# Busy Bees Day Nursery at Solihull Blythe

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Solihull Blythe is a full-day nursery at Blythe Gate, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8AF, in Illshaw Heath, Solihull. It is registered for 100 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 32 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-solihull-blythe-ey289506  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Blythe Gate, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8AF
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 0121 745 7862
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/solihull
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY289506

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289506

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2004 (Reference EY289506). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289506)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289506)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289506)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Blythe Gate, Blythe Valley Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 8AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.373263,-1.798866

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blythe Valley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Blythe Valley Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Blythe Valley Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Solihull there are about 3.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 32 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheswick Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Patricks Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Monkspath Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Hockley Heath | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bentley Manor Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bentley-manor-childcare-centre-2496929) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [YMCA Shirley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-shirley-day-nursery-2606519) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Solihull Stratford Court](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-solihull-stratford-court-ey437526) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.6 miles |
| [Blossoms Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-pre-school-ltd-2507225) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [Active Angels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active-angels-day-nursery-ey401102) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–17:30 | 1.8 miles |
| [Doodles preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doodles-preschool-2650129) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Busy Bees Day Nursery at Solihull Blythe's opening hours?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Solihull Blythe opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Busy Bees Day Nursery at Solihull Blythe's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bees Day Nursery at Solihull Blythe Outstanding at its inspection on 23 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bees Day Nursery at Solihull Blythe take?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Solihull Blythe is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### Who runs Busy Bees Day Nursery at Solihull Blythe?

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Solihull Blythe is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### How do I contact Busy Bees Day Nursery at Solihull Blythe?

You can call 0121 745 7862 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289506)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Busy+Bees+in+Solihull&query_place_id=ChIJo3hcwzi4cEgRaAhl9r0kBS4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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