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The Old Bank Nursery # The Old Bank Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · Former Lloyds Bank, 7 Park Street, Shifnal, TF11 9BE · Shropshire Number of places 38 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Shropshire 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 Old Bank Nursery, situated in a characterful Georgian building in Shifnal, provides full-day childcare for children aged 0-5 years. The day nursery is designed as a homely environment with light and spacious rooms, featuring solid wood furniture and gentle, airy decor. It boasts dedicated spaces for babies and older children, with an experienced team trained in early years education and paediatric first aid. The day nursery prioritises children's safety with secure door entry systems, CCTV, and comprehensive health and safety procedures. The curriculum offers a rich and inspiring range of activities, balanced throughout the day, focusing on learning through play to prepare children for primary school. Staff observe children's interests and developmental stages to introduce tailored learning opportunities. The nursery also makes excellent use of its courtyard gardens and growing areas for outdoor play, including a mud kitchen and playhouse. Onsite parking is available for parents. Our ethos Knowledgeable staff will observe your child’s play and interactions with others, identify their interests and stage of development and introduce activities and learning opportunities to help them flourish. We gave very careful thought to the design of The Old Bank Nursery so that we could create a gentle atmosphere with a homely feel, combined with the professionalism of a high-quality nursery. Our nursery curriculum offers a wide range of play and learning opportunities, gently balanced across a full day with a wide range of activities. What it's like Staff warmly greet children and parents, ensuring easy transitions and quick settling. They know children well, offering reassurance and building self-esteem through positive relationships and praise. Children learn kindness, sharing, and turn-taking through engaging activities. Full day care 0-5 years Homely environment Learning through play Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.shifnalchildcare.com/fees-and-funding) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon - Fri 7:45 am - 6:00 pm Age range 0-5 year olds Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day care ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Old Bank Nursery Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10397684 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278629)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559207) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.shifnalchildcare.com/old-bank-nursery) Former Lloyds Bank, 7 Park Street, Shifnal, TF11 9BE Opening hours Mon - Fri 7:45 am - 6:00 pm ## Explore day nurseries near Shifnal - [Day nurseries in Shifnal](/search?q=Shifnal) - [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=the-old-bank-nursery-tf11-9be-ey559207) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Old Bank Nursery Last inspected 2 May 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Staff warmly greet children and parents, ensuring easy transitions and quick settling. They know children well, offering reassurance and building self-esteem through positive relationships and praise. Children learn kindness, sharing, and turn-taking through engaging activities. Inspector highlights - Leaders are knowledgeable and passionate about making a difference to children's lives, with a clear understanding of curriculum needs. - Leaders value staff, providing professional development, training, supervision, and well-being meetings, leading to a supportive work environment. - Children thoroughly enjoy outdoor time, building obstacle courses and taking risks, which develops confidence and encourages trying new things. - Children learn about nature through growing seeds, and interacting with local farmers and animals. - Staff are enthusiastic in their interactions, motivating children to participate in activities and giving high priority to communication and language development. Areas to develop - 1 consider the organisation of activities and daily routines so that they do not impact on children's overall enjoyment and learning - 2 provide babies with more opportunities to be involved in making choices and leading their own play. Inspection #10397684 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278629) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > parents say they feel included in their child's learning, and they are happy leaving their children, as they know they are well cared for. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive additional support. Staff work with parents and professionals to ensure that children make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend outdoors. Older children build obstacle courses and competently and confidently move in a variety of ways. Staff empower children to take risks during their play, while reminding them to consider safety. ## Google Reviews of The Old Bank Nursery 5.0 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJAadarNsBm99k6OybrX-oVo51MolW36TWjxsNCi0vjzYT96Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Hannah Marshall 4 months ago My little boy started at The Old Bank in September 2025. I was looking for somewhere that offered reassurance for parents and where he would thrive, I found both. All of the staff are so friendly and amazing with all of the children, I get regular updates and pictures of what he's doing each day, what he has eaten, how long he has slept etc which helps me know he is extremely well cared for whilst attending nursery. Just before Christmas I was gifted with all of his arts and crafts from the term, I cant believe how well he is doing and its all thanks to everyone at The Old Bank, I would highly recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaeFowVTVNRmRFWjNwRllWOVBVMnB6ZWpWbk5tYxAB!2m1!1s0x487081c47ee4ef03:0xad45c744dfc1b02c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWSiI4FJs1v8lwEBcSVk02nl7nygXMYeDbxx6BbYNgUbriLdy0C=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Catarina Rentes 4 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOWk1FOXNSbDlqUVhaYU5HTlJSVk50Um10NWRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x487081c47ee4ef03:0xad45c744dfc1b02c) Reviews from Google for The Old Bank Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12485604640580284460&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2021 - May 2025 Good - October 2021 Good ## Frequently asked about The Old Bank Nursery ### Is The Old Bank Nursery a private nursery? ### What are the opening hours at The Old Bank Nursery? ### How does The Old Bank Nursery support children with SEND? ### What is known about the staff team at The Old Bank Nursery? ### How does settling in work at The Old Bank Nursery? ### Is The Old Bank Nursery Ofsted registered? ## About the setting The Old Bank Nursery is located in Shifnal, Shropshire. It employs eight members of childcare staff, seven of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications from levels 2 to 6. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.45am to 6pm and provides funded early education for all eligible children. 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