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The Cradle Nursery in Handsworth, Birmingham

Ofsted: Expected standard·
4.5(2 parent reviews) ·169 - 171 Somerset Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2JF · Birmingham
Number of places
72 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2026
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

The Cradle Nursery in Handsworth, Birmingham, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years old, with a total capacity of 72 places. Registered with Ofsted on 29/04/2024, the nursery operates from 169-171 Somerset Road.

The inspection report from 1 April 2026 highlights that safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fostering an open culture where safeguarding is a shared responsibility. Children at The Cradle Nursery are supported to develop their independence and communication skills.

They engage in a wide range of experiences covering all seven areas of learning, confidently making independent choices, such as voting for their favourite stories. Staff interact with children in a warm and reassuring manner, helping them to feel safe and build confidence.

The nursery has established clear, consistent routines that enable children to anticipate what comes next, promoting good behaviour and sustained focus on activities. The curriculum is sequenced to prioritise communication, language, and social skills, with staff continuously assessing progress and working with families to support individual needs.

Leaders proactively ensure eligible children receive early years pupil premium funding and regularly review progress for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

What it's like

Children confidently explore all areas of their environment. They independently make their choices and maintain focus on activities for prolonged periods. Staff interact with children in a warm, caring manner, which supports children to build positive relationships and secure attachments. Staff actively support children's communication and language as they aim to expand their vocabulary by introducing a variety of words.

Strong curriculumSupportive staffGood routinesIndividual support

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 18:00

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Apr 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingNeeds attention
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Cradle Nursery

Last inspected 1 April 2026

Actions the provider must take

  • Ensure risk assessment arrangements are effective to make sure that risks to children's safety are identified and actions are taken to remove or minimise these, in particular in the garden and bathroom areas. (Completion Date: 08/05/2026)
  • Ensure equipment, resources and cleaning practices are carried out in the most safe, clean and hygienic way to promote the welfare and wellbeing of children. (Completion Date: 08/05/2026)
  • Train leaders and staff to fulfil their role and responsibilities, with particular regard to risk assessments and hygiene procedures. (Completion Date: 08/05/2026)

What it's like to attend

Children confidently explore all areas of their environment. They independently make their choices and maintain focus on activities for prolonged periods. Staff interact with children in a warm, caring manner, which supports children to build positive relationships and secure attachments. Staff actively support children's communication and language as they aim to expand their vocabulary by introducing a variety of words.

Inspector highlights

  • Children confidently explore all areas of their environment and independently make their choices.
  • Staff interact with children in a warm, caring manner, supporting positive relationships and secure attachments.
  • Staff actively support children's communication and language, aiming to expand their vocabulary by introducing a variety of words.
  • Children learn simple mathematical concepts from the earliest age as staff use mathematical language in everyday interactions.
  • Staff encourage children to develop independence and confidence by giving them small responsibilities.
  • Staff know children well, regularly referring to children's starting points and ongoing assessments.
  • Leaders prioritise children's attendance and work with parents to understand how to maximise attendance.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders identify when changes to routines are needed to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They provide focused support activities to promote children's social, communication and language skills. Leaders have established effective systems to identify children's emerging needs at an early stage and hold regular discussions with staff to review children's progress and identify next steps for children with SEND. They work collaboratively with external professionals and secure additional funding for timely support, implementing a communication and language intervention tool.

Parent Reviews of The Cradle Nursery

4.5
(2)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

1 April 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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