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Welcome to Waddles Day Nursery in Erdington.  We have been established since 1990 in a converted Victorian style house providing excellent facilities and care for all our children.  All our staff are qualified and have been checked by the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau).

We ensure that the learning environment provides plenty of activities and experiences for your child’s journey.  Working together with you, we are able to provide a positive impact on your child’s development and learning.  “Children have many opportunities to encourage the development of their independence skills which enables them to develop a sense of responsibility. The staff inspire the children's interest through discussion and by providing equipment to encourage children's self-help skills. Ofsted Report 2007”

Our aim is that your child will leave us with a lively enthusiasm for learning which will stay with them throughout their future education.

Mrs Linda Wardell – Nursery Proprietor

We have designed each room within the nursery to provide appropriate activities and equipment suitable to the children’s age and ability.

“Children independently access a wide range of safe toys and resources, which are of good quality and meet the relevant safety standards. Most are accessible at low-level and items are rotated to maintain interest. The staff regularly check resources for cleanliness and safety and monitor the children's choice of toys, ensuring these are appropriate for their age and stage of development, therefore keeping children safe whilst they are playing. Ofsted Report 2007”

Staff provide the children with plenty of opportunities that stimulate and encourage their creativity through play.

“Children's regular use of creative materials enables them to develop a wealth of imaginative, exploratory and sensory experiences. The educational programme effectively covers the areas of music, movement, dance, art and craft and imaginative play. A visiting dance and movement teacher reinforces their enjoyment in this area. Children are able to explore different materials for themselves  using recyclable materials. They use paper and glue to mould storage for recyclable materials brought in from home. Children are given time to complete their own collage pictures and revel in the praise they receive from the staff in recognition of their achievements. Ofsted Report 2007”

Our garden has been specifically designed to give the children a range of equipment to develop their independence and development skills.  We encourage as much time outdoors as possible.  Within our planning we timetable a lot of our classroom activities here, especially when the sun comes out!

“Children access outdoor play frequently throughout the day. The many different learning opportunities provided in this area helps children to make progress in their all round development. For example, games such as searching for hidden soft toys in the garden. They also enjoy using accessible 'footsteps' to measure areas such as the steps. These activities help children to exercise and maintain good health as they use large and small physical skills. In addition, children have great fun as they experience the natural features of the garden, such as digging in the soil as they search for worms. Parental involvement is also encouraged and during an open day activity at the setting they plant seeds with their children” Ofsted Report 2007