Best nurseries in Sparkbrook
16 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Birmingham, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amanah Day Nursery Full day care · 57 places · B11 1AR | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | St Barnabas Nursery Sessional day care · 32 places · B12 8JU | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Little Smurfs Nursery Ltd Full day care · 75 places · B10 0NR | Good (2023) |
| 4 | The Kids Niche Full day care · 40 places · B11 1EQ | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Al-Madina Nursery - Balsall Heath Sessional day care · 50 places · B12 8AQ | Good (2021) |
| 6 | Stepping Stones Nursery Full day care · 50 places · B11 1LB | Report card: 5 expected (Nov 2025) |
| 7 | Noah's Ark Sessional day care · 70 places · B10 0NR | Requires improvement (2025) |
| 8 | Greencoat Nursery Full day care · 61 places · B11 1QS | Requires improvement (2025) |
| 9 | Bright Minds Education Sessional day care · B12 0YH | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Explore Education Hub Birmingham Full day care · B10 0DP | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | Premier Education Care Full day care · B12 8JA | Not yet inspected |
| 12 | Quality Education Tuition Centre Sessional day care · B10 0NR | Not yet inspected |
| 13 | Smart Start Full day care · B10 0NP | Not yet inspected |
| 14 | Star Kids Club Full day care · B10 0NR | Not yet inspected |
| 15 | Star Learning Centre Sessional day care · B10 0NR | Not yet inspected |
| 16 | Zahra Childcare Centre Full day care · 52 places · B5 7JE | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Sparkbrook?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in West Midlands, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Sparkbrook?
Of 16 nurseries and pre-schools in Sparkbrook, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Amanah Day Nursery, St Barnabas Nursery, Little Smurfs Nursery Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Sparkbrook?
In West Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £175 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Sparkbrook?
16 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.