# Explorers Childcare LTD

Explorers Childcare LTD is a full-day nursery at The Old Church, New Street, Shrewsury, SY3 8JN, in Frankwell, Shropshire. It is registered for 82 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Explorers Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-childcare-ltd-2600980  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Church, New Street, Shrewsury, SY3 8JN
- Registered places: 82
- Phone: 01743 216726
- Website: http://www.littleexplorerspreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Explorers Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/explorers-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2600980

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 November 2022, 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/16/2600980

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2600980). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600980)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600980)
- Registered places: 82 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600980)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1286326)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Church, New Street, Shrewsury, SY3 8JN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.711170,-2.760730

- Station: Shrewsbury, 0.5 miles
- Park: The Quarry, 0.1 miles
- Park: Mardol Quay Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Riverside Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Flash Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Quarry Play Area, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 3 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury High School |  | 4–20 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Winefride's RC Independent School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St George's Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Woodfield Infant School & Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Coleham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Greenfields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bettws Lifehouse |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nesscliffe House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nesscliffe-house-nursery-school-ey450312) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Greenfields Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-greenfields-pre-school-ey452336) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Holy Trinity Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-preschool-224115) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Greenfields Preschool CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-greenfields-preschool-cic-2839013) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Twyford Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twyford-tots-nursery-224215) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Radbrook Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radbrook-nursery-and-pre-school-ey489553) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Explorers Childcare LTD's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Explorers Childcare LTD Outstanding at its inspection on 25 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Explorers Childcare LTD take?

Explorers Childcare LTD is registered with Ofsted for up to 82 children at any one time.

### Who runs Explorers Childcare LTD?

Explorers Childcare LTD is run by Explorers Childcare Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Explorers Childcare LTD?

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

### How do I contact Explorers Childcare LTD?

You can call 01743 216726 and visit www.littleexplorerspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600980)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJdZlPVqSfekgRpaSNM1N-baw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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