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4.5★ average from 4,134 parent reviews on Google

There are 301 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Birmingham on our register. At their latest inspection: 26 rated Outstanding, 202 rated Good, 9 currently Requires Improvement, 1 judged Inadequate — 96% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 20 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 4,151 Google reviews across 225 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 178 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 140 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Birmingham at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Birmingham.

301
Ofsted-registered nurseries
96%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
4,151 parent reviews
178
Accept funded hours
140
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding26
  • Good202
  • Requires improvement9
  • Inadequate1

63 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 20 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Birmingham?
We list 301 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Birmingham, 300 of which have a Birmingham address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Birmingham are rated Outstanding?
26 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Birmingham. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Birmingham?
Across 225 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Birmingham have left 4,151 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Birmingham?
178 of the 301 nurseries in Birmingham (59%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Birmingham take babies?
140 settings in Birmingham are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.