Village Bears Kindergarten
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Kingswinford for children from birth to 8+, open 07:00 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 They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask.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 2023. Open since 2013, with 28 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 Dudley
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Dudley 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
DY6 8PFWhat 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, 27 January 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children who attend this setting are happy and develop well. They benefit from kind and caring staff, who treat them with respect and consideration. This helps children to develop their confidence and independence. Children learn in a safe and stimulating environment. Children's emotional well-being, and their speech, language, and communication is a priority. They engage in meaningful interactions and build strong relationships with staff. Every child has a key person, who is knowledgeable about them and their families. Children have their needs met and receive the attention they need.
Children access a broad curriculum and demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning. They are curious to take part in activities and show their enjoyment.
Children can make choices within their play and learning. For example, their excitement is delightful as they talk about books they are going to share. When they cannot decide which book to read, they suggest to staff that they can listen to the two stories, one after the other. Children are learning to take turns, share and resolve conflicts. They are beginning to form friendships with other children and are polite and friendly. Children show care and consideration to other children if they see them upset or hurt.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- support staff to identify clear intentions for the learning activities and experiences they provide n provide children with clear explanations about behaviour to help them understand why some safety rules are in place.
- 27 January 2023Good
- 21 April 2017Good
- 23 July 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Village Bears Kindergarten
- 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
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.