The Old School House Nursery Walmley

2 Walmley Ash Road, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield B76 1HY
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  • The Old School House Nursery Walmley, Sutton Coldfield
The Old School House Nursery, conveniently situated in Walmley, opens Monday - Friday from 7.30am - 6.30pm.

The nursery was fully renovated in 2021 and now offers children a space purposefully designed to spark their imagination and curiosity as well as encouraging them to feel safe and at home. The team adopt a child-centred approach, allowing children to take control of their own experiences and enjoy learning at their own pace. With the careful guidance of the team, children are free to play and explore in a way that suits them.

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Care Provided by The Old School House Nursery Walmley

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Cheryl Holt (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Total Places for Children
  • 64
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for The Old School House Nursery Walmley

  • £77-£80 per day

  • Including all meals, nappies, wipes and extra curricular activities
  • Parking

  • Front entrance parking


The Old School House Nursery Walmley Reviews (43)

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The Old School House Nursery Walmley has a Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old School House Nursery Walmley has 43 reviews.

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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend The Old School House nursery highly enough. From the moment we started, the entire team - both the fantastic management and the incredible nursery staff - have been nothing short of amazing. They are kind, thoughtful, and genuinely care about the children in their care.
My son absolutely
adores them - his face lights up every morning when he sees the staff, and to me, that says everything.
The activities are so well thought out, creative, and varied - there's always something new and exciting for him to experience. It's clear how much effort goes into making each day enriching and fun.
Like many parents, I was nervous about starting nursery, but the team made the transition so easy. They regularly sent updates and photos, offering so much reassurance and support, which really helped put my mind at ease.
Hand on heart, I know I made the right choice in sending my son to The Old School House. It's a truly special place, and we're so grateful for everything they do.

Reply from Cheryl Holt, Nursery Manager at The Old School House Nursery Walmley

Thank you so much for your kind words, it truly means the world to the staff team and I. We really do love supporting and reassuring our parents that the nursery they have chosen is the right one. All of the staff team will always send photos and message you to make sure that we are keeping you up to date with how they are getting on, as we know it can be hard to leave your little ones initially in an environment that is a new one for you both.We strive to build our relationships with the children and parents from the get go, and the staff are all amazing at providing opportunities for the children to learn through the set ups they do on a day to day basis through their projects or our event days.Thank you once gain for leaving such a heartfelt review.


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Review from Emmelia G (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started nursery in November and it was her first time being cared for outside of our home. The nursery went above and beyond to settle her in. All of the Practitioners and management were so patient and kind.


Everything about the nursery is to the highest standard, from the food to

the toys and sensory activities. Parents are invited in for stay and plays in honour of Mother's Day, Christmas etc and they also have themed days for the children too. Our daughter especially likes the Sing and Sign class and going outside in the garden.


The staff really care about the children. Our daughter is only 16 months old and we can already see her learning new things and growing in confidence. She is very happy there and we know we chose the right place for her too.


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Review from Gurpreet B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely brilliant nursery! Our son took a little longer to settle in and all the staff at the Old School House Walmley made every effort into ensuring that his transition was as smooth as possible. From an increased number of settle sessions to allowing me to come in on those sessions so they weren't
too prolonged all made a real difference. Not every nursery will do this as we found with our older daughter. The communication from this nursery is outstanding. We always know how our sons day has been through an easy to use app and any messages are easily sent and received, nothing seems too much. They have a wonderful outside area for the children to enjoy as well as fun and engaging themes and topics each week. The nursery is also kept very clean from what I've noticed. I can't recommend this nursery enough, my son loves it there!

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Review from Mubeen S (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery - Highly recommend! We couldn't be happier with The Old School House. Our daughter has absolutely thrived since joining - her confidence has grown so much, and she comes home chatting about all the fun things she's done each day. The staff are amazing, so warm and caring, and they
really take the time to get to know each child. One thing we love is how well they eat! The food is always fresh and nutritious, and it's great to see our little one trying new things and enjoying mealtimes. We've been so impressed that we're already planning to send our next child here too. A big thank you to the whole team for creating such a lovely environment - we couldn't ask for more!

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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would highly recommend The Old School House Nursery. Since starting last year, our little boy's development has come on leaps and bounds. Especially his speech and social skills. The staff are always very kind and take the time to talk to you. The meals and snacks are always very healthy and filling.
The resources in the room are all age-appropriate and kept in very good condition. Our little boy comes home from nursery with a big smile on his face telling us the activities he has done that day.

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Review from Kirsty N (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A warm, welcoming, nurturing environment the moment I stepped into the nursery with my son. A beautiful nursery with staff who go above and beyond to look after my son. They have allowed my son to reach all of his developmental milestones through the most imaginative and creative activities that my
son absolutely loves to be involved in. The staff have supported not only my son but myself in feeling safe and secure in leaving my son for the day, providing me with regular updates throughout the day. No words will ever be able to thank all the staff at The Old School House Nursery Walmley for giving my son the best start to his learning. You are all absolutely wonderful and should be proud of the team you have built together.

Reply from Cheryl Holt, Nursery Manager at The Old School House Nursery Walmley

Thank you so much for your kind words, they really mean so much to us as a team and to know that you are happy with the care we provide for the children in our care. The staff team we have built we are so proud of and one that we all happy to be a part of to give your children the best start in their early years.


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Review from R R (Father of Child) published on 25 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 1-year-old daughter started at nursery with some easing in sessions, of which the staff were very helpful and accommodating, with always what was best for my daughter in mind. All of the staff are incredibly professional and amazingly patient. After a month of being at nursery, my daughter has formed
a great bond with the staff, especially her key person and is really starting to show her development not just at home but at nursery too. The environment for the children to play in is also very good with a range of toys, sensory tools, etc. which also seems to be rotated frequently to keep all the children happy. I really appreciate and enjoy the time taken by the staff to post messages and posts via the app to let me know how my daughter is doing and what she has eaten throughout the day, each message and post is personalised and makes my day to see. Thank you to all the amazing staff!

Reply from Cheryl Holt, Nursery Manager at The Old School House Nursery Walmley

Thank you so much for your kind words, we really do pride ourselves that we work with you as parents from the get-go and it is really important to us that you feel secure with your child being left in our care. Our settle sessions are tailored to each individual child to make sure that they have the smoothest transition into nursery life. This makes the experience for you as parents more comforting and one that we know allows your child to settle at nursery with ease.


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Review from Shauni A (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery! We went to an open day in April 2024 and were told our daughter got free hours and could start within the next two months. The staff are all so welcoming and supportive. Nothing is ever too much trouble. My daughter asks every day if she can go to nursery and always asks for two staff
members in particular. The activities the nursery provides are great for my daughter, she comes home and shows me her yoga and wants to help with cooking. She has come so far since joining The Old School House in Walmley. You're all great. Thank you for everything you do for my daughter.

Reply from Cheryl Holt, Nursery Manager at The Old School House Nursery Walmley

Thank you for your review, we love the fact that we are able to provide extracurricular activities for the children to take part in which also gives them new learning opportunities. We are so happy that your little one is eager to come and see us at nursery and we as a staff team love welcoming the children into nursery every morning for them to come and enjoy their day with us.


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Review from Danielle B (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely nursery! My daughter has been coming here now for nearly 2 months and the staff are amazing. Such nice resources, environment and the meals are good too. My daughter always has a great day when coming to this nursery and has settled in here very well. Would definitely recommend this setting,
I feel at ease leaving my daughter in their care and she is very well looked after.

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

Since my little one has started in June 2024 I could not be happier with this nursery. All the staff are very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. They take time to explain things and listen to anything you have to report about your little one. My child has made excellent bonds with the staff
as they are so caring and warm towards the children. The environment is always clean and the resources the children use are well looked after. They have a wide range of activities and toys available for the children and follow their lead with learning and playing. My child loves being at nursery and always comes out with a smile!

Reply from Cheryl Holt, Nursery Manager at The Old School House Nursery Walmley

Thank you so much for your review, we are so pleased that you are happy with the care given to your little one. We strive to have excellent parent partnerships from the get-go. Our environments are something that we are really proud of and something that the children love to explore on their days at nursery.


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Review from Melanie R (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We're so happy we chose The Old School House! It was so daunting looking around the local nurseries and making a decision but for us, this nursery stood out from the rest and it really hasn't disappointed, only exceeded our expectations. The manager is so welcoming and helpful, and the team here are
great and just so caring. Our son has been going since he was 10 months old, we've been so impressed with the activities, stay-and-play events and the nice little touches the nursery put on for the parents as well. The app they communicate with you on is amazing, so easy to use and check in on your child throughout the day whilst they are at nursery, it really gives you peace of mind. We get progress updates on our son and they really are a joy to read and hear all about how well he is learning and developing. All thanks to the wonderful team at The Old School House.

Reply from Cheryl Holt, Nursery Manager at The Old School House Nursery Walmley

Thank you so much for your kind words we really are very proud of the relationships we have with not only our children but our parents too. Making sure that you are happy with the care that is provided is what matters to us the most and also welcoming you into our Old School House family.


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Review from Josephine B (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault the service and care provided to us by The Old School House Walmley. As an educator myself, I was very particular about where I would send my child. Their approach to learning not only fosters independence but creates a calm environment that I felt comfortable sending my child to when
he started at just 10 months old. They really use the children's interests to further their learning and I have been so impressed at how my child has developed through song since being there.

Reply from Cheryl Holt, Nursery Manager at The Old School House Nursery Walmley

Thank you so much for your review. We really do pride ourselves in looking at our children as individuals to cater for their learning and where they are at with their development. It is really important to us and the approach we use to make sure that we know our children and how they learn to allow them to achieve as they grow. The homely environment we strive to achieve enables the practitioners to facilitate all learning specifically to each individual. We also encourage our parents to continue to do this at home, with parents uploading their own observations.


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Review from S S (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really recommend the Old School House Walmley. The staff are really friendly and passionate about their job. I believe that the knowledgeable staff and the extracurricular activities, really helped my daughters advance much more than many of their peers outside of nursery. My eldest daughter attended
the nursery from when it opened and graduated in September. Her experiences have really given her a head start at school to the point where she's one of the top performers in her class. My youngest daughter still attends the nursery and has recently moved up to Badgers (pre-school) and loves the new environment and the staff team. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from Megan G (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been attending The Old School House Nursery Walmley for about 18 months now. We are extremely happy with the progress and development our child continues to show and the constant communication between the staff and ourselves is exceptional. Our child loves going to nursery and is familiar
with all staff members. We have had a great overall experience and can’t thank the Old School House team enough.

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Review from Natalie G (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Old School House was the first nursery we viewed, and quite frankly all the others just didn’t compare and knew this was where we wanted to send our son. The staff made the transition to first leaving our child as smooth as possible and understood it was an emotional time for the parents. The staff
are second to none and we feel so happy with our son being there. The nursery has played such a huge role in our son’s development. We are comforted by the updates we receive via the portal which allows us to see how he is getting on and we appreciate and look forward to the reports and observations we receive on him. The staff have such a personal touch and we know that our son has such a wonderful day when he attends nursery. We can’t wait to watch him grow and develop further at The Old School House.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

By far above and beyond expectations. The Walmley team are phenomenal.
The attention to detail not only throughout the nursery and nursery rooms but also for the 1:1 support for each child is exceptional accompanied by motivated and friendly staff just makes it outstanding.
Little one is absolutely
thriving since starting at Walmley and I couldn’t be happier with choosing The Old School House Nursery.

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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our son here from another local nursery as I fell in love with the activities and setting. My son is thriving and happy. They offer two healthy cooked meals per day as well as breakfast and snacks and include nappies too. It’s brilliant value for money. The activities are engaging and the staff
are fully focussed on playing with the children. His speech has also improved. I am so happy we made the move!

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Review from Gerald M (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has only been at the Old School House for two months but she's already so settled and so happy in her nursery environment. We are confident she is cared for, well fed, well cleaned, engaged and educated. The staff have been nothing but reassuring and they always have a smile on their face,
despite having physically-demanding jobs. Our daughter has formed some really nice bonds with several members of staff and we genuinely believe she is really enjoying her days at nursery. We are very impressed with all the communication from the nursery, ranging from upcoming events to the day-to-day goings on with our daughter, including nappy changes, food eaten and activities enjoyed.

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little boy has been here since he was 10 months old, he easily settled and loved his room team, moving up rooms was a smooth transition.
The Old School House was the best decision we have made and the staff are like family. I have absolute trust when dropping my son off and he is learning and developing
with confidence!

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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our boy has attended The Old School House since he was 18 months old, he’s now nearly 3 and I could never dream of sending him elsewhere!
The staff have the most beautiful and kindest of hearts and treat our son as if they were their own, he comes out ranting and raving about what he’s done his friends
his teachers as he calls them! Our son didn’t speak when he went to the nursery which as a parent was very concerning, the staff were quick to adapt to his needs, and now he’s never quiet talking away! And I have always said I believe this is the nursery bringing out the best in him! I would love to thank you all so much and also can’t wait for his last year with you as a nursery, then I’ll be putting my twins in with you! Thank you!

Reply from Phillippa Berry, Assistant to Emily Carter at The Old School House Nursery Walmley

Thank you so much for your lovely words! We are so pleased to hear how happy you are with our nursery and can see how much our practitioners care for the children they look after, we like to ensure the nursery feels like home from home for our children and families to ensure all feel comfortable and confident within the setting. We look forward to welcoming your twins to The Old School House Day Nursery!


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.976)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10 for The Old School House Nursery Walmley 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.976 for The Old School House Nursery Walmley is calculated as follows: ( (364 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 371 Ratings = 4.976

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old School House Nursery Walmley is based on 31 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8, which has been reached with 31 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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Meet the Team (1)

Cheryl

Cheryl Holt

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

"I have worked in Early Years for 22 years and have a passion for childcare. Parent partnership is an important task for me personally as I like to build those relationships up to build your trust in us from the get-go.


Having worked in the early year's sector for so many years I have built my knowledge up, especially within the last 12 years working as part of management teams.


I like to make a difference by providing high-quality care throughout the team we have built here at Walmley."


Frequently Asked Questions about The Old School House Nursery Walmley

What is the Age Range of Children that The Old School House Nursery Walmley accepts?

The Old School House Nursery Walmley accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Old School House Nursery Walmley Open?

The Old School House Nursery Walmley is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does The Old School House Nursery Walmley have capacity for?

The Old School House Nursery Walmley has capacity for a total of 64 Children.

How far is The Old School House Nursery Walmley to the centre of Sutton Coldfield?

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

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