# Village Bears Day Nursery

Village Bears Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Dudley Road, Wallheath, DY6 9AQ, in Wall Heath, Dudley. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Village Bears Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/village-bears-day-nursery-ey458033  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dudley Road, Wallheath, DY6 9AQ
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01384 279156
- Website: http://www.villagebearsnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Village Bears Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/village-bears-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: EY458033

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 April 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/EY458033

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2013 (Reference EY458033). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458033)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458033)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458033)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 8 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1554384)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dudley Road, Wallheath, DY6 9AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.504813,-2.174530

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wall Heath Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: King George VI Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Dawley Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Maidensbridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Blanford Mere Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Glynne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Brier School |  | 4–16 | Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Bromley Hills Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Foundry Road Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foundry-road-preschool-ey410642) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Kingswinford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-kingswinford-2812149) |  |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Play Box Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-box-nursery-253817) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Bam Bams Curiosity Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bam-bams-curiosity-village-2635211) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Phoenix Centre Specialist Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-centre-specialist-pre-school-253925) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Poppyfields Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppyfields-kindergarten-ey332195) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Village Bears Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Village Bears Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Village Bears Day Nursery take?

Village Bears Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Village Bears Day Nursery?

Village Bears Day Nursery is run by Village Bears Partnership, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Village Bears Day Nursery?

You can call 01384 279156 and visit www.villagebearsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458033)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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