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Tiddlywinks Nursery in Shrewsbury

Ofsted: Needs attention·
5.0(11 parent reviews) ·1 Yeomanry Road, Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, SY1 3EH · Shropshire
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2026
Local authority
Shropshire

About this day nursery

The dedicated staff, which includes 15 members with various early years qualifications, provide a nurturing settling-in process, including home visits to get to know children and their families. This approach helps children settle well, feel safe, and form strong attachments with their key person.

The nursery prioritises communication and language development through engaging activities like interactive story times and a varied curriculum that includes learning Spanish and French, dance sessions, and ballet. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive additional support, with a special educational needs coordinator implementing strategies and liaising with external agencies.

The nursery's focus on independence is evident as children learn self-feeding, toileting, and safe use of tools like scissors while also engaging in outdoor play on climbing equipment. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children's learning, with opportunities to join special events and take books home.

What it's like

Children who attend this setting receive a nurturing settling-in process. Staff take time to get to know children and their families by offering a home visit. When they join the nursery, children settle well and feel safe with familiar staff. Children behave well and show that they are happy.

Nurturing settling-inCommunication priorityIndependent learnersSEND supportStaff well-being

Pricing & funding

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, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Needs attention

Last inspected Apr 2026

Headline: Needs attention

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
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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

AchievementNeeds attention
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesNeeds attention
Children's welfare and wellbeingUrgent improvement
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
InclusionNeeds attention
Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tiddlywinks Nursery

Last inspected 15 April 2026 · Ali Myers

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children who attend this setting receive a nurturing settling-in process. Staff take time to get to know children and their families by offering a home visit. When they join the nursery, children settle well and feel safe with familiar staff. Children behave well and show that they are happy.

Inspector highlights

  • The owner and manager have created a warm and inviting nursery that nurtures children's interests.
  • The development of communication and language is a priority in the nursery.
  • Children are developing skills to help them become independent learners.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive additional support from the attentive staff.
  • Staff feel that they are well supported and that their well-being is a priority.
  • The inclusive curriculum provides children with opportunities to learn more about the world around them.
  • Staff have high expectations and support all children to develop new skills.
  • Children receive a nurturing settling-in process, and staff take time to get to know children and their families by offering a home visit.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen assessment procedures to rapidly identify developmental gaps and implement intervention strategies.
  • 2Make better use of staff supervision to identify development areas and enhance teaching.
Inspection #10295346 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive additional support from the attentive staff. The special educational needs coordinator puts strategies in place to support children with speech and language difficulties and liaises with other agencies, such as speech and language therapists, to complete screening tools.

Outdoor space

Staff support children to manage risk as they learn to use scissors safely and negotiate their way around outdoor climbing equipment.

Parent Reviews of Tiddlywinks Nursery

5.0
(11)
Cherie Chilton
8 months ago

Both of my children have been lucky enough to attend TiddlyWinks Nursery, and I honestly couldn't be more grateful for the care, love, and support they've received here. From the very first day, the staff made us feel welcome and reassured, and over the years they've created such a nurturing, fun, and safe environment for my little ones to grow and thrive. The team go above and beyond - not only supporting our children’s learning and development, but also building their confidence, kindness, and independence. Every member of staff is approachable, caring, and clearly passionate about what they do. Communication with us as parents is excellent, and I always felt completely at ease knowing my children were happy and well cared for. Both of my children have developed so much during their time at Tiddlywinks, and the nursery has given them the best possible start before school. It truly feels like a home-from-home, and I couldn't recommend it highly enough. Thank you to everyone at TiddlyWinks for giving both my children such a wonderful early years experience — we'll always remember it fondly.

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Sophie Walker
8 months ago

Fantastic nursery. My little boy loves going and the staff genuinely care about the children they care for. The range of activities for the children is excellent and I am always kept up to date with my child's progress.

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Tracy Dineen
8 months ago

Wouldn’t leave my babies anywhere. I had 3 children under 5 with tiddlywinks. They are fantastic and my children always came home happy xx if you’re looking for an excellent day care facility for your children you’ve found it xx

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Samantha Yeomans
5 years ago

I can't thank Tiddlywinks and all their amazing staff enough. Their care, understanding & patience has been second to none. From the moment Elsie joined them at 8mths old to leaving absolutely ready & raring to go to school my confidence in this establishment has been faultless. Elsie has been known as an individual & given all the encouragment and praise to be the little person she is. I would recommend this small, friendly and happy nursery to everyone.

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Leanne Bridle
5 years ago

Tiddlywinks’s is a great nursery all the staff are friendly. Both of my children love to go there. They are happy to go and always happy when they are there. The staff are all lovely and caring to the children.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2010

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • August 2023Good
  • July 2023Good
  • January 2018Good
  • December 2017Good
  • January 2015Good
  • December 2014Good
  • February 2010Good
  • January 2010Good

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