Welcome to

The Old Bank Nursery

Why The OLD BANK NURSERY?

Full Day Care Nursery in the Centre of Shifnal for 0-5 year olds, including our dedicated baby department

Set in the heart of Shifnal in a beautiful character property, The Old Bank Nursery is an excellent choice for parents looking for all-year-round care

With rooms for under 2’s and over 2’s, The Old Bank Nursery provides a homely environment for the children in our care. With an experienced and knowledgeable team, The Old Bank Nursery also provides excellent Early Years Education to prepare young children for primary school

Children's safety is our priority. We have secure door entry systems, CCTV and paediatric first aiders on site at each setting. In addition we have comprehensive health and safety, emergency and hygiene procedures in place

FEES & FUNDING

"Our little boy has been so happy since starting at the Old Bank Nursery. He loves showing us his paintings that he’s done and telling us about what he’s been playing with (usually diggers!). His skills have developed exponentially since joining the nursery, and we continue to be amazed when he comes home singing a new song or showing us a new skill. The staff are lovely and genuinely care about him as an individual. We’re really happy with the care he receives and would be happy to recommend the Old Bank to other parents."

Mr and Mrs A

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“Ever since our little boy started nursery, he has absolutely thrived. Every day he comes home having learnt new and important skills; the staff work incredibly hard to supply them with a well thought out curriculum. We love hearing all about it during the pick up, and seeing all the creations that he has been making! When we drop him off in the morning he skips in with the biggest smile, which gives us the much needed reassurance that he is happy and safe. The staff always go above and beyond, and take time to talk with us about our child. That level of interaction, and the relationship it builds between parents and staff, is invaluable. We cannot thank the staff enough for giving our most precious asset a space to learn, discover and flourish!”

Mr and Mrs K

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"In what has been an exceptionally difficult time for everyone, my daughter has thrived with her time at the Old Bank. Every morning, she excitedly calls 'Nursery time! Nursery time!' as she adores her carers and friends she has there. I am exceptionally happy with the progress she has made; whether that is developing her social skills or the excellent way her speech has progressed. She has two more years left at nursery and I know that she will continue to grow into a happy, confident and clever girl"

Mr and Mrs F

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“Both my children attend the Old Bank Nursery setting run by Kaleidoscope and thoroughly enjoy their time there. My eldest has made friends and gets excited on her nursery days to go! My youngest who was born during COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 had a tough time adjusting however the staff listened and helped him settle in and now he also can't wait to get through the doors. It's a really reassuring feeling to know both my children enjoy their time at nursery thanks to the staff and the wide range of activities they do”

Lydia W

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“Isobel loves her time at Kaleidoscope! We were anxious how she would settle after not interacting at lot with adults, but the whole team made her feel comfortable and she settled in quickly. From being at the nursery, she has been about to develop skills and behaviours at a fast rate and being there will no doubt help her transition going into school. The staff are friendly and responsive, working with you to resolve any issues or concerns. I’d thoroughly recommend Kaleidoscope to any parent looking to have their child go there”

Mr and Mrs H

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"Both our children have been cared for by Kaleidoscope and both have loved their time there. The staff work really hard to create fun and challenging activities and have really helped our children in their personal development. The staff are also really caring and both our children have been happy going to them for comfort when they needed it. The facilities are great too. We’ve used both the St Andrew’s site and the Old Bank and both are well laid out and organised. We’ve been really lucky to have sent our children to Kaleidoscope"

Andy G and Emma K

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"Our son has been at old bank nursery for 15 months now & he loves his days there. The staff are all really attentive & have obviously built great bonds with him which is lovely to see & has helped him to settle in well from day 1. There’s a good mix of activities which are both educational & fun, & it’s great to hear what he’s been doing at the end of each day. We’re really excited to see how our son progresses & develops as he spends more time here"

Mr & Mrs L

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"I couldn’t let the opportunity pass to say how incredible the nursery staff are, they are nothing short of amazing. I have children in two different age groups, and both always receive the best of personalised care and attention. We have used the nursery for 2 years and couldn’t imagine sending our children anywhere else"

Harriet S

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"My little girl started Kaleidoscope just after she turned 1 and I could not be more pleased with the choice we made. The staff are all so friendly, supportive and caring and do everything they can to ensure my little girl is safe and happy. She has become a confident little girl who has improved greatly in all areas of her development. I would highly recommend Kaleidoscope Nursery"

Mr and Mrs D

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"Ellery absolutely loves nursery. She loves to say hello to people when we are out and about. Ellery talks non stop and will repeat words back she has never said before and say them very well. I think this is because she loves books so much. She loves us reading to her and she loves reading on her own too. Thank you for the wonderful environment you have at nursery Ellery clearly loves it. The staff are always so happy to see Ellery and she in return gets excited when she arrives"

Mrs F

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"We have been really impressed with the childcare delivered at the Old Bank. The team are responsive to our son’s needs and work with us on all areas of his development. The team genuinely care and always take the time to listen. Our son walks confidently into the nursery without looking back to say goodbye to us! He is clearly very happy to be with the staff and other children because of the environment that has been created there. We have peace of mind from drop off to pick up"

Mr & Mrs B

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Beautiful Georgian Building

Our ground floor nursery in this beautiful building offers childcare for children from 9 months – 5 year olds. The rooms are light and spacious, providing a wonderful environment. This site benefits from onsite parking for all that baby luggage!

Nurturing and Caring Staff

The Old Bank Nursery team provide a happy, caring service with a trained baby care team and experienced pre school educators. Along with early years qualifications, the team are also trained in paediatric first aid

Supporting Every Child's Learning

Knowledgeable staff will observe your child’s play and interactions with others, identify their interests and stage of development and introduce activities and learning opportunities to help them flourish

Home from Home Environment

We gave very careful thought to the design of The Old Bank Nursery so that we could create a gentle atmosphere with a homely feel, combined with the professionalism of a high-quality nursery. We chose solid wood furniture and gentle, light décor to enhance this grand building’s airy rooms. We feel this has created a homely environment with an air of magical learning for children attending for full day care

Rich and Inspiring Learning

Our nursery curriculum offers a wide range of play and learning opportunities, gently balanced across a full day with a wide range of activities. To find out more see our Learning Through Play page

Exploring Our Outdoor Space

Staff make excellent use of our courtyard gardens and growing areas to give children a lovely space to play outdoors. Our huge safety mirror provides lots of pretend play and giggles, with sand and water play, a playhouse, a mud kitchen and a garden shed full of toys

What Do Ofsted Say?

"Children's behaviour is exemplary. They share, take turns and tidy away toys without being prompted by staff. Children are warm and kind to each other and happily play together for long periods."

Madelaine T.

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"Staff consistently praise the children for their positive behaviour. All children are supported to develop feelings of empathy and an understanding of their emotional intelligence. For example, staff encourage older babies to talk about and model happy and sad faces."

Ashwin W.

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"Children have a good sense of belonging and positive levels of well-being and selfesteem. Children make good progress from their starting points. They display high levels of engagement, and are self-motivated and excited to learn."

Samuel G.

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