# Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is a full-day nursery at St Andrews C of E Primary School, Park Lane, Shifnal, TF11 9HD, in Shifnal, Shropshire. It is registered for 79 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kaleidoscope Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidoscope-ey267474  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Andrews C of E Primary School, Park Lane, Shifnal, TF11 9HD
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 01952 463259
- Website: http://shifnalchildcare.com/
- Run by: [Kaleidoscope Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kaleidoscope-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY267474

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 January 2025, 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/EY267474

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY267474). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY267474)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY267474)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY267474)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/769636)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Andrews C of E Primary School, Park Lane, Shifnal, TF11 9HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.657798,-2.371279

- Station: Shifnal, 0.6 miles
- Park: Stone Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Jubilee Park, 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 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Lamledge School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Shifnal Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Idsall School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Old Bank Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-bank-nursery-ey559207) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Childrensworld Shifnal](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrensworld-shifnal-2856199) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Halesfield Day Nursery Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/halesfield-day-nursery-centre-208203) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Club 0-5 limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/club-0-5-limited-ey338012) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Chipmunks Nursery Osc Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmunks-nursery-osc-ltd-ey547292) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [RAFA Kidz Cosford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-cosford-2782632) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kaleidoscope's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kaleidoscope Good at its inspection on 8 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kaleidoscope take?

Kaleidoscope is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kaleidoscope?

Kaleidoscope is run by Kaleidoscope Childcare Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kaleidoscope?

Shifnal is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kaleidoscope?

You can call 01952 463259 and visit shifnalchildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY267474)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kaleidoscope+Nursery+%26+Out+Of+School+Club&query_place_id=ChIJ62K40ECAcEgRYIQp_oKeEOc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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