# Unicorn Day Nursery

Unicorn Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Shelsey Avenue, Oldbury, B69 1BP, in Whiteheath Gate, Sandwell. It is registered for 74 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Sandwell Supply Nursery Services Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unicorn-day-nursery-ey386701  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shelsey Avenue, Oldbury, B69 1BP
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 0121 552 5242
- Website: http://www.unicornnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Sandwell Supply Nursery Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sandwell-supply-nursery-services-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY386701

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 6 May 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 24 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement
- 16 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386701

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2009 (Reference EY386701). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386701)
- Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 6 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386701)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386701)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Shelsey Avenue, Oldbury, B69 1BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.492432,-2.032815

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ramrod Hall Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Half Penny Farm Childrens 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 Sandwell there are about 4.4 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Primrose Centre |  | 5–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Rowley Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Langley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Grace Mary Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Rounds Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Blackheath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Oakham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [United Kids Childcare Rowley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/united-kids-childcare-rowley-2503875) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Minee Monkeys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minee-monkeys-ey474844) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Incy Wincy's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/incy-wincys-day-nursery-ltd-2842124) |  |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Scallywags Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scallywags-day-nursery-2795861) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [The Cradle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cradle-nursery-2787155) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Workplace Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/workplace-nursery-255159) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Unicorn Day Nursery's opening hours?

Unicorn Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Unicorn Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Unicorn Day Nursery was inspected on 6 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Unicorn Day Nursery take?

Unicorn Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### Who runs Unicorn Day Nursery?

Unicorn Day Nursery is run by Sandwell Supply Nursery Services Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Unicorn Day Nursery?

Rowley Regis is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Unicorn Day Nursery?

You can call 0121 552 5242 and visit www.unicornnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386701)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Unicorn+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJYfCepwqXcEgRuhqTNvepBRI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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