# Shine Nursery

Shine Nursery is a full-day nursery at Cradley Forge Methodist Church, Hammer Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2AL, in Brierley Hill, Dudley. It is registered for 71 children. It opens 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shine-nursery-2510396  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cradley Forge Methodist Church, Hammer Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2AL
- Opening hours: 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 71
- Phone: 01384 566815
- Website: https://www.shinenursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2510396

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 May 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/16/2510396

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2019 (Reference 2510396). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510396)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510396)
- Registered places: 71 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510396)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–17:45

## Getting there

Address: Cradley Forge Methodist Church, Hammer Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.469052,-2.097984

- Station: Cradley Heath, 0.3 miles
- Station: Lye (West Midlands), 1.0 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stevens Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Mary McArthur Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Homer Hill Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: New Pool Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Dudley there are about 4.7 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Cradley CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Thorns Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Old Park School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Dudley Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cradley Play Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cradley-play-nursery-ey500022) | Good |  | 07:45–17:45 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-ey467957) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [YMCA @ Hayes Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-hayes-lane-2647089) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Playzone Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playzone-preschool-ey540263) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Smarty Pants @ Lye Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smarty-pants-lye-limited-ey550455) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Lambs Pre- School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-pre-school-ey225918) | Good |  | 08:30–15:30 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Shine Nursery's opening hours?

Shine Nursery opens 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri.

### What is Shine Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shine Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shine Nursery take?

Shine Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Shine Nursery?

Cradley Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Shine Nursery?

You can call 01384 566815 and visit www.shinenursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510396)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shine+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJtTx6pC6RcEgRXUFAW6YIDBw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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