The Wonder Years Day Nursery Limited
Good★ 5.0 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Wednesbury 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 They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask.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 October 2024. Open since 2023, with 103 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 Sandwell
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Sandwell 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
WS10 9DJWhat 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, 1 October 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy and settled at this inviting nursery. Leaders respond appropriately to any accidents. They reflect deeply and take any action needed in areas that could be improved. Risk assessments are effective. Staff complete regular checks of the resources and environment. This helps to limit any hazards to children. Consequently, children learn and play in a safe environment.
Children clearly share a love for books. Young babies reach for them independently and try to turn the pages. Responsive staff recognise that children want to listen to a story. Staff are animated storytellers. They add interest with tone to their voice as they read. Children listen intently. Staff understand the importance of talking to children and encouraging conversations. As a result, children are developing good language skills and are being well prepared for their next stage in learning.
Staff gently implement rules and boundaries. They fully explain to children why and how to behave well. Staff reinforce positive behaviour and regularly praise children.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- focus planning more precisely for transition times, so that children are engaged and maximise their learning n strengthen ways to encourage children to continue learning at home.
- 1 October 2024Good
- 20 March 2023Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for The Wonder Years Day Nursery Limited
- 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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