A B C Day Nursery

14 Wigorn Road, Bearwood, Smethwick B67 5HN
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  • A B C Day Nursery, Smethwick
A B C Day Nursery opened in 1987 and is a 50 place family-run nursery.

The nursery has three large playrooms over two floors and follows the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

A B C offers parents a flexible and friendly childcare service, from a professional team who combine the benefits of an organised and secure setting, with fun and stimulating play in a learning environment which children can develop in a positive manner.

Staff are pleased to discuss parents' concerns with them and look to provide an open service based around developing each child's potential, health and well-being.

Care Provided by A B C Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • ABC Day Nursery & Pre School Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Elizabeth Smith (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • No advance registration fees
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 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

Funding & Fees Guide for A B C Day Nursery

  • We offer shorter days from £235 up to £270 per week, £65 per day otherwise
    funding places for 15hrs can be used over a minimum of 2 days, 30hrs over 3 days
    We offer sessional care and full time term time only spaces also, a charge is made for food
    Funding only sessions with no charges are limited children who have non working codes, or a golden ticket and depending on circumstances.


  • We offer 15/30 hour sessions from 9mths, 2, 3 and 4 year olds, parents must obtain codes from childcare choices before any fees can be reduced.
    funding is offered as a stretched package unless you are using it for sessional or term time only. although these places are limited
    fess can be paid via tax free childcare, universal credit, student grants or cash


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A B C Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.590) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time A B C Day Nursery has 23 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a bad experience with both a nursery and a childminder, I was hesitant to send my daughter to another nursery. After meeting the staff at ABC I was put at ease. My daughter has additional needs and the nursery has supported her through the last 2 years bringing on her speech and confidence. My
only regret is that I didn't send her there first.

Reply from Elizabeth Smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for your review, it was so lovely to see your little one's character grow and grow. It was lovely to see the friendships she made and she always made us smile. Make sure you drop in and visit soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have used this nursery with the youngest just leaving to go to school. The staff are amazing and so caring towards the children. The nursery is full of fun everyday. I would recommend this nursery one thousand percent. They put me as a mother as ease leaving my children knowing they
are in safe loving hands. Thanks again ABC Day Nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Super best nursery in Birmingham, always friendly and sweet with my child, me, and my wife.
My child has learned so much.
I wish you all the best, I want to tell every family to take their kids to them.
I love you all.

Reply from Elizabeth Smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, please keep spreading the word as we thrive on recommendations. All the best to your family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend ABC Nursery, a lovely family-run business that cares immensely for the children and is always striving to get the best out of the children. I've used them from 2007-2010 and then from 2020-2024. Both were very positive experiences and wouldn't send my children anywhere else as they've
given them the best start in life ready for school.

Reply from Elizabeth Smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, and I'm so pleased to hear of your positive experience during your children's time at ABC. All the best to you both and your girls. Keep in touch.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children and both attended this nursery 7 years apart. This nursery is outstanding. They go above and beyond for your children and both have been ready for school by the time they have finished- they both started at 9 months old up until just under 5 years old. They have been extremely well
looked after and have learned so much from their experiences and from the staff taking care of them. They have been taught, through play, all about numbers, shapes, and phonics- the nursery does its best to give children the best start in life and they ensure lots of fun is had too in all manner of different activities. Both my children have loved this nursery and have been very sad to leave.

Reply from Elizabeth Smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, I'm so pleased you have been happy with the service over so many years. As a family-run business, we like to keep standards high and ensure every child has the best experience. Stay in touch and all the best.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

ABC Nursery has been a complete God send.
My daughter has been going full time for over 3 years, since she the age of 1. They consistently deliver not only a wide range of activities but the staff’s care and patience have had such a wonderful influence on my little one. She loved the staff and ate
really well! Her communication skills, social skills, motor skills came on leaps and bounds. She’s made great friends and I trust the staff implicitly, it takes the weight out of leaving her in their care.
Not only are all her needs met, her behaviour improved, I felt really supported as a parent.
Extra parties and celebrations were organised, well over and above what you may expect, the care and generosity were overwhelming! Christmas parties, Easter celebrations, coronation tea party, just amazing!
Updates and photos via the online group are lovely, you’re made to feel part of their day- I’ll miss it so much now she’s moving on to school. They gave her such a lovely start - thank you!

Reply from Elizabeth Smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review, we are so pleased to hear that you had such a great experience at ABC. Stay in touch and all the best at big school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery! Sad one is leaving as know it’s been enjoyed since 9 months of age! Well looked after, activities given are fantastic! Accommodate different play outside for different weather! So much learning has come from here. All the rooms are lovely and food is enjoyed and plenty of choices
given.

Reply from Elizabeth Smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We are so pleased your experience has been so enjoyable.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been here for a couple of years and she absolutely loves it, great place, lots to do, friendly staff and they always go above and beyond to keep the children happy with entertainment on special occasions, parties etc. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Elizabeth Smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review; we like to keep things fun, as this is what makes the memories for the children. All the best.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first day until the last day and all of the days during the Covid-19 pandemic, the management and staff at A B C Day Nursery went above and beyond to ensure that our little boy was made to feel welcome. He learnt so much during his time at A B C, and we were all so grateful for the friendships
that were forged.
Thank you for everything.
We all miss you and wish you every success in the future, and know that you will support the foundation of many little ones to come.

Reply from Elizabeth Smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. Covid-19 was a tough time for all, but it was our aim to keep it as normal for the children as possible. Keep in touch, and all the best.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A superb family run nursery, with superb staff. I would recommend ABC to anyone, my daughter has excelled at this nursery and I’m sad she has to leave for school.

Reply from Elizabeth Smith at A B C Day Nursery

Thanking you for taking the time to give us a review, I'm so glad you have enjoyed your time with us. Go and shine at big school now.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm so pleased with my son's time at ABC nursery so far! His social skills have come on leaps and bounds, along with all the experiences he has gained alongside his peers which is difficult to offer at home. I was very nervous leaving my son at 8 months old in the care of another but the nursery were
absolutely wonderful in offering a settling in period before leaving him for a full day. The staff obviously care so much for the children and it is a lovely environment for the children too.

Reply from Elizabeth Smith at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. settling in sessions are very important and often the children are fine but its very important that parents have that time to build up that trust and friendship with the staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a fantastic nursery A B C really is! My son has attended for over a year now and has come on leaps and bounds. My son really struggled with his speech when he first started, the staff have worked tirelessly with him to improve his speech and other things, and now he has a fantastic vocabulary and
is so much more confident. The staff are all lovely and welcoming, the whole place has a family feel to it and is a lovely safe and clean place for your child to grow up in. A B C is by far the best nursery around. If you’re looking at sending your child to nursery then definitely give the manager and the ladies at A B C a thought.

Reply from Elizabeth Smith at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review. We love to see the children develop, grow in confidence and be happy in their surroundings.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but praise for the A B C Nursery. The staff are not only friendly and polite but very welcoming to new parents. It can be daunting leaving your child at such a young age (mine was nine months old) but they made us feel very comfortable and secure. The activities that the children do are
lovely, there are music lessons on a Monday that my son loves, along with lots of painting and creative activities. The outside garden area has recently been done out and the kids go out in it every day. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Elizabeth Smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We aim to put parents at ease as it's a bigger deal for you than it is for the little ones really. Glad to hear you are happy with everything.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been in the nursery for a year, starting as a 2-year old. He had difficulty settling in but the ladies helped him considerably to feel welcome and safe. Eventually, he started loving it there and during the summer break holidays, he was asking several times when he could come back. Now as
a 3-year-old he enjoys it even more, although management could be more flexible with the hours offered. I do not like the system of 2.5 days a week. When I asked if this can be maintained, I was given an answer that yes but only if I want my 3-year-old to be staying with 2-year-olds :( not really a lot of choice. My second concern is TV and iPads. Are they really necessary for such small children? They have enough TV at home, I believe.


In spite of those two concerns, the staff is caring, kind and really dedicated. I always felt well-informed and most of all my son loves it. I would definitely recommend it to my friends.


Reply from Elizabeth Smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for your review, due to the high demand for the three-year-old spaces for the 2017/18 and the new 30-hour funding coming into place, we had no choice but to offer the sessions over 2.5 days. We like to offer flexible places but this wasn't possible for the schoolroom intake this year as we had so many existing parents wanting places for the new term. This was the only way I could accommodate everyone. Concerning the iPads/tv, these are monitored and educational apps are purchased for the children to extend their learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I definitely recommend A B C Day Nursery, I've had an older child and 8-month-old who is now 2, attend and both thrived in the setting.


I find the staff caring and approachable, I love the venue and think they've got it right with the different rooms and age groups.


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refresh and is now an all year round space which is perfect.


Their daddy also attended the nursery 30 years ago and it's still run by the same family, proof that they're doing something very right.


Reply from Elizabeth Smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments, it's lovely having the second generation of the family attending.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The day nursery has a very warm and welcoming environment. Staff are all very approachable and clearly shows passion at what they do as you can see immediately how they are with the children.
Highly recommend this day care!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of my children attended this nursery when we moved to Bearwood. All of the staff were very knowledgeable and friendly and made great connections with the children and their older sibling. They really took the time to treat each child as an individual. Having used other nurseries previously I can
definitely say A B C are the best by a mile.

Reply from Elizabeth smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review, glad you was pleased with our service. You know where we are when you need us next ??


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery and my son loves this nursery even though we have moved away from the area he still attends and won't be moving anytime soon! He is only 2 1/2 and his speech is amazing and has made so many good friends with the other children and staff I highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Elizabeth smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

Glad to hear you are pleased with everything, thanks for taking the time to write us a review. Much appreciated


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Three of my children went to this nursery and were really well looked after, they had so much fun and took part in lovely activities. A brilliant environment. They were given healthy nutritious food and drink. The staff were always helpful and understanding and worked around my families and works needs,
so very often.

Reply from Elizabeth Smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

It was a pleasure to look after your three lovely children. Thanks for taking the time to give us a review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A B C Day Nursery is a nursery I have and will continue to recommend. My first daughter went from 9 months and is now 6 years old and my second daughter has just started and I wouldn't have sent her anywhere else. The staff are all warm and friendly, they go out of their way to understand your child
as an individual and support them throughout their time at nursery. The nursery is always introducing innovative play and educational sessions with babies and children. My daughter was confident, sociable and also learnt a lot at nursery and talks positively of her time there now. My baby daughter has settled in well and already seems to be enjoying her time there too.

Reply from Elizabeth Smith, Manager at A B C Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review, we look forward to making more memories over the years with your little one.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.590)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.590) out of 10 for A B C Day Nursery 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 8 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 4.990 for A B C Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (95 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.99

  • 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 4.6 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for A B C Day Nursery is based on 8 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 = 3.8

    • 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 50 number of registered child places is 10. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 10 = 0.8

  • 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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Meet the Team (13)

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Smith

Job Title: Owner/Manager

Joined: 2000

I have a Foundation degree in Early Years and a level 4 Qualification in management.
I'm married with a son and daughter. I enjoy working in a busy thriving nursery. I'm a hands on manager who enjoys working with the children as much as possible. I have an excellent team, who work well together, creating a relaxed atmosphere.


Brian

Brian Hill

Job Title: Owner/Manager

Joined: 1987

I started ABC DAY NURSERY alongside my wife in 1987. We have four children. Joan passed away in August 2014 so I now work alongside my daughter Liz. I have a level three in childcare


Jess

Jess Durnall

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2015

I started at ABC in September 2015 and I have a level 3 in childcare


Mandy

Mandy Taylor

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2010

I have 20 years experience in the childcare world as I was a local childminder in the Bearwood area before I started working at ABC in august 2010. My current role is a one to one support worker for a child with additional needs.


Lucy

Lucy Jones

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2011

I have a level 3 in childcare and I started with ABC in May 2011.


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Samantha Williams

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2021

Hi, I'm Sam I have a level 3 in early years. I started at Abc in May 2021


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Hannah Doble

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2019

Hi, I'm Hannah I have a level 3 in early years and I started working at ABC in May 2019


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Emmie Evans

Job Title: Cook

Joined: 2020

Hi, I'm Emmie I'm the nursery Cook. I have my food hygiene level 2


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Sophie Morris

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2020

Hi, I'm Sophie and I started working at ABC in Feb 2020. I have a level 3 in early years. I'm also the safeguarding officer


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Terri Pritchard

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2013

Terri started working at ABC in 2013, she has a level 3 in early years. Terri is married with two teenage daughters


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Daria Mory

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Daria started with ABC in April 2022, as a nursery assistant and doing some temp work. we convinced her to stay and she is now completing a level 3 in early years


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Dawn Hawkeswood

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2022

Dawn is new to childcare work. She is caring, active and like to have a good chat with the children


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Jess Fry

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Hi I'm Jess, I have a level three in early years. I moved to Birmingham in 2022 after working in a Coventry nursery for over 3years. Im enjoying my current role in the baby room at ABC


Frequently Asked Questions about A B C Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that A B C Day Nursery accepts?

A B C Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is A B C Day Nursery Open?

A B C Day Nursery 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 A B C Day Nursery have capacity for?

A B C Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is A B C Day Nursery to the centre of Smethwick?

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