As any parent knows, it can be challenging to juggle work and the needs of caring for your children. At The University of Birmingham, we have two Day Nurseries offering quality childcare and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years:
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Elms Day Nursery, Edgbaston campus
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Oaks Day Nursery, Selly Oak campus
We offer friendly childcare provision, filled with fun and activities based on educational play where ideas can be explored and experiences shape, stimulate and develop precious young minds and bodies. The nurseries are registered with OFSTED and received a good grading with outstanding elements.
During the past year both locations have undergone major improvement programmes to modernise and expand the facilities and to enhance the learning, play and social environments. This has included the creation of a new pre-school unit at The Oaks Day nursery accommodating 38 children aged 3-5 years.
Both nurseries also embarked on a process of applying for a Government led, capital-funding grant and were successful in obtaining nearly £198,000. As a result the outdoor areas will be enhanced with new play equipment and a ‘Forest School’ initiative. This is an innovative, educational approach to encourage and inspire children through positive outdoor experiences, using a woodland environment as a classroom and as a learning space for interactive play, health, recreation, social and personal development. By participating children have the opportunity to develop intrinsic motivation, sound emotional and social skills, and these, through self-awareness, can be developed to reach personal potential and increase self-confidence and self-esteem.
The nurseries operate from 07:55 until 18:20 Monday - Friday, 51 weeks of the year, closing on University closed days. Children can attend full-time or on a session basis of morning and/or afternoon, enabling parents to make flexible use of childcare services. Hot meals are provided at lunchtime, along with morning and afternoon snacks, free water and fresh fruits during the day. There are also facilities for rest or sleep.
3 and 4 year-olds may be entitled to Nursery Education Funding, please see the Nursery Manager for further information. Waiting lists are based on a first come first served basis and places are offered subject to availability.
We do hope you will give us an opportunity to show you around our childcare facilities, meet our staff, and see the interesting and exciting environment we can provide for your children.
Call us to arrange a visit or simply to find out more about us:-
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Michelle Bates, Nursery Manager, Selly Oak Campus, +44 (0)121 414 7999
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Selina Hunt, Nursery Manager, Edgbaston Campus, +44 (0)121 414 8118
Please note: when filling in the application forms for the nusery, please make sure you complete and return:
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Application form
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Terms and Conditions
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Parental consents
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£50.00 non refundable deposit made payable to the University of Birmingham.
Elms Day Nursery
The Elms is a large Victorian Grade II listed building providing spacious accommodation and extensive grounds including car parking facilities, situated close to the Edgbaston campus.
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The Elms is graded as 'outstanding' by OFSTED
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The nursery works in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS)
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Healthy Setting Award 2009
Contact us: +44 (0)121 414 8118
Opening Times
Monday-Friday, 7.55 - 18.20
Morning Session (AM): 7.55 - 13.00
Afternoon Session (PM): 13.00 - 18.20
Attendance can be full time or AM/PM
Refreshments are provided
The Nursery opens 51 weeks of the year with the exception of Bank Holidays and University closed days.
Nursery Premises
Ground Floor
This floor accommodates the under two's. A self contained baby unit with changing area, milk kitchen, sleeping area and play room. Two further playrooms are available. The 2-5’s cloakroom area is based at the rear of the building.
First Floor
The 2-5 year children are accommodated on this level with access to four playrooms and children's kitchen which provides opportunities for daily cookery sessions. The nursery office is also situated on this floor.
Second Floor
The baby room has its own adjacent safety surface play area.
Grounds
The nursery grounds include a large open grassed area, with mature shrubs and trees and a separate children’s ‘fun’ area. The under two’s play area joins the nursery garden, and a shared play area for the 2-5 year is at the rear of the premises, adjacent to the children’s garden walk.
All children are taken for regular walks around the local area, with parents permission.
Oaks Day Nursery
The Oaks Day Nursery is situated on the Selly Oak Campus near the Bristol Road and is easily accessible by private and public transport.
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The nursery works in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS)
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Healthy Setting Award 2009
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The Oaks opened in 1999
Contact us: Tel. +44 (0)121 414 7999
Opening Times
Monday-Friday, 7.55 - 18.20
Morning Session (AM): 7.55 - 13.00
Afternoon Session (PM): 13.00 - 18.20
Attendance can be full time or AM/PM
Refreshments are provided
The Nursery opens 51 weeks of the year with the exception of Bank Holidays and University closed days.
Nursery Premises
The day nursery is situated within two single storey buildings, accessible via a central link. The buildings provide bright and spacious purposefully designed children's playrooms. Vision panel walls enable easy viewing for children and staff.
Nursery Grounds
The grounds are surrounded by a large grassed area with a variety of well established trees. The nursery has three well resourced outdoor play areas, enclosed by wooded fencing. Car parking facilities are available.
Nursery Fees
Day Nursery Fees for 1 September 2012 - 31 August 2013
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Full time weekly rate
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Half day
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Daily rate
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Non University
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£217.37
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£27.34
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£53.39
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University staff and students
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£203.50
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£25.49
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£49.69
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Fees quoted are in pound sterling and are valid for the academic year 2012 - 2013 only.
Prices include all meals, snacks and drinks.
All nursery placements will be invoiced in equal 12 month instalments payable the first week of each month. No concessions exist for any weeks where bank, public holidays or staff training days occur. (a schedule of dates is available from the nursery). This means full fees payable for these times. The exception to this is the Christmas and Easter closure periods when the university will automatically deduct this from the 12 equal payments before you start.
For University Students who book term places, holiday retainers of 50% are charged during vacation periods.
Children aged 3 years and 4 years are entitled to free nursery education the term after their third birthday. Government guidelines set the maximum hours available per day, each week. This entitlement currently only operates during school terms.
Term Dates
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Autumn Term 2012: 24 September 2012 - 07 December 2012
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Spring Term 2012: 7 January 2013 – 22 March 2013
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Summer Term 2013: 22 April 2013 - 14 June 2013
Payment Methods
Nursery fees are payable in advance and payments can be made by:-
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University Employees tax credit scheme via salary sacrifice.
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Childcare vouchers (Busy Bees, Accor, Care4, etc) via monthly invoice. Payment from your chosen scheme needs to be released promptly to ensure invoice is paid in full on receipt. Any shortfall can be paid with cash or personal cheque.
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Direct Debit Mandate, collected on the 14th day of each month.
Please note that both Nurseries close at 12 noon on the last day of the Christmas term.