In the Woods Nursery

2 Chelmsley Circle, Chelmlsey Wood, Birmingham B37 5UH
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Care Provided by In the Woods Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Sarah Stroud
  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Stroud (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 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 In the Woods Nursery

  • We offer session prices and an hourly rate. Please call nursery for prices.

  • We offer 7.30-6.00, 8.30-5.30, 8.30-3.30, 8.30-1.00 as sessions.
    We offer hourly rates.
    We provide 2, 3,4 year old funding spaces which can be stretched to cover half terms or term time only. For funding options you can have 5 days 8.30-11.30 or 12-3pm or 3 days per week 9am-2pm or 9.30-2.30pm. We are signed up to the tax free child care scheme.
    Where possible will always try to fit hours needed into a session cost.
    Please call for prices.
  • Parking

  • Multi storey car park 3 hours free, Asda car park 3 hours free.
    Drop off and pick up outside restricted to 8 mins, double yellow lines.


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In the Woods Nursery Reviews (55)

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In the Woods Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10, based on 55 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time In the Woods Nursery has 55 reviews.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't praise the staff and manager enough, all have excellent communication on handover and through the app. My son has learnt a lot from nursery through encouragement from the staff and with the children given access to new daily activities he is always kept entertained and learning new things. My
son suffers with eczema which he is often very uncomfortable with, the staff/manager are very helpful and do everything they can to make him as comfortable as possible when he is in their care. The manager herself has supported us immensely in helping us get the referral he needed to a dermatologist. Nothing is too much or a burden for them they are always happy to help and support where they can. My son loves going to nursery, I would definitely recommend.

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, I am so proud of the staff team, children and their families that attend our setting. I so pleased you are happy with the nursery, staff, activities, and the support you have received.


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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ever since my child started at In The Woods at 10 months old, we have had nothing but positive experiences there. The staff are lovely and go above and beyond for the children, my child settled instantly. You can really tell the staff care for the children and it's not just their jobs, their enthusiasm,
friendly nature makes the children and myself as a parent feel very welcome. I know my child is safe in their care. Management have been really accommodating with us, with job/hour changes and I'm forever grateful for them, without them I would not be able to work.
Thank you In The Woods for a fantastic start to my child's early years development. I would recommend you to anyone!

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you for your review, I am so proud of the team and the setting and I am so pleased you feel this way about our nursery setting. It means so much that you feel so welcomed and comfortable.


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Review from Priscilla M (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When the day came to enrol my eldest child in nursery I looked at several nursery schools before choosing "In the Woods Nursery" and after the positive experience I also enrolled my youngest son. The nursery has large internal spaces which are constantly cleaned. The staff is very knowledgeable and
always available and polite. There are always several activities available. Both my children learned so much. Everything is possible also thanks to the impressive work done by the manager.

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you for your review I am so pleased you have received great care and service. It is so great to see returning families and siblings.


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Review from Stephanie B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very friendly and are approachable. Any issues regarding my child are solved with great communication to myself. The app they use is always precise and accurate to inform us of my son's day to day activities. I feel my son had come out of his shell with the help of the staff at In The Woods
as he gets the assurance he needs from staff. Overall I would highly recommend In The Woods Nursery to other parents.

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

I am so pleased you have had a positive experience and the app has been so useful. Thank you for your review.


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Review from V G (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son has been coming to In the woods he has come on leaps and bounds! He absolutely loves it here, all the staff are wonderful and very supportive. They have great facilities and do so many fun activities for the children too. I'm glad I made the decision to send my son here, he always comes
out very happy with a great big smile on his face so thank you In the Woods!

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you for your review, I am so pleased you feel happy with the quality of care and the smiles are a great bonus.


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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, great staff my daughter has come so far with her speech her confidence and her potty training while being at this nursery my daughter was settled in by two weeks of attending this nursery and I've never left her with anyone they all do a brilliant job!

Reply from Sarah Stroud, Owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you for your review, I am so pleased that you are happy with the care and service we provide and your daughter has settled and made such good progress.


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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child attends this nursery the staff and management are amazing she has developed so much since starting. It was recommended to me by my cousin who has sent 2 of her children there before me. There is a wide choice of activities for the children to choose from within the setting. They include parents
in everything and even have stay and play sessions for parents to attend to see how the children love the nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Sarah Stroud, Owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you for your review, I am so pleased you have had a great experience and love our setting just as much as we do.


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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves coming to nursery, singing his way to the front door. He loves his nursery teachers, he is constantly asking for them when he is not there. His speech and communication is brilliant and is coming on so well

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you for your review, that is so lovely to hear, we are pleased his progress has is coming on well too.


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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot thank all of the staff enough for the care they have shown my child. They are so welcoming. My child has come on leaps and bounds at nursery and I feel this is through the time and attention they give to activities and learning.

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you have had a great experience and he has settled in so well and making good progress.


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Review from Rebekah B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful, attentive nursery. Staff are helpful and friendly all my children have been to this setting and I wouldn't choose anywhere else I would thoroughly recommend them to everyone. I love the focus on play and outdoor activities it's exactly what kids want to be engaging with.

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you for your review I am so pleased you returned back to us with your younger child too, great to hear how much you love the setting.


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Review from Nicole A (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are lovely. My daughter loves going to nursery, never had a problem with her not wanting to go in. Great for development both socially and academically. Helpful suggestions on activities to do at home. Great communication via their app

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased she loves attending and great to see the app is working well.


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Review from Z W (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall it is a wonderful nursery! All the staff (including the manager) are friendly and approachable. The communication is very good and they are easily reachable. They have been very accommodating for me and my child which I really appreciate. My child has learnt loads whilst being under their care.
She really enjoys going and has so much fun, from playing outside, to messy play to educational learning. They have difference activities going on throughout the week and my child really enjoys her meals there - they are good and varied & cater for all needs by the looks of things.

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you for your review, I am so pleased we have given you a positive experience and you feel so happy and settled with us.


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Review from Sophia H (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I sent my eldest daughter to this nursery and now my second child Attends this nursery as its a very hand on lovely environment and has really brought my daughter out of her shell she looks forward to nursery now.

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you for your review, I am pleased you have returned back to us with your 2nd child.


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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled in really well at nursery. He has struggled with certain areas of development that have been recognised and relevant support and care put in place. The communication between me and staff has been faultless and it's never too much for them to have a conversation or catch up at any
time regarding any issues/concerns. He seems very happy to go into nursery despite his own additional needs and he's come on so much in communication, social and emotional skills. Nursery offer a wide range of foods for him try and will always have a back up if he doesn't eat what is on the menu. He will be staying here for another year instead of attending school nursery. I am completely happy with the setting as a whole and grateful for all they do for my child and other children.

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you for your review, I am so pleased you think so highly of the nursery and your son is making good progress with his needs.


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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is run by the manager the support she gives is brilliant she has an amazing team who are brilliant. My little girl loves going to nursery the activities etc are fun and educational. Definitely recommend it to anybody who is looking for a nursery

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you so much for your review. I am thrilled you have had a positive experience and feel so happy here.


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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I previously had a child attend and never even looked at any other settings for my baby to go do. The manager is thorough, and factual and cares for every child individually. She expects the same or her staff and receives full cooperation. I love her ability to bring out the confidence in even the most
reserved children and support them in their development especially if that's breaking gender roles! The manager is a treasure to her community. Not only in fostering young children's development in the most healthy ways but also teaching her staff how to follow in her footsteps. There is a family environment feeling to the whole setting with the children able to recognise every member of staff.

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you so much for this review, I became completely touched and overwhelmed with you responses.The team and I work so hard to bring out the best in all children, I am so grateful it is clearly seen and shines through.Thank you again.


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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The setting is really good lovely professional staff who keep you informed of everything you could need to know children are encouraged to try new foods often and make meals themselves. There is always a learning opportunity to be had as well as free play the children get many extra activities such
as people coming in and singing with them and doing more activities. The staff really do care and treat the children as individuals but equally, we have a good rapport with each staff member and each of them are invested in our child's life not just development they are also very friendly to our child's siblings who they see sometimes at drop off.

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words reviewing our setting.We are so pleased you are happy with everything we do.


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Review from Micaela H (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous team that will help in anyway the can and go above and beyond.
I am happy with my child attending the nursey and very happy with the service.
Good communication and people skills.
Love the menus.
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are very interactive with the children also the parents.

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience we are so pleased you are happy with our setting and the things we provide for families and children.


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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the 2nd time I have used In the Woods Nursery for my children. The manager and her team are amazing and make the nursery environment a, friendly, happy and safe place for the children to learn, make friends, and grow. Both my children settled well and were happy to come to this nursery. The
whole team have always been happy to help me and were understanding when I needed to speak to them. I would not use another nursery for my children's care and feel comfortable to be able to study, and know, my child is being looked after. Thank you.

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, it is great having siblings and families returning back to us. I am so pleased you have had another positive experience with our setting.


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Review from Craig U (Father of Child) published on 30 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 19 month old son started here at the start of the month and the communication and observations of the staff have been amazing in ensuring our son gets all his needs met from a developmental standpoint.
We were worried about him starting nursery due to not having much interaction with children prior
but he has settled down a treat and enjoys his days spent here.
Fantastic nursery, couldn't recommend them enough!

Reply from Sarah Stroud, owner and manager at In the Woods Nursery

Thank you for your review, I am so pleased your experience is a positive one and you are pleased with the support and communication received.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.971)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10 for In the Woods 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 55 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 55 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 4.971 for In the Woods Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (637 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 655 Ratings = 4.971

  • 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 In the Woods Nursery is based on 55 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 55 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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Frequently Asked Questions about In the Woods Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that In the Woods Nursery accepts?

In the Woods Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is In the Woods Nursery Open?

In the Woods 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 In the Woods Nursery have capacity for?

In the Woods Nursery has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is In the Woods Nursery to the centre of Birmingham?

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

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