# The Kids Niche

The Kids Niche is a full-day nursery at 53 Cartland Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1EQ, in Sparkbrook, Birmingham. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kids-niche-ey552444  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 53 Cartland Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1EQ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 0121 448 4940
- Website: http://www.kidsniche.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY552444

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 July 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/EY552444

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY552444). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552444)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552444)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552444)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1179368)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 53 Cartland Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.463320,-1.868256

- Station: Small Heath, 0.4 miles
- Station: Bordesley, 0.7 miles
- Park: Farm Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Larches Green Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Small Heath Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Sara Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Golden Hillock 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracelands Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Lift Montgomery | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Conway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Controlled Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ladypool Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Olive School, Small Heath | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Nelson Mandela School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Arden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greencoat Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greencoat-nursery-ey552138) | Requires improvement |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-2776358) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Noah's Ark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-2719160) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Amanah Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amanah-day-nursery-227197) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Al-Madina Nursery - Sparkhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/al-madina-nursery-sparkhill-ey484253) | Good |  | 08:30–17:15 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Smurfs Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-smurfs-nursery-ltd-2589582) | Good |  | 08:30–19:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Kids Niche's opening hours?

The Kids Niche opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Kids Niche's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Kids Niche Good at its inspection on 15 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Kids Niche take?

The Kids Niche is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Kids Niche?

Small Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Kids Niche?

You can call 0121 448 4940 and visit www.kidsniche.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552444)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Kids+Niche+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJRSRv4Vi_cEgREkxbk7_sA90)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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