# Small Talk Nurseries

Small Talk Nurseries is a full-day nursery at 125 - 129 Shawsdale Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 8NG, in Hodgehill, Birmingham. It is registered for 80 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Rak Day Care Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-talk-nurseries-ey493609  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 125 - 129 Shawsdale Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 8NG
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 0121 776 7474
- Website: https://stn4u.com/settings/castle-bromwich/
- Run by: [Rak Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rak-day-care-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY493609

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 January 2023, 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/EY493609

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY493609). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493609)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493609)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493609)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/897168)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 125 - 129 Shawsdale Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 8NG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.501505,-1.801491

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hodge Hill Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hodge Hill Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hodge Hill Common, 0.3 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 4 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hodge Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Colebourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Beaufort School |  | 2–11 | Inadequate (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Tame Valley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Scallywags Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scallywags-day-nursery-2759200) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bambams at The Firs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambams-at-the-firs-2804481) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [FLYING HIGH NURSERY](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-high-nursery-2603743) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Prime Time 3](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/prime-time-3-2721195) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Explorers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-ey542260) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Collingbourne Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collingbourne-day-nursery-ey499470) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Small Talk Nurseries's opening hours?

Small Talk Nurseries opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Small Talk Nurseries's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Small Talk Nurseries Good at its inspection on 24 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Small Talk Nurseries take?

Small Talk Nurseries is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Small Talk Nurseries?

Small Talk Nurseries is run by Rak Day Care Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Small Talk Nurseries?

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

### How do I contact Small Talk Nurseries?

You can call 0121 776 7474 and visit stn4u.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493609)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Small+Talk+Nurseries+-+Castle+Bromwich&query_place_id=ChIJV5Rpt766cEgR1FP3cFjDgPY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.