# Explorers Childcare LTD

Explorers Childcare LTD is a full-day nursery at Harlescott Junior School, Featherbed Lane, SHREWSBURY, SY1 4QN, in Sundorne, Shropshire. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Explorers Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-childcare-ltd-2680225  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Harlescott Junior School, Featherbed Lane, SHREWSBURY, SY1 4QN
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01743 243996
- Website: http://explorersatsundorne.co.uk/
- Run by: [Explorers Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/explorers-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2680225

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 July 2024, 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/16/2680225

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2680225). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680225)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680225)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680225)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Harlescott Junior School, Featherbed Lane, SHREWSBURY, SY1 4QN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.733112,-2.715038

- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© 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 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlescott Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wilfred Owen Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Severndale Specialist Academy |  | 2–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Greenacres Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Mount Pleasant Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Meadow Farm Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-farm-pre-school-ey467074) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Shrewsbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-shrewsbury-2640674) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Orchard Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-early-years-ey478071) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Mulberry Bush Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-ey458254) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-nursery-ltd-ey256469) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Shrewsbury Prepatoria Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shrewsbury-prepatoria-limited-ey472111) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Explorers Childcare LTD Outstanding at its inspection on 24 July 2024, 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 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Explorers Childcare LTD?

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

### How do I contact Explorers Childcare LTD?

You can call 01743 243996 and visit explorersatsundorne.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680225)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Explorers+at+Sundorne&query_place_id=ChIJ_XntAZyeekgRkAJ7uBKqXDc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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