# The Little Ripley Day Nursery

The Little Ripley Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 205 Birmingham Road, Shenstone Wood End, Lichfield, WS14 0PA, in Shenstone Woodend, Staffordshire. It is registered for 78 children. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Little Ripley Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ripley-day-nursery-2782902  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 205 Birmingham Road, Shenstone Wood End, Lichfield, WS14 0PA
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01543 481894
- 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: 2782902

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2782902). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782902)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782902)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782902)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1699772)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 205 Birmingham Road, Shenstone Wood End, Lichfield, WS14 0PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.610923,-1.837229

- Station: Blake Street, 0.5 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenstone Lodge School |  | 4–16 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hill West Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Little Aston Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Four Oaks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Mere Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Little Sutton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| The Arthur Terry School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Aston Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-aston-pre-school-ey544909) | Good |  | 09:30–15:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Hill West Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hill-west-nursery-228951) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Just for Starters Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-for-starters-day-nursery-limited-229107) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Banana Moon Mere Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-mere-green-ey447021) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.6 miles |
| [The Little Sutton Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-sutton-club-228942) | Good |  | 07:45–17:45 | 1.6 miles |
| [The Little Sutton Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-sutton-club-ey359419) | Good |  |  | 1.7 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.

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

The Little Ripley Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 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?

Blake Street is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01543 481894 and visit www.littleripley.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782902)
- 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=ChIJH8D-nn2mcEgRyp4YnpNvpKw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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