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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Active Angels Day Nursery # Active Angels Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Aug 2024) · 3.8 (4 parent reviews) · Tanworth Lane, Shirley, SOLIHULL, B90 4BY · Solihull Number of places 69 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2024 Local authority Solihull About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Active Angels Day Nursery, situated in Solihull, West Midlands, provides a nurturing 'home-from-home' atmosphere for children aged 0-5 years. Established in 2006, the nursery operates from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, closing only for Bank Holidays and Christmas week. It boasts a distinctive rural setting, nestled within six acres of picturesque countryside, offering abundant opportunities for outdoor play and forest school activities. The premises include a large, private car park for convenience. Active Angels is committed to an ambitious curriculum within a language-rich environment, incorporating diverse opportunities such as cultural visits, parent workshops, and specialist external visitors. They are dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through a dedicated SENCO and personalised learning plans. The nursery has maintained a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating for 18 years, providing nutritious, rotating menus prepared by an on-site chef, with particular attention to dietary needs and special occasion meals. All staff are paediatric first aid trained, ensuring a safe and responsive environment for all children. Our ethos Active Angels Day Nursery is committed to an ambitious curriculum within a language-rich environment, offering diverse opportunities such as cultural visits, parent workshops, and specialist external visitors. They are dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through a dedicated SENCO and personalised learning plans. The nursery offers abundant opportunities for outdoor play and forest school activities. What it's like Children receive excellent care and education at this warm, welcoming and child-centred setting where they are happy, content and feel safe. They access an extensive range of stimulating activities, engage well with enthusiastic staff, and display impeccable behaviour. Home from Home Approach Outdoor Play and Forest School 5-star Food Hygiene Rating SEND Support ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers flexible half-day and full-day sessions, with options for term-time only care. Fees are subject to separate daily consumable and food charges depending on the sessions attended. Government funded fifteen and thirty-hour places are available, subject to an additional service charge. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - AM Session Consumables £3 / session - PM Session Consumables £4 / session - Full Day Consumables £7 / day - AM Session Food £7 / session - PM Session Food £6 / session See 4 more Good to know - Flexible sessions can be customised to accommodate non-standard working days. - A 10% sibling discount is available. - Offers term-time only places. - Accepts 15 and 30 hours funding with an additional service charge. - Accepts childcare vouchers and tax-free childcare schemes. - Consumables and food are billed as separate additional charges. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Active Angels Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2024 Inspection no. 10361208 Lead inspector Sharon Wilcox Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257039)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY401102) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://active-angels.co.uk) Tanworth Lane, Shirley, SOLIHULL, B90 4BY [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.82595/52.39248/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near SOLIHULL - [Day nurseries in SOLIHULL](/search?q=SOLIHULL) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=active-angels-day-nursery-b90-4by-ey401102) ## Key facts Food Hot meals prepared on-site by a chef, with a three-weekly rotating menu and special dinners for events. Cater to different dietary needs. Opening hours Monday-Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm (Excluding Bank Holidays and Christmas Week). Session types Full Day, Morning Session, Afternoon Session, Term Time only places Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2006 (re-registered 2009) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Active Angels Day Nursery Last inspected 8 August 2024 · Sharon Wilcox Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children receive excellent care and education at this warm, welcoming and child-centred setting where they are happy, content and feel safe. They access an extensive range of stimulating activities, engage well with enthusiastic staff, and display impeccable behaviour. Inspector highlights - Outstanding quality of education with highly engaged children and excellent staff interactions - Exceptional support for children with SEND, including assessments, specialist engagement and targeted resources - Strong parent partnerships; parents report children blossom and are well prepared for school - Leaders prioritise staff well-being and professional development, ensuring continuity of care - Planned opportunities support children's physical development, including daily outdoor play and challenging resources Inspection #10361208 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257039) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) exceptionally well. They complete regular assessments, engage specialists, collaborate with parents to create support plans, make timely referrals and source additional funding to purchase resources that extend and enhance children's learning. Outdoor space Staff plan opportunities for children to build physical skills, ensuring babies spend time on their tummies and have space to crawl, cruise and toddle, and providing ramps and challenging resources. Toddlers and pre-school children have daily opportunities to run in wide open spaces and practise climbing and balancing skills, supporting children's physical and mental well-being. ## Parent Reviews of Active Angels Day Nursery 3.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLFu-wX076gDeaPVsW8duQNuFCPccOQaktRAQUTe13E4_IN=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tayler Levy-Werrett 10 months ago A true home from home for our little boy since day one. Our son's speech, singing, social skills and knowledge has come on exponentially during his time at Active Angels. I would recommend this setting to any parent and deeply appreciate the love and care every member of staff has put into our boy. Thank you all! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKRFJqbFBXbEkyVUU1cFFXeHhOSE5vT0VGNFdHYxAB!2m1!1s0x4870b9001637e7bd:0xf0c7af964676d5b7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUseUMJFNbkZ_uV8dnW5WiVfilNOB0S57_9H0h9G5tWNv4TDpVdjA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Laura Baker 7 years ago Such an amazing nursery/pre school. Staff are very friendly and most importantly the children love them. I can’t recommend this place enough for your children. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR3MW9PeXRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870b9001637e7bd:0xf0c7af964676d5b7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocInPe9P0n-OspT3Rx960S5mjDuqzjuvYdNrmFL0HKYWqcJ3ng=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sophie B 8 years ago Lovely nursery with a home from home feel. Very friendly staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBay1ldHV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4870b9001637e7bd:0xf0c7af964676d5b7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ72UTUbBSGNoK2awOFrV1kb64r_BgLcaPxpWxCij55PYBw_w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ann (AA) 7 years ago Very unprofessional staff who are busy gossiping and complaining rather than looking after children. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3bk1LSmZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x4870b9001637e7bd:0xf0c7af964676d5b7) Reviews from Google for Active Angels Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17350029149430273463&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024 Date: April 2010 - August 2024 Outstanding - January 2019 Good - July 2015 Good - October 2014 Requires improvement - April 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Active Angels Day Nursery ### What is the age range at Active Angels Day Nursery? ### What do parents value about the nursery? ### When is Active Angels Day Nursery open? ## Nearby day nurseries in SOLIHULL Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Active Angels Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Mad Hatters Day Nursery Solihull · B90 4DR 5.0(20 reviews) ](/nursery/mad-hatters-day-nursery-ltd-b90-4dr-ey477168) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Busy Bees at Solihull Stratford Court Solihull · B90 4QT 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-solihull-stratford-court-b90-4qt-ey437526) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Billy Bears Nursery Solihull · B90 4QP ](/nursery/billy-bears-nursery-b90-4qp-2606519) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Blossoms Pre-School Solihull · B90 1UD 4.6(11 reviews) ](/nursery/blossoms-pre-school-ltd-b90-1ud-2507225) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley Solihull · B90 2AX ](/nursery/the-natural-childcare-company-shirley-b90-2ax-2496930) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Tidbury Green Private Nursery Solihull · B90 1PW 4.9(12 reviews) ](/nursery/tidbury-green-private-nursery-b90-1pw-250134) [See all nurseries in SOLIHULL →](/search?q=SOLIHULL) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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