# The Little Ripley Day Nursery

The Little Ripley Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 335 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1DL, in Chester Road, Birmingham. It is registered for 94 children. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 19 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Little Ripley Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ripley-day-nursery-2550952  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 335 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1DL
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 94
- Phone: 0121 382 2822
- 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: 2550952

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 July 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/16/2550952

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2550952). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550952)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550952)
- Registered places: 94 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550952)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1224270)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 335 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.539778,-1.825451

- Station: Chester Road, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wylde Green, 0.5 miles
- Station: Erdington, 1.0 miles
- 8 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 19 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) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Yenton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (January 2024) |  | 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 |
| Maney Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Highclare School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Montessori Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-explorers-ey501530) | 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 | 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 | 0.4 miles |
| [Butterfly Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterfly-day-nursery-ey498337) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Honey Bears Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bears-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-2856468) |  |  |  | 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 Good at its inspection on 22 July 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 94 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?

Chester Road 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 2822 and visit www.littleripley.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550952)
- 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=ChIJtQePNMqlcEgR2b0pjqO1HNQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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