The Nest Nursery Lime Tree

300 Gillott Road, Birmingham B16 0RR
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The Nest Nursery Lime Tree provides a gentle, nurturing environment where babies and young children can thrive through discovery, play, and exploration. Designed to feel like home, the nursery offers a calm and supportive space where children from birth to four years old are cared for by experienced practitioners who prioritise emotional security, connection, and individualised care.

The Nest Nursery features soft, cosy spaces, soothing natural materials, and responsive care that supports their early development. Sensory experiences, gentle interactions, and an unhurried approach allow little ones to build confidence as they explore the world around them.

With a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, children of all ages can enjoy the nursery’s beautiful garden, as well as Forest School adventures in the nearby Edgbaston Reservoir, a stunning natural area. Fresh air, movement, and hands-on exploration help children develop their curiosity and connection with nature.

Nutritious homemade meals, freshly prepared by the nursery cook each day, ensure children enjoy healthy, balanced food that fuels their growth and learning.

As a Curiosity Approach® Founding setting, The Nest Nursery Lime Tree is committed to creating an inspiring, play-rich environment where babies and children can develop at their own pace, building independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Discover a setting where care, nature, and learning come together – book a visit today!

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Care Provided by The Nest Nursery Lime Tree

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Michaela Herbert (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 48
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:15
    Tuesday 07:00-18:15
    Wednesday 07:00-18:15
    Thursday 07:00-18:15
    Friday 07:00-18:15
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for The Nest Nursery Lime Tree

  • Fees can be downloaded from our website.

The Nest Nursery Lime Tree Reviews (58)

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The Nest Nursery Lime Tree has a Review Score of 10 (9.983) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Nest Nursery Lime Tree has 58 reviews.

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Review from Claire D (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Before choosing to enrol our daughter at The Nest we arranged a walk round/view the facilities. They answered all questions without hesitation so we knew that this was the place for us. I found the transition period very emotional (first-time parent) but all the staff went above and beyond to help make
the transition as smooth as possible. Unfortunately my daughter was really unwell and had a hospital stay. The staff members rang to see how she was, sent love and a beautiful card/gifts. This reinforced our opinions that The Nest is family-orientated. All staff make your child and parents feel a part of their family not a business just profiting. Their facilities are brilliant, she is always busy learning new skills. She has developed so much since joining nursery. I would 10000% recommend The Nest Lime Tree to anyone.

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Review from Daniella O (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing provision that I highly recommend. The staff are friendly, attentive and genuinely care for the children. I love the curious approach and the focus on healthy nutritious meals. The setting itself is very nice and the outdoor area is also great. It is very clean throughout which I think is
pretty amazing. I love that they keep you updated via the app and the journal that is sent home.

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Review from R K (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Nest Nursery has been a wonderful experience for my child. She feels happy there and has fun playing with her friends. The staff are all welcoming and the key worker in particular is always free to discuss any concerns I may have and she's always caring and friendly.

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Review from Yasmin A (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been going to the nursery for nearly a month now and I am so so pleased with the experience we have had so far. My child's 'Key Person' has been absolutely incredible and has taken the time to get to know my child and spend quality time with her. All the staff I have come across have been so
kind and warm and helpful, showing love to my child but also to me when I was struggling with dropping her off in the first week! The curiosity approach that the nursery adopts has already done wonders for my child and I love the family feel of the whole place. It is obviously a very important thing to consider where you are going to leave your child when going to work, with the hope that they will be safe, happy and loved and I truly do feel this way about leaving her here.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy joined the baby room back in April and has settled beautifully. His key worker is phenomenal and has everything (and more) that I would want in a person looking after my child. She is calm, caring, warm and welcoming and I am very confident that he is in good hands. We are always met with
a welcoming smile on entry to the nursery and I love to see him, and other children happy and content within the environment. Staff give clear and detailed feedback at the end of each day and I love that he eats such a wide range of healthy home-cooked meals. The Nest has a real family feel, a sense of community and an ethos of every child being valued for their unique and authentic self.
The Nest also has a lovely outdoor area, full of invitations to learn, create and explore. My baby loves toddling around the garden, often painting on an easel or enjoying some sensory play in the mud kitchen.

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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love this nursery, both boys have gone to The Nest Nurseries, the curiosity approach is such a lovely way for children to learn. All of the staff here are amazing, so kind and caring and you can ask them any questions for advice. The wide choice of food is always really good and very healthy. Everything
is very thought about, including all of the activities and the trips out are fab! Anything from a walk down to the local park to a bus ride down to the sea life centre. Both my boys have learnt lots and how to socially interact with piers, making lots of friends. Couldn't recommend this nursery enough!

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier and more satisfied with this nursery. It's small, with a family environment that provides a safe space for children. A beautiful small outside garden made of natural materials and caring staff. Also, my child settled better than I would expect with the support of the Lime Tree
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Review from Alisha C (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased that we chose to send our daughter to The Nest Nursery Lime Tree. She has been there since she was 11 months old and is now nearly 2. She has absolutely flourished in their setting and it’s totally down to their care, kindness, creativity, good humour and allowing my daughter to be her
own person. They really take the time to get to know your child.
They keep in touch well with an online platform, focus weeks and daily feedback on collection.
I love their ‘curiosity approach’ in how they allow the children to learn and develop at their pace, provide countless opportunities for engagement, and enlightenment and give the children the chance to make their own choices.
The outdoor area is great - interactive, messy and fun! The food they serve is varied and fresh, my daughter loves it all.
Thank you to all the ladies at The Nest Nursery Lime Tree for making my little girl so happy every day.

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Review from Gurpreet U (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you to all of the team at The Nest Nursery Lime Tree. We are so delighted with our daughter's progress at this nursery. She has settled in very quickly since the start of this year and warms to all of the staff at the nursery too. Thank you to my daughter's key worker and all of the team for making
this a very smooth transition. We cannot have chosen a better environment for our daughter to thrive in.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding care and support. The staff are professional, kind and caring. Children learn and develop in a creative and engaging environment. There are many opportunities to explore the resources and activities on offer. My child enjoys playing and exploring at The Nest.

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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son and I absolutely love The Nest Nursery Lime Tree! It is beautiful inside and out, there are always beautiful activities set up for the children to explore. The staff are always very friendly and happy to see us. My son is definitely thriving at nursery and comes home with a new word he’s learnt
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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at the Nest in April '22 just after his 1st birthday. It took him 3 months to settle in because it was a new environment but every single member of staff helped tremendously to help get him settled in. As a very anxious mum, they also helped calmed my nerves and we worked together to
help my son settle in as quickly as possible. The staff are all so friendly, caring and loving towards all of the children which is so great to see. My son is so happy there now and I am over the moon he has settled in so well. I love the ethos of the nursery and the curiosity approach and actually, the nursery has taught me so much as well about parenting. I am a much more relaxed mum now my son is happy at this nursery. I love the nursery itself as well, there are two rooms for the babies which is great as they are able to move between the two rooms which offer different types of play, the garden is so big and has lots to explore as well! I would and have recommended this nursery to others!

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Review from Sara M (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery - love the curiosity approach. My son is thriving there and seems to really enjoy himself. I love if he comes home in a different set of clothes then what I sent him in - love messy play! Independence is encouraged but also working together and helping others.

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Review from Shiza Q (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter just loves this nursery, she learned many creative things here. The staff are really nice and helpful. All the teachers are really friendly and always help and focus each child to learn accordingly to their nature and learning abilities.

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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. Lovely setting and my child is always happy when they are there. The staff are lovely and extremely accommodating. There are lots of activities for the children and I would recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Najiah D (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined in January 2022. He attended a previous nursery but they permanently closed in December 2021. It took him a very long time to settle in at his previous nursery. He more or less settled in straight away at the nest. I put this down to the staff being so patient and attentive towards all
the children. There is a family vibe as soon as you walk in and a homely feeling. We are provided with important updates always. It’s very difficult leaving your child to go to work but I feel reassured that my son is in the best hands. All the staff here are so lovely. Thank you all for your hard work.

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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was desperate to get my daughter into the Nest as I'd heard great things and I really believe in the curiosity approach. On viewing the nursery, I was impressed with the beautiful resources and natural objects the children have access to. Since joining at 10 months, my daughter has come on leaps and
bounds. Being a lockdown baby she hadn't spent much time with other children but within a few days, she was very comfortable and clearly enjoys her time at the Nest. Staff are very welcoming and approachable, always happy to listen to any concerns or answer any questions. It is clear they form lovely relationships and genuinely care! I would definitely recommend the Nest to other parents.

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Review from T A (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started the in June 2021. I was very anxious for her to start but everyone at the nursery were fantastic with reassuring me and my daughter. My daughter has settled in so well and really enjoys her time there. I love the curiosity approach and it’s perfect for my little girl. All the staff
are friendly and lovely!

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a lovely nursery. We have found the curiosity approach to be very beneficial. We especially like that the environment is not full of plastic toys and instead is filled with natural products. Children are free to explore and engage in activities that spark their interest. They spend lots of time
outside playing and engaging with the garden. Lots of education happens outside as well as inside. The staff really make this nursery outstanding. All are extremely caring and very knowledgeable about all sorts of aspects in regards to child development such as toilet training, diet, teeth cleaning etc. They always have time for a chat or a phone call when there is something important to discuss. What I also really like is that it is not just a "little school"- this is a place to learn, but through play and enjoyment. Our son has really enjoyed his time at The Nest Nursery Lime Tree.

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Review from K J (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery for around two and a half years, and we have been extremely happy with the care and the experience that my son has received. All the staff genuinely care for all the children and obviously love working at the nursery. Staff turn over is very low, so the children have the
benefits of developing good relationships with the all the staff. Facilities are great, and the outdoor space at the rear of the nursery allows for some great play experiences. The philosophy of the nursery, the curiosity approach, allows the children to have great experiences day in and day out. Relationships with parents are also great. I would recommend the nursery without hesitation.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.983)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.983) out of 10 for The Nest Nursery Lime Tree is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.983 for The Nest Nursery Lime Tree is calculated as follows: ( (118 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.983

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Nest Nursery Lime Tree is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 48 number of registered child places is 9.6, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Nest Nursery Lime Tree

What is the Age Range of Children that The Nest Nursery Lime Tree accepts?

The Nest Nursery Lime Tree accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Nest Nursery Lime Tree Open?

The Nest Nursery Lime Tree is open: Monday 07:00-18:15, Tuesday 07:00-18:15, Wednesday 07:00-18:15, Thursday 07:00-18:15, Friday 07:00-18:15.

How many Children does The Nest Nursery Lime Tree have capacity for?

The Nest Nursery Lime Tree has capacity for a total of 48 Children.

How far is The Nest Nursery Lime Tree to the centre of Birmingham?

2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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