# The Little Ripley Day Nursery

The Little Ripley Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 133 Wood End Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 8BD, in Gravelly Hill, Birmingham. It is registered for 60 children. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Little Ripley Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ripley-day-nursery-229084  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 133 Wood End Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 8BD
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 0121 382 2723
- Website: http://www.littleripley.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Little Ripley Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-little-ripley-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 229084

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/229084

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1993 (Reference 229084). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/229084)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/229084)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/229084)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/599584)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 133 Wood End Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 8BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.516604,-1.843311

- Station: Gravelly Hill, 0.4 miles
- Station: Erdington, 0.8 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rookery Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Windsor Croft Play Area, 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 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 16 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Erdington Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Featherstone Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Birches Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Slade Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Featherstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Osborne Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nest Nursery Wood End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-nursery-wood-end-ey485570) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Little Ripley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ripley-day-nursery-ey553776) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Little Ripley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ripley-day-nursery-229078) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [See-Saws Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/see-saws-day-nursery-228984) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-ltd-ey355881) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Instepz Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/instepz-day-nursery-2823085) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Little Ripley Day Nursery's opening hours?

The Little Ripley Day Nursery opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Little Ripley Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Little Ripley Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 16 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Little Ripley Day Nursery take?

The Little Ripley Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Little Ripley Day Nursery?

The Little Ripley Day Nursery is run by The Little Ripley Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 17 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Little Ripley Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact The Little Ripley Day Nursery?

You can call 0121 382 2723 and visit www.littleripley.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/229084)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Ripley+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJW-ujOS27cEgRlEY-lF6Ty6c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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