# Child 1st Day Nursery

Child 1st Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Kingshurst Academy, Cooks Lane, Solihull, B37 6NZ, in Fordbridge, Solihull. It is registered for 100 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-1st-day-nursery-250129  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kingshurst Academy, Cooks Lane, Solihull, B37 6NZ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 0121 788 8148
- Website: https://child1st.net/solihull-day-nursery/
- Ofsted URN: 250129

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/250129

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1998 (Reference 250129). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/250129)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/250129)
- 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/16/250129)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Kingshurst Academy, Cooks Lane, Solihull, B37 6NZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.487218,-1.747603

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kingfisher Country Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Kingshurst Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Meriden Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Fordbridge Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kingshurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Yorkswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Forest Oak School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Merstone School |  | 2–19 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brambles of Yorkswood (Nursery and Out of School Club)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambles-of-yorkswood-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-2784802) | Report card May 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Angels](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-2568168) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [In The Woods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/in-the-woods-ey553140) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kingshurst Caterpillars CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingshurst-caterpillars-cio-2629214) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Scallywags Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scallywags-day-nursery-ey478240) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Whitesmore Wise Owls Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitesmore-wise-owls-nursery-ey319675) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Child 1st Day Nursery's opening hours?

Child 1st Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Child 1st Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Child 1st Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Child 1st Day Nursery take?

Child 1st Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Child 1st Day Nursery?

Marston Green is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Child 1st Day Nursery?

You can call 0121 788 8148 and visit child1st.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/250129)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Child+1st+-+Solihull+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJnxM9alewcEgRoVX-8fkbKjY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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