Play Box Nursery

51 The Avenue, Birmingham B45 9AL
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9.9 27 Reviews
  • Play Box Nursery, Birmingham
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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Funding & Fees

Funding is used in allocated slots of 9-3 (Term time up to 5 days a week) or 9:30-2:30(All year round up to 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 including formula milk.

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 request more information on your show around visit

Contact Play Box Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Contact Play Box Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Dance Box Academy Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Lydia Bates (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • 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

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 (27)

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Play Box Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.893) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Play Box Nursery has 27 reviews.

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Review from Danielle E (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter currently attends this nursery and has done for nearly a year and I can only say positive things. She absolutely loves it! The staff are so attentive and the communication on the app is amazing so you always feel in the loop with what they are doing/eating and if I wanted to ask something
there reply is always fast and will often include a picture. My son also went here (is now in school) and he also loved it very much. Currently couldn't fault the nursery or the staff.
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been there since September and the staff have gone above and beyond setting him in when his been upset, they have settled our anxiety as parents and will always answer every question we ask, we couldn't ask for a better nursery
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Review from P B (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
both my girls attended the nursery and they have thrived so much since being there! my eldest has been there since February 2024 and she has learnt and achieved so much! my youngest has recently started and she has come on so well and has interacted with many children!
highly recommend x
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you to Playbox Nursery for making nursery such a special experience for our 16-month-old son. He has only been attending since September but gets there every morning with a massive smile on his face and can't wait to ring the doorbell and go in. The staff are friendly, kind, thoughtful and caring.
They go above and beyond to help our son learn new things, try different foods and feed himself, start reading books, and have fun playing. He has grown up and developed so much in such a short time with them. Choosing a nursery and dropping him off for the first few times was very daunting but now we feel so relaxed dropping him off every day knowing he is in good hands and will enjoy himself. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.
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Review from Charlotte P (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! Highly recommend!
The staff are very attentive and friendly, always keeping you in the loop with your child throughout the day. Not only this but they add photos and comments via the app during the day so you can see what your little one is up to.
The nursery is very spacious and
clean, full with lots of fun things for all ages. It's very secluded and safe, never have to worry about anything once I've dropped my child off.
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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
steps at nursery
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Review from Caitlin J (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Tegan P (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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 Submitted via Website • Report
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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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.893)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.893) out of 10 for Play Box Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.943 for Play Box Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (201 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 212 Ratings = 4.943
  2. 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 4.95 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Play Box Nursery is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.95
    2. 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 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Meet the Team (9)

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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 3 Practitioner Joined: 2022

I have now completed my Level 3 Apprenticeship here at Play Box Nursery.


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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Bethany Baller

Job Title: Toddler Room Lead/Deputy Manager 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, which is where their learning thrives the most and where I can get stuck in and have some fun with them.

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Miya Corbally

Job Title: Level 3 Practitioner Joined: 2024

I have now completed my Level 3 Apprenticeship here at Playbox Nursery. I have 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. The children 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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Eleanor pheleps

Job Title: Level 3 Practitioner Joined: 2026

As a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner at Play Box Nursery, I am passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. I enjoy supporting each child’s individual development and building strong, trusting relationships with both children and families. My favourite part of the role is planning engaging activities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning, while ensuring every child feels happy, confident, and supported.

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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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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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Savannah Draper

Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2025

As a Level 3 Apprentice in the Preschool Room at Play Box Nursery, I am currently working towards my qualification while gaining hands-on experience. I enjoy supporting children as they learn, grow, and develop through play-based activities. My favourite part of the role is getting involved in creative and engaging activities that help build children’s confidence, independence, and imagination, while ensuring they have fun in a safe and nurturing environment.

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Katie Milner

Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2025

As a Level 3 Apprentice at Play Box Nursery, I am currently working towards my qualification while gaining hands-on experience within the setting. I have always enjoyed working with children and love supporting their learning through play. My favourite part of the role is helping children grow in confidence as they explore, create, and discover new things each day. I particularly enjoy getting involved in fun, hands-on activities that encourage imagination and support all areas of development.

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 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does 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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