Play Box Nursery

51 The Avenue, Birmingham B45 9AL
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9.9 23 Reviews
Play Box Nursery provides private day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Staff pride themselves on creating a safe and stimulating environment where each individual can be supported to achieve their full potential.

The staff at Play Box Nursery are a dedicated team of Early Years professionals who recognise the importance of play as part of a child’s learning journey and offer both child and adult led activities to support development.

Play Box Nursery believes that each child deserves an enriching environment to learn, develop and grow.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Dance Box Academy Ltd

Person in charge

  • Lydia Bates (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Funding is used in allocated slots of 9-3 (Term time 5days a week) or 9:30-2:30(All year round 4 days a week)


    Funded Prices-
    Daily Rate 7:30am-5:30pm £70
    Morning Session 7:30am-12:30pm £40
    Afternoon Session 12:30pm-5:30pm £40
    Short day (9:30-2:30pm)- £40
    Short day (9:00-3:00pm) £50


    Additional charges(Funded- Optional)
    7:30am-9:30pm= £20
    7:30am-9:00pm= £15
    3:00pm-5:30pm= £25
    2:30pm-5:30pm= £30
    6:00pm finish- £5


    Consumables:this is for Nappies, wipes, snacks, breakfast, Lunch and tea. (Optional)
    Morning session: £5
    Afternoon: £5
    All day: £10


    Private Prices-
    Full time (Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm) £375
    Daily Rate 7:30am-5:30pm £75
    Morning Session 7:30-12:30pm £45
    Afternoon Session 12:30-5:30pm £45
    Short day (9:00-3:00pm) £55
    Short day (9:30-2:30pm) £45
    6pm finish- £5
    Fully inclusive of all activities, meals and consumables

  • We offer All year round and Term time places.
    Funding can also be either term time only or stretched funding across the year.
    Fees are also available upon request.
    Funding used in slots of 9:00-3:00pm or 9:30-2:30pm with additional charge for any extra hours you may require- You can be requested More information on your show around visit

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Car park for visitors and parents to drop off and collect their child.

Play Box Nursery Reviews (23)

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Play Box Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Play Box Nursery has 23 reviews.

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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My girls were at the nursery for around 7 months maybe more and they absolutely loved it there,the staff are amazing and so helpful my girls have loved being there and adore all the staff that work there. The nursery have helped them so much with lots of different things they used to hate every nursery
we tried them with till we found playbox now they have left for school in September and they're still asking to go to nursery to see all the staff and the children. I highly recommend. Thank you to all of your staff and management you are all amazing x

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Review from Gabriela L (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy with our experience at Playbox Nursery .The staff are warm, caring, and professional. Our little one has grown so much in confidence, learning, and social skills since starting here. Since going nursery she has started crawling and walking which she struggled with before. The communication
is excellent, and the environment is both safe and engaging. Highly recommended for any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive nursery!

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Review from Nichola P (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son has started Nursery he really struggled settling in as hes at home with me all day. Two staff members in particular have been fabulous in helping to get him settled. On his last day he waved bye to me!! The girls are so warm amd eased both our anxiety and to top it off, he took his first
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Review from Caitlin J (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just finished Play Box Nursery. She has been there since the very start in September 2022. She has had a fabulous time being there. She is all ready for school, thanks to this nursery. They have started talking about this since april and it has helped. She is very excited for school
and loves routine so we struggle without one. Thats one great thing about this nursery. They help you get your child into a routine if youve never had one before or continue your routine within the nursery setting. Absolutely fantastic. I have currently still got two children in this nursery. One leaving in 2026 and the other leaving in 2028 so i will be there all that time. Couldn't recommend this nursery enough. They have had feedback off me on changes and they improved massively with this. Makes the nursery very
comforting for parents too. Lots of stay and play, mothers day, halloween, christmas, father's day etc.

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Review from Ellie W (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son has started playbox, he really has come along, hes so confident, loving every minute of being at nursery. All the staff are lovely and caring, always happy to see the children. They do lovely activities with the children tuff trays, messy play etc, all whilst integrating their learning
and skills. i really would recommend for anyone with littles. My son loves playbox!

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery really strive to educate the children my daughter is still in babies but she's just ready to move to toddlers, they have taught her so much. There caring and friendly. I wouldn't pick another nursery to educate my child.

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Review from Beth L (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started this nursery in October 2024. Since starting here I have noticed a massive change in him especially his communication which is great. My son is always happy on pick up telling us all about his day, and asks to come every day with big smiles.
The staff are excellent and I feel my son
is well looked after here.
Would recommend this nursery to anybody!

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Review from Naracisa N (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery! I have sent my son here from 9 months old (he is now 19 months). His development and understanding is going amazingly and I couldn't be happier. The staff are all happy, friendly, but most of all understanding with offering guidance when I've needed it at times. The daily activities
they do for the children are great and there are always updates on what the children have learnt, achieved and what the activity is focusing on. Staff always make time to speak to parents at drop off and pick up time, where they'll talk about your child's day, which gives me great reassurance to know my child's in a great environment, but most of all developing and thriving.
The staff are always attentive to the children and provide an outstanding level of care that i couldn't be more happy with. I've never picked my son up sad or upset, he always comes out with the biggest smile on his face! I can't praise the nursery and staff enough for the care that is provided for my son.

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Review from p b (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

10/10 absolutely amazing nursery! My daughter started in February 2024. Since starting she has become so much more confident and has made loads of friends. The nurse keep me updated with everything she does at nursery and lets me know of any concerns. She has started to communicate with Us so much more
at home now since starting. The staff are so lovely and always do a detailed handover on my daughters day. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Tegan P (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was so nervous about sending my daughter to a new nursery but the girls have been amazing! Always there for the little ones and the parents/carers really can't thank them enough, my little girl is thriving and it's all thanks to the girls.

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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter really enjoys attending this nursery and is always happy to go! After pick up she can't wait to tell us all about what she's been doing and learning about. We are really happy with the progress she's making with her learning and confidence. The communication from the nursery is great and
really reassuring! Thank you for taking such good care of our daughter!

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Review from Natalie A (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been coming to this nursery for over a year and has become the happiest clever and confident little girl who has such a good relationship with her nursery friends and the staff.
The staff at Play Box really take their time to build a relationship with not just your child but with you
as a parent.
I feel confident that my child is happy and safe and making excellent progress in her development as she continues to be part of the Play Box Nursery family.

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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, my child has been at Play Box for just under a year. Staff are excellent at providing information on how his day has been, what he has eaten and what he has enjoyed that day. They are approachable and friendly at all times. My son is constantly learning and always telling me about
his exciting day. The nursery provides nappies for the children which incentivises them to assist with potty training, my son was fully potty trained in 4 days with no accidents. I would definitely recommend them, they are doing a great job!

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Review from Leonie D (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child enjoys going to nursery, he has made friends and his social awareness has improved immensely, all the staff are well-presented and helpful. The nursery keeps me informed as a parent on everything that is happening, including what's been had for lunch to the various activities that have occurred
on any given day, with permission photographs are allowed to be taken and shared on the nursery's platform so we can also see how our children are developing. I would recommend this nursery to any friends or family that are looking for a placement.

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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 1-year-old son started PlayBox towards the end of August 2023. We are so impressed with everything! He clearly loves his time at nursery, the team are so kind, caring and lots of fun! We highly recommend it!
Thank you team for everything you do!

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Review from Victoria G (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful nursery, professional, clean and always communicate with parents.
My child loves going to nursery and seeing all the staff.
Can’t fault anything about the nursery, the staff can’t do enough for my child.

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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started Play Box Nursery when it first opened and she loves it, she has come out of her shell so much and has learnt a lot. The staff are amazing, they always keep you updated. I highly recommend this nursery its brilliant

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Review from Lauren G (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, my little one has settled in well and loves attending.
They accommodated well with all my child’s needs and have always gone above and beyond. The setting is really making my child love dance too

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Review from Sami C (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of my children attend the nursery and absolutely love it! Staff are all very friendly and amazing with the children. They do a really good variety of activities and have regular trips to the park which my little 2 really enjoy. The nursery is really good at keeping you updated during the day with
the app they use, there are always lots of photos uploaded of the activities the children have been doing. I would highly recommend the nursery.

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Review from Kayleigh B (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn’t recommend this nursery enough. My son was one of the first children to start at Playbox and it’s been a great decision of ours. Our son has type 1 diabetes and it had been a struggle in regards to communication at his previous nursery but Playbox has been nothing but great. I finally only worry
about how he’s enjoying nursery and not his health. Thank you for everything you do for our son.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.949)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10 for Play Box Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.949 for Play Box Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (169 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 177 Ratings = 4.949

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Play Box Nursery is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Lydia Bates

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

I started Play box nursery in September 2023, and have been working in Childcare for nearly 5 years. Myself and the team at Playbox Nursery pride ourselves on the activities and experiences that we offer the children. I love watching the children thrive in their areas of learning and supporting them with their development. We create a safe, happy, stimulating and fun environment for the children and love offering them new experiences.
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Sophie Bates

Job Title: Level 2 Practitioner/ Apprentice

Joined: 2022

I am an apprentice here at Play Box Nursery, who has always enjoyed the idea of working with children due to their endless creativity and imagination. Outside of the nursery, I spend most of my time dancing as a part of Dancebox Academy where I also teach, enabling me to offer lots to the children in terms of physical development. My aim at the nursery is to help the children grow into respectful members of the community by encouraging them to partake in all opportunities provided by Play Box.
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Miya Corbally

Job Title: Level 3 Apprentice

Joined: 2024

I am an apprentice here at Play Box Nursery currently working towards my level 3, who has always enjoyed the idea of working with children due to their endless creativity and imagination. My favourite part about this is helping the children grow and develop whilst having fun. Myself and the children love messy play and we use this to grow their imaginations and push all of the areas of learning.
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Bethany Lowery

Job Title: Baby Room Lead

Joined: 2024

I am a Level 3 Early Years practitioner and have 6 years of experience in children's care and development. I love working with children and watching them grow through fun and educational activities. My favourite thing to do with the children is messy play, this is where their learning thrives the most and where I can get stuck in and have some fun with them.
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Freya Milner

Job Title: Level 2 Practitioner / Apprentice

Joined: 2025

As an apprentice at Play Box Nursery, I'm currently pursuing my level 3 qualification. I've always been passionate about working with children because of their boundless creativity and imagination. My favourite aspect of this role is supporting the children's growth and development while ensuring we have a great time together. The kids and I absolutely love engaging in messy play, which helps to expand their imaginations and enhance all areas of learning.
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Molly Bull

Job Title: Preschool Room Lead

Joined: 2024

Hi I'm Molly, I am the preschool room lead. I have just qualified as a Teacher at the University of Worcester. I have been working in childcare for 7 years. After completing my level 3 I wanted to further my knowledge. My favourite part of the job is how creative I can be as well as joining in with all the fun activities we do in preschool.
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Libby

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions about Play Box Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Play Box Nursery accepts?

Play Box Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Play Box Nursery Open?

Play Box Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.

How many Children does Play Box Nursery have capacity for?

Play Box Nursery has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Play Box Nursery to the centre of Birmingham?

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

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