Nurseries in Birmingham
Birmingham is the UK’s second largest city and a major regional hub for families, work and education. The area includes neighbourhoods such as Edgbaston, Harborne, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Kings Heath, Selly Oak and Handsworth Wood. With its large and diverse population, demand for nursery and early years places is consistently high across the city. Birmingham benefits from extensive rail connections, trams, major bus routes, the M6, M5 and M42, and a growing network of cycle links. Families have access to parks, canals, museums, libraries, leisure centres and community facilities. With a wide mix of nurseries from small community settings to large purpose-built centres, Birmingham offers strong choice for parents seeking early years provision.
Parents in Birmingham typically pay £77 per day for childcare, which is slightly 2% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £77
- Comparison
- +2% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 22,678 places
Nurseries near you in Birmingham
nuuri registered
81 places
Ages 1 months to 50 months
3 / 4 inspection score
14 August 2025
Not registered with Nuuri
Frequently Asked Questions
In Birmingham, children can usually start private nursery from around 3 months old, depending on the provider. Government-funded early education in England begins the term after your child’s 3rd birthday, with earlier eligibility for some 2-year-olds or working parents of younger children.
In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. There is also funded support for some 2-year-olds based on household circumstances, and entitlement for working parents of children from 9 months old to receive 30 hours per week for eligible families. The exact offer and start dates depend on your child’s age, your work status and when their birthday falls in the school year. Families can also benefit from Tax-Free Childcare if both working parents earn less than £100k per year. For every £8 a parent pays into their online childcare account, the government adds an extra £2 up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year.
Nursery fees in Birmingham typically range from £55–£95 per day, with areas such as Harborne, Edgbaston and Moseley at the higher end. Fees vary based on age, hours, meals, location and facilities.
All nurseries in Birmingham are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Birmingham City Council.
Ask about staff ratios, outdoor space, meal policies, communication methods, how funded hours are delivered, any additional charges and waiting list times. It is also useful to ask about settling-in sessions and daily routines.
Applying for funding
Birmingham is covered by Birmingham City Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Birmingham City Council website
