# Doodles preschool

Doodles preschool is a sessional pre-school at Dorridge Methodist Church, 103 Mill Lane, Bentley Heath, Solihull, B93 8NY, in Bentley Heath, Solihull. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doodles-preschool-2650129  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Dorridge Methodist Church, 103 Mill Lane, Bentley Heath, Solihull, B93 8NY
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07598 435957
- Website: https://doodlespreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2650129

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 January 2024, 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/16/2650129

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2650129). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2650129)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2650129)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2650129)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dorridge Methodist Church, 103 Mill Lane, Bentley Heath, Solihull, B93 8NY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.379390,-1.756995

- Station: Dorridge, 0.5 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bentley Heath Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hanbury Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Knowle Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Monkspath Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Arden | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hampton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hampton-nursery-ey282455) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bentley Manor Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bentley-manor-childcare-centre-2496929) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Little Bees Nursery (Knowle)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-little-bees-nursery-knowle-2833473) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-group-at-knowle-parish-church-ey429354) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Solihull Blythe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-solihull-blythe-ey289506) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [The Organic Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-organic-explorers-2700833) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Doodles preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Doodles preschool Good at its inspection on 11 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Doodles preschool take?

Doodles preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Doodles preschool?

Dorridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Doodles preschool?

You can call 07598 435957 and visit doodlespreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2650129)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Doodles+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJS6XIp9a3cEgRKFCCFp27B7E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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