# The Little Ripley Day Nursery

The Little Ripley Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 105 Short Heath Road, Erdington, BIRMINGHAM, B23 6LH, in Short Heath, Birmingham. It is registered for 52 children. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Little Ripley Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ripley-day-nursery-ey224723  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 105 Short Heath Road, Erdington, BIRMINGHAM, B23 6LH
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 0121 382 8881
- Website: https://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: EY224723

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 October 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/EY224723

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2002 (Reference EY224723). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224723)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224723)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224723)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 April 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/601471)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 105 Short Heath Road, Erdington, BIRMINGHAM, B23 6LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.529852,-1.848946

- Station: Erdington, 0.4 miles
- Station: Chester Road, 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bleak Hill Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Short Heath Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Erdington Oaks Community Park and Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Court Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2019) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Osborne Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oasis Academy Short Heath | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Featherstone Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Osborne Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Highclare School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Waddles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waddles-nursery-229015) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Honey Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bears-nursery-2856470) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Toto Day Nursery Ltd T/a Kids Place](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toto-day-nursery-ltd-t-a-kids-place-ey558057) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunshine Kidz Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-kidz-nursery-2650107) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [See-Saws Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/see-saws-day-nursery-228984) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Instepz Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/instepz-day-nursery-2823085) |  |  |  | 0.6 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 12 October 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 52 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?

Erdington 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 8881 and visit www.littleripley.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224723)
- 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=ChIJZUJlCcWkcEgRBjX18cWPw4c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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