# Smart Start Childcare

Smart Start Childcare is a full-day nursery at Poachers Pocket, Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham, B34 6HE, in Colehall, Birmingham. It is registered for 95 children. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 31 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-start-childcare-2497735  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Poachers Pocket, Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham, B34 6HE
- Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 95
- Phone: 0121 582 1400
- Website: http://www.smartstartchildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2497735

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 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.

Inspection history:

- 23 October 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 21 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2497735

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2018 (Reference 2497735). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2497735)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 23 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2497735)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2497735)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 12 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1106294)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–19:00

## Getting there

Address: Poachers Pocket, Cole Hall Lane, Birmingham, B34 6HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.491420,-1.785150

- Station: Lea Hall, 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kingfisher Country Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 31 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Brownmead Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Lift Lea Forest | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Kitts Green Academy |  | 5–14 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Timberley Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hallmoor School |  | 4–19 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hillstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Our Little Angelz (2)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-little-angelz-2-ey492312) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Mommabears Day Nursery and Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mommabears-day-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-ey547932) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Sammy Snail Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sammy-snail-day-care-ey470417) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Twinkle Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-tots-nursery-ey547006) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sammy Snail Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sammy-snail-day-care-ey470420) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Mirfield Pre-School After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mirfield-pre-school-after-school-club-ey483595) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Smart Start Childcare's opening hours?

Smart Start Childcare opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Smart Start Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smart Start Childcare Good at its inspection on 23 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smart Start Childcare take?

Smart Start Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Smart Start Childcare?

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

### How do I contact Smart Start Childcare?

You can call 0121 582 1400 and visit www.smartstartchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2497735)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smart+Start+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJeQnGzWC7cEgR_lHLOc3O3tc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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