# Bright Start Childcare

Bright Start Childcare is a full-day nursery at 138 Finch Road, BIRMINGHAM, B19 1HN, in Lozells, Birmingham. It is registered for 140 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 21 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-childcare-ey455064  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 138 Finch Road, BIRMINGHAM, B19 1HN
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 140
- Phone: 0121 572 7578
- Website: https://brightstartchildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY455064

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455064

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2012 (Reference EY455064). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455064)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455064)
- Registered places: 140 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455064)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 15 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/604800)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 138 Finch Road, BIRMINGHAM, B19 1HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.506319,-1.907122

- Station: Perry Barr, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Arden Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mansfield Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: George's Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Mayfield School |  | 3–19 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Westminster Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Birchfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Anglesey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lime Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-tree-nursery-2573494) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Isra Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/isra-daycare-2698206) | Good |  | 08:00–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Brainy Bunch After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brainy-bunch-after-school-club-2878452) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-ey486440) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Ilm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ilm-nursery-ey559749) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiny Steps Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-steps-community-nursery-2652381) | Good |  | 08:30–15:15 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bright Start Childcare's opening hours?

Bright Start Childcare opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Bright Start Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Start Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 30 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Start Childcare take?

Bright Start Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 140 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Start Childcare?

Perry Barr is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Start Childcare?

You can call 0121 572 7578 and visit brightstartchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455064)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Start+Childcare+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-99tDsi8cEgRbwNTejoCzBw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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