# Building Blocks Nursery

Building Blocks Nursery is a full-day nursery at Cherry Orchard Primary School, Cherry Orchard Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 2LB, in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham. It is registered for 58 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Building Blocks Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-nursery-ey280115  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cherry Orchard Primary School, Cherry Orchard Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 2LB
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 0121 523 0999
- Website: http://www.building-blocks-nurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Building Blocks Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/building-blocks-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY280115

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 April 2025, 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:

- 2 April 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 27 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280115

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY280115). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280115)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 2 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280115)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280115)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/601655)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Cherry Orchard Primary School, Cherry Orchard Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 2LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.520411,-1.921572

- Station: Hamstead (Birmingham), 0.8 miles
- Station: Perry Barr, 0.9 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Perry Hall Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dorrington Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Grestone Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Westminster Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Olive Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-tree-day-nursery-2621772) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-little-bees-nursery-handsworth-wood-2698812) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Early years Day Nursery Handsworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-day-nursery-handsworth-2791329) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Cradle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cradle-nursery-2784638) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Smarties Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-smarties-academy-ey152795) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Kidz Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-kidz-day-nursery-ey442378) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Building Blocks Nursery's opening hours?

Building Blocks Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Building Blocks Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Building Blocks Nursery Good at its inspection on 2 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Building Blocks Nursery take?

Building Blocks Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### Who runs Building Blocks Nursery?

Building Blocks Nursery is run by Building Blocks Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Building Blocks Nursery?

Hamstead (Birmingham) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Building Blocks Nursery?

You can call 0121 523 0999 and visit www.building-blocks-nurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280115)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Building+Blocks+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJrZto8S2jcEgRQT5TpiXfE7I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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