--- title: "The Cradle Nursery, Handsworth, Birmingham | Ofsted Report" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-cradle-nursery-b20-2jf-2784638 description: "The Cradle Nursery in Handsworth, Birmingham — see the latest Ofsted report card, plus contact details. Compare nearby nurseries and early years settings." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # The Cradle Nursery in Handsworth, Birmingham Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.5 (2 Google 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 day 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 day 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 curriculum Supportive staff Good routines Individual 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 — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Needs attention Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Needs attention Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report 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 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. Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303951) 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. ## Google Reviews of The Cradle Nursery 4.5 (2 Google reviews) Yahya Uddin a year ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNvcXNMUldnEAE!2m1!1s0x4870bd000c077131:0xa4b374bfbe68fb04) Mayoori Rajakulendiran a year ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJN0lQUmhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870bd000c077131:0xa4b374bfbe68fb04) Reviews from Google for The Cradle Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=11867957809933515524&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) 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. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303951) ## Frequently asked about The Cradle Nursery ### What part of the country is The Cradle Nursery in? ### What do the published fees say at The Cradle Nursery? ### How is The Cradle Nursery classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Handsworth, Birmingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Cradle Nursery. - Provider closed 0.5 mi ### Handsworth Play Centre Birmingham · B20 2HF 4.7(30 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/handsworth-play-centre-b20-2hf-2562173 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Ilm Day Nursery Birmingham · B21 9LE 5.0(20 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ilm-day-nursery-b21-9le-ey537283 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood) Birmingham · B20 1HU https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-little-bees-nursery-handsworth-wood-b20-1hu-2698812 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Small Talk Nurseries Birmingham · B21 9HF 4.3(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/small-talk-nurseries-ltd-b21-9hf-ey390736 - Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Early years Day Nursery Handsworth Birmingham · B20 2RA 4.5(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/early-years-day-nursery-handsworth-b20-2ra-2791329 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Olive Tree Day Nursery Birmingham · B20 2JU 4.8(24 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/olive-tree-day-nursery-b20-2ju-2621772 See all nurseries in Handsworth, Birmingham →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Handsworth%2C+Birmingham ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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