Raise to Shine Childcare

70 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 3LP
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9.9 55 Reviews
  • Raise to Shine Childcare, Solihull
Raise to Shine Childcare is a purpose-built childcare care provision, with highly-qualified practitioners and management.

The setting provides fresh plant-based meals prepared daily by the chef on-site, a dedicated outdoor area (roof-top garden) for babies with a self-contained kitchenette for preparing baby meals.   

Every room facilitates a handwash basin and is extensively equipped and resourced to provide the highest comfort and satisfaction for both children and practitioners.

The setting has a large ground floor outdoor area which serves as a free flow area for pre-school children.

For safety, security and wellbeing, the setting is equipped with CCTV and audio recording, security door locks to every room, safety gates, security lighting, a fire assembly point, intruder alarms, a panic alarm, energy-saving lights, toughened glass, antibacterial safety flooring throughout, hand sanitiser stations, staff car parking, a separated staff room and WC facilities.

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Care Provided by Raise to Shine Childcare

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Raise to Shine Childcare Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Parul Jilka (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 8
  • Total Places for Children
  • 36
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 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, Christmas Day & New Years Day

Funding & Fees Guide for Raise to Shine Childcare

  • £64.00 per Full Day,
    £36.00 per AM Session,
    £34.00 per PM Session

Raise to Shine Childcare Reviews (55)

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Raise to Shine Childcare has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.941) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Raise to Shine Childcare has 55 reviews.

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Review from Karishma T (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending raise to shine for a few weeks only but we already plan to out our second child with them too. They go above and beyond to care for your child (organise naps to suit her age ect). All staff friendly and take an interest in her.

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Review from J T (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one loves going there and has made lots of new friends - the staff are friendly and you can tell they really care about the children. Regular updates on eating, sleeping and activities - it's almost like you're there with them!

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Review from Pooja P (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A Wonderful Nursery.
I cannot recommend Raise To Shine highly enough! From the moment we enrolled our daughter, we have been so impressed by the care, dedication, and enthusiasm of the entire team.
All of the staff are incredibly attentive, making sure each child feels valued, safe, and supported
every day. They go above and beyond to create a nurturing environment where children thrive. The variety of activities they offer is simply wonderful-engaging, educational, and tailored to encourage creativity, confidence, and curiosity. From arts and crafts to outdoor play and interactive learning, every day is filled with exciting new experiences.
Since joining Raise To Shine, our daughter has flourished in so many ways. Her confidence has grown, her communication skills have improved, and she is constantly coming home excited and happy. It's clear that the staff genuinely care about the children's development, and it shines through in everything they do. Can't recommend them enough.

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Review from Sammi H (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Raise to Shine Childcare is the most amazing setting for your child to learn, grow and explore. My son has been there since he was one, and I have never once felt unease leaving him there. He adores every member of staff, and you can just tell all the kids are so well cared for and looked after. It's
like an extended family unit. All the staff know each child so well, and you can see that they all genuinely care for the children. I will always recommend Raise to Shine even after my son moves on to school.

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Review from N P (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery is fantastic, accommodating, and goes above and beyond for my child. The staff are all so friendly, caring and wonderful, and would definitely recommend this nursery. My child absolutely loves it here, always happy and looks forward to going every day.

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Review from T D (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined Raise to Shine in January 2025, and I couldn't be more happy and content knowing she is looked after and cared for by the wonderful staff there. The meals are healthy and nutritious and most of all enjoyed by my daughter - which was very important to me. I can see the staff keep her
safeguarded, happy and content throughout the day, and I love to see the updates on our app to see she is partaking in the lovely, fun activities planned for them with such thought and care. I am so happy I was able to gain a place for her here! As for the management, they are always respectful, happy to help whenever needed (even wanted by the children) and can tell they really put the children first and foremost. Great nursery and it really shows!

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Review from Ros M (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are so caring for each of the children in their care.
The activities are catered for the needs of the children. Our grandson positively beams in Pre-school and is very happy there.
The parents, carers and grandparents are kept informed about what's happening in the nursery, from new staff,
new policies and new features (such as the new entry system).
I enjoy picking my grandson up from preschool as the staff are so welcoming.
They share what the children have been doing during their sessions.
I thoroughly endorse and recommend Raise to Shine Childcare.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, brilliant with my daughter. She has learnt so much since starting there, and she loves it. All the staff are great and very helpful with anything and everything. Activities are educational as well as fun.

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Review from Jag S (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son really enjoys going to nursery. The staff are loving and caring, and communication is very good. There have been many times he will come home and try to talk and show us things he got up to with the staff members and kids at the nursery. We appreciate their efforts.

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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My family and I are very pleased with the nursery. Our child has settled very well and enjoys going to nursery. The staff are amazing and care so much for our son. He constantly sings praises about the staff, and they have developed such a lovely relationship. We get regular updates on how our son is
doing at nursery, and we are given reassurance of his well-being. I would highly recommend the nursery. The only criticism I would give is that I would prefer more of a meat diet (as they do not serve meat), but that's a preference. Also, I would prefer the kids were outside on a daily basis (but that's also a preference).

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Raise to Shine went above and beyond to ensure my son felt comfortable, and they were also a great source of support for me as a new parent when he first started. Now, he absolutely loves attending nursery and has developed a strong bond with all the staff.
Two teachers in particular made the transition
from being at home with me full time to joining the nursery so much easier, they regularly keep us updated on his daily activities, so even while I'm at work, I can see the fun he's having.
The manager has been amazing in accommodating and supporting our family. Her kindness and genuine care shine through in everything she does, always ensuring the children are at the heart of her work. Recently, a new lady has joined the team, and my little boy has taken to her instantly. She is fantastic with the children, bringing warmth and a caring attitude to everything she does.
I couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery and wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone.

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Review from J U (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery, my child loves it here and is learning new things all the time. The staff are wonderful, I am always kept well informed of my child's daily activities and what she eats which I am really happy about.

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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Raise To Shine is a great nursery. The staff are friendly and welcoming and my child walks in every day with a smile. The environment is nurturing and friendly and food is freshly cooked by the chef daily which my child enjoys.

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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Raise to Shine below the age of 12 months in the baby room. She has progressed through the toddler to preschool stages with continuous development and enthusiasm. Raise to Shine staff have consistently adapted to her needs whilst maintaining a high standard of nursery curriculum
provision.
She is always keen to try new things, from food to activities which I believe is a result of choices provided in her nursery setting.
She is happy attending Raise to Shine full-time and will often ask if she can visit the nursery on the weekends. Nursery staff are considered family away from home.
I am extremely pleased with the support and care we have received over the last few years. The team are continuously looking at positive innovations they can implement which has led to an exceptional level of provision.
I would recommend Raise to Shine to family and friends without question.

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Review from Nileena P (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Raise to Shine is a wonderful, warm and loving nursery. My daughter has been going there from the age of 6 months and I wouldn’t send her anywhere else.
The staff are attentive and enthusiastic, the management team take the time to personally get to know the children and parents, and the food is nutritious
and delicious!
I would highly recommend.

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Raise to Shine are so lovely and we're so happy with the nursery in general. Our daughter loves the food cooked by the chef. The preschool staff can always give me a full rundown of her day which I really appreciate.

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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff and management are friendly, welcoming and have formed great bonds with the children. It's like a family and my child is very happy attending, she has formed a great bond with her key worker as well as the other staff in the room, often using them in role-play at home.

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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery staff are always friendly.
Good communication.
My toddler's speech was below expected for her age. The nursery has done an amazing job supporting her progress- she's now putting little sentences together. So grateful for their input and enthusiasm to see her succeed.

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Review from Stephanie D (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Raise to Shine is an excellent nursery. We felt very anxious about where we would send our son but from the moment he started Raise to Shine, we've had nothing but positive thoughts and we can't praise this nursery enough. Our son now oozes confidence and he is really happy there. The staff are absolutely
amazing, they go above and beyond for each and every child to reach their full potential and also to help parents feel at ease. You can tell a lot of thought and planning goes into the daily activities, they celebrate all cultures and religions and they build on his experiences to enhance his learning further. They are a small nursery which means he has been able to build strong relationships with all staff members. The owner believes in transparency and that shines through, we trust the nursery completely with our children, they are open, honest and caring. Thank you to all the staff at Raise to Shine for making the nursery a positive experience for my son! I would highly recommend it!

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Review from Caroline B (Grandmother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson has been attending the nursery for nearly 2 years and I cannot rate this nursery higher. The staff have been brilliant. They are focused on the happiness and welfare of the children.
The on-site chef is amazing, making fresh and nutritious meals.
The owner is outstandingly friendly and
child-focused.
The staff are extremely professional and knowledgeable about the curriculum and child development needs.
My grandson loves going to nursery. I like that his keyworker meets him at the door and takes him into his room.
An extremely well-run setting which puts the children they care for at the heart of everything they do.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to any parent.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.941)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.941) out of 10 for Raise to Shine Childcare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 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 4.941 for Raise to Shine Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (384 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 407 Ratings = 4.941

  • 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 Raise to Shine Childcare is based on 34 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 36 number of registered child places is 7.2, which has been reached with 34 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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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Top 20 Nurseries West Midlands 2023

Recipient: Raise to Shine Childcare

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Nurseries West Midlands 2022

Recipient: Raise to Shine Childcare

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

Parul

Parul Jilka

Job Title: Proprietor & Managing Director

Joined: 2020

Graduate obtaining a BA Honours in Childhood Studies and hold Early Years Professional Status, with a background of 16 years in the Early Years field.


I specialise in safeguarding and welfare of children and very much enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with children.
I have undertaken specific training in many areas that include speech and language therapy, behaviour and reinforcing positive behaviour, safeguarding child development.


Frequently Asked Questions about Raise to Shine Childcare

What is the Age Range of Children that Raise to Shine Childcare accepts?

Raise to Shine Childcare accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Raise to Shine Childcare Open?

Raise to Shine Childcare is open: 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.

How many Children does Raise to Shine Childcare have capacity for?

Raise to Shine Childcare has capacity for a total of 36 Children.

How far is Raise to Shine Childcare to the centre of Solihull?

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

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