# The Railway Children's Day Nursery

The Railway Children's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 3b Ewhurst Avenue, Birmingham, B29 6EY, in Bournbrook, Birmingham. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 47 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-childrens-day-nursery-ey494524  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3b Ewhurst Avenue, Birmingham, B29 6EY
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 0121 472 5850
- Website: http://therailwaychildrensdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY494524

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 September 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/EY494524

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2015 (Reference EY494524). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494524)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494524)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494524)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 3b Ewhurst Avenue, Birmingham, B29 6EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.439526,-1.932359

- Station: Selly Oak, 0.2 miles
- Station: University, 0.8 miles
- Station: Bournville, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Selly Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Muntz Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Goodmans Yard, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 47 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raddlebarn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Tiverton Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Selly Oak Nursery School | Nursery | 2–7 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Cherry Oak School |  | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Maple House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bournville Village Primary | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Foundations Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foundations-day-nursery-509482) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Selly Wick Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/selly-wick-preschool-playgroup-ey419205) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School St Edwards](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-st-edwards-2886187) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees At Selly Oak](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-selly-oak-2570346) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oaks-day-nursery-ey286105) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–17:45 | 0.6 miles |
| [Hopscotch Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-pre-school-ey218161) | Good |  | 09:30–14:30 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Railway Children's Day Nursery's opening hours?

The Railway Children's Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Railway Children's Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Railway Children's Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Railway Children's Day Nursery take?

The Railway Children's Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Railway Children's Day Nursery?

Selly Oak is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Railway Children's Day Nursery?

You can call 0121 472 5850 and visit therailwaychildrensdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494524)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Railway+Children+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJAQCwOdK9cEgRRVOUITRWUek)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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