Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham)

21-22 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1RP
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9.8 66 Reviews
  • Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham), Birmingham
Crescent Day Nursery, set in a converted building not far from Birmingham city centre, offers a welcoming and inclusive setting. Great public transport links make the nursery a convenient option for commuting parents, and the onsite parking makes drop offs and pick ups as easy as possible.

Lovingly restored, children benefit from the setting's large and characterful spaces. There are four playrooms in the nursery as well as a safe and secure garden to ensure children benefit from time spent outdoors.

A range of resources and activities are designed and implemented by an experienced and kind team, with every aspect of provision created with the EYFS principles in mind, seeking to promote social, emotional and physical development.

Parents and families benefit from a fully inclusive service that includes formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream and freshly prepared, well-balanced meals throughout the day.

Crescent Day Nursery also offer the extracurricular activity of Mini Athletics every alternate Monday and Friday morning from 10am to 11:30am for their Bumblebee and Pre School rooms.

*7am start is available at an additional cost. Standard opening time is 7.30am.

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Care Provided by Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Laura Whittingham (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 37
  • Total Places for Children
  • 89
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays
  • Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite - the car park is situated at the rear of the building, you will turn left into the driveway to access it.


Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham) Reviews (66)

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9.8

Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.815) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham) has 66 reviews.

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Review from A O (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with Crescent Day Nursery and their services so far. The staff are amazing and my son loves to go to nursery. Would 100% recommend!

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a nervous first time mum sending her 9 month old to nursery, the staff at Crescent Day Nursery have been incredible. From the settling in days, I have received clear and timely information about my child which has put me at ease. Since starting nursery my child has become more confident and is rapidly
acquiring new skills. He is more inquisitive and is now able to focus on activities for longer periods of time.
My son thoroughly enjoys nursery from the activities to the food. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable and I look forward to the photos and comments uploaded of him each week.
The weekly newsletters are informative and it is great to know about all the enrichment activities on offer for my son.
Thank you so much to all the amazing staff at Crescent- looking forward to many more happy years here!

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Review from Angeline W (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We highly recommend Crescent Nursery. Attending Crescent Nursery has really improved our son's overall development. The nursery has a great environment for learning; it is always clean, well equipped with a large play area with high quality early years education facilities and care for toddlers, they
have helpful activities and events for parents as well. They have also been extremely accommodating with the unique challenges that come with taking care of and teaching our child. My son genuinely loves going there everyday, he has formed a special bond with his teachers.

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Review from David J (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From our perspective, the nursery and staff are second to none. Our daughter has a number of challenges with her speech and eating (she is a very fussy eater); the manager and two staff members in particular and the rest of the team have been extremely accommodating in helping and assisting us to work
collaboratively to support her. When we looked at other nurseries in the area, hardly any wanted to entertain our daughter's eating issues, let alone her allergies, and some did not even show any interest in assisting with her speech development.
The staff are exceptional. They always keep us informed on our daughter's progress and continue to support her in every way possible. We are incredibly grateful for their support and our daughters' progress since working with the team (who are more like our extended family now).
We have personally recommended the nursery to several other families as they focus on the children and parents to ensure a well-informed and collaborative experience.

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Review from C O (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Crescent Day Nursery, specifically the Ladybird Room, since September 2nd, and we couldn't be happier with our experience! From day one, the staff has been exceptionally caring, attentive, and nurturing, making sure he feels comfortable, safe, and valued every single day.
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Ladybird Room is always warm and welcoming, creating an ideal environment for young children to learn, play, and explore. The staff are fantastic at fostering both creativity and curiosity, encouraging each child's unique personality. It's heartwarming to see my child growing more confident, sociable, and expressive in such a positive space.
We truly appreciate the open communication from the staff, who are always updating us on his progress and activities. Crescent Day Nursery has become like a second home for our little one, and we couldn't recommend it more highly for any parent looking for a loving, supportive, and enriching nursery experience for their child!

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Review from Marie M (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Crescent Day Nursery is an amazing nursery, and enrolling my child over the past two years has been one of the best decisions I've made. From the Caterpillars class to Pre-School, the staff has been exceptional, and my child always looks forward to coming in and having fun. It's clear that everyone
who works there is passionate about what they do, and it really shines through. Thank you!

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Review from Caitlin K (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Crescent Nursery around 3 months ago. I was initially (naturally) nervous about leaving him for the first time but immediately felt so reassured by the team (particularly the Caterpillar team leader) that he was in safe hands. I can see that he has developed really good bonds with
two staff members in the team and feel confident in the care and support he's receiving there. I absolutely love reading about the weekly themes and learning focus' that they have in his room on the newsletter that is sent around and can see he's already been exposed to so many fun and educational activities. Outdoor play is really important to me too and is something I was really pleased to see that Crescent have a focus on. The app is regularly updated so I know what he has been working on and can carry this on at home. I've also been blown away by the meals that he's having and the additional activities and events that the nursery are putting on, which we've loved getting involved in.

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Review from B W (Father of Child) published on 27 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending for 11 months- the key workers and staff have been brilliant with him and accommodating. Our son has grown in confidence and his speech is excelling way above his age group. The nursery has different events such as stay and play, parent days, and celebrations in the nursery
which we love. Our son absolutely loves the meals that are cooked every day and has a broad range of home-cooked food whilst he is there which he enjoys. The care has been amazing so far and I would recommend it to others.

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Review from Steph M (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely value and appreciate all that Crescent day nursery do for our baby boy. On nursery days I trust that he is in safe hands with Abbie his key worker. I know that he is stimulated all day long whilst we are at work and not just being kept alive until home time. The team helped raised my eldest
son and I can see the same care and attention being given to his little brother.

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

Very impressed with the baby room. Staff are nurturing and go the extra mile to know your child. Lots of effort goes into planning activities and the children always seem very calm and happy in the nursery.

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Review from Claire N (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The caterpillar team is fantastic, our little one loves them all. The kids look engaged and have fun.
He has also developed a lot. They are also quite aware of his mood and let us know how he is doing. I would definitely recommend the team.

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Review from J A (Father of Child) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Crescent Day Nursery due to their outstanding care and educational offerings. The staff are welcoming and professional, providing a nurturing environment that promotes learning and development. My child has flourished here, showing significant improvements in social and cognitive
skills. The nursery's commitment to communication keeps me well-informed about my child's progress. Overall, Crescent Day Nursery offers a fantastic early learning experience, making it a top choice for parents.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Crescent for 1 and half years. He joined bumblebees and then the preschool room. He really enjoys the garden and variety of activities/excursions. The staff are fantastic, patient and very welcoming. The stuff my son shares at home shows how much he is learning at Crescent. He is really
keen on recycling and being an eco committee member.
We’ve now moved away from Birmingham this week and we will really miss the setting. We would prefer to have stayed until the summer. I am grateful for the flexibility at the nursery to accommodate our son when our sale/move was delayed by 6 weeks. Overall I highly recommend the nursery, team and learning my son achieved while in attendance. The friendliness, quality and variety of meals and communication allowed me to enjoy and experience my son’s development. Thank you Crescent.

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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our girls started Crescent Day Nursery a few months ago and I can’t express in words how happy I am with how well they’ve settled in. I was so worried about them starting a new nursery, especially with the youngest never having been to one before, but we couldn’t be happier. The moment you walk in,
you’re greeted with friendly staff up until you drop them to their rooms. Both of them not only adore their key workers, but they talk about so many different staff members and what activities they’ve done with them. I am always coming home with proud masterpieces of what they’ve been up to during their day! Feedback is always so detailed, and we are always getting regular updates via the app. The weekly newsletter is brilliant, so we can always add events to our diary in plenty of time. I can honestly say I could not have picked a better nursery for my girls and I can’t thank every single person at Crescent Day enough for not only making the transition so smooth for them, but for us too!

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Review from T L (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 4-year-old daughter spent the last 2 years at Crescent Day Nursery and I cannot recommend it enough.
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-Lovely friendly staff that genuinely cares about the children and celebrate their personalities. My daughter has bonded very well with her key workers.
- Great facilities, especially the
outdoor play area.
- My daughter has multiple food allergies which they were able to accommodate. They offer varied nutritious meals which she enjoys very much.
Keep up the great work!

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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The teachers and all the staff are kind, helpful and always attentive to my little girl's every need. My little girl is constantly stimulated by new games and activities. Excellent and varied food, comfortable environments, lots of material available and a green space to play in.

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

Crescent Day Nursery is great, my daughter is 2 and a half years old and doing incredibly well.
She has built wonderful relationships with their key workers. The staff are all friendly and very helpful. So happy I chose this nursery. I feel my daughter is safe, she is learning new things.

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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Ever since starting at Crescent Day Nursery, our daughter has developed wonderfully especially in terms of social and language skills. She enjoys her time there which is quite evident in her behaviour. It also gives us a sense of security knowing that she is in a happy and safe place when we are at
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Review from Ben D (Father of Child) published on 7 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 11 month old daughter has been going to Crescent Day Nursery for the last 2 months and we could not be happier with our choice of nursery. There is always space in the car park to drop off/pick up, the staff are very friendly and helpful and the care, activities, facilities, garden, food, updates/feedback
from staff etc. has surpassed all our expectations. Our daughter is always smiling and happy when I drop her off and pick her up, so is clearly enjoying her days at nursery.

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Review from Marshalee W (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love this nursery and how accommodating the staff are to my child’s needs. My daughter has progressed so much during a short space of time and a bonus is they help me with potty training when she’s at nursery and I’m at work it just helps relieve some stress.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.815)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.815) out of 10 for Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham) 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 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.815 for Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham) is calculated as follows: ( (269 Excellents x 5) + (50 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 324 Ratings = 4.815

  • 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 Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham) is based on 27 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 89 number of registered child places is 17.8, which has been reached with 27 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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Laura

Laura Whittingham

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2011

Laura is the manager of Crescent Day Nursery in Birmingham and has a wealth of experience, having worked at Childbase Partnership since 2011. Laura has a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare.


What is your favourite feature of your nursery?
I love our large outdoor environment the children have a range of experiences and our open-plan layout allows plenty of free flow.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
The range of activities that the practitioners set out for the children and how they go above and beyond for every child. We are also proud of our teamwork and how we all work together.


Frequently Asked Questions about Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham)

What is the Age Range of Children that Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham) accepts?

Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham) accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham) Open?

Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham) is open: Monday 07:00-18:30, Tuesday 07:00-18:30, Wednesday 07:00-18:30, Thursday 07:00-18:30, Friday 07:00-18:30.

How many Children does Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham) have capacity for?

Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham) has capacity for a total of 89 Children.

How far is Crescent Day Nursery (Birmingham) to the centre of Birmingham?

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

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