The Nest Nursery Lime Tree

300 Gillott Road, Birmingham B16 0RR
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9.8 60 Reviews
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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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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.
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Review from Harpal S (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Everyone at The Nest has been amazing.
My child has always been taken care of well, always happy.
We are thankful to all the staff.
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Review from Jal S (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started this nursery when she was 11 months old. This is a truly a fantastic warm loving nurturing family. I am saying, family, because the staff are like family.
My daughter feels safe and happy, she has come so far from a shy little girl to a little miss chatterbox. I can't praise the
nursery enough. I highly recommend the nursery to all.
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Review from Zoe G (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our daughter was 5 months old she has attended this incredible nursery. We would be completely lost without it. The staff are all wonderful - helping her develop new skills and experience new things.
They allow her to explore and push boundaries whilst ensuring she is safe and happy. Every day
we drop off or pick up all of the child are happy
And having so much fun. And we are treated with smiles and friendship.


We are currently expecting our second child and have no doubt that we will send them to this nursery too.


The staff are an asset - and I would totally recommended this nursery to others.

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Review from Noreen B (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff, lovely and helpful and always listen to you.
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending The Nest Nursery Lime Tree since March 2016. He settled very quickly into his new nursery routine. The staff are very welcoming and meet his every need.


The nursery has a very homely feel and the ethos they follow is amazing. My son loves to bring his nursery life home with

him.


The staff make you feel at ease on every drop off in the morning and when I go to pick him up. I receive full feedback about his day and what he has eaten. The management team are always available to speak to and answer all queries promptly.
I highly recommend the nursery to all.

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Review from Jo P (Aunt of Child) published on 13 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nephew attends this fantastic nursery and I couldn't be more impressed! His development has come on in leaps and bounds since starting. The staff are amazing and so helpful. Always available and happy to assist with any queries or issues. I would definitely recommend to others.
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Review from C M (Father of Child) published on 13 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Well, where do I begin. What a truly fantastic place! From the moment my daughter entered on her first day, she looked so happy and content and I just knew this was the place for her.
She always comes home with tales to tell and speaks non stop about the staff. It’s truly lovely to see the relationships
she has. Watching how she has developed and progressed from the day she started.


The Nest is truly is the best!


Highly recommended.

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Review from Simon B (Father of Child) published on 13 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two-year-old son currently attends The Nest Nursery Lime Tree and I couldn't be happier with how he is coming along with all aspects of his development and the excellent standard of the staff there.


I have never had any need to worry leaving my son there while I go work as he runs into the nursery

each day with a smile on his face ready to play and learn with his friends and the staff.


Highly recommended.

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Review from Nikki (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is graduating from nursery after 3 1/2 wonderful years. She has thoroughly enjoyed nursery from day one. The staff are brilliant - warm and encouraging. I would absolutely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Tiffanie D (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Nest Nursery Lime Tree is very good and has progressed my daughter's learning a lot. I am very glad she attends such a great nursery :)
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Review from Marie D (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What can I say - It's been an amazing experience. My child has blossomed and I am grateful to you all.
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Review from Nicola R (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery enough! All the staff have been fantastic since my daughter started. They show genuine care and compassion towards the children in their care.


My daughter has come on so much since her time here. She is a much more confident little girl who loves to talk to me about

the learning that they have done there. Staff are very informative at feedback and we love looking at the Tapestry app to see what our daughter has been doing in nursery.


Thank you!

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Review from Fariha (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the first nursery that my son has attended. From the moment I stepped inside to view the nursery to the present day, I have been really pleased. Every member of staff are so friendly and welcoming regardless of whether they look after my son or not and it was this that led me to know I wanted
my son to go to this nursery. The nursery provides a variety of both indoor and outdoor activities. My son took a couple of months to settle in and for those months I rang to check he was alright, the staff were very informative and reassuring which put my mind at ease. I felt my son was in good hands and that I needn't worry. I have seen a real change in my son's development and behaviour for the better and I put that down to the nursery staff. He's eating and drinking well on his own, he was always adventurous but is now more inquisitive, and his language skills are coming along nicely. The staff are very encouraging which is great to see and I would happily recommend this nursery.
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Review from Shaheda Z (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The Nest Nursery has had many changes in the last 4 months + it has has a new owner who has made some nice changes physically to the nursery. However, there has been many undesired changes. It has been sad to see that so many of the long-serving and wonderful staff have now left the nursery since the
change in ownership. The Nest still has some brilliant staff who are still there. I am glad my child will not be at the nursery too long as I do not wish to see any more of the lovely staff my child adores leave.
Reply from Lyndsey Hellyn, Director at The Nest Nursery Lime Tree
At the time of the review the new owners had been in place for 15 months so it has been over that period of time that changes have happened. Staff changes are inevitable, however in each change there…read more
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Review from Leisa L (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm extremely likely to recommend The Nest to anyone.
When my son started there I was more worried than he was, being a first-time mum, my son never left my side so I thought was is he going to be OK. But the first day he visited he felt right at home, the staff were loving and caring, he loves nursery
and my son is so happy. Even when he's sick he wants to go to nursery.
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Review from D M W (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is 1 years old and has attended this nursery for approximately two months.
It has been lovely to see a nursery with an ethos like this, natural and like a home from home.
The staff were fantastic at reassuring me during the settling in sessions as I was very nervous about returning to work
and leaving him at such a young age.
I also really appreciate that they take him outside too, as he loves being outside and at his age, the climbing and running is just taking off.
I couldn't fault this nursery, caring loving staff and a cosy, calm environment, my son is so happy, that's all I can ask for.
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Review from Olivia (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started when she was only 10months. She settled in very quickly thanks to the amazing staff and calming environment. The staff were very welcoming, accommodating to all her personal needs and reassuring. She is now 14months and loves the nursery and treats it like her second home thanks
to the home from home environment at the nursery. She is happy to go to any of the staff members and they all know all the children by name and welcome them with open arms. All the staff are so caring towards the children and I am always comfortable to leave my first and only child in their care.
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Review from Anne-Marie A (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent place for everyone.
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Review from Maryke E (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started going to The Nest about 6 months ago. We looked at many nurseries at the time and this one stood out way above the rest! The staff are excellent and you can tell they care and love their job. This nursery is different to other nurseries, they encourage kids to use their imagination
through lots of interesting activities. My daughter absolutely loves it and I couldn't recommend it more.
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Review from Katie (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lime Tree Nursery is a fantastic place for any parent to place their child. My daughter started in the Ladybird room at the start of 2015, four days a week. From day one the staff there could not have been more helpful and caring. My daughter felt happy and settled straight away. Everyone that works
there is friendly and they all know my daughter by name. The staff in the Ladybird room make her day there fun and interesting, whilst making her feel safe and confident. I cannot recommend this nursery enough, especially to parents who are nervous about leaving their child for the first time. Lime Tree staff will try their hardest to make your child feel at home and are always happy to discuss every aspect of your child's care.
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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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