Applying for a place at a childminder, nursery or Early Years setting

High quality early education makes a difference to children’s outcomes throughout their time at school and beyond.

For parents/carers and social workers looking for early years setting, information can be found by accessing the find childcare in the Directory for Childcare in Birmingham.

Parents / carers and social workers needing support should phone 0121 303 888.

The different types of childcare in Birmingham are:

• day nursery
• childminder
• out of school clubs
• creche
• parent and toddler groups
• pre-school playgroups
• independent schools and holiday play schemes

Childcare directory

Directory entries include details of a provider’s:

• current Ofsted report
• contact details
• early education entitlement places for children aged 9 months to 4 years
• opening and closing times
• school pick up and drop off service (where available)

Search the directory for Childcare in Birmingham.

To apply for a place, contact the setting directly. They will provide you with further details on how to apply.

Page last updated: 10 February 2026