From
£75/day
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Rathvilly (Northfield)
Rathvilly School, 119 Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2NB
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 115 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Birmingham
Birmingham is England’s second largest city, with childcare spread across communities including Edgbaston, Harborne, Selly Oak, Handsworth, Erdington, Yardley, Hall Green and Sutton Coldfield. Its neighbourhoods range from dense inner city districts to large suburban areas, giving families a wide choice of nurseries, school nursery classes and childminders. Funded early years childcare within the city is administered by Birmingham City Council.
Childcare numbers for Birmingham
Daily fees range
£55–£82
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
2
33% of nurseries
Funded childcare
5
83% offer funding
Total nurseries
6
Across West Midlands
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From
£70/day
Norfolk House Nursery - Norfolk Road
3 Norfolk Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 3PS
Forest School Capacity 52 Spaces available
From
£70/day
Norfolk House Nursery - Oxford Road
4 Oxford Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9EH
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 63 Spaces available
From
£82/day
N Family Club - Harborne
6 Meadow Road, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 8BU
Outdoor Capacity 96 Waiting list
Area avg from
£74/day*
Building Blocks Nursery - Great Barr
669-671 Kings Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 9HU
Curiosity Approach Capacity 41 Spaces available
From
£55/day
Building Blocks Nursery - Kingstanding
28 Rough Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham B44 0UY, United Kingdom
Curiosity Approach Capacity 40 Limited spaces
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£210/week
· £10920/year
Based on the area average of £70/day
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Birmingham?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Birmingham City Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Birmingham City CouncilPostcodes: B13–B44
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Nursery questions in Birmingham
Which postcodes cover nurseries in Birmingham?
Birmingham mainly uses B postcode districts, with B1 to B5 covering much of the city centre and numerous other B postcodes serving neighbourhoods across the city. The wider B postcode area extends beyond Birmingham’s council boundary, so the full nursery address is useful when comparing locations.
How much funded childcare can Birmingham families receive?
All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks. Eligible working parents can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until school age, giving up to 1,140 funded hours a year.
Do all Birmingham nurseries have to offer the full 30 hours?
No. Some providers can offer the full 30 hours, while others may only have 15 funded hours available or offer particular days and sessions. Families can also split their entitlement between two childcare providers if one setting cannot provide the full pattern they need.
Can Birmingham funded hours be stretched across the year?
Yes, where the provider offers stretched funding. Instead of using 15 or 30 hours each week during 38 term time weeks, families can use fewer funded hours each week across more weeks of the year.
What can a Birmingham nursery still charge me for?
Funded childcare does not automatically include meals, nappies, sun cream, additional hours or optional trips and activities. These can be charged separately, so it is worth checking the full fee structure rather than comparing nurseries only by their funded hours.
What happens if I miss the deadline for my working parent childcare code?
Your child normally needs to have reached the qualifying age and have an eligible code by 31 December, 31 March or 31 August for the following funding period. Applying too late can mean waiting until the next term before the working parent hours start.
Do I need to renew my funded childcare eligibility?
Yes. Parents using the working parent entitlement must reconfirm their eligibility every 3 months. If this is not completed on time, the provider may no longer be able to claim the additional funded hours.
Does attending a Birmingham school nursery guarantee a Reception place?
No. Attending a nursery class at a Birmingham school does not automatically give a child priority or guarantee a Reception place. Parents must make a separate Reception application.
Is extra funding available for a Birmingham nursery if my child has SEND?
Yes. Birmingham operates Inclusion Support in Early Years for eligible children who need additional SEND support. Children receiving Disability Living Allowance and accessing funded early education may also qualify for £975 a year in Disability Access Fund, paid to one nominated childcare provider.