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Bright Kids Northfield

18-20 Norman Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands B31 2EW
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Bright Kids At Northfield in South Birmingham was established in 2004 when the two adjacent spacious semi-detached Victorian houses were fully renovated to provide ample space for children to learn and play in their small homely age group. The nursery is well-positioned close to local schools and amenities.

The nursery has an excellent outdoor play space with defined areas for climbing, growing, and creative play in addition to the traditional hard-play...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Person in charge

  • Janette Moran(Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 82

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday07:30-18:00
  • Thursday07:30-18:00
  • Friday07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees

From £74 per day or £48 per part day.

All snacks, drinks & hot lunches are included in the above prices. You may bring or we can supply a packed lunch.

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Bright Kids Northfield has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.194) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Kids Northfield has 90 reviews.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our 2.5 year old son attends bright kids and has done since he was 9 months old, he started off doing a couple of mornings to settle him in and then we built him up to 2 full days over a year.
I've found the staff to be warm, friendly and open. They are supportive and really understanding especially with a parent like me, I was very cautious about sending him and I often rang for updates when he first started.
As time has gone on he's settled well and I love the activities they do with the children, the feel of the nursery inside is so nice, and the garden is phenomenal, such an engaging space with so many areas to explore!
In the recent heat wave we've been amazed at the resilience and professionalism of the staff when it must be so hard keeping the children entertained and cool at the same time.

I highly recommend this nursery, we love it there.

Reply from Zoe Tolley, Head of Brand Experience at Bright Kids Northfield

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review and for recommending Bright Kids Northfield. We're delighted to hear how well your son has settled since joining us and that our team were able to support and reassure you during those early days. It's wonderful to know that you value our...  

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Review from Mary A (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our son is currently at Bright kids and loves it here. The staff are brilliant and accommodating and he is flourishing. Nothing is too much trouble and they have great activities and events throughout the year to include the parents. I wholeheartedly recommend Bright kids to any parent looking for a safe and nurturing environment for their child.

Reply from Tricia Wellings, Chief Executive at Bright Kids Northfield

It's lovely to hear that your sone in happy and thriving at nursery. Thank you so much for your feedback.

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Review from Josh S (Father of Child) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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We have had the most fantastic experience since joining Bright Kids Northfield around 6 months ago. We previously used a childminder however the difference is unbelieveable. So many fantastic activities for the kids to do, really caring and supportive staff. We get regular updates as to what our son is up to.
As an example we very recently tried to potty train our son (quite early at 18 months), they were very accomodating even though he was very much struggling - the staff did everything they could to support us!

Could not reccomend this nursery highly enough.

Reply from Tricia Wellings, Chief Executive at Bright Kids Northfield

It's great to hear how we have accomodated your son's need and we believe early potty training is a great idea because it supports children;s ongoing independence. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

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Review from T B (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Bright Kids have been a kind, welcoming and supportive environment for our daughter. She has grown so much personally and emotionally since starting at Bright Kids 2 years ago. Our daughter has made strong relationships with both staff and other children. The communication with staff is always done well and they handle any queries immediately. We are so glad we chose for our daughter to attend Bright Kids.

Reply from Tricia Wellings, Chief Executive at Bright Kids Northfield

We are glad you chose us too and its wonderful to hear that your daughter has thrived during her time with us. Thank you for your lovely feedback.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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We couldn't be happier with our experience at Bright Kids Northfield. From the moment we first visited, we instantly knew this is where we wanted our little girl to go.

Our little girl did get upset at drop offs but we changed to door drop offs, suggested by the Nursery, which did work much better. Whenever we picked her up she'd always tell us what a lovely day she had so we knew she enjoyed it there.

The nursery environment is bright, safe, and engaging, with a wonderful balance of learning and play. We've been especially impressed by the variety of activities that encourage creativity, independence, and social skills. It has really set her up well for school.

Communication was great with updates throughout the day (via an app). There were also learning journals so we always felt informed about our child's progress and day-to-day experiences.

The staff are all amazing, so patient, and attentive, and it's clear they truly love what they do. Would 100% recommend.

Reply from Tricia Wellings, Chief Executive at Bright Kids Northfield

Thank you for your recommendationa dn its lovely to hear that you have valued our childcare services for your daughter and that we were able to work with you to ensure her happiness came first.

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our little one has attended for a few weeks and we are really happy with Bright Kids. The staff are friendly and helpful, they listen and communicate well and we feel that our little one is getting good care and enjoying his time at nursery. We get regular updates and know he is looked after well whilst enjoying a variety of activities to help him develop. We don't have any complaints and our little one is really coming on. Would recommend this nursery.

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Review from Lara J (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started at Bright Kids at the beginning of September and we both couldn't be happier! She absolutely loves nursery and has bonded so well with children and staff. She always has such a smile on her face and gets very exited when I tell her it's nursery day! I can't wait to see her progress through the next few months.

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Review from Peter C (Father of Child) published on 20 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Bright Kids Northfield is a fantastic nursery where our child thrives. They make great relationships with the staff and other children and the staff provide excellent care.

The environment is great, provides plenty of opportunities and learn, especially in the garden. This is our second child to go through Bright Kids and we have never been disappointed with the service and care provided.

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Review from Sian K (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son started this nursery with the worst separation anxiety, he would scream and cry and overall, make me feel like the worst person in the world for leaving him but thanks to the most amazing team of staff who showed him so much patience, he found a way to settle. Both he and myself have had such a positive, supported experience from everyone in the nursery. The development in him since he started two years ago has been phenomenal and I'll be so sad and yet grateful for the two years he has spent there when he leaves.

I couldn't recommend anywhere else but Bright Kids to anyone looking for a nursery.

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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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I've worked in many nurseries so know what I'm looking for, I sent my little boy here from a recommendation and glad I did. All the staff are lovely and very helpful, any problems I've had have been dealt with quickly, really supportive in children's development. A good rundown of the day that they've had, my boy is very shy and doesn't like leaving me but I know once he's in he's happy and has a good day. Management is always happy and very helpful.

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Review from Beth S (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My experiences with Bright Kids have always been brilliant. My daughter has attended since April 2023 starting out in the toddler room and then onto the preschool room.
The staff are always interacting and playing alongside the children and making sure their needs are met.
The activities and planning around the children's learning pathways are excellent and my little girl has always had such fun and enjoyed her day.
The mealtimes and snacks are all very well balanced and varied to suit children's individual dietary needs. This has had such a positive impact on my daughter becoming less fussy and eating a wider range of foods.

The rooms are well-organised and interesting for the children and the outdoor spaces and garden are fantastic. I can confidently recommend Bright Kids to parents/carers who are looking for a wonderful nursery setting. A great nursery, a wonderful team and a lovely environment for children.

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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter attended this nursery for one year. The fees were paid in full and in advance until April 2024, when I received government funding that reduced the cost. In May 2024, I withdrew my child. As of July 2024, this nursery has continued to claim my daughter's funding. This is despite my daughter not being in attendance, them being asked not to and the council's confirmation that the funding could be used elsewhere. They have held the funding ransom in the belief they are owed money. They were paid for every holiday, training day, closure, and when my child was off ill. They were paid for every day my child attended. They are money grabbers and should be ashamed of themselves for denying an infant's place. Much of the funding for 2-year-olds is for the most deprived children.

Shame on them. I am sorry for the carers here, who are pretty good, and I regret my daughter had to leave them. Management needs to rethink its approach. It's an unfortunate stain on their reputation.

Reply from Tricia Wellings, Chief Executive at Bright Kids Northfield

NM, Thank you for highlighting this in a review of us at Day Nurseries. I am glad that you were happy with the care and that your little one received saying our carers are 'pretty good'. We also find them to be an exceptional team of carers and I know your child had a lovely time with us. As you...  

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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Staff are lovely and friendly and feel comfortable to leave my child in their care. Updates are provided throughout the day or as soon as they leave so we know what they have been doing. Loads of different activities, both indoors and outdoors. Good option of food throughout the day. Workshops for parents/carers to attend throughout the year.

Couldn’t ask for more!

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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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I have loved this nursery since I had my second child when I paid a visit and they didn’t have any places. I always had it on my top 5 and I was so happy to stumble on it again with my son. Absolutely lovely, clean and most of all so good for him and is an educational journey for soft play, and interactive role-play. He loves every bit and the staff are very professional at all times. Highly recommend.

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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been at Bright Kids since February 2022 and we think they've done a fab job with her. She had an unsettled start and the staff did everything possible to make it easier for her. Her development has come on leaps and bounds, supported by an excellent range of activities. Now moving to pre-school and looking forward to what they will do with her to prepare her for school.

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Review from Christina R (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at nursery for a while now and she adores it, the staff are the kindest people ever and couldn't find anywhere better. The handovers are lovely and take the stress from my partner and me in how our child is. The Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) are a lovely team, before and after my daughter had been diagnosed with anything and I can trust they will help all the children. The staff treat us lovely even when I'm on a breakdown of tears they relieve me from any stress. I do recommend the nursery and the help the staff gives me and my family.

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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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The nursery setting is lovely, staff are very friendly and work hard to not only care for the children but help develop and teach them. My child has thrived since joining Bright Kids and looks forward to going each week. We have all formed a strong bond with the staff and always feel welcome.

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Review from O F (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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We have used this nursery for more than 2 years and will continue to use it as our family grows. Our son has built strong relationships with staff and the other children at Bright Kids. Staffing has been consistent over the last 2 years with a low staff turnover. The staff are a real asset to the nursery, they are so enthusiastic, patient and caring.
Our son has been well supported in learning key skills including toilet training, using cutlery, being kind to others and saying please and thank you.
We love the big garden and the children get really excited about nature and the animals they come across (squirrels and hedgehogs). Improvements are often made to the outdoor area to make it even better.
Our son has always been well cared for and communication with home is good. We like the size of the nursery, even when our son was in the baby room the staff all knew him.

The option of early drop off at 7:30 am and collection until 6 pm is also very useful for fitting around work.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My little boy only started a few months ago, but already I can see that the team here are just amazing. My son has social and communication delays, trust issues and anxiety, plus he requires a little extra supervision for his safety. The two main people in his room are so lovely, they get very excited to tell me how he's progressed that day and celebrate the small wins with me, which really means a lot. I honestly couldn't ask for a better team to look after him. It's only been 3 months but already I'm seeing positive changes in his development and I genuinely think it's because the team are so patient and understanding of his needs.

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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Bright Kids is a wonderful nursery.
Staff are friendly, welcoming and professional and always communicate anything related to my child very well, either with myself or within the team.

There is a great outdoor space.

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Janette Moran
Janette MoranJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2014

Janette began her early years journey in 1992 as a parent volunteer in a nursery school, which inspired her to build a career supporting children and families. From 1996, she began completing qualifications across childcare and education, later achieving a BA Honours degree in October 2013 and gaining Early Years Teacher Status in February 2014.

Throughout her career, she has worked across both childcare and education, bringing many years of experience alongside the personal insight she had gained from raising four children of her own and now being a proud grandmother to thirteen grandchildren(!)

Janette has always found it incredibly rewarding to work with children and their families, and she enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with the team at Bright Kids Northfield. She is committed to ensuring every child receives high-quality care and education through a play-based curriculum that supports their development, builds essential life skills and prepares them for the transition to school.

She said: "Our curious and inspiring environment is designed to create moments of awe and wonder, encouraging children to explore, investigate and follow their own interests. Through meaningful experiences and carefully considered opportunities, we support children to become independent, creative and confident thinkers who are willing to challenge themselves and develop new skills."

Kerrie McCaffery
Kerrie McCafferyJob Title:Deputy Nursery ManagerJoined: 2005

Kerrie's journey with Bright Kids Northfield began in June 2005, when she joined the nursery as a student. After qualifying with her Level 3 in Childcare in 2006, she became a permanent member of the team, initially working across both the nursery (and, at the time, out-of-school club).

Over the years, she has progressed through a variety of roles, including Nursery Nurse, Room Leader and Senior Nursery Nurse, before becoming Deputy Nursery Manager in 2014. She has continued to build her knowledge through a wide range of childcare-related qualifications and values every opportunity to develop both personally and professionally.

As a mum of two, Kerrie understands how important it is for families to feel confident that their child is known, cared for and supported as an individual. She loves building strong relationships with children and their families and feels incredibly privileged to watch children grow in confidence throughout their time with us.

She said: "Having been part of Bright Kids Northfield for so many years, I am extremely proud of everything the nursery and team have achieved. It is very special to have grown within the setting myself while helping generations of children and families feel welcomed, supported and part of our community."

Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Kids Northfield

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Kids Northfield accepts?

Bright Kids Northfield accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Kids Northfield Open?

Bright Kids Northfield is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Bright Kids Northfield have capacity for?

Bright Kids Northfield has capacity for a total of 82 Children.

How far is Bright Kids Northfield to the centre of Birmingham?

5.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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