# Little Explorers Nursery

Little Explorers Nursery is a full-day nursery at 34 Sheaf Lane, BIRMINGHAM, B26 3HD, in Sheldon, Birmingham. It is registered for 53 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 36 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Explorers (Birmingham) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-2564138  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 34 Sheaf Lane, BIRMINGHAM, B26 3HD
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 0121 743 2828
- Website: http://littleexplorersbirmingham.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Explorers (Birmingham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-explorers-birmingham-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2564138

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 July 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/16/2564138

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2564138). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2564138)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2564138)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2564138)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1198222)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 34 Sheaf Lane, BIRMINGHAM, B26 3HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.453317,-1.782216

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sheldon Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Birmingham there are about 3.8 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 36 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Valley Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Stanville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Brays School |  | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lyndon Green Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (Concerns) (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lyndon Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Mapledene Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey464119) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Solihull](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-solihull-2669062) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Elmdon Day Nursery (UK) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmdon-day-nursery-uk-limited-ey349837) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Hatchford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-hatchford-2717508) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mucky Pups Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mucky-pups-nursery-250093) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Bambam's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambams-nursery-ltd-ey475139) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Explorers Nursery's opening hours?

Little Explorers Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Little Explorers Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers Nursery take?

Little Explorers Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Explorers Nursery?

Little Explorers Nursery is run by Little Explorers (Birmingham) Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers Nursery?

Olton is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Nursery?

You can call 0121 743 2828 and visit littleexplorersbirmingham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2564138)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5_VlGAu6cEgRma42GxPADmg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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