# Small Talk Nurseries Ltd.

Small Talk Nurseries Ltd. is a full-day nursery at 85 Grove Lane, Handsworth, BIRMINGHAM, B21 9HF, in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham. It is registered for 60 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Small Talk Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-talk-nurseries-ltd-ey390736  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 85 Grove Lane, Handsworth, BIRMINGHAM, B21 9HF
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 0121 554 3445
- Website: https://stn4u.com/settings/handsworth/
- Run by: [Small Talk Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/small-talk-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY390736

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 2022, 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/EY390736

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2010 (Reference EY390736). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY390736)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY390736)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY390736)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 9 May 2016). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/604130)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 85 Grove Lane, Handsworth, BIRMINGHAM, B21 9HF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.506792,-1.932254

- Station: Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), 0.6 miles
- Station: Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), 0.7 miles
- Station: Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Handsworth Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Waverhill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Oakland Young Peoples Centre, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Mr Mac Community Bike Club, 0.4 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| William Murdoch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Rookery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Oasis Academy Boulton | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hamilton School |  | 4–15 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Welford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Khalsa Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/khalsa-nursery-2871146) |  |  | 08:00–15:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Ilm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ilm-day-nursery-ey537283) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-day-nursery-2776763) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Glowing Star's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glowing-stars-day-nursery-2624393) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Cradle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cradle-nursery-2784638) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Nishkam Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nishkam-nursery-2835968) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Ofsted rated Small Talk Nurseries Ltd. Good at its inspection on 6 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Small Talk Nurseries Ltd. is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Small Talk Nurseries Ltd.?

Small Talk Nurseries Ltd. is run by Small Talk Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Small Talk Nurseries Ltd.?

You can call 0121 554 3445 and visit stn4u.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY390736)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Small+Talk+Nurseries+-+Handsworth&query_place_id=ChIJoWOI59e8cEgRkDdY3iS067c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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