# Little Stories

Little Stories is a full-day nursery at Croft Day Centre, Ulleries Road, Solihull, B92 8ED, in Olton, Solihull. It is registered for 62 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 37 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Once Upon A Time Children's Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stories-ey548525  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Croft Day Centre, Ulleries Road, Solihull, B92 8ED
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 0121 213 5866
- Website: http://www.littlestoriesdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Once Upon A Time Children's Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/once-upon-a-time-childrens-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY548525

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 March 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/EY548525

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2017 (Reference EY548525). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548525)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548525)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548525)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 16 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1552834)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Croft Day Centre, Ulleries Road, Solihull, B92 8ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.444419,-1.787804

- Station: Olton, 0.8 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hobs Meadow, 0.1 miles
- Park: Olton Jubilee Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Solihull there are about 3.4 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 37 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Olton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Valley Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ulverley School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Brays School |  | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Kineton Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2020) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mucky Pups Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mucky-pups-nursery-250093) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [St Margaret's Pre-School (Olton) CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-margarets-pre-school-olton-cio-ey491056) | Good |  | 08:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Hatchford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-hatchford-2717508) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Solihull](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-solihull-2669062) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey464119) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Tender Years Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tender-years-day-nursery-250132) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Stories's opening hours?

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

### What is Little Stories's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Stories Good at its inspection on 27 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Stories take?

Little Stories is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Stories?

Little Stories is run by Once Upon A Time Children's Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Stories?

Olton is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Stories?

You can call 0121 213 5866 and visit www.littlestoriesdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548525)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Stories+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJI7DtMwK7cEgRqaCIJbVXe5c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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