# Baby Gems Playhouse

Baby Gems Playhouse is a full-day nursery at St. Johns Vicarage, Darnley Road, BIRMINGHAM, B16 8TF, in Ladywood, Birmingham. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-gems-playhouse-ey411377  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Johns Vicarage, Darnley Road, BIRMINGHAM, B16 8TF
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07751 271582
- Website: http://babygemsplayhouse.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY411377

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 12 September 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 6 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411377

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2010 (Reference EY411377). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411377)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 12 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411377)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411377)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 9 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/604120)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: St. Johns Vicarage, Darnley Road, BIRMINGHAM, B16 8TF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.477334,-1.927056

- Station: Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), 0.4 miles
- Station: Five Ways (West Midlands Metro), 0.5 miles
- Station: Brindleyplace (West Midlands Metro), 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chamberlain Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Ryland Street Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Osler Street Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Marroway Street Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: St Johns Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Birmingham there are about 3.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (November 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Nelson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Barford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St George's School Edgbaston |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ibtikaar Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ibtikaar-nursery-2864316) |  |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Blossoms on the Reservoir](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-on-the-reservoir-2847447) |  |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Wonders Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-pre-school-2624616) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Perrotts Folly Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/perrotts-folly-nursery-2807225) |  |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Yellow Penguin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-penguin-ey543756) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Trolls Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-trolls-day-care-ltd-2701190) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Baby Gems Playhouse's opening hours?

Baby Gems Playhouse opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Baby Gems Playhouse's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Baby Gems Playhouse Good at its inspection on 12 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Baby Gems Playhouse take?

Baby Gems Playhouse is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Baby Gems Playhouse?

Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Baby Gems Playhouse?

You can call 07751 271582 and visit babygemsplayhouse.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411377)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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