# Baby Steps Daycare

Baby Steps Daycare is a full-day nursery at Baby Steps Daycare, Former Neighbourhood Office, Reginald Road, Smethwick, B67 5QT, in Bearwood, Sandwell. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-steps-daycare-2716206  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Baby Steps Daycare, Former Neighbourhood Office, Reginald Road, Smethwick, B67 5QT
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 0121 517 0323
- Website: http://www.babystepsdaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2716206

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection on 8 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2716206

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2716206). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2716206)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2716206)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2716206)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Baby Steps Daycare, Former Neighbourhood Office, Reginald Road, Smethwick, B67 5QT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.480557,-1.974855

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Warley Woods Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Rooftop Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sandwell there are about 4.4 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Abbey Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Abbey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Annie Lennard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Shireland Technology Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Crocketts Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Steps Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-steps-pre-school-2571064) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Angels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-day-nursery-255142) | Good |  | 08:30–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Lilliput Lodge Children's Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-lodge-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey227003) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Greencoat Nursery - Bearwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greencoat-nursery-bearwood-2829277) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Playhouse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-day-nursery-255146) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Conifers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conifers-day-nursery-ey551849) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Baby Steps Daycare's opening hours?

Baby Steps Daycare opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Baby Steps Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Baby Steps Daycare Requires improvement at its inspection on 8 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Baby Steps Daycare take?

Baby Steps Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Baby Steps Daycare?

Smethwick Rolfe Street is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Baby Steps Daycare?

You can call 0121 517 0323 and visit www.babystepsdaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2716206)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=BabySteps+Daycare+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJJwKoNsG9cEgR9FVpC6ms2Qc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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