Nurseries in Edgbaston
Edgbaston is one of Birmingham’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, known for its leafy streets, Victorian homes, independent schools and access to parks. With many young families and professionals living in the area, demand for nursery places is consistently strong. Edgbaston benefits from quick transport links into Birmingham city centre, major roads such as the A38 and good access to rail services and buses. Families enjoy parks, sports clubs, cultural venues and community facilities across the neighbourhood.
Parents in Edgbaston 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
- 1,502 places
Nurseries near you in Edgbaston
Frequently Asked Questions
In Edgbaston, 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 Edgbaston typically range from £65–£110 per day, reflecting high demand and proximity to Birmingham city centre.
All nurseries in Edgbaston are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Birmingham City Council.
Ask about outdoor space, staff ratios, learning approach, opening hours, how funded hours are applied and any additional charges for meals or extended days.
Applying for funding
Edgbaston 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
