# Sammy Snail Day Care

Sammy Snail Day Care is a sessional pre-school at 227 Heath Way, Birmingham, B34 6QU, in Buckland End, Birmingham. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Sammy Snail Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sammy-snail-day-care-ey470417  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 227 Heath Way, Birmingham, B34 6QU
- Registered places: 16
- Run by: [Sammy Snail Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sammy-snail-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY470417

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 October 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/EY470417

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY470417). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470417)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470417)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470417)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 227 Heath Way, Birmingham, B34 6QU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.498430,-1.789768

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kingfisher Country Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Brownmead Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Firs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Timberley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Colebourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [FLYING HIGH NURSERY](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-high-nursery-2603743) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Explorers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-ey542260) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Smart Start Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-start-childcare-2497735) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Scallywags Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scallywags-day-nursery-2759200) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Small Talk Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-talk-nurseries-ey493609) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Mommabears Day Nursery and Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mommabears-day-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-ey547932) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sammy Snail Day Care's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sammy Snail Day Care Good at its inspection on 22 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sammy Snail Day Care take?

Sammy Snail Day Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Who runs Sammy Snail Day Care?

Sammy Snail Day Care is run by Sammy Snail Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Sammy Snail Day Care?

Lea Hall is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470417)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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