# Montessori Explorers

Montessori Explorers is a full-day nursery at Greenhill Lodge, 327-327a Birmingham Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B72 1DL, in Chester Road, Birmingham. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 17 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-explorers-ey501530  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Greenhill Lodge, 327-327a Birmingham Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B72 1DL
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 0121 350 5550
- Website: http://www.montessoriexplorers.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY501530

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 July 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.

Inspection history:

- 17 July 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 27 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501530

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2016 (Reference EY501530). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501530)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 17 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501530)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501530)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1150641)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Greenhill Lodge, 327-327a Birmingham Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B72 1DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.540509,-1.825779

- Station: Wylde Green, 0.4 miles
- Station: Chester Road, 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 17 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylde Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Penns Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Yenton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Maney Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Boldmere Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Boldmere Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (January 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Ripley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ripley-day-nursery-2550952) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Ladybird Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-montessori-nursery-ey560729) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Wylde Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wylde-green-nursery-ey473045) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Seesaws Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seesaws-day-nursery-229057) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Butterfly Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterfly-day-nursery-ey498337) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [The Little Ripley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ripley-day-nursery-2816796) |  |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Montessori Explorers's opening hours?

Montessori Explorers opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Montessori Explorers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Montessori Explorers Good at its inspection on 17 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Montessori Explorers take?

Montessori Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Montessori Explorers?

Wylde Green is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Montessori Explorers?

You can call 0121 350 5550 and visit www.montessoriexplorers.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501530)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Montessori+Explorers+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJjZfK7BilcEgRCtbNabllTsI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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