# Playpals Childcare Centre

Playpals Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at Playpals Childcare Centre, 18 Hermitage Road, SOLIHULL, B91 2LJ, in Lode Heath, Solihull. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 20 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playpals-childcare-centre-ey384875  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Playpals Childcare Centre, 18 Hermitage Road, SOLIHULL, B91 2LJ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 0121 703 0618
- Website: http://playpalschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY384875

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 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/EY384875

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2009 (Reference EY384875). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384875)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384875)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384875)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1528958)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Playpals Childcare Centre, 18 Hermitage Road, SOLIHULL, B91 2LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.421788,-1.775390

- Station: Solihull, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 20 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greswold Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Eversfield Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Solihull School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Coppice Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ulverley School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Solihull](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-solihull-2743677) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Ladybird Montessori Solihull](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-montessori-solihull-2870906) |  |  | 07:15–17:15 | 0.6 miles |
| [The Organic Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-organic-nursery-ey563373) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [St. Alphege Pre-school/No. 1 Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-alphege-pre-school-no-1-club-250123) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Solihull Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/solihull-day-care-ey446801) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Solihull Discoveryland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-solihull-discoveryland-ey422568) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Playpals Childcare Centre's opening hours?

Playpals Childcare Centre opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Playpals Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playpals Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 27 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playpals Childcare Centre take?

Playpals Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playpals Childcare Centre?

Solihull is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playpals Childcare Centre?

You can call 0121 703 0618 and visit playpalschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384875)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playpals+Childcare+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJFVmzD1i3cEgRe0tSCWkl1F8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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