Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury

The Four Crosses, Holyhead Road, Shrewsbury SY3 8EF
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9.9 18 Reviews
  • Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury
Canopy Shrewsbury is situated in the spacious building and extensive grounds of the former Four Crosses Inn near Bicton.

The nursery has been designed to create a unique, child-orientated habitat which invites curiosity and exploration. Indoor and outdoor areas flow, encouraging discovery and play outside. The indoor garden provides children with even greater access to natural resources.

Using their own unique pedagogy, the ‘Canopy Code’, they aim to enrich the experiences of children and bring the EYFS alive by developing children's skills as Curious Explorers, Confident Communicators, Independent Learners and Inquisitive Thinkers.

Canopy Shrewsbury offers parents:

- Peace of mind with state-of-the-art facial recognition entry systems
- Flexibility with a range of session options, including ad-hoc 2 hour drop off sessions
- Convenience with an all-in-one nursery app to facilitate ongoing communication
- Community with 'The Orchard' as a dedicated parent and community space
- Ethos of sustainability as the ‘Canopy Cares’ programme combines sustainable practices with core values of citizenship, respect, celebrating uniqueness and individuality

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Care Provided by Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Rachel & Dan Moelwyn-Williams (Owners)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 96
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 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 Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury

  • From £5.60 per hour
  • Parking

  • Canopy Shrewsbury has its own large car park


Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury Reviews (18)

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Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.882) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury has 18 reviews.

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Review from H J (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using Canopy Nursery since my son was sixteen months old. He started in Pippins and has since moved to Braeburn. It is a really lovely nursery. The environment is so clean, spacious and well thought out. The children seem to go outside in the garden on a daily basis, which was an important
factor for me, but the staff are really aware of UV ratings, which is so reassuring as my son has very fair skin. They offer activities like messy play, which I appreciate as I don’t always get the chance to do this at home. However, they are also very child-led; the staff are aware of your child’s likes and dislikes and they are very respectful if your child doesn’t want to join in with a group activity. The staff are always so cheerful and upbeat and they are also really good at helping parents and children adapt to the transition of starting at nursery or changing rooms. Finally, as others have mentioned, the variety of (home-cooked) food they eat is just amazing! We love Canopy Nursery.

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Review from Jessica L (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not wish for a better nursery for our daughter. We started her there at 8 months, when the nursery was just a few weeks old. Even though the numbers have grown hugely, which is a testament to their capability, the level of love, care and attention given to our now 2-year old has never faltered.
She is happy and stimulated, given great variety and inspiration, is nutritionally really well-fed and has made so many friends there with both her classmates and the nursery team alike. We couldn't be happier with the hands we leave our little girl in. Thank you, team. We love you!

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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Canopy last October, the same week we moved house. There was lots of change going on but Canopy was the perfect place for him to settle into. There is so much outdoor space and the staff are always outside playing with the children. My son has since moved into the toddler room and
I couldn’t be happier, knowing he is cared for and has such engaging activities to keep him entertained.
Thanks Canopy.

Reply from Rachel Moelwyn-Williams, Owner at Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury

Thank you for your review, we do love to make the most of the outdoor space. It is lovely to see how happy the children are when playing outside.


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Review from Marc L (Father of Child) published on 24 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Canopy has been fantastic ever since our daughter started going there last year. The staff and facilities are quite superb, and she loves her time there. They have been exceptionally flexible when we have needed help at the last minute and go out of their way to ensure our daughter has a lovely time.

Reply from Rachel Moelwyn-Williams, Owner at Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury

Thank you for your kind comments; we try to be as flexible as possible for parents as we understand the difficulties juggling work and children.


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Review from Dannielle H (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier that we chose Canopy for our daughter. Everything about the nursery is great. The staff are lovely, they are always friendly and communicate well with us, our daughter is always so comfortable with them all. The management are really present, easy to contact and you know who to
go to if you need something. The nursery itself is really clean, spacious, inviting and looks a great place for children to learn. Our daughter is now in a new room and both rooms she has been in are great. The food selection they are given is great, healthy and well-varied. Our daughter has really progressed being at nursery and I believe that is because they are so supportive. The outside space is brilliant and always expanding. The activities they do are so varied and educational but also fun, it looks like the children always get stuck in. The security is great too, the staff are always ensuring parents are shutting doors and not letting people in. This is communicated regularly.

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Review from Julian W (Father of Child) published on 23 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved to Canopy about a year ago and it's been great. The rooms are really smart and the staff are really friendly and great with the kids. We can always discuss how his day has gone and get a sense of what he's been up to. If there are any concerns or questions, then the owner is on hand to answer
them, so always a quick resolution. Their app is pretty good and helps us keep in touch with his day. The most important thing is that he clearly enjoys nursery and so we don't need to worry about leaving him there. We'll be sending our second child there in the new year and we're confident they'll be in good hands.

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Review from Faye H (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old daughter has been attending Canopy Nursery for around 4 months now. Since attending this nursery she has come on leaps and bounds with her confidence and her talking.
All of the staff I have met have been extremely welcoming.
My daughter is in Braeburn room and the girls in there are
brilliant with my daughter. They are always happy and excited to start the day with my daughter. All of the staff are always keen to help with any questions. All in all, a lovely nursery with lovely staff.

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Review from Kyra M (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter started here she has come on leaps and bounds. She loves going. The nursery is bright and welcoming with kind and nurturing staff.
Management are very understanding and supportive.
My daughter is dairy free and this is not a problem, all food is made dairy free and is of a very
high standard.
The app is very good for in-the-day updates, you can see meals, nappy changing, naps etc and also photos/write up from what they have been up to. I personally love this.

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Review from Kelly P (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management and staff go above and beyond to facilitate for my family. My daughter is always so excited to go to nursery. We have felt really welcome since joining Canopy in February. So a big thank you from me and my family.

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

My daughter started to go to Canopy Nursery just a month ago. So far, I am happy for choosing Canopy Nursery. Also, my daughter is getting used to it more and more and enjoys her time there. The kids are having a very good time playing, cooking and exploring.

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Review from N F (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with the choice of nursery we made for our baby. Started in the Pippins room, now in Breaburn, and everyone has been amazing since day one. The staff are so lovely and helpful with every bit of attention our toddler requires, from following an individual sleep schedule to helping
developing new skills, they've been brilliant! Management and staff couldn't be more friendly and make you feel at home. It's a pleasure sending our child there!

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Review from Fergus M (Father of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Canopy’s Pippins class for a few months now. We cannot believe the quality of care she has had so far.
When I pick her up from the school, she is always in an amazing mood and has clearly enjoyed her time there. The staff always take the time to talk to me at pick ups
to let me know how our daughter has got on that day.
We have also been massively impressed with the food provided at the nursery. She receives a really impressive and diverse range of meals while attending, made even more impressive by the fact that she is vegetarian.
We get regular updates about our child’s development through their app, which is really brilliant and makes us feel much more connected to her time.
Every interaction we have had at the nursery has been a positive one and we highly recommend it as a place to take your child.

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Review from Jen O (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to this nursery for her preschool year and absolutely adored it. The manager and her team of care are second to none. The creative, natural and innovative ways they play and teach makes you wish you could stay there all day too as a parent. Catering for the shyest, to the
most confident and forward child in every way imaginable.
The set-up from the garden, modern equipment and parent's room you can use if you want a new space to work or even calm your separation anxiety is nothing short of exceptional. Accommodating and wonderfully interactive with our whole family, always. I truly can not recommend them enough. The manager has most definitely created a happy and welcoming environment, giving the children the space physically and mentally to grow and flourish in their own unique ways.
My daughter was in Russets with one staff member and we are going to miss them so much and wish them an absolutely wonderful future shaping many little minds of Shrewsbury going forward.

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

My son started Canopy when he was almost 8 months old. The staff were amazing at supporting his transition and with my own nerves as a first-time mum.
The staff are brilliant at passing on information and sharing any milestones or progression they see. My son is always happy to attend, he is familiar
with the staff who are always smiling and positive.
I recommend this nursery to anyone who has children in the area and cannot praise them enough. Thank you Canopy.

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Review from Elen J (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent all round - friendly staff, engaging activities and outstanding care. My son is very happy when he’s dropped off and loves the variety of activities on offer. Always happy and a bit tired from a busy day.

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Review from A E (Father of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been going here since February 2023 and we have been extremely happy with the service, the staff that work and the overall experience we have had. Our daughter loves going there, playing with toys, painting and being in the outdoors, and I'm certain she loves eating the food they provide.
They use the app and keep us updated regularly. Couldn't recommend this place enough. 10 out of 10 services.

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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing, friendly and caring staff who know your child really well. A great range of activities are carried out for learning and fun, plus lots of time spent outside and talking about nature. My little ones are both super happy there!

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Review from Poppy F (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. I was very reluctant to put my daughter in nursery as I wasn't sure how she would feel etc. as she had only had family care for her up until the age of 3, but it was the best decision I could ever make. My daughter absolutely loves it! She does so much activity-wise, also
her food diary is incredible, really good varied diet (like a restaurant). Also the children get to go outdoors a lot which I love and think is important. I like the fact when you pick up and drop off you can see what the children are doing, they aren't brought to you or hidden behind doors. My daughter absolutely loves the staff also, she comes home and tells me about everyone, and says 'mum they are so kind and polite at nursery'. I highly recommend this nursery and wouldn't use anywhere else!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.882)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.882) out of 10 for Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 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 4.944 for Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury is calculated as follows: ( (202 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 214 Ratings = 4.944

  • 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 4.938 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury is based on 18 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. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.2 = 0.938

  • 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 Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury

What is the Age Range of Children that Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury accepts?

Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury Open?

Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury 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 Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury have capacity for?

Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury has capacity for a total of 96 Children.

How far is Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury to the centre of Shrewsbury?

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

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