My First Friends Rubery

Ashbrook Drive, Great Park, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham B45 9FP
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9.9 103 Reviews
  • 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 Christine A (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the past 12 years all 3 of my children have attended My First Friends Nursery. I have been very impressed with the consistently high level of care provided by the staff over the years and it is very reassuring to see some of the same friendly faces still there today that were there when my son
attended almost 12 years ago.
My youngest daughter will be graduating from pre-school this summer. She loves going to nursery each day and has great relationships with the staff and her friends. She is now an extremely confident and independent little girl, who loves to learn and is very well prepared for school. There will definitely be tears on her last day and she will be counting down the days until she can go back and join her sister at the holiday club!

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Review from Kerry G (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at My First Friends Rubery in Septemeber 2017 and has absolutely loved it from day one. She is in the pre-school room and has made lots of friends which I was a bit worried about.
The staff are always very friendly and there is excellent communication between the nursery and parents.
The parents evenings are well organised and informative and the app on the phone is brilliant. The reports are always really detailed and I know exactly what stage my daughter is in her development and what we can work on at home.
They always provide a wide range of activities, my daughter is always coming home with something she baked at nursery! She loves the outside play area and also dressing up with her friends.
All in all, this is a fantastic nursery, I have never had any concerns whatsoever about my daughter's care while she's there, and would recommend to anyone.

Reply from Claire Jones, Manager at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you, Kerry, for your very kind words, it a pleasure to care for your child and thank you for placing your trust in us.


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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter was only 5 months when I went back to work so me and my husband were understandably worried about handing her to complete strangers. The staff at My First Friends were absolutely brilliant, they made me and my husband feel really confident and comfortable and even though it was very hard
for me that first day I knew she'd be well looked after. What makes it a great nursery for me is the staff are extremely understanding and happy to help with anything. While you're at work you can call them at any time to get an update on how she is, and they never seem like you're bothering them. There is also a great app you can download on your phone that updates you on everything she's doing, nappy changes etc. Which is perfect when I'm busy in meetings all day I can quickly go online and check how she's doing they even upload a photo of her which is so reassuring to see. I couldn't recommend them enough! They've genuinely helped make the decision to go back to work a lot easier.

Reply from Claire Jones, Manager at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you, Sarah, for your very kind words, we know how hard this can be for parents and we are pleased we were able to support you and your daughter through this process. We are glad you are enjoying the parents' app, it is a great way to keep parents updated.


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Review from Karolina Z (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Before we chose My First Friends Nursery we did check about 15 other nurseries. It is a difficult choice but we are so pleased that we decided to send our daughter to First Friends Nursery at Rubery. She was scared at the beginning but with a big help from all nursery workers who gave her attention
and loads of cuddles, she is happy there now. She is really happy when she goes there. All ladies are so nice and helpful. I do not have to worry about my daughter because I am sure she is in good hands.

Reply from Claire Jones, Nursery Manager at My First Friends Rubery

We thank you, Karolina, for the trust you have placed in us at the nursery by allowing us to care for your child.


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Review from Mary (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled really well at this nursery after changing from another provider due to a move of home. He has been at My First Friends for many months now and really enjoys it. The staff in his group are very constant and always very helpful and knowledgeable. I have had some really good advice
when my son has been going through some difficult stages. He has learned a lot from nursery and has a lot of fun. Also, the facilities are fantastic such as the interactive screen. I have great confidence in this nursery and the staff who I really can't praise enough. The outside space is really big which is great for toddlers who need to let off steam. Overall, I can't fault this nursery which is great peace of mind.

Reply from Claire Jones, Nursery Manager at My First Friends Rubery

Thank You, Mary, your feedback is lovely to read and we are pleased you and your child are enjoying your time with us at the nursery.


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Review from Laylah (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery for early years education.
Recent online nursery app enables continuous updates on childcare and gives reassurance to parents.

Reply from Claire Jones, Nursery Manager at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you for your kind words, Laylah, they are much appreciated.


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Review from John B (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff here are friendly, professional and extremely caring for children. They are very informative around the children's activities and focus heavily on learning and development. Keep up the good work guys.

Reply from Claire Jones, Nursrey Manager at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you, John, for your lovely words.


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Review from Audrey (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great learning and development of all stages. Great staff, well-organised environment and great outdoors. Will recommend.

Reply from Claire Jones, Nursery Manager at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you Audrey for your kind words.


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Review from Hayley G (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has attended My First Friends Rubery since he was 10 months old, he is now 2 and a half and has settled in from day one. The nursery is fully equipped for all my child’s needs with continuous improvement plans in both the nursery facilities and my child’s development.
I wouldn’t send
my child anywhere else. Staff are friendly and it can be very daunting leaving your child with strangers but they soon no longer become strangers and fill you with complete trust in taking care of your child.

Reply from Claire Jones, Nursery Manager at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you Hayley, it is lovely to hear you are enjoying your time with us at the nursery. We are pleased we have been able to support you in your child care needs.


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Review from Clare E (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started My First Friends when she was ten months old and she’s still there now, currently in pre-school (age 4).
From day one I was so impressed with the whole nursery. The staff are so friendly and approachable. There is a real ‘family feel’ to this nursery. All staff are professional
and experienced and build wonderful relationships with the children throughout their journey. I’ll be very sad when it’s time for her to leave and go off to school.

Reply from Claire Jones, Nursery Manager at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you, Clare, for your very kind words. It's hard to believe how quickly time goes by, it has been our pleasure caring for your daughter.


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Review from Kristel R (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this wonderful nursery three full days a week for nearly two years and I am happy to say he is now attending pre-school here.
I have nothing more than great things to say about the nursery and each and every member of staff here. My son absolutely adores them all. The nursery
has wonderful facilities such as the secret garden, sensory room, and soon the forest school which I'm excited about! Recently they launched an amazing app which updates you throughout the day on what your child is up to, it has their learning journeys on it and all other reports. This is brilliant, I love it!
The staff have been such an amazing support for us throughout his time here, they were brilliant with his potty training, learning to walk and talk, how to play with others and his whole learning journey. I am happy to say he is doing very well and that is thanks to the team here. I feel so blessed that my son attends such a wonderful place. Thank you all.

Reply from Claire Jones, Nursery Manager at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you Kristal, your kind words are much appreciated. We are grateful you placed your trust in us to care for your child. It has and continues to be our pleasure to do so.


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Review from Tim W (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A good nursery. I would recommend this place to anyone who as asked me about a nursery, it’s clean, friendly, the staff are brilliant with the children.

Reply from Claire Jones, Nursery Manager at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you, Tim, your kind words are much appreciated.


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Review from N R (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our child has been attending this nursery for over a year now. We are very pleased with the staff, their enthusiasm, genuine interest. They maintain overall accountability in the form of daily feedback and regular contact with parents. They have recently introduced a mobile app based feedback with
real-time updates including foods, activity, sleep times, learning journals and summative reports. This system has been greatly impressive for working parents like us to track the developmental progress of our child. Most importantly, our child loves the place here. The children are welcomed by staff in a caring environment and parents like us leave the place dropping off our child feeling very reassured to selves. We have had no concerns about food/ nutrition. We would certainly recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Claire Jones, Nursery Manager at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you, Narasimha for your kind words. We are really pleased your child is enjoying their time with us at the nursery.


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Review from Rebecca (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Leaving my 10 month old was hard but the nursery made it as smooth as it could be. I've seen such a positive leap in her development already and its only been a month. She is undertaking activities I just couldn't provide at home all linked to the developmental curriculum. With the app updates I can
see how she is doing over the day - from activities, to what she's eating and how much; sleeping; drinking and even nappy changes. I'm confident she is happy in such a spacious nursery with friendly attentive staff.

Reply from Claire Jones, Nursery Manager at My First Friends Rubery

Your feedback is much appreciated, we know how difficult a time this can be. It has been our pleasure to have been able to support you and your child in their transition into nursery.


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Review from Helen P (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended My First Friends for 4 months now and I cannot fault the service I have received to date. My daughter is happy to be left with the staff members every morning, I have not had a single day where I have had to leave her crying (which is one of every parent's nightmares). The staff
are always very friendly and I find it very easy to talk to them about anything I feel I need to discuss. The care they have shown for my daughter, and every other child I have seen them interact with has been outstanding. They use an app to show how my daughter is getting on during the day, putting my mind at rest when I cannot be with her.

Reply from Claire Jones, Nursery Manager at My First Friends Rubery

We are pleased you are happy with the care we provide. We would like to thank you for placing your trust in us.


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Review from Melissa C (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think it’s the best nursery. The staff are great I would recommend any child going here. I couldn’t say one bad word about this nursery and the staff my daughter is extremely happy and has learned a lot. I’m very pleased.

Reply from Claire Jones, Nursery Manager at My First Friends Rubery

Thank you for your kind words, it is our pleasure to care for your daughter and watch her grow.


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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My First Friends is an excellent nursery, my little girl attends now and my other child was here from the age of 1 until he started school.
The nursery offers lots of learning through play inside and out. The layout is great too, the food is excellent.


Now they have a parent app you can log on

and see everything your child has done at nursery.


Staff are great, very helpful, nothing is to much trouble.


I definitely recommend this nursery.


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Review from Clare S (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery! My son has been going since he was just under a year, the difference in him since he started is amazing, he loves going. The staff are very approachable and friendly and the nursery has loads of activities to keep them entertained. Can't recommend them highly enough.

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Review from Jennifer P (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended My First Friends since they were 11 months old and I have always been very impressed by the nursery's professionalism and care, and their flexibility in accommodating my family's needs.

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Review from Gemma T (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since joining my first friends my son has improved substantially in his development. The range of daily activities means every day is different and enjoyable for him. The staff are very supportive with any concerns and work closely with parents to help children develop and learn new things. The app
used by the nursery means I can check up on my son throughout my day at work to see what he has been up to. All round a fantastic nursery - would recommend it to any parents.

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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!


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