# Zahra Childcare Centre

Zahra Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at 279 Gooch Street, BIRMINGHAM, B5 7JE, in Highgate, Birmingham. It is registered for 52 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 31 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zahra-childcare-centre-2749651  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 279 Gooch Street, BIRMINGHAM, B5 7JE
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 0121 440 3745
- Website: http://www.zahrachildcare.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2749651

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 21 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749651

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2749651). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749651)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749651)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749651)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 16 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1766305)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 279 Gooch Street, BIRMINGHAM, B5 7JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.466151,-1.892656

- Station: Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), 0.7 miles
- Station: Bordesley, 0.7 miles
- Station: Birmingham New Street, 0.9 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Calthorpe Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: New Hope Community Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Highgate Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Moonlit Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandos Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Lift Percy Shurmer | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Calthorpe Academy |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Heath Mount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oasis Academy Woodview | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Teeny Haven Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teeny-haven-limited-2839210) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Yasins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yasins-day-nursery-ey477959) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Noah's Little Ark Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-little-ark-daycare-2888467) |  |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-day-nursery-227180) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Our Kids Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-kids-nursery-ltd-ey493595) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [St. Thomas Centre Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-centre-nursery-school-2530431) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Zahra Childcare Centre's opening hours?

Zahra Childcare Centre opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Zahra Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Zahra Childcare Centre was inspected on 21 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Zahra Childcare Centre take?

Zahra Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Zahra Childcare Centre?

Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Zahra Childcare Centre?

You can call 0121 440 3745 and visit www.zahrachildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749651)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Zahra+Childcare+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJLcgW1mS8cEgRi0faREByyy8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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