# YMCA Shirley Day Nursery

YMCA Shirley Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Browley Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4QP, in Shirley Heath, Solihull. It is registered for 90 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-shirley-day-nursery-2606519  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Browley Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4QP
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 0121 289 5648
- Website: https://ymcaheartofengland.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2606519

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 December 2023, 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/16/2606519

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2606519). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606519)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606519)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606519)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1529615)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Browley Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4QP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.394678,-1.810303

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hillfield Park, 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 Solihull there are about 3.4 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: 5.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cranmore Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Widney Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Shirley Heath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Woodlands Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cheswick Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Monkspath Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees at Solihull Stratford Court](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-solihull-stratford-court-ey437526) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Active Angels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active-angels-day-nursery-ey401102) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Mad Hatters Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mad-hatters-day-nursery-ltd-ey477168) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Lighthall Under Fives Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lighthall-under-fives-pre-school-2624073) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Natural Childcare Company - Shirley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-natural-childcare-company-shirley-2496930) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [LittleU PreSchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littleu-preschool-ey348264) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are YMCA Shirley Day Nursery's opening hours?

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

### What is YMCA Shirley Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated YMCA Shirley Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can YMCA Shirley Day Nursery take?

YMCA Shirley Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to YMCA Shirley Day Nursery?

Widney Manor is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact YMCA Shirley Day Nursery?

You can call 0121 289 5648 and visit ymcaheartofengland.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606519)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=YMCA+Shirley+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJedD9abK5cEgRIiAxJOyFHVw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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