Best nurseries in Shirley
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Solihull, 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 | Lighthall Under Fives Pre-School Sessional day care · 25 places · B90 2RL | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Busy Little Bees Nursery (Shirley) Ltd Full day care · 53 places · B90 2HA | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Streetsbrook Childcare Full day care · 143 places · B90 3LB | Good (2025) |
| 4 | The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley Full day care · 96 places · B90 2AX | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Mad Hatters Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 40 places · B90 4DR | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Beechwood Childcare Limited Full day care · 39 places · B90 2EJ | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Honey Pot House Day Nursery Full day care · 85 places · B90 3LH | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Raise to Shine Childcare Full day care · 42 places · B90 3LP | Report card: 5 expected (Jan 2026) |
| 9 | RobocodeUK Limited Full day care · B90 2EL | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Twinkle Stars After School Full day care · B90 3LG | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Shirley?
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 Shirley?
Of 10 nurseries and pre-schools in Shirley, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Lighthall Under Fives Pre-School, Busy Little Bees Nursery (Shirley) Ltd, Streetsbrook Childcare.
How much does nursery cost in Shirley?
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 Shirley?
10 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Knowle and Dorridge · Solihull · Dickens Heath · Lyndon · Blossomfield · Sharmans Cross
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.