# The Old Bank Nursery

The Old Bank Nursery is a full-day nursery at Former Lloyds Bank, 7 Park Street, Shifnal, TF11 9BE, in Shifnal, Shropshire. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kaleidoscope Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-bank-nursery-ey559207  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Former Lloyds Bank, 7 Park Street, Shifnal, TF11 9BE
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01952 463426
- Website: http://www.shifnalchildcare.com/
- Run by: [Kaleidoscope Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kaleidoscope-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY559207

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 May 2025, 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.

Inspection history:

- 2 May 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 26 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559207

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2018 (Reference EY559207). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559207)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 2 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559207)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559207)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1089149)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Former Lloyds Bank, 7 Park Street, Shifnal, TF11 9BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.664896,-2.372463

- Station: Shifnal, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Stone Road Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Jubilee Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Shropshire there are about 3 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Shifnal Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lamledge School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Idsall School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Childrensworld Shifnal](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrensworld-shifnal-2856199) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kaleidoscope](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidoscope-ey267474) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Halesfield Day Nursery Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/halesfield-day-nursery-centre-208203) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Telford Priorslee](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-telford-priorslee-208218) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Priorslee Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/priorslee-pre-school-208249) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [ABC Day Nursery Ltd, Hollinswood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-ltd-hollinswood-ey388082) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Old Bank Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Old Bank Nursery Good at its inspection on 2 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Old Bank Nursery take?

The Old Bank Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Old Bank Nursery?

The Old Bank Nursery is run by Kaleidoscope Childcare Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Old Bank Nursery?

Shifnal is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Old Bank Nursery?

You can call 01952 463426 and visit www.shifnalchildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559207)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Old+Bank+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJA-_kfsSBcEgRLLDB30THRa0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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