Best nurseries in Shrewsbury Harlescott
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Shropshire, 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 | Explorers Childcare LTD Full day care · 80 places · SY1 4QN | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Shrewsbury Prepatoria Limited Full day care · 24 places · SY1 3AF | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | Shrewsbury Prepatoria Limited Full day care · 90 places · SY1 3AF | Outstanding (2023) |
| 4 | Kids Planet Shrewsbury Full day care · 120 places · SY1 4AN | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Meadow Farm Pre-School Sessional day care · 32 places · SY1 4PW | Good (2025) |
| 6 | Mulberry Bush Nursery Full day care · 72 places · SY1 4DQ | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Tiddlywinks Nursery Ltd Full day care · 42 places · SY1 3EH | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Passmaster Sessional day care · SY1 3BY | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Shrewsbury Harlescott?
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 Shrewsbury Harlescott?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Shrewsbury Harlescott, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Explorers Childcare LTD, Shrewsbury Prepatoria Limited, Shrewsbury Prepatoria Limited.
How much does nursery cost in Shrewsbury Harlescott?
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 Shrewsbury Harlescott?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Oswestry · Shrewsbury · Pant · Weston
Neighbourhoods
Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne · Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange
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.