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Raising the bar with our Nurseries in the Midlands
Here at The DEN, we’ve spent decades building an approach that allows the children and staff in all our nurseries to thrive.
With our industry leading investment in staff development, a completely bespoke learning curriculum and a commitment to physical and mental health, our nurseries are full of smiles, laughter, learning and play.
You can have confidence in the high quality early years education our nurseries provide.
What do our parents say?
Happy children make happy parents – here are just a few bits of positive feedback our nurseries have received
I just wanted to make you guys aware of what a total star Elena was yesterday! I collected B from Bear Cubs mid morning after her being off for nearly a week with illness and I was a bit of an emotional mess! I felt so guilty for trying to send her back too soon and also work/life had got on top of us a little whilst we’d been juggling her being off sick!
Anyway Elena was so so kind and empathetic, she gave me a hug and said some really kind words. It makes me so happy B is growing up around such kind and compassionate ladies and so I just wanted to make sure management were aware of her lovely actions yesterday and how much we appreciate her (and the rest of the team of course!)
Our little one has been at Beeches Park Day Nursery since he was 15 months old. Beeches Park have contributed massively to his development & ultimately, the little boy that he is today. He’s polite, has learned how to tidy up after himself, shares & eats his meals with cutlery.
People often comment on how well he can talk and communicate in a confident manner. We owe a lot of thanks to the amazing people at Beeches Park for encouraging & enhancing these key stages in his development.
The staff are genuinely kind and caring. He loves to tell me all about his day when I pick him up & he happily & excitedly walks into nursery which is a huge relief as a parent, knowing that your child is somewhere that he feels safe & loved.
I can’t recommend The Old Vicarage Nursery enough!
The staff here are absolutely wonderful—so caring, attentive, and always providing excellent updates on my child’s progress. They truly go above and beyond to make sure every child feels valued and supported. I love how they organize creative and fun messy play activities every day, allowing the children to explore and have fun in the best ways possible.
The meals are also top-notch—high-quality, delicious, and nutritious, and I had the chance to sample them during one of their open days. It was so reassuring to know that my daughter is getting healthy and tasty meals!
Most importantly, my daughter has so much fun here, and I can see her learning and growing every day. The Old Vicarage is a fantastic place for any child to thrive!
Funded Childcare
For two, three and four year old childrenAll nurseries within the DEN group offer government funded hours for two, three and four year olds. This means that you can get a substantial contribution towards the cost of childcare, making it more affordable.
We’ve done a lot of work to simplify the complicated funding system, and because it’s quite dependent on your specific family circumstances, we’ve produced a variety of helpful resources and fee guides to help you understand how much funding you may be entitled to.
Industry award-winning, healthy, nutritious food
The very best nutritional start in lifeOur industry leading approach to early years nutrition means that we provide your little ones with a menu that celebrates the power of healthy and delicious food, prepared in house and designed by our award winning catering manager.
The link between physical and mental health is undeniable, so we believe in fuelling our children with well-balanced, healthy meals throughout the day, from breakfast through to lunch and a yummy light tea. Our rolling 16-day menu gives them the opportunity to explore new flavours and a wide variety of dishes, whilst paying close attention to any unique needs or allergies.
In the DEN
Read all the latest news from the DEN, as well as some helpful resources and guides to help and support you through the wonderful journey that is early years childcare!
Spotlight on The Old Vicarage Kitchen
Claire joined The Old Vicarage 8 months ago, not just for the job, but because she genuinely loves children. With over 20 years of experience in catering and kitchen magic, she brings warmth, skill, and a mum’s touch to every meal. Ask any member of our team, and they’ll tell you: Claire isn’t just the […]
Spotlight on Beeches Park Kitchen
Zoe cooks everything from scratch, yes, we really do mean everything! Whether it’s comforting cottage pie, a classic curry or The DEN Nursery Group’s legendary homemade soups, Zoe whips up each meal with precision, care and a pinch of magic. No frozen meals just fresh ingredients and generous portions that keep our little ones fuelled for their big […]
Spotlight on The Old Forge Kitchen
Rachael has been part of our nursery family for an incredible seven years. Starting as a housekeeper, she quickly became a familiar and friendly face to every child. Her caring personality, coupled with a deep love for cooking, naturally drew her into the kitchen, where she now shines every single day. Our Cook knows every […]
Award winning nurseries
We’re incredibly proud of our unique approach to early years childcare – and even prouder that it’s continually recognised and celebrated every year in a variety of national and industry awards.
All of our awards, along with our accreditations, you don’t just have to take our word for it when we say that the DEN Way, is the best way.
Our Awards and Accreditations
Nursery World Awards Winner – 2024
Lots for Tots 2024
National NMT Nursery Awards Winner – 2023
Nursery World Awards Winner – 2023
Nursery World Awards Highly Commended – 2023
NDNA Nursery Awards Finalist – 2024
First 1001 Days Movement
National Day Nursery Association
Eco-Schools Member
Forest School Association Member
RHS Five Star Gardening School
Food Hygiene Rating 5
