# Playtime Nursery

Playtime Nursery is a full-day nursery at 131 Rectory Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B75 7RT, in Whitehouse Common, Birmingham. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtime-nursery-ey379611  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 131 Rectory Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B75 7RT
- Registered places: 47
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY379611

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 September 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/EY379611

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2008 (Reference EY379611). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379611)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379611)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379611)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 131 Rectory Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B75 7RT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.566478,-1.809385

- Station: Sutton Coldfield, 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rectory Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: New Hall Valley Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Common Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hollyfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Town House Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Maney Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Coppice Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| New Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Sanctuary Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sanctuary-day-nursery-2783824) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Hollyfield Pre School Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hollyfield-pre-school-nursery-ltd-228917) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Little Ripley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-ripley-day-nursery-2669240) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Play and Learn Sutton Coldfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-and-learn-sutton-coldfield-ey454379) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Holland House Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holland-house-day-nursery-ltd-ey476704) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Twiglets Private Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twiglets-private-nursery-school-ey394522) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Playtime Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 27 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playtime Nursery take?

Playtime Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### Who runs Playtime Nursery?

Playtime Nursery is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

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

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379611)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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