# Little Explorers Nursery

Little Explorers Nursery is a sessional pre-school at 126 Bucklands End Lane, Birmingham, B34 6BP, in Hodgehill, Birmingham. It is registered for 29 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 35 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Explorers (Birmingham) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-ey542260  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 126 Bucklands End Lane, Birmingham, B34 6BP
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu
- Registered places: 29
- Phone: 07484 548883
- Website: http://littleexplorersbirmingham.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Explorers (Birmingham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-explorers-birmingham-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY542260

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 March 2023, 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/EY542260

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2016 (Reference EY542260). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542260)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542260)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542260)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1025656)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 126 Bucklands End Lane, Birmingham, B34 6BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.496918,-1.798300

- Station: Stechford, 1.0 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hodge Hill Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hodge Hill Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Kingfisher Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hodge Hill Common, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 35 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Colebourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Beaufort School |  | 2–11 | Inadequate (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Firs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Brownmead Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Scallywags Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scallywags-day-nursery-2759200) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Small Talk Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-talk-nurseries-ey493609) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Sammy Snail Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sammy-snail-day-care-ey470417) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [FLYING HIGH NURSERY](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-high-nursery-2603743) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Our Little Angelz (2)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-little-angelz-2-ey492312) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Bambams at The Firs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambams-at-the-firs-2804481) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Little Explorers Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu.

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

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 March 2023, 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 29 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?

Stechford is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Nursery?

You can call 07484 548883 and visit littleexplorersbirmingham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542260)
- 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=ChIJEWpc9b26cEgRyb0ITnlLxbE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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