# Rhymes Nursery (Dudley)

Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) is a full-day nursery at Fulbrook Road, Dudley, DY1 2BG, in New Dock, Dudley. It is registered for 60 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Rhymes Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rhymes-nursery-dudley-ey382012  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fulbrook Road, Dudley, DY1 2BG
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01384 458051
- Website: https://www.rhymesnursery.co.uk/dudley/
- Run by: [Rhymes Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rhymes-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY382012

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382012

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2008 (Reference EY382012). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382012)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382012)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382012)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1729413)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Fulbrook Road, Dudley, DY1 2BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.509927,-2.099086

- Station: Flood Street (West Midlands Metro), 0.7 miles
- Station: Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro), 0.8 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grange Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Shavers End Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Milking Bank Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Inhenge Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Dudley there are about 4.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesson's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Blowers Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Milking Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Russells Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wrens Nest Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Woodside Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lilypads Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilypads-daycare-ey544928) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [YMCA @St James Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-st-james-road-2749898) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Kids Kingdom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-kids-kingdom-2693029) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Adventures Nursery (Dudley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventures-nursery-dudley-2736515) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Treetops Dudley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-dudley-ey221134) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bumble Beezzz Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-beezzz-day-nursery-ey471197) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Rhymes Nursery (Dudley)'s opening hours?

Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Rhymes Nursery (Dudley)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) Good at its inspection on 26 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) take?

Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rhymes Nursery (Dudley)?

Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) is run by Rhymes Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Rhymes Nursery (Dudley)?

Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rhymes Nursery (Dudley)?

You can call 01384 458051 and visit www.rhymesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382012)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rhymes+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJPd3vRqaQcEgROkEqw40q2l8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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