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 2, 3 and 4 year olds
• 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: 15 May 2024