The Natural Childcare Company

The Old Library, Church Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 2AX
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9.3 45 Reviews
  • The Natural Childcare Company, Solihull
The Natural Childcare Company embraces natural, interactive learning and provides a holistic approach to children's development.

The nursery uses natural experiences to stimulate all the senses. Children spend their days in a safe environment, filled with discovery and exploration that encourages creativity and imagination.

Guided by trained practitioners, the children develop into confident beings before they take the next step into school.

They also offer an extracurricular activity of Spanish classes with a qualified Spanish teacher in the pre-school for a small extra monthly fee as well as a hairdresser who visits the nursery every 6 weeks.

Compromising of four play rooms and a outdoor environment which has been meticulously planned to develop independence, The Natural Childcare company aims to deliver a holistic learning programme that meets the needs of all the individual children.

Prices include nappies, wipes, meals, and cow's milk.

The nursery offers 15 & 30 hours of funded childcare.

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Care Provided by The Natural Childcare Company

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Maria Shahid (Senior Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 32
  • Total Places for Children
  • 96
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for The Natural Childcare Company

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

  • We offer 2, 3, and 4 year old funding, please call the nursery for more information.
  • Parking

  • Parking is located to the rear of the nursery in Shirley Library Car Park, this is a council owned car park with 3 free hours parking, and can be used for drop off and collection, however, a free ticket needs to be purchased from the ticket machine and be displayed whilst visiting the nursery.


The Natural Childcare Company Reviews (45)

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9.3

The Natural Childcare Company has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.338) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Natural Childcare Company has 45 reviews.

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

I was initially really worried about my little girl going to nursery as she was only 7 months (Mum guilt!) but all my worries went away when my little girl started going to the babies group. She’s now in Tweenies and has come on leaps and bounds. She absolutely loves it, she has way more fun and gets
to do lots of interesting and messy activities. The staff from babies still come into Tweenies to see her and the nursery has a lovely big family feel to it. The staff are wonderful and you genuinely feel like they care about the children. It really is an extension of our home/family.

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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very impressed by the activities organised by the staff at the natural childcare. As a parent, I am updated daily about the activities my son takes part in and I must say that I am very impressed. The nursery sets out/arranges activities based around the children's interests. Very interesting!

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended since he was 15 months old and I couldn’t be happier with the nursery. The staff are so lovely, they know the names of every child at the nursery and are always friendly and caring towards the children. They know where my son’s strengths and interests lie and always encourage him.
Our jobs can be unpredictable and we have been stuck on a few of my son’s non-nursery days for childcare - the staff are really understanding and have tried to accommodate him if they can. It’s so reassuring to be able to leave him somewhere where I know he is safe and having a wonderful time.

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Review from Caroline R (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at the nursery for the past 18 months and I could not rate it highly enough! From her time in the baby room through to the tot's room now, all the staff have been wonderful. Any day when she goes in a little unsettled, I know by the end of the day she will come home with a smile
on her face. The nursery have been very accommodating with any requests I have regarding changes to hours and we always feel very well informed of what our child is up to each day.

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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been in the nursery for almost three months and his social skills have improved massively. His speech has come such a long way, he has learned so many new words and his pronunciation is very clear. He is also a lot more confident with other children, being more gentle and sharing really well
(he has also learnt a lot more dance moves). The nursery has so many different activities for the children to participate in and each one helps them develop a new skill. Staff in the nursery are so caring and friendly, it’s more like letting him play with friends for the day than sending him to a nursery. The parents' app is amazing, it’s lovely to have updates during the day, to see what he’s doing and having fun. I’d definitely recommend the nursery to other parents, it really is a gem.

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Review from Steve B (Father of Child) published on 10 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the most wonderful nursery. We sent our first daughter here and she loved it. We were in no doubt it was where we would send our second daughter, who is currently enjoying her time there. Everyone is kind and friendly. The environment is clean and stimulating for the children, who undertake
a wide range of activities to help them develop.

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Review from N T (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My oldest daughter attended Natural Childcare after recommendations from a friend and now my youngest attends this nursery. I have been dropping my daughters off here for the last five years and can honestly say they love it here. You can see how much the staff care for the kids. The children love the
staff so much too. I get regular updates on all the activities my daughter is doing and can see how she is growing with confidence. The staff are so helpful and supportive when it comes to my daughter's food allergies and eczema. I tell all my friends to send their babies here because they are brilliant.

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Review from R K (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent nursery. Both my children have attended here. We feel so comfortable and confident when leaving our children in the care of the Natural Childcare Company, Shirley. Would recommend them to anyone!

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Review from Margaret E (Godmother of Child) published on 10 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My goddaughter is full of energy and enthusiasm for the activities of the day. When I collect her, the staff are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly, always ready to share both necessary and interesting updates.

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Review from Kathy W (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this nursery since they were 10 months old and now the oldest is in preschool. Both girls love going to nursery and the staff are brilliant. All the staff from babies to preschool are great and make the transition from room to room as easy as possible. I remember the first
day dropping my daughter off and I was so upset as it was the first time leaving her the manager was so kind and reassuring to me and so easy to approach.
The staff really care about the children and they are learning and entertained every day.

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Review from Luke O (Father of Child) published on 7 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at the nursery for 3 months now and seeing her face fill up with happiness when being dropped off and also how happy she is when we pick her up reassured us that we made the right choice in choosing the Natural Childcare company. The staff are so welcoming and nothing is too much
trouble. We can’t wait to see how well our daughter's development comes on in the safe hands of The Natural Care Company.

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Review from R H (Father of Child) published on 7 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. Very well run with children’s development key. My son really enjoys going to the nursery, has made friends and has developed in leaps and bounds since he began attending. Lovely, attentive staff.

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Review from Victoria P (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery with staff who really genuinely care about your children. I would highly recommend this nursery and I think they go above and beyond to support and develop a child's learning experience.

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at the Natural Child Care Company are amazing. Every day I drop my son off to them, I have no worries or doubts they look after him and care for him excellently. He’s been at the nursery since he was 4 months old and has made strong attachments to a lot of the members of staff. The progression
he has made is due to the continued encouragement and support from them all.

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Review from Hira N (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, daughter loves it here, friendly staff and an overall lovely family feel to the nursery. It has been an ideal transition from home to a learning / caring environment. Really appreciate all of their wonderful help.

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Review from Maria R (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery for the past 3 months and I can see that he really enjoys going, his speech development has suddenly improved, he is growing very happy, confident and independent! Everyone I met at the nursery is really lovely and caring, I can see they are working closely with
the kids and provide regular feedback with daily photos and verbally! I would recommend it to all parents.

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Review from D B (Father of Child) published on 6 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has excelled since starting at Natural Childcare Company. She has become more confident, more creative and thoroughly enjoys her time there. We have recommended this nursery to several of our friends and family who have children of a similar age.

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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Natural Childcare company in Shirley have become our family. We couldn't have found anyone better to trust looking after our 2 boys. The care given is of high quality, the staff are approachable and friendly. And the overall standard of the nursery is brilliant. Communication is a key factor and we
have found this nursery to communicate with us effectively. Keep up the amazing work.

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Review from Chris K (Father of Child) published on 6 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nothing is too much trouble for the staff. Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable about the education and care that my daughter needs. My child is always happy when she leaves the nursery at the end of every day and there are regular updates on the nursery e-log facility. My son went there for several
years before my daughter. We certainly ‘kept it in the family’. To be honest, they provide a service without which, I wouldn’t be able to do my job. It is hard to trust strangers but I would recommend them to anyone.

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Review from Gemma O (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter (21-months-old) has been going to the nursery for 5-months now and really enjoys herself.
She puts her arms out to the teachers when going in and seems really happy about going. At home, she has really developed since going to the nursery and has lots of confidence (and a bit of cheekiness).
All the staff are friendly, and even in these difficult and changing times, they still put every effort into making the day fun for the children. Choosing a nursery is very hard, but I’m glad I chose this one.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.338)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.338) out of 10 for The Natural Childcare Company is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 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 4.453 for The Natural Childcare Company is calculated as follows: ( (144 Excellents x 5) + (58 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (7 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 225 Ratings = 4.453

  • 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 4.885 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Natural Childcare Company is based on 17 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.2 = 0.885

  • 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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Meet the Team (3)

Lorraine

Lorraine Boyd

Job Title: Deputy Manager/Baby Room Leader

Joined: 2019

In 2006 I achieved my NVQ Level 3 as a nursery practitioner. I love to watch the children grow and develop into independent confident children from the activities I deliver on a daily basis. During my time I have completed extensive training in Special Education Needs and I am very proud of my role as Pre-school supervisor and SENDCo.


Lisa

Lisa Ellis

Job Title: 3rd in Charge/Tots Supervisor

Joined: 2020

I have 7 years of experience in childcare, with 6 years of experience working as a room supervisor with different ages.


Jemma

Jemma White

Job Title: Tweenies Room Supervisor

Joined: 2020

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