Billy Bears Nursery

Conveniently Located Nursery in Shirley, Solihull

Billy Bears Nursery is based at YMCA Heart of England on Brownley Road, Shirley (B90 4QP), just off Stratford Road.

Full Time

£290.00 per week

Monday – Friday 8 am – 6 pm

Full day

£64.00

8 am – 6 pm

Half Day

£43 per day

8 am – 1 pm or 1 pm – 6 pm

Play Scheme

£35 per day

Play Scheme (Full Week)

£150

Additional Hour

£12

Late Fee

£12

Lunches – Funded Children

£5

Childcare Funding Options for Parents in Birmingham

At YMCA Heart of England, we believe every child deserves quality care. We’re here to help you navigate the childcare funding options available to eligible parents in England

15 Hours Free for All 3- and 4-Year-Olds:
Every child aged 3 and 4 is entitled to 15 hours of free childcare each week during term time, or 570 hours spread across the year.
Learn more about funding for 3-4 year olds.

30 Hours Free for Working Parents:
If you’re a working parent, you could be eligible for 30 hours of free childcare per week, doubling the standard offer. This is available during term time, or you can spread the hours over the year.
Learn more about funding for working parents.

15 Hours Free for Eligible 2-Year-Olds:
If your family is on a low income or your child has additional needs, you may qualify for 15 hours of free childcare per week for your 2-year-old, helping them get a head start.
Learn more about funding for 2 year olds.

Tax-Free Childcare:
For working parents, you could also benefit from Tax-Free Childcare, where the government adds £2 for every £8 you pay into an online account, up to £2,000 per child per year.
Apply for tax-free childcare.

Universal Credit and Childcare:
If you’re on Universal Credit, you might be able to claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs, making nursery fees even more affordable.
Learn more about claiming back childcare costs.

YMCA is committed to making high-quality childcare accessible to everyone. If you need help accessing any of the above funding, please contact our nursery team or speak to us in person, we’ll be happy to support you.