Bright Kids Northfield

18-20 Norman Road, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2EW
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9.8 85 Reviews
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 surfaces. This 'all-weather' outdoor area ensures access is possible all year round. With a mini-forest school planned for the future, this will become a 'natural haven' for the nursery children within the city.

With a philosophy of learning through play, children work and play together in small groups to develop skills and knowledge to become independent learners for life. Working with the new Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum under the guidance of their own fully qualified Early Years Professional.
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Care Provided by Bright Kids Northfield

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • 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
  • 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Bright Kids Northfield

  • 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.

Bright Kids Northfield Reviews (85)

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9.8

Bright Kids Northfield has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.786) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Kids Northfield has 85 reviews.

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

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 know when you informed us on 10 June that you had already left we sent you an email, asking you for details so that we could follow the local authority funding protocols - the termly funding was already paid so there was nothing more to claim by us. We wrote again on 17 & 20 June, and still to this date (August) we have not had any response from you. We need you to contact us in order for us to hand over the funding. It is an established protocol that we have to follow, with guidance from the local authority, in order to do this. We are happy to pay over monies to other nurseries when this is instigated by the parents, but we do need you as the parent to actually talk to us direct, so please do.


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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Review from Adella M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Kids is a wonderful nursery, the staff are brilliant with the children and they have helped my son with his speech and confidence so much.
The setting is very safe and secure, they have so many different toys and resources for the children, and so many different activities that help the children
learn as well as have fun playing. The garden is large and full of fun and safe toys for the children - my son loves being outside.
They have helped my family through some difficult times, being very supportive, kind and caring.
We've used Bright Kids for several years as my daughter also attended before she started school. I'd definitely recommend them to any parent looking for childcare for their children.

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Review from Lyndsey C (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Bright Kids for a couple of years now and I can’t praise them enough! I searched around many nurseries before finding Bright Kids and they were the only nursery I felt comfortable leaving my boy at. My youngest is also due to start there soon and I know he will be fine, as all the
staff are great and the nursery itself is beautiful. Highly recommended!

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Review from Sophy C (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

You will struggle to find a better nursery.


We were beyond impressed with everything they did for us. We were greeted everyday with positive, professional and hardworking staff, who went above and beyond. Our daughter required additional support with her walking and this was provided without hesitation,

in abundance.


They created a safe, fun and educational environment that helped our girl confidently make many wonderful friends and helped prepare her for school. We will miss everyone dearly.


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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 26 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has really come out of her since attending Bright Kids Northfield. The staff are lovely and welcoming and always look after our little girl. It's nice knowing she is in safe hands and having a good time.

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It’s such a big deal when your choose what nursery your child should go to. It’s the first time leaving them with what at that time are people unknown to them. It’s a big adjustment for all involved! We went to visit Bright Kids and my son took to it straight away. After a short while of being in the
room, he was offered if he wanted to stay with the children and have a snack with them. He agreed and sat with the children. We went to carry on our tour and then went into the office to speak about possible start dates etc. We expected our son to be about five minutes before wanting us. The door went and it still wasn’t him! Twenty minutes later we had to go and collect him. This spoke volumes for us. Our son has become so much more confident and now our second son attends the setting. The staff are so good with them and it’s a lovely place.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.786)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.786) out of 10 for Bright Kids Northfield is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.786 for Bright Kids Northfield is calculated as follows: ( (246 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 285 Ratings = 4.786

  • 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 Bright Kids Northfield is based on 23 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 82 number of registered child places is 16.4, which has been reached with 23 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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Meet the Team (2)

Janette

Janette Moran

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2014

I began my career in 1992 when I became a parent volunteer in a nursery school. I’ve progressed to gaining my qualifications in childcare as well as education starting in 1996. In October 2013 I gained my BA Hons and in addition in February 2014 I qualified as an Early Years Teacher Status. I have collectively worked in both childcare and education for 26 years as well as raising my own four children. I’ve currently have thirteen grandchildren.

I immensely enjoy working with children and families and feel I have a lot of experience and knowledge to share. I’m really enjoying my time here at the Bright Kids Nursery Northfield where I can work alongside my team to ensure children in our care have the best possible childcare and education in a play based curriculum to support the children’s progression into school and build on their life skills.

The bright sunny rooms with stimulating activities encourage our children to be independent, critical thinkers, creative and challenge their skills and development. I am proud to be part of the Bright Kids Team.

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Kerrie

Kerrie McCaffery

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2005

I started my career at Bright Kids Nursery Northfield as a student in June 2005. In 2006 when I qualified as Level 3 in childcare I was employed as club staff and Nursery Nurse. My career progressed to Room Leader and then to Senior Nursery Nurse.

Becoming Deputy Manager in 2014, I fully enjoy my role, and have achieved many childcare related qualifications.

I love being a mom to my two children and enjoy working with children and their families, supporting them and watching their children grow and develop.

As a long-standing member of the Bright Kids team I am very proud of what I and also what we have achieved here at Bright Kids Northfield.

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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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