# Little Chicks Pre-School

Little Chicks Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Shawbirch Community Centre, Oakfield Road, Telford, TF5 0LT, in Dothill, Telford and Wrekin. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chicks-pre-school-ey479020  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shawbirch Community Centre, Oakfield Road, Telford, TF5 0LT
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 01952 248538
- Website: https://www.littlechickspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY479020

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 September 2022, 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/EY479020

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2014 (Reference EY479020). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479020)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479020)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479020)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 15 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/249369)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shawbirch Community Centre, Oakfield Road, Telford, TF5 0LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.718700,-2.530501

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shawbirch Little Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Harrington Heath Green Guarantee Site, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Brockwood Copse Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Dothill play area, 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 Telford and Wrekin there are about 3.1 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 Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Dothill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Wrekin View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Apley Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Wrekin College |  | 4–19 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| Millbrook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Charlton School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Apley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-apley-2887586) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dothill Pre-School and Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dothill-pre-school-and-childcare-ey398358) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Apley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-apley-2758539) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Honeybuns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybuns-day-nursery-ey542850) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Church Street Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/church-street-day-nursery-ey472458) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Early Milestones Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-milestones-ltd-2674921) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Chicks Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Chicks Pre-School Good at its inspection on 13 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Chicks Pre-School take?

Little Chicks Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Chicks Pre-School?

Wellington (Shropshire) is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Chicks Pre-School?

You can call 01952 248538 and visit www.littlechickspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479020)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Chicks+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJnwplHMuDekgR_xsR2zmqnY4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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