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Very proffessional and the nursery is so ckean through out. My little boy has been here since Tots moving to Preschool and i wouldn't move him this must have been the 4 nursery and the last as my son enjoy his time here and wanting to go nursery. I am at ease when I send him here while at work.", "datePublished": "2025-06-04T16:07:24.894380Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Iian Conley" }, "reviewBody": "Quite simply, the best nursery and pre-school in the Solihull/Shirley area.\n\nMy daughter attended NCC from 9 months and stayed right until she was ready for reception. During this time, the staff nurtured her and cared for her so well. It is no coincidence that she is now so confident and achieving so well in school. NCC heavily contributed to that.\n\nAll of the staff are really friendly and caring. 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The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley # The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Church Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2AX · Solihull Number of places 96 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 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 The Natural Childcare Company in Shirley offers an exceptional learning environment for young children, focusing on a holistic and award-winning approach to development. The nursery prioritises creating a safe space rich in discovery and exploration, catering to the specific needs of children under five. " A unique "Play Plaza" in the Old Library serves as a central area for both small-group play and coordinated activities. Committed to health, the nursery ensures a clean environment and provides healthy, balanced meals. The staff are graduate-led and comprise compassionate Early Years Professionals dedicated to fostering confidence and preparing children for school. The company's vision is to be a positive, diverse, and caring educational setting that stimulates learning both indoors and outdoors, values every child, and strives for excellence. Their mission is to empower each child to reach their full potential through a child-centred, stimulating, secure, and happy environment that respects cultural beliefs and community values. This approach aims to build self-esteem and confidence through learning opportunities tailored to each child's interests. What it's like Leaders have made significant improvements to the oversight and management of the nursery since the last inspection, which positively affects the safety and well-being of all children. All children thrive in this nurturing and inviting nursery, settling quickly and feeling happy, safe and secure. Staff manage children's behaviour effectively, supporting them to resolve conflicts and show respect towards others. Holistic Development Graduate-Led Staff Indoor & Outdoor Activities Play Plaza Healthy Environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Established 2018 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley Last inspected 20 November 2024 · Katie Rudge Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Leaders have made significant improvements to the oversight and management of the nursery since the last inspection, which positively affects the safety and well-being of all children. All children thrive in this nurturing and inviting nursery, settling quickly and feeling happy, safe and secure. Staff manage children's behaviour effectively, supporting them to resolve conflicts and show respect towards others. Inspector highlights - Leaders have made significant improvements to the oversight and management of the nursery. - Leaders design and implement a broad and ambitious curriculum for all children. - There is a strong focus on developing a love for reading with core books and a lending library. - Leaders and staff value parents' opinions and feedback, with clear communication and parent representatives. - Staff encourage all children to be independent, supporting them to try tasks for themselves. Areas to develop - 1 provide further support and coaching so that the standard of teaching is consistently high across the whole staff team. Inspection #10361847 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264605) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10361847 Lead inspector Katie Rudge Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264605)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496930) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-natural-childcare-company-shirley-b90-2ax-2496930) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "They are always greeted with a warm welcome as they arrive for the day." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI5Yh7P5r7OWrTMAAhBuMNm1E1Rf9QkujPB_8T3L7QBxy2YXg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Jenny vu 11 months ago Can't thank all the nursery staff enough, full support, caring and friendly. Very proffessional and the nursery is so ckean through out. My little boy has been here since Tots moving to Preschool and i wouldn't move him this must have been the 4 nursery and the last as my son enjoy his time here and wanting to go nursery. I am at ease when I send him here while at work. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJcV84S3pSamJuZ3JnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870b90a57388ab7:0xa8b31017b197cf09) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVuFZOSlbH5rUHhQtJT1Ak7U_BPDS1ReAdZws8liLFPqQzvGDDb7w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Iian Conley 10 years ago Quite simply, the best nursery and pre-school in the Solihull/Shirley area. My daughter attended NCC from 9 months and stayed right until she was ready for reception. During this time, the staff nurtured her and cared for her so well. It is no coincidence that she is now so confident and achieving so well in school. NCC heavily contributed to that. All of the staff are really friendly and caring. There is a very professional yet relaxed feel around the nursery. Staff make you feel very welcome. At the end of the day there is no rush to say goodbye. Your child's key carer will spend a good 5 minutes with you talking about what your child has done during the day, what they have eaten and other information you may need to know. All children have a learning journey log created for them by their key carers also, which is a lovely log of all the major achievements over the course of their stay. The learning journeys are filled with wonderful photos and links to how the activities support the EYFS curriculum. I would strongly recommend NCC to any parent. They are a fantastic group of people who take real pride in the work they do. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBLXEtZjdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870b90a57388ab7:0xa8b31017b197cf09) Reviews from Google for The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12156077513152909065&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2022 - December 2024 Good - November 2024 Good - August 2024 Inadequate - July 2024 Inadequate - December 2023 Requires improvement - November 2023 Requires improvement - June 2023 Requires improvement - April 2023 Requires improvement - September 2022 Outstanding - August 2022 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley ### What stands out in the care and learning at The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley? ### What is the age range at The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley? ### Which funded hours does The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley accept? ### How can The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley be contacted? ### How is The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Solihull Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Mad Hatters Day Nursery Solihull · B90 4DR 5.0(20 reviews) ](/nursery/mad-hatters-day-nursery-ltd-b90-4dr-ey477168) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Beechwood Childcare Solihull · B90 2EJ 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/beechwood-childcare-limited-b90-2ej-250008) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Busy Little Bees Nursery (Shirley) Solihull · B90 2HA 4.3(16 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-little-bees-nursery-shirley-ltd-b90-2ha-ey338609) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Honey Pot House Day Nursery Solihull · B90 3LH 3.9(7 reviews) ](/nursery/honey-pot-house-day-nursery-b90-3lh-ey405282) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Raise to Shine Childcare Solihull · B90 3LP 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/raise-to-shine-childcare-b90-3lp-2595651) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Streetsbrook Childcare Solihull · B90 3LB 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/streetsbrook-childcare-b90-3lb-ey543263) [See all nurseries in Solihull →](/search?q=Solihull) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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