Billy Bear's Nursery

Brownley Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 4QP
16 Reviews
  • Billy Bear's Nursery, Solihull
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Heart of England YMCA
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Natalie Richards (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Registered Charity Number

  • 218808

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Morning/Afternoon session (5 hours) = £33.50,
    Full day = £52.00,
    Full week £240.00,
    All meals included.
    Funded children's meals £3.75 per day.

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
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Billy Bear's Nursery Reviews (16)

Over all time Billy Bear's Nursery has 16 reviews.

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Review from AilesMortgages L (Father of Child) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
5 Star staff.
No point in researching. I did all my research and found them to be best in Solihull. normally do not send my kids until they can speak. However, glad I did send her at Billy Bear's Nursery. Amazing staff, kept my daughter like a family. Thanks every one.
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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Billy Bears Nursery for the past year from 1 year old. She settled quickly even though she only goes in 2 days. It is a shame due to the pandemic we have not been able to come into the Nursery to see her interact a bit more but she always comes to the door with a grin on her
face when we pick her up.
Her key worker has been brilliant with her and they have developed a great bond over the past year.
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Review from Agata W (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am mom of almost a three year old boy who has been attending Billy Bear's Nursery since he was ten months old. Despite the fact that we have watched a lot changes in staff, my son has always loved going there. I was very worried at first but he has settled in very quickly and had the best times since.
I would like to thank all the staff for their hard work and making us parents confident that our son was always safe and cared for.
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Review from Claire O (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is 4 and has been in this nursery since he was 9 months old. The staff are wonderful, caring, friendly and my son adores them. He is challenged and well cared for here and the staff continue to be creative and nurture his development. When your 4 year old is excited to go to nursery every day,
you know it's a great place.
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Review from Janna B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery have continually upgraded their facilities over the past few years. This is great to see their vision to always improve. They use a great app to record daily food/nappy updates as well as observations. It's lovely to see pictures some days of how your child is getting on. In the last year
there have been no Covid closures; this is an excellent achievement. The staff are friendly and approachable - would highly recommend.
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Review from Dominique (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my boys have been at Billy Bears since 9 months old, they are now 2 and 4.
The staff there are like a second family. The love they show my boys is amazing.
The boys are genuinely happy to go into nursery every day and when they come home they talk about their “teachers” with such fondness.
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chose not to send my eldest to a separate preschool because the level of care and education he has received into his 4th year is fantastic.
Also, the way they have reacted through the pandemic has put us as a family at ease knowing our boys are safe, healthy and monitored on a daily basis.
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Review from Anna T (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I would recommend Billy Bears nursery to other parents. Staff are caring and professional. It feels like a family, kids really enjoy it there. I feel safe leaving my children at the nursery. My daughter loves the staff. The manager is very good at her job she cares about all kids and is close to them.
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't recommend Billy Bear's enough! The staff here are absolutely amazing. They genuinely care about the children and their wellbeing. Both my daughters love coming here.
Reply from Hannah Bonner at Billy Bear's Nursery
Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased that your daughters love coming to our nursery and that you find our staff amazing!
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Review from Chris d (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Billy Bears are wonderful. They are so caring towards the children and have supported us, as a family, as our children have grown. The communication between home and nursery is great and the children take part in lots of fun activities. My children are so happy there and we are delighted
with the nursery provision.
Reply from Hannah Bonner at Billy Bear's Nursery
Thank you for your feedback. Its lovely to hear that the nursery has supported you all as a family and that your children are happy at Billy Bears!
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Review from Jennie L (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended here 12 years ago, I felt he was looked after brilliantly. Obviously with new management, I felt it important to check it out for my daughter. The nursery didn’t let me down, they are so good with the children, so welcoming and the children love it.
The staff are a credit to this facility,
some have been there since my son was there and now my daughter. That speaks volumes.
My children have always come home with a new song, hand movement or ability.
I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough.
Reply from Hannah Bonner at Billy Bear's Nursery
Thank you so much for your comments. It's very gratifying to know that we have met your expectations for the second time and that you have chosen to come back to us with your daughter!
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Review from Farrah K (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a lovely little nursery with a real "family" feel to it. The staff are lovely and very engaging with all the children. The children are always so happy and keen to talk when I go and pick my son up. You can see how at ease they are there, which is extremely important in my eyes for development.
I would definitely recommend this nursery.
Reply from Hannah Bonner at Billy Bear's Nursery
Thank you for all your comments. We are so pleased that your son is happy and comfortable and keen to tell you about his day at nursery!
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Review from Sophie T (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is amazing.
My oldest came for 2 years and now my youngest is currently attending.
The staff are extremely helpful. My child progresses each week learning new colours and words.
The nursery itself is bright and very welcoming with a great outdoor space. And the children always look
very happy.
Reply from Hannah Bonner, Area Manager at Billy Bear's Nursery
Thank you for your comments. We are thrilled that your child is progressing so well here and that he enjoys our lovely outdoor space!
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Review from Simone L (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery and staff.
My children are so happy here!
They're not just looked after, they are cared for and loved by the nursery staff and my workdays are a lot more comfortable knowing that.
Highly recommend!
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Review from Kirsty (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Billy Bear's for over a year now and he thoroughly enjoys his time there. The staff are very friendly and provide informative feedback on his day. He has clearly made some very lovely bonds with both staff and children in this setting. We couldn't be happier with our choice.
Reply from Hannah Bonner at Billy Bear's Nursery
Thank you for your comments. We are thrilled that your son has made close bonds with our staff and the other children and that you find the daily feedback useful and informative.
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Review from Aisha N (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves going to his nursery, brilliant staff who always greet children with a smile. The manager is extremely helpful and we are glad we found Billy Bears for our little one.
Reply from Hannah Bonner at Billy Bear's Nursery
Thank you very much for your comments. We are thrilled that your son enjoys his time at our nursery and that you find our staff and manager helpful.
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Review from Mia H (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I were so pleased we found Billy Bear's. After looking around loads of nurseries in Solihull we felt immediately comfortable as soon as we visited the nursery and chatted with the staff and the manager. We could tell they would be the best place for our daughter as they seemed to genuinely
care for her and us as a family. The nursery has large, bright open spaces and a big garden area and are passionate about helping the children develop their personal and educational skills. We felt happy to entrust the care of our daughter to the nursery and our daughter loves it here.
Reply from Hannah Bonner, Area Manager at Billy Bear's Nursery
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy that you chose Billy Bears to care for your daughter as we appreciate that this is a very big decision! We are glad she enjoys the big spaces to play and that…read more
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Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Bear's Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Billy Bear's Nursery accepts?

Billy Bear's Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Billy Bear's Nursery Open?

Billy Bear's Nursery 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 Billy Bear's Nursery have capacity for?

Billy Bear's Nursery has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Billy Bear's Nursery to the centre of Solihull?

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

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