Best nurseries in Sheldon
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Birmingham, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Stephen's Pre-School And Day Nursery Sessional day care · 83 places · B26 2RR | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Elmdon Day Nursery (UK) Limited Full day care · 52 places · B26 3PN | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Bambam's Nursery Ltd Full day care · 49 places · B26 2RL | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Little Explorers Nursery Full day care · 53 places · B26 3HD | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Happy Corner Nursery Sheldon Sessional day care · 35 places · B26 3SU | Report card: 5 expected (Nov 2025) |
| 6 | Perfect Pandas Nursery Full day care · 44 places · B33 0RJ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Sheldon?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in West Midlands, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Sheldon?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Sheldon; listed first: St Stephen's Pre-School And Day Nursery, Elmdon Day Nursery (UK) Limited, Bambam's Nursery Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Sheldon?
In West Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £175 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Sheldon?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.