--- title: "The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery, Birmingham | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-old-fire-station-children-s-nursery-b1-3ea-228975 description: "The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery in Birmingham — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.3/5 from 11 reviews. See opening hours. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 4.3 (11 Google reviews) · The Old Fire Station, 69 Albion Street, Birmingham, B1 3EA · Birmingham Number of places 54 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Birmingham ## About this day nursery The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery, established in 1992, offers high-quality childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Located in the historic Grade 2 listed Old Fire Station building in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, the day nursery provides spacious and bright rooms specifically designed for each stage of a child's development. The dedicated staff are fully trained and committed to fostering a caring, nurturing, and secure environment where children can learn, play, and grow. Its central location in Birmingham makes it convenient for working parents. The day nursery is open five days a week, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, offering both full-day and half-day options, with flexibility for ad-hoc sessions booked 24 hours in advance. Meals and snacks are freshly prepared on-site by a nursery chef. What it's like Children are happy and well settled in this nursery. They form close relationships with staff who know them well and are gentle and nurturing towards them, which helps children to feel safe and secure. Staff arrange play environments to enable all children to access resources and activities, tailoring support based on individual learning needs. Established 1992 Historic building City centre location On-site chef ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged weekly for full-time care, or per full day and half-day session. Charges include daily activities, outings, and vegetarian meals prepared by the on-site chef. Parents must provide their own nappies, wipes, toiletries, and formula. No extra consumable fees are charged. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Fees include vegetarian meals, snacks, daily activities, and outings. - Parents must provide nappies, wipes, toiletries, and formula milk. - Fees reserve a place and are payable irrespective of absence. - Ad-hoc sessions must be booked 24 hours in advance and are charged at daily rates. - No additional fee is charged for consumables. ## Key facts Food Vegetarian meals and snacks freshly prepared on-site by nursery chef; formula milk and toiletries not included Opening hours 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week Age range 6 weeks to 5 years Session types Full day, Half day, Ad-hoc sessions Registered with Ofsted 1997 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery Last inspected 10 June 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - The curriculum is designed well and sequenced to build on children's knowledge and skills. - Staff plan activities that expand children's experiences, such as sensory play with farm animals. - Communication and language are promoted through purposeful modelling, stories, songs, and targeted support programmes. - The nursery's play environments are bright, spacious, and inviting, with adaptations made for all children. - Managers provide staff with training, guidance, and support, including for safeguarding and safe sleeping. Areas to develop - 1 provide children with opportunities to further develop their self-help skills to manage tasks for themselves. Inspection #10404482 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50281412) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents are happy and speak positively about the nursery and staff. They comment specifically about the progress their children make and how attending the nursery has helped to build their confidence. Parents are happy with the regular information they receive about their child's care and learning." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff tailor the support given to each child during play based on their individual learning needs. Staff use additional programmes that help them to provide the targeted support needed for children to quickly catch up. Outdoor space Staff make adaptations to activities and amend teaching so that all children gain positive learning experiences. For example, 'indoor gardens' are created for children to develop their larger muscles as they climb, balance and practise their coordination while riding wheeled toys and using the equipment that is set out. Staff take children on daily walks in the community and use the opportunity for children to learn about and watch the local builders while they work using large machinery. ## Google Reviews of The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery 4.3 (11 Google reviews) Bally Kaur 2 years ago I removed my son after a few months here. Everyday there was new staff! Place needs a make over! The food wasn't that great! Every month my invoice was wrong. The manager Sarah only saw her when she showed us around but doesn't seem that interested. Staff just sat atound talking .Luckily I moved my son in Feb and his thriving at New nursery now Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaajk3QVBBEAE!2m1!1s0x4870bcee1917ee5b:0x3d114671988257) Neil Tran 7 years ago We had our little girl here from 0.5 to 2 years old. The staff were fantastic and passionate about caring and teaching the kids. My daughter learned a lot and really enjoyed her time here. We moved back to Canada and sadly had to leave. Our little girl misses everyone! Hope everyone is doing well. Keep up the great work! - Neil, Kim, Clara, and Kai Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNndWVMUjVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870bcee1917ee5b:0x3d114671988257) Female Boss 2 years ago Unorganised admin and management. Constantly messing up nursery fee balances. Old toys that are dirty and don't work anymore. No actual teaching learning, just free play all day. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwNVluNjZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870bcee1917ee5b:0x3d114671988257) Stuart 5 years ago A brilliant nursery. Absolutely pleased with our choice 3 years ago. Our son loves it here! Brilliant nursery and fantastic staff. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ4cGFQS1VnEAE!2m1!1s0x4870bcee1917ee5b:0x3d114671988257) Maja 2 years ago Great nursery, my daughter loved spending time there, lovely staff Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaaDhxZ3FnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870bcee1917ee5b:0x3d114671988257) Reviews from Google for The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=17188967830553175&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2010 - July 2025 Good - June 2025 Good - December 2023 Good - November 2023 Good - March 2018 Good - March 2018 Good - July 2013 Good - May 2013 Good - March 2013 Inadequate - November 2012 Inadequate - August 2012 Good - May 2012 Good - December 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery ### What do parents value about The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery? ### How are meals handled at The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery? ### How does The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery support children with SEND? ### When was The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery established? ### What do staff qualifications and training look like at The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery? ### Is The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Birmingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### N Family Midlands Birmingham · B1 3RA 4.6(27 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/n-family-midlands-ltd-b1-3ra-2666436 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Kinder Day Nursery Birmingham · B3 1RS 4.4(16 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kinder-day-nursery-b3-1rs-ey152753 - Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Hockley Community Day Nursery Birmingham · B18 7LG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hockley-community-day-nursery-b18-7lg-2846902 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Hummingbirds Nursery Great Hampton Row · B19 3JG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hummingbirds-nursery-b19-3jg-ey498805 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Smart Bridge Nursery Birmingham · B19 3EN 5.0(9 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/smart-bridge-nursery-b19-3en-2624234 - Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Perrotts Folly Nursery Ladywood Birmingham · B16 8ED https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/perrotts-folly-nursery-b16-8ed-2807225 See all nurseries in Birmingham →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Birmingham ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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