Al Emaan
Good★ 3.9 on GoogleBirth to 8+Long established
A pre-school in Birmingham for children from birth to 8+, open 09:00 to 15:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Open since 2015, with 40 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Birmingham
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Birmingham from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
B11 3LUWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 3 May 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Staff warmly welcome children into the nursery. Children settle with ease at their chosen activities. Staff have worked hard to adapt and create a stimulating environment to support and develop children's learning. Children show willingness to participate in a range of activities. They enthusiastically cheer when they correctly name each of the colours on their pictures. Children concentrate as they roll and manipulate play dough. This helps to develop their dexterity in preparation for early writing skills. Staff are positive role models and take the time to listen to each child talk about their creation and what they like about it.
Children actively engage in the different activities in the garden. They glide along on scooters, which supports their balance and coordination. They become intrigued by what is in the sand tray and explore with determination. Staff support children to develop their vocabulary as they talk about the different types of shells they have made with the sand. Staff introduce new words, such as conch shell. Children develop a love of books and share stories with their friends throughout their time at the nursery. They excitedly take part in their daily exercise session. Children giggle as they move to the different actions, helping to develop their gross motor skills. Staff promote positive attitudes with children. They value and respect each child's individuality. Children learn about the world around them by celebrating cultural festivals other than their own.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- support staff to recognise and provide even more opportunities for children to extend their own learning and develop their critical thinking skills to the highest level n strengthen staff deployment further to support daily routine transitions and enable children to remain highly focused in their learning.
- 3 May 2023Good
- 29 November 2022Inadequate
- 13 March 2017Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Al Emaan
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.