The Nest Nursery Copper Beech

158 Tennea Road, Birmingham B32 2HN
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  • The Nest Nursery Copper Beech, Birmingham
The Nest Nursery Copper Beech provides a gentle, home-like environment where babies and young children can grow, explore, and thrive. Designed to offer a calm and supportive space, the nursery cares for children from birth to five years old, with experienced practitioners who prioritise emotional security, strong connections, and individualised care. It is graded Outstanding by Ofsted (August 2022).

At The Nest, care is taken to create a calm and enriching atmosphere, filled with natural materials and open-ended resources. Throughout the nursery, pockets of magical intrigue invite children to investigate, discover, and engage in meaningful play. With responsive, mindful interactions, practitioners support each child’s individual learning journey, fostering confidence, independence, and curiosity.

Outdoor learning is an essential part of the day, with children enjoying the beautiful nursery garden, filled with hidden wonders to spark curiosity and adventure. Fresh air, movement, and hands-on discovery help children build a deep connection with nature, supporting their overall well-being.

Nutritious, home-cooked meals are freshly prepared each day by the nursery cook, ensuring a healthy and balanced diet.

As a Curiosity Approach® Founding setting, The Nest Nursery Copper Beech creates a play-rich, inspiring environment, where babies and children can develop at their own pace, building independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Families are welcome to visit and experience the warmth, care, and curiosity-led learning at The Nest Nursery Copper Beech. Book a visit today!

Care Provided by The Nest Nursery Copper Beech

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Rebecca Harper (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 35
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:15
    Tuesday 07:30-18:15
    Wednesday 07:30-18:15
    Thursday 07:30-18:15
    Friday 07:30-18:15
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for The Nest Nursery Copper Beech

  • Fees can be downloaded from our website.


The Nest Nursery Copper Beech Reviews (140)

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The Nest Nursery Copper Beech has a Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Nest Nursery Copper Beech has 140 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at The Nest for 9 months now and has developed a great relationship with all the staff, but especially his key worker, who he refers to as his best friend. Since September, he has been going to Forest School, which the nursery offers as a one morning a week option. The term was originally
only for 6 sessions, but my son has absolutely flourished in the natural setting, he adores it. “I’ve never seen him so animated” one of the teachers told me. Nursery picked up on his leap in development and have allowed him to continue his Forest Schooling with another group. The fact that the nursery have recognised a development pattern and have adapted to enable learning is just one of the many reasons I highly recommend The Nest.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending The Nest for the last two months and I couldn’t be happier with it so far. He settled really quickly and has built a good relationship with his key worker. Communication has always been very good and I enjoy looking through his communication book at the end of each day. The
girls are all very friendly and having access to an app with photos of what my son has been up to is a great addition.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nephew began attending the nursery in May 2021 and it is clear how much he loves it there. On the occasions I have collected him from nursery the staff have been friendly, approachable, professional and they are always able to tell me about his day in detail. It is very clear that the practitioners
have a passion for their roles and enjoy their work with the children. I would highly recommend the nursery to others.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started coming here in May 2021. From the start, there has been nothing but care and nurture from all of the staff. He has come on so much since starting and has recently upped his days. He now enjoys coming to nursery and gets excited when we get to the door. I couldn't think of any better people
to leave him with.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly and welcoming. My child seems to enjoy being there which tells me that they are fun. The staff that I have met, know what my child's day is, how much they have slept, how much they have eaten, what they have been up to etc off the top of their head, which shows to me that
they are all engaged/involved with the children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been delighted with the Nest since our son started a month ago.
The staff seem gentle, kind, and engaged with the children and have really helped our little boy to settle in.
They pay close attention to how he is getting on and we always get a thorough report of his day when we collect him,
including what he has enjoyed doing, how he's eaten etc.
The range of activities across indoor and outdoor spaces seems really inventive and there is always something going on for my son to get involved in.
We really enjoy keeping in touch with what he's up to via the app where pictures and updates are uploaded through the day.
The staff have also been great in accomodating our preference for using cloth nappies, which we really appreciate.
I feel confident my son is receiving a high standard of care in this setting and would have no hesitation in recommending it to other parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has spent 3 days at the nursery as part of her settling in week and she has loved it. She's loved exploring and playing in the sand, especially as I have half of it at home. Can't wait for her to start properly next week!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the Nest for 9-months. In that time, I have nothing but praise for everyone involved in the nursery. Throughout the difficult time of the pandemic, the management team have been forthright and open and managed to keep things going as much as possible. There is hardly a
day go by that I don’t see something new my daughter does that I know she hasn’t learned at home and can happily say the curiosity approach works! The staff clearly care greatly about all the kids, and it seems like every staff member knows every child, not just their names but the little things that make them the delightful little munchkins they are.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Nest Nursery Copper Beech is all-around fantastic! My son attended, and now my daughter does. She leaves in the summer, and we’re going to be so sad saying goodbye.
I couldn’t fault any aspect of the nursery, the staff, most importantly are brilliant at what they do, always friendly, polite, caring
and helpful. The perfect role models for any child. The staff turnover too is very minimal, which I think is important for our children to build a bond with their key worker.
I love how the setting is very natural and follows the curiosity approach, the ability to go to forest school too.
Thank you to all the staff here that have made my children’s experience of a nursery the best. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery, and we’re really going to miss you come September!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been with The Nest for over five years, having first sent our eldest and now our three-year-old. Both our children have had positive experiences - our six-year-old still has good memories - and we have always found the nursery to be a caring and welcoming environment. I really admire the staff
for the way they have handled the pandemic and how they have really tried to maintain some normality for the children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter will leave for 'big' school in September having had almost four wonderful years at The Nest. She will leave an extremely confident, well-rounded and happy little girl. Thank you to the manager and all her staff at The Nest, not least for always going that extra mile.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our second daughter started at The Nest Nursery Copper Beech before Easter this year, shortly after she turned one. Being a lockdown baby she hasn’t had much interaction with people outside of our immediate family. The staff have all been so kind helping to settle her in. She has settled in so well
and quite quickly. She loves going and is enjoying all the activities that are offered to her. She has a food allergy and the staff are so careful with what she eats and drinks when she is there. I had every confidence in the team as our older daughter is also there in the older room and she has loved going there for the past three and a half years. In fact today, on a Saturday, completely spontaneously, she decided she wanted to make a card for her key worker. She is looking forward to giving it to her on Monday. Thank you to all the staff at The Nest Nursery Copper Beech for all that you do for both our girls.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After visiting six local nurseries, we knew as soon as we visited The Nest Nursery Copper Beech that this was our favourite. Our son has attended here since he was nine months old and he is now four and a half years old. Our experiences with The Nest Nursery Copper Beech site team have been extremely
positive the whole time. The staff are friendly, approachable, communicative and very helpful. The kids clearly love attending nursery and engaging with the myriad activities offered are encouraged. Our son adores his regular staff and has developed incredible social skills and confidence in his time there. I can honestly say that apart from day one when I was a blubbering wreck after dropping him off, I have never had any concerns about leaving our son in the care of this great team. Thank you to the manager and her team for all your hard work to keep our kids and us parents happy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended The Nest Nusery Copper Beech and they both have adored their time at the nursery. Initially I was drawn to the beautiful learning spaces, which are calming and encourage imagination and real life play. Thought and care have been put into the choice of materials and
colour palate of the room, which reflects the current best practice in a childcare setting. The staff are friendly and the nursery feels warm and homely. Learning is organic rather than forced on the children and there is a real drive for curiosity, inclusiveness and connectness in nature. Families are encouraged to be involved and there a number of activities and events, both during Covid-19 and pre Covid-19 that we have been invited to participate in. We have felt very safe and confident in sending our children to this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rate this nursery highly enough. My grandson often tells me all about the things he has done during his day and he absolutely loves going there! My daughter and son-in-law are always full of stories of how the staff are always inventing new ways in which to draw the children into learning.
This is always done through rich and immersive experiences, rather than trying to artificially ‘feed’ the children information. They respond to each child’s individual ideas too, so that if my grandson takes a toy or object of interest in from home then the staff will embrace that and incorporate it into the activities for that day or even divert from the planned activities in order to be responsive rather than prescriptive in their approach. I have visited the nursery and quite honestly would absolutely love to spend a day there myself once in a while and enjoy being totally immersed in this wonderland of creative learning, as well as enjoying the amazing meals prepared by the chef and her team!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to The Nest Copper Beech for nearly two years, and we really couldn't ask for any more. Especially during this past year, we have felt reassured, been kept in the loop with everything, and we have just been so thankful for The Nest family, and the continuity of care, and the safe
place that it has been for him. The staff truly are child-led in all that they do - our son feels valued and treasured by everyone there. He is being nurtured while having the freedom to be independent, take risks and explore. We love the curiosity approach and all it stands for. He always comes home in high spirits, telling us of the adventures that he has been on - and this is always backed up with regular photos, videos and Zoom updates from his key worker. We are so lucky to have this nursery on our doorstep - it really is one of a kind.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely adore The Nest Nursery Copper Beach. They provide a wonderful, cosy and exciting environment for children to explore and enjoy. The staff are warm, welcoming and dedicated to providing a lovely space for children to thrive in. Our eldest began attending The Nest Nursery Copper Beach four
years ago and now our youngest attends. We couldn't imagine a better place for our children as their days at The Nest Nursery Copper Beach have always been filled with fun and creativity.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery and really enjoys all the activities there. She is always in a good mood at the end of the nursery day. She also enjoys the varied meals provided by the nursery. She especially enjoys the outdoor activities such as the sand pit and the mud kitchen.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a first time mom, having to choose a nursery to send your child to can be quite stressful! It's even more stressful in the middle of a pandemic!! The Nest has been amazing, to say the least. I instantly liked their approach! The environment is like a comfy home of learning, and not like a school!
My baby girl settled there so quickly, and the staff were so patient with me answering my many checking in phone calls. I highly recommend The Nest, and any nursery delivering the curiosity approach!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy started in September, and absolutely loves it! We were lucky that we managed to look around pre-Covid, and so could get a feel for the place. It’s an environment that is safe for them to explore, but is also ‘real’ and not full of garish plastic toys!


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to enjoy working there, the meals are freshly cooked on-site, and means that you don’t need to worry too much about what to give them in an evening! They do so much to keep them stimulated, and I think it’s been great for our son’s development.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.953)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10 for The Nest Nursery Copper Beech is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.953 for The Nest Nursery Copper Beech is calculated as follows: ( (183 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.953

  • b) 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 The Nest Nursery Copper Beech is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 35 number of registered child places is 7, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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