Astwood Smiles Nursery
Good★ 5.0 on GoogleBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Redditch for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2022. Open since 2014, with 80 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Worcestershire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Worcestershire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
B96 6DSWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 5 January 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy to attend and thrive in this caring and nurturing environment.
They build close bonds and sound relationships with their friends and the staff.
This helps all children to feel safe and secure. Babies and children who are new to the nursery settle well in the unfamiliar environment. Children's care needs are carefully considered and matched to routines at home. Their well-being is enhanced by the provision of freshly prepared and nutritious meals. Healthy eating is promoted with those children who bring a packed lunch. Children listen and respond well to staff. They are supported effectively as they learn to manage their feelings and regulate their behaviour. They demonstrate good levels of understanding of their impact on others and are increasingly considerate, particularly of children who struggle with their conduct and need more support.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- help all children to develop their independence and confidence so that they benefit from persevering at tasks and actively share their own ideas to help extend their learning n enrich the learning and development opportunities offered in the outdoor environment, particularly for the babies and younger children.
- 5 January 2022Good
- 2 February 2016Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Astwood Smiles Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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