The Nest Nursery Lime Tree

300 Gillott Road, Birmingham B16 0RR
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9.8 60 Reviews
  • The Nest Nursery Lime Tree, Birmingham
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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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

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

Funding & Fees

  • Fees can be downloaded from our website.

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

The Nest Nursery Lime Tree Reviews (60)

9.8

The Nest Nursery Lime Tree has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Nest Nursery Lime Tree has 60 reviews.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nest is a beautiful nursery with caring staff. Sending my son here is one of the best decisions I have made.
He started in January 2021 and settled in straight away. I love the natural and forestry element of the nursery, and love that my son can explore his surroundings, developing his independent
and social skills.
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Review from Jac W (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love The Nest Lime Tree nursery. All three of my boys have been very happy there. Communication with key workers is great, and we all love the curiosity approach that they use! Resources are all natural, and food is great. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Salma W (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really lovely and friendly staff at the nursery. My daughter's settled in really nicely. They picked up a lot from the teachers and other children. The app is very helpful and well updated with picture and assessment of my children.
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Review from Meike C (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter (now at school) had a lovely time at the Nest Nursery Lime Tree. My son (14-months) currently attends the nursery, and he loves it. All the members of staff are very caring, and we can tell that they enjoy their work with the children.
I particularly like the approach at this nursery, which
includes messy play, lots of time outdoors and interesting activities that you might not do at home.
Music and books also play a big role at Lime Tree, and both my kids really enjoy learn and sign and other music sessions.
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Review from Whitney P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nest Nursery Lime Tree is such a beautiful place for your little one to grow. With the curiosity approach, it offers a safe place to learn and take risks. We choose Lime Tree’s as it has a no plastic policy - we have enough plastic toys at home to play with. We wanted a nursery that would offer
something different. The staff are very caring towards the children and always available to talk too. During Covid, the standards have remained high, and the level of support for the children and families have been excellent. They try to fulfil last-minute extra day requests, which has been very helpful during Covid.


The only slight drawback is that they don’t offer term time only, but that’s not all bad. My little one keeps some routine, and we get some R and R!
If you are looking for a nursery, a tour is definitely recommended!

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Review from Keisha G (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment I walked into this nursery with my son, we fell in love with it, and it's 'home from home' feel. The nursery environment is beautiful, and the staff are very caring and attentive. When my son started at 9-months-old, I was so nervous leaving him for the first time, but the staff reassured
me, and when I collected my happy baby, that reassured me further. All the staff are passionate about what they do, and this shows in how they care for all the children, and the quality feedback I get at the end of the day telling me everything he has been up to throughout his day. My son has been at this nursery for a year now, and we love it; highly recommended.
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Review from F F (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. The main strength must be the caring staff and the activities provided to children. The decoration with natural colours and materials is also outstanding. We have been fortunate and satisfied with our choice.
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Review from R T (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with The Nest Nursery Lime Tree for both of our two children. Friendly staff and a great environment to develop our little ones.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two girls at the nursery who have loved their experience at nursery. Every day they are excited to explore new ideas and resources. As an early years practitioner myself I am continually inspired by the curiosity approach and the awe and wonder that is captured. The staff have been caring and
nurturing and it feels like a second home and family.
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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves going to nursery. I have no worries about leaving him as I know he will be well looked after by all the excellent staff. The ethos of the nursery means that my son learns so much through play and exploring his environment.
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Review from P K (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the care my son is receiving. He is happy and has settled in well.
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Review from F D (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall a fantastic nursery, highly recommended. The staff are excellent and the facilities too.
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Review from Lauren T (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has had a massive part in my twin's development and couldn't recommend them enough the staff are amazing.
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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the nursery the activities are well designed for children and the atmosphere is always pleasant. My child goes to nursery for 3 days and he is learning a lot each week. The curiosity approach followed provides me with the opportunity to play with things beyond usual toys.
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Review from Zina U (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is a very natural environment for children. My daughter loves to be in the nursery. I am so happy to see my child's development and to discover her new abilities while we are doing something at home or in the park.
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Review from Grace U (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves it here, she has learnt, developed and grown a lot. Staff are all nice, supportive and care for the kids even my daughter. It's one of the best nurseries I have used and they are outstanding.
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Review from Natalie H (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both children attend, they really enjoy it, my daughter is always talking about nursery life, acting out her experiences at home.
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Review from Kiran R (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My older child attended the same nursery- all I can say is the nursery has grown and expanded since my younger child has been attending. The nursery has grown in the sense it is more encouraging of children to explore nature, everyday senses and a much calmer natural environment. The staff have a wide
range of activities planned to stimulate children's senses for e.g. fruit and veg tasting, smoothie making and outdoor adventures (forest school for the older children) and outdoor play. They do plan a wide range of parent-child-staff activities all-year-round for e.g. the summer fayre, mother's day afternoon tea, father's sports day, cooking classes. I think this is very important to strengthen the communication between home and nursery.
The staff are very welcoming no matter how early you drop your little ones off, they provide a safe environment for the child to develop and are very happy to provide updates on the little ones during the day and at the end of the session.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.819)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10 for The Nest Nursery Lime Tree is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 9 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.981 for The Nest Nursery Lime Tree is calculated as follows: ( (106 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.981
  2. 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 4.838 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Nest Nursery Lime Tree is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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 = 3.9
    2. 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. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.6 = 0.938
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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