# Fireflies Nursery

Fireflies Nursery is a full-day nursery at Station House, 11a Barrett Street, SMETHWICK, B66 4SE, in Cape Hill, Sandwell. It is registered for 100 children. It opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.3 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fireflies-nursery-ey536590  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Station House, 11a Barrett Street, SMETHWICK, B66 4SE
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 0121 269 0040
- Website: http://www.firefliesnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY536590

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 April 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536590

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY536590). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536590)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536590)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536590)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 24 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/977054)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:30

## Getting there

Address: Station House, 11a Barrett Street, SMETHWICK, B66 4SE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.486997,-1.949993

- Station: Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), 0.9 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Moillett Street Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Park: Unett Street Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Summerfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Montague Road Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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: 3.3 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| City Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Elm Tree Primary Academy |  | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Summerfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Victoria Park Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oasis Academy Foundry | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noahs Ark Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-day-nursery-ey550763) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Community Action Project](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/community-action-project-ey296516) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Steppers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steppers-pre-school-2571063) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Victoria House Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-house-neighbourhood-nursery-ey276595) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Leaps and Bounds Children's Centre and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaps-and-bounds-childrens-centre-and-day-nursery-ey418276) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Edgbaston Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edgbaston-day-nursery-ey563189) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Fireflies Nursery's opening hours?

Fireflies Nursery opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Fireflies Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fireflies Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fireflies Nursery take?

Fireflies Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fireflies Nursery?

Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fireflies Nursery?

You can call 0121 269 0040 and visit www.firefliesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536590)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fireflies+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ66zjfBG9cEgRdKUvpwcEqYs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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