--- title: "The Nest Nursery Lime Tree, Birmingham | Ofsted Report & Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-nursery-lime-tree-b16-0rr-ey497308 description: "The Nest Nursery Lime Tree in Birmingham — see the latest Ofsted report card and reviews (4.5/5 from 15), plus contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # The Nest Nursery Lime Tree Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.5 (15 Google reviews) · 300 Gillott Road, Birmingham, B16 0RR · Birmingham Number of places 47 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Birmingham ## About this day nursery 15pm, all year round. The day nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on a well-planned and broad curriculum that incorporates children's interests, gathered through parent consultations. The dedicated staff team, who feel happy and supported by approachable leaders, are keen to build on children's speaking, listening skills, and confidence by showing genuine interest in their home lives. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support from the day nursery's SENCo, who is further supported by the group's lead SENCo, ensuring tailored strategies for progression. The outdoor area is thoughtfully designed with varying heights and natural surfaces, encouraging children to explore and develop both large and small muscles while experiencing nature, such as drawing on stone, climbing wood frames through mud, and role-playing in a wood house. Our ethos The Nest Nursery Lime Tree strives to create a "home from home" atmosphere, prioritising a calm and tranquil environment. Their approach encourages imagination and curiosity through the use of natural, authentic, open-ended, and recycled resources, alongside loose parts play. They also offer Forest School sessions to foster an appreciation for the natural world. What it's like Children arrive happily at the nursery and are welcomed by friendly staff, quickly settling into play and making independent choices from nature-based resources. They behave well, receive praise, and understand expectations. Children also show awareness of how to dress for different weather and exercise both large and small muscles while experiencing nature in the thoughtfully constructed outdoor area. Well-planned curriculum Supportive staff Outdoor exploration Strong SEND support ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured based on age groups: Under 2s, 2-3 years, and 3-5 years. The nursery offers full day rates alongside morning and afternoon sessions, with half-day sessions priced equally for mornings and afternoons. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6.15pm Age range 0 - 5 Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2015 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for The Nest Nursery Lime Tree Last inspected 10 March 2026 · Naziha Amin Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Leaders provide a well-planned curriculum across all areas of learning, incorporating children's interests from parent consultations. - Staff feel happy and supported by approachable leaders, who allocate planning time and adjust timetables for personal circumstances. - Staff show interest in children's conversations about their home lives, building on their speaking, listening skills, and confidence. - Children develop independence, supported to wash hands, put on coats, and serve their own lunches. - Staff help children develop a love of reading by selecting a 'book of choice' and encouraging interaction with stories, developing early literacy skills. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should support staff to recognise and respond to every opportunity to create high quality interactions with children, in order to extend their learning to the highest level. - 2 Leaders should support staff to maximise opportunities for embedding mathematical language across all learning opportunities. Inspection #10236776 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301787) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support. The nursery special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) reviews and plans for children's targets, and is further supported by the lead SENCo for the group of nurseries to provide the best possible strategies to ensure that children receive the help they need to progress. Outdoor space The outdoor area has been thoughtfully constructed at different heights, with various natural surfaces. Children use chalk on the stone ground to draw, walk through mud to climb wood frames, and walk through bark to step up to a wood house for role play. This allows them to exercise both large and small muscles while experiencing nature. ## Google Reviews of The Nest Nursery Lime Tree 4.5 (15 Google reviews) Naj Zahra 4 years ago My son has been attending since January 2022. The staff are so lovely and patient. Always happy to update me when I call for an update. They send important email updates to all parents. I was given a thorough tour and introduced to my sons key worker at his first settling in session. Shauna and Rachel are diamonds. Thank you to all the staff for the amazing job you do ❤️ Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXOElMV2NREAE!2m1!1s0x4870bd0ed7bec71d:0xbfb5876c1b87236f) Velvet v 5 years ago Excellent Nursery We were shown around by Molly and we were super impressed with the genuine and heartfelt enthusiasm she had for the nursery and the children. This nursery cares about the children who attend and they are very organised - they have a child led approach which benefits from meticulous planning and preprepared resources which are put out the evening before, ready for the children the next morning. They have a construction room and an arts room, full of exciting things for the children to play with. Really impressive outdoor area too. A very hardworking team and a pleasure to see. Thank you! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5bjlLOEZREAE!2m1!1s0x4870bd0ed7bec71d:0xbfb5876c1b87236f) Joanna Pickering 8 years ago My nephew attends this fantastic nursery and I couldn't be more impressed! His development has come on in leaps and bounds since starting. The staff are amazing and so helpful. Always available and happy to assist with any queries or issues. I would definitely recommend to others. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnbnBXVmRnEAE!2m1!1s0x4870bd0ed7bec71d:0xbfb5876c1b87236f) Natalie Cox 5 years ago A truely inspirational nursery always have the children at the centre of everything they do, children’s paradise where they can explore the world through awe and wonder. All natural, authentic resources used visit the website to find out more 💫 Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDemVYcV93RRAB!2m1!1s0x4870bd0ed7bec71d:0xbfb5876c1b87236f) Ashleigh Duckett a year ago Seems lovely.. a shame we had to chase and badger for just a walk around. Communication seemed off so we could not pursue. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuXy1la3NRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870bd0ed7bec71d:0xbfb5876c1b87236f) Reviews from Google for The Nest Nursery Lime Tree. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=13814096330416923503&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2016 - March 2026 Expected standard - September 2022 Good - September 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about The Nest Nursery Lime Tree ### What is the capacity at The Nest Nursery Lime Tree? ### What is the age range at The Nest Nursery Lime Tree? ### How are meals handled at The Nest Nursery Lime Tree? ### How can The Nest Nursery Lime Tree be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Birmingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Nest Nursery Lime Tree. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kids Planet Edgbaston Birmingham · B16 9LL 4.2(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-edgbaston-b16-9ll-2723169 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Leaps and Bounds Children's Centre and Day Nursery Birmingham · B16 0ET 4.7(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/leaps-and-bounds-children-s-centre-and-day-nursery-b16-0et-ey418276 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Edgbaston Day Nursery Birmingham · B17 8LT 5.0(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/edgbaston-day-nursery-b17-8lt-ey563189 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Edgbaston Grange Day Nursery Birmingham · B16 9RP 5.0(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/edgbaston-grange-day-nursery-b16-9rp-ey284917 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Fireflies Nursery Smethwick · B66 4SE 3.7(13 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fireflies-nursery-b66-4se-ey536590 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Norfolk House Nursery Birmingham · B15 3PS 4.9(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/norfolk-house-nursery-b15-3ps-ey393691 See all nurseries in Birmingham →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Birmingham ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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The staff are so lovely and patient. Always happy to update me when I call for an update. They send important email updates to all parents. I was given a thorough tour and introduced to my sons key worker at his first settling in session. Shauna and Rachel are diamonds. Thank you to all the staff for the amazing job you do ❤️", "datePublished": "2022-02-15T22:09:36.976062Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Velvet v" }, "reviewBody": "Excellent Nursery\nWe were shown around by Molly and we were super impressed with the genuine and heartfelt enthusiasm she had for the nursery and the children. This nursery cares about the children who attend and they are very organised - they have a child led approach which benefits from meticulous planning and preprepared resources which are put out the evening before, ready for the children the next morning. 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