Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury

The Four Crosses, Holyhead Road, Shrewsbury SY3 8EF
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9.4 27 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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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

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

Funding & Fees

  • From £5.60 per hour

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

Parking

  • Canopy Shrewsbury has its own large car park

Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury Reviews (27)

9.4

Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.369) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury has 27 reviews.

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Review from Anna D (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending for an over a year now and we have had a fantastic experience. She recently moved up to a new room as she just turned 2 and is really happy and excited to go in each day. They follow a Montessori approach with lots of outdoor play & open ended wooden play equipment and
do activities like diddi dance which my daughter loves. The meals are fantastic and they sometimes all dine outside which is lovely. We are kept updated on the app what they've been upto and all the staff seem really engaged with the children. They have been flexible with requests which has been great. Feel comfortable my daughter is having fun, learning new skills and being looked after well at Canopy which is the main thing, would highly recommend!
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has recently started at Canopy and she absolutely loves it. The staff are so kind and understanding when she's having a tough day and they've helped her to settle in well. They do such a wide range of activities and have a beautiful outdoor space. In the short amount of time she has been
attending canopy, it is already clear to see that she has come on so much with different skills and confidence.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery with friendly and passionate staff. They encourage a lot of outdoor play, and do lots of fun projects with the children. Recently my son has made his own bird seed cake, seen a butterfly emerge from a cocoon and regularly goes on trips to the local park and visits the sheep and the
ducks in the local area.
The staff have also put on small social events for parents at various times, for Valentines Day/Mothers Day and so on, which is nice.
All in all a lovely community to be a part of!
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves going into nursery. Since he started a year ago he has come on leaps and bounds and settled in very nicely. Lovely rooms and garden for them to have plenty of fun. The staff are all very friendly my little boy is often talking about all the fun stuff the staff does with them and
one in particular, gives the best hugs.
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Review from Beth E (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak highly enough of the outstanding care and support my children have received at the canopy. The dedication of the staff to each child's emotional and developmental needs is truly exceptional. From the moment we joined, it was clear that this nursery is more than just a childcare provider
- it's a nurturing environment where compassion, patience, and genuine connection are at the heart of everything they do.


The team consistently goes above and beyond to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating space where children can thrive. My children have grown in confidence, learned invaluable social skills, and developed a real love for learning - all thanks to the thoughtful guidance and encouragement they receive every day.


What stands out most is how well the staff understand and respond to each child's individual needs. Their ability to meet emotional needs with kindness and professionalism is something truly special.

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Review from Juliet H (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, staff very engaged and attentive. Lovely outside play area with mud kitchen. Staff provide lots up updates and keep parents well informed of development milestones. Highly recommended
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Review from Naomi D (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We as parents absolutely love canopy nursery. The care, patience, attention and support they give is wonderful. Our little girl has flourished since being at canopy and the observations they make are always spot on. All staff are so friendly, approachable and helpful. We would highly recommend canopy
nursery!
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Review from C Y (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at canopy since she was 10 months old- she is now just over 3 and continues to thrive.
Myself, her father, and her have complete trust in the staff who genuinely go above and beyond to ensure she is happy and safe. All the staff are wonderful, especially 4 staff members in particular
who have especially helped her form a safe space. She knows she can trust them with her feelings and they all go above and beyond to help her feel comfortable and her feelings validated when she is anxious about leaving mum/ dad. The staff also keep us well informed and updated if she has been anxious at drop off to reassure us, which we appreciate.
She is fed a variety of nutritious meals and engages in many activities which help her development. They spend a lot of time outside.
It is an environment where the children are truly cared for and are being given the building blocks for the skills they need for school and in social settings.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience with Canopy Nursery has been very positive. Our 2 year old has been attending Canopy for nine months and loves going.
The staff are all approachable and friendly and they organise a wide variety of great activities and events for the children to enjoy.
They update the app regularly
with photos and descriptions of their activities.
They also record naps, nappies and meals so that's really helpful information for when we get home.
The nursery building is on one floor which is decorated in white and leaf motifs, creating a welcoming and calm space and each room has its own dedicated outdoor space. The outdoor areas have been thoughtfully designed and set out to support the children's interests and development.
The nursery is really nurturing and caring.
Thank you so much to Canopy for your ongoing care and attention to detail and our child' s development.
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Review from H J (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.369)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.369) out of 10 for Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury 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 4.4 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 5.000 for Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury is calculated as follows: ( (108 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 5
  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 4.369 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Canopy Children's Nursery Shrewsbury 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.2 = 0.469
  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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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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