# Waddles Nursery

Waddles Nursery is a full-day nursery at 75 Short Heath Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6LH, in Short Heath, Birmingham. It is registered for 37 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, 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 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waddles-nursery-229015  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 75 Short Heath Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6LH
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 0121 373 4827
- Website: https://www.waddlesnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 229015

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 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/16/229015

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1990 (Reference 229015). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/229015)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/229015)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/229015)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 November 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/599648)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 75 Short Heath Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.529601,-1.847259

- Station: Erdington, 0.3 miles
- Station: Chester Road, 0.7 miles
- 12 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 5 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) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Osborne Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Highclare School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Abbey Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Featherstone Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oasis Academy Short Heath | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Ripley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ripley-day-nursery-ey224723) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Honey Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bears-nursery-2856470) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 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 | 0.5 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) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunshine Kidz Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-kidz-nursery-2650107) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Waddles Nursery's opening hours?

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

### What is Waddles Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Waddles Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Waddles Nursery take?

Waddles Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Waddles Nursery?

Erdington is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Waddles Nursery?

You can call 0121 373 4827 and visit www.waddlesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/229015)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waddles+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJzyw_P8WkcEgRba-Bb28GFcU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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