud of the staff team, children and their families that attend our setting. I so pleased you are happy with the nursery, staff, activities, and the support…read more
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ever since my child started at In The Woods at 10 months old, we have had nothing but positive experiences there. The staff are lovely and go above and beyond for the children, my child settled instantly. You can really tell the staff care for the children and it's not just their jobs, their enthusiasm,
friendly nature makes the children and myself as a parent feel very welcome. I know my child is safe in their care. Management have been really accommodating with us, with job/hour changes and I'm forever grateful for them, without them I would not be able to work.
Thank you In The Woods for a fantastic start to my child's early years development. I would recommend you to anyone!
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review, I am so proud of the team and the setting and I am so pleased you feel this way about our nursery setting. It means so much that you feel so welcomed and comfortable.
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Review from Priscilla M (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When the day came to enrol my eldest child in nursery I looked at several nursery schools before choosing "In the Woods Nursery" and after the positive experience I also enrolled my youngest son. The nursery has large internal spaces which are constantly cleaned. The staff is very knowledgeable and
always available and polite. There are always several activities available. Both my children learned so much. Everything is possible also thanks to the impressive work done by the manager.
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review I am so pleased you have received great care and service. It is so great to see returning families and siblings.
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Review from Stephanie B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly and are approachable. Any issues regarding my child are solved with great communication to myself. The app they use is always precise and accurate to inform us of my son's day to day activities. I feel my son had come out of his shell with the help of the staff at In The Woods
as he gets the assurance he needs from staff. Overall I would highly recommend In The Woods Nursery to other parents.
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
I am so pleased you have had a positive experience and the app has been so useful. Thank you for your review.
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Review from V G (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son has been coming to In the woods he has come on leaps and bounds! He absolutely loves it here, all the staff are wonderful and very supportive. They have great facilities and do so many fun activities for the children too. I'm glad I made the decision to send my son here, he always comes
out very happy with a great big smile on his face so thank you In the Woods!
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review, I am so pleased you feel happy with the quality of care and the smiles are a great bonus.
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, great staff my daughter has come so far with her speech her confidence and her potty training while being at this nursery my daughter was settled in by two weeks of attending this nursery and I've never left her with anyone they all do a brilliant job!
Reply from Sarah Stroud, Owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review, I am so pleased that you are happy with the care and service we provide and your daughter has settled and made such good progress.
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child attends this nursery the staff and management are amazing she has developed so much since starting. It was recommended to me by my cousin who has sent 2 of her children there before me. There is a wide choice of activities for the children to choose from within the setting. They include parents
in everything and even have stay and play sessions for parents to attend to see how the children love the nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
Reply from Sarah Stroud, Owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review, I am so pleased you have had a great experience and love our setting just as much as we do.
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves coming to nursery, singing his way to the front door. He loves his nursery teachers, he is constantly asking for them when he is not there. His speech and communication is brilliant and is coming on so well
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review, that is so lovely to hear, we are pleased his progress has is coming on well too.
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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot thank all of the staff enough for the care they have shown my child. They are so welcoming. My child has come on leaps and bounds at nursery and I feel this is through the time and attention they give to activities and learning.
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you have had a great experience and he has settled in so well and making good progress.
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Review from Rebekah B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful, attentive nursery. Staff are helpful and friendly all my children have been to this setting and I wouldn't choose anywhere else I would thoroughly recommend them to everyone. I love the focus on play and outdoor activities it's exactly what kids want to be engaging with.
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review I am so pleased you returned back to us with your younger child too, great to hear how much you love the setting.
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Review from Nicole A (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are lovely. My daughter loves going to nursery, never had a problem with her not wanting to go in. Great for development both socially and academically. Helpful suggestions on activities to do at home. Great communication via their app
Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased she loves attending and great to see the app is working well.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.943)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.943) out of 10 for In the Woods 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 46 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 46 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 4.943 for In the Woods Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (521 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 548 Ratings = 4.943
  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 In the Woods Nursery is based on 46 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 46 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 In the Woods Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that In the Woods Nursery accepts?

In the Woods Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is In the Woods Nursery Open?

In the Woods Nursery 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 In the Woods Nursery have capacity for?

In the Woods Nursery has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is In the Woods Nursery to the centre of Birmingham?

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

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