# Whipper Snappers Childcare @ St Francis

Whipper Snappers Childcare @ St Francis is a full-day nursery at St. Francis Church, Glen Side, BIRMINGHAM, B32 3RU, in Woodgate Valley, Birmingham. It is registered for 60 children. It opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Whipper Snappers Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whipper-snappers-childcare-st-francis-ey454109  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Francis Church, Glen Side, BIRMINGHAM, B32 3RU
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 0121 427 4775
- Run by: [Whipper Snappers Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/whipper-snappers-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY454109

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 June 2021, 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/EY454109

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY454109). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454109)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454109)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454109)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/603529)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:00

## Getting there

Address: St. Francis Church, Glen Side, BIRMINGHAM, B32 3RU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.442515,-1.992868

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Senneleys Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Woodgate Valley Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Woodgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| World's End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| World's End Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Woodcock Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddies World Day Nursery/Kids Club Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-world-day-nursery-kids-club-ltd-2734643) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Whipper Snappers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whipper-snappers-pre-school-ey454096) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Stonehouse Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-stonehouse-farm-2886186) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [Shenley Fields Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shenley-fields-nursery-school-2530430) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Lapal Grange Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lapal-grange-preschool-ltd-ey501074) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Happy Corner Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-corner-nursery-ltd-ey559825) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Whipper Snappers Childcare @ St Francis's opening hours?

Whipper Snappers Childcare @ St Francis opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Whipper Snappers Childcare @ St Francis's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whipper Snappers Childcare @ St Francis Good at its inspection on 29 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whipper Snappers Childcare @ St Francis take?

Whipper Snappers Childcare @ St Francis is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Whipper Snappers Childcare @ St Francis?

Whipper Snappers Childcare @ St Francis is run by Whipper Snappers Childcare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Whipper Snappers Childcare @ St Francis?

You can call 0121 427 4775.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454109)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Whipper+Snappers+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-R6ecRCWcEgRS6H2v3yVsw0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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