# Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone

Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone is a full-day nursery at The Old Barn Gravels Farm Schole Hill, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 9AW, in Cubley, Barnsley. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childs-play-day-nursery-penistone-ey538832  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Barn Gravels Farm Schole Hill, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 9AW
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 01226 370888
- Website: http://childsplaynurserypenistone.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY538832

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538832

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2016 (Reference EY538832). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538832)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538832)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538832)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/398063)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Barn Gravels Farm Schole Hill, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 9AW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.516175,-1.639167

- Station: Penistone, 0.9 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Barnsley there are about 3.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thurlstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Springvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Millhouse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Oxspring Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Penistone Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ray-of-sunshine-daycare-2848110) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Penistone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-penistone-ey484447) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-ey235277) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Freddies Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-freddies-nursery-school-ey330765) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rascalz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascalz-ey550273) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Willow Tree Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-daycare-2738030) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone Outstanding at its inspection on 3 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone take?

Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone?

Penistone is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone?

You can call 01226 370888 and visit childsplaynurserypenistone.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538832)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Childs+Play+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJIWX8i319eUgRX-DCW7-Py0s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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