My First Friends Rubery

Ashbrook Drive, Great Park, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham B45 9FP
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  • My First Friends Rubery, Birmingham
My First Friends Rubery is a welcoming, purpose-built nursery located in the outskirts of Rednal, Birmingham. The nursery provides a stimulating and safe environment where children can learn and play.

With its large spaces and carefully designed rooms, My First Friends Rubery has a ‘family-feel’ that makes children feel comfortable and at home. Located close to the village, the nursery offers easy access to a range of amenities for families to enjoy. The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

The open-plan environment features several age-appropriate rooms, each with easy access to the outdoor garden area where children can explore and learn. The Baby room provides a warm and calming environment, where babies can develop at their own pace and explore sensory play. The Pre-School rooms offer access to ICT equipment, including an interactive whiteboard, to support all areas of learning and development.

In addition to indoor learning spaces, My First Friends Rubery has a garden area built with soft surfacing for safety, providing children with an opportunity to learn surrounded by nature. Regular visits to the village in Rednal allow children to engage their physical abilities through walking and exploring.

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Care Provided by My First Friends Rubery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Claire Jones (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 47
  • Total Places for Children
  • 120
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for My First Friends Rubery

  • AM Session £52.50
    PM Session £48.30
    Full Day Session £78.10
    Short Day Session £69.10


    We're making childcare more accessible to families:


    * FREE nursery childcare for siblings of registered children!*
    * Fully flexible
    * No meal, consumable or enhancement charges
    * Part & fully funded places available


    *Terms and conditions apply

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.
  • Parking

  • There is ample parking available at the setting.


My First Friends Rubery Reviews (103)

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My First Friends Rubery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.854) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time My First Friends Rubery has 103 reviews.

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Review from F H (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started nursery in January 2025. My son did struggle the first few sessions to settle in but after a few minutes of being in nursery each day he was absolutely fine and settled in amazingly. The staff in my boys room have been so amazing and understanding with my son and really helped him flourish
these past few weeks since he has started. I love seeing what he gets up to when he is at nursery and just having that comfort that he is okay there without me. All staff members are so lovely and my son loves going to nursery to play and learn new skills each day he is there. I can't thank this nursery and the staff enough for comforting my son in mornings when i leave him as sometimes he is very unsettled and upset that i have to go.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at My First Friends Rubery

We're happy to read that your son has settled in well and is flourishing. It's great to know that the team have been able to provide the support and comfort he needs. We value your trust and look forward to continuing to support his growth and development!


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Review from Gemma G (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at the nursery since he was 16 months. He has really thrived, the team are great and have taken an interest in his development.
We get regular updates on their activity through the app including photos. Facilities are brilliant, there are always different activities for the children
to take part in.
My child loves going to nursery and has built relationships with the staff there. It is a big relief to know he's spending his day with people he likes, who take care of him well and he feels comfortable with.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at My First Friends Rubery

We're so happy to read that your son is thriving with us and that the team has been able to support his development. It's great to know he enjoys the activities and has built strong relationships with the staff. The app is great for sharing moments throughout the day and important milestone development, and we are pleased you are finding it beneficial.


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Review from Jessica D (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending since she was nine months old.
She adores nursery, from the goodbye at the door, she will hold her hands out to the member of the team! Everyone knows her and it's a real comfort that they know her little ways. Her confidence has really come on and I really love the up
to date app that shows me what she has been doing throughout the day. She loves the music lady attending and the activities they do for the children are always on theme and exciting.
The meals are amazing, she gets a wide variety of meals that are healthy and this gives me ideas for her meals at home!
Thankyou, especially to the girls in the baby room for making my return to work as easy as possible, something I had been dreading for the whole of my maternity leave. But the team made the whole experience so positive that I was completely at ease! I think you all do an amazing job and Thankyou again!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind and detailed review. We're glad to read that your daughter has settled in so well and loves her time with us. It's wonderful that she feels so comfortable with the team, and we're thrilled to know that her confidence is growing. The app is a great tool to keep you connected and updated on her day, and we are happy to hear we have been able to provide some meal inspiration at home! The idea of returning to work can be a challenge, so we're so pleased that we could make that transition easier for you. Thank you again your kind words.


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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at this nursery January 2025. I can say I am very grateful to the lovely ladies who work here. We are always greeted with a warm smile and they are brilliant at supporting the little ones with any separation anxiety.
They update the app regularly which gives me a great insight into
how my sons day is going and eases any nerves I initially had about him starting there.
He always comes home happy and worn out from a fun filled day of activities. I would definitely recommend to other moms.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you for recommending our nursery. We are so pleased to read how you have been made to feel reassured leaving your son in our care; it can feel daunting at first. The app is important to this so you can see what your son has been up to throughout the day!


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Review from Jennifer I (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson has attended nursery since the age of 9 months. The staff are very welcoming and information is given to me on how his day has gone when I collect, mom is updated with photos and parents' evenings and online. I am not so technical, staff happy to give me messages verbally, very friendly
environment, bright and colourful, lots of different age-appropriate activities.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at My First Friends Rubery

Communication is so important, and we like to ensure families feel reassured and informed of their little one's early years progress whilst in our care. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.


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Review from Lori B (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending for 6 months now & she loves it.
During her settling-in stage, she was upset to leave me, but with the support & kindness of the staff, she now gets excited about nursery & runs in when she gets there!
Her communication, social skills & overall confidence have developed
beyond anything I could have expected.
The staff are always friendly & happy to help. You can see that they genuinely care about & bond with the kids.
Throughout the day, we get updates via an app - meals, nappy changes, naps, activities etc. which I love. We also have parent's evening & learning stories, to help further their development.
They offer a wide spectrum of activities including numbers, reading, outdoor play, music and everything in between. The meals provided are wholesome & nutritious.
I could not recommend this nursery enough & am very appreciative to the staff who, even though they have multiple children to look after, make sure every child feels special.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you for recommending our nursery. We are proud of the activities and learning opportunities we offer to suit all interests and are thrilled to read how your daughter has been welcomed and is developing in our setting.


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Review from M T (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started her first days without mommy and daddy at My First Friends Nursery, and we couldn't have chosen a better place. I will admit there were tears to start which made me go to work in tears but with persistence and care of staff, my daughter now walks into nursery independently wanting
to speak and share special times and circumstances with her peers. I now go to work knowing she's going to enjoy her day, and her having her own independence amazes me, I look forward to picking my daughter up at the end of the day and hearing about her exciting day and achievements. Thanks guys as you look after my pride and joy twice a week without me feeling guilty for leaving her

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to read how your daughter has settled and that you feel able to head to work with peace of mind. We take pride in watching the children in our care increase in confidence and independence as their early years of education progress with us.


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Review from Jitendra S (Father of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is being onboarded at this nursery, and the staff are incredibly kind and inviting. They showed me around the entire facility, and I was thrilled to see smiling faces. Anticipating my daughter's nursery. Many thanks to the entire staff!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you for sharing your experience, we look forward to welcoming your daughter to our nursery family!


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Review from Lauren L (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely lovely nursery! Inside and out, my daughter loves the garden area. My daughter has only recently joined but I can already see the improvement in her speech, trying new food and exploring more. I love that the nursery keeps you really updated with the app I get to see what she's been doing
what she's eaten and when her nappy was changed. The nursery staff are brilliant, one lady is absolutely amazing, my daughter adores her always smiling always happy lovely to talk to. The manager is such a lovely lady and also always ready to help with any concerns or anything you need. The staff who look after my little one are absolutely amazing keep me updated every time I go in and let me know if she's been her bubbly self. This nursery truly is the best one I have seen. I went searching a few but My First Friends and staff really stood out. Thank you for having us!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at My First Friends Rubery

We are delighted to read how your daughter is developing in our care and take pride in our communication to keep parents informed. Thank you for sharing your experience.


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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my son and daughter love the staff and everyone here. My son has left now but still enjoys seeing everyone on drop off and pick up. The team are a wonderful and caring family for our little ones to be around, and I can't thank them all enough for what they've done over the years! So understanding
when work situations change, always on hand to answer any question and willing to help when they can! The only thing I'd want to push for and complain about is the lack of air conditioning in the nursery. The doors are open when they can be and so are the windows, for the safety of the children (highly appreciated) but it must be tough on the staff too, especially these hot sticky days!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to have your children as part of our nursery family and support them in their first steps in early years education. We are here for parents too and take pride in our communications, always happy to help when we can.


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Review from K G (Grandmother of Child) published on 2 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandchildren love going to nursery. The staff are friendly and you can go to them if there is a problem. They would go to the nursery on weekends if it was open they love it that much. They are both doing well there. I can't fault the staff at all, they make you feel so welcome.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at My First Friends Rubery

Wow, weekends too?! Thank you for sharing your experience, we are so pleased your grandchildren are settled and happy.


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Review from Dawn B (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery with fantastic facilities and staff who are caring and nurturing towards the children. The staff are also great at concentrating on each child’s individual needs and development. I wouldn’t send my children anywhere else.

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Review from Nicola H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended this nursery for a while now and has come on leaps and bounds. They learn so much about loads of different topics in fun and creative ways. The staff are always friendly, helpful, and supportive to both parents and children. They also have lovely modern facilities.
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get good feedback at the end of the day, during parent's evenings and on the app which gives me a really good insight into my child’s development, learning, and general happiness at the nursery. I’d definitely recommend this nursery to parents.

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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child likes it very much.
On days when the child is more attached to me, the staff find a way for my child not to cry.
Since the start of preschool, I have noticed that my child has developed better social and motor skills.

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Review from Roisin E (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son goes to this nursery 2 days a week. He absolutely loves his time there. He loves all the staff and has really formed a special bond with them. The only thing I would say is that communication isn’t always great in terms of what their day-to-day looks like etc. but really pleased with how my son
is coming on.

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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My First Friends nursery has been nothing but amazing, supportive and so helpful for my two-and-a-half-year-old. She has never been in a nursery setting before so I was extremely nervous and so was she but I was immediately put at ease on her first day by lots of smiling faces and words of support from
the staff. They have been super helpful with the days I needed and have been wonderful and so loving to my little girl. She has struggled but the way the staff have helped her settle in is something I couldn’t be more grateful for. At only two weeks in she is already much more relaxed. I am so thankful for everything everyone has done for my daughter. I’m so glad I chose My First Friends for my little girl! She is going to make the best memories there with the best care! Thank you to all who look after her, it means so much to me!

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at My First Friends Rubery

That is wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing so much with us.


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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is fantastic. My twin boys attend and have been welcomed with open arms. The staff are attentive, personable and friendly and my boys go to nursery happy, content and feeling secure. They communicate very well with parents and provide updates in a timely fashion. Highly recommended by 2
full-time working, worn out, extremely grateful parents!

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at My First Friends Rubery

That is very pleasing to hear, thank you for taking the time to review us.


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Review from Lauren V (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Nursery is doing fine but in the prior years, it was much better. Feel like standards are slipping a bit in terms of teacher to student ratio, cleanliness and general organisation. Staff really supportive and child really forms a bond with them.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you so much for your review! We genuinely appreciate your feedback as it helps us to continuously improve our services.


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Review from Lauren R (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My First Friends Nursery is an outstanding nursery. My daughters have thrived there. They have grown in confidence and are a lot more sociable now and I am so proud of them especially because of how far they have come since they joined the nursery so I will be forever grateful to them.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been brilliant towards my son for the first year he's been there. He has learnt so much from being there. The staff are wonderful. My son is always excited to come to nursery. I’m glad I chose this nursery for my son. And I do recommend this nursery to other moms and dads for their
children.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.854)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.854) out of 10 for My First Friends Rubery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 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 4.854 for My First Friends Rubery is calculated as follows: ( (373 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 417 Ratings = 4.854

  • 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 My First Friends Rubery is based on 33 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 120 number of registered child places is 24, which has been reached with 33 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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Claire

Claire Jones

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2006

Hello, I'm Claire and I'm the Nursery Manager here at My First Friends Rubery. I am qualified Early years foundation degree/level 5 management.


Our nursery is special because the children are at the heart of everything we do. The team are committed and dedicated to their profession; always focusing on children, enabling them to become confident, happy, individuals who aim high and always want to learn more


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


Frequently Asked Questions about My First Friends Rubery

What is the Age Range of Children that My First Friends Rubery accepts?

My First Friends Rubery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is My First Friends Rubery Open?

My First Friends Rubery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does My First Friends Rubery have capacity for?

My First Friends Rubery has capacity for a total of 120 Children.

How far is My First Friends Rubery to the centre of Birmingham?

7.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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