# Daisy Chain Day Nursery

Daisy Chain Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Cinder Lane, Heworth, York, YO31 7TP, in Layerthorpe, York. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-day-nursery-ey153271  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cinder Lane, Heworth, York, YO31 7TP
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 01904 422211
- Website: http://www.daisychainyork.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY153271

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY153271

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2001 (Reference EY153271). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY153271)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY153271)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY153271)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/245265)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cinder Lane, Heworth, York, YO31 7TP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.966023,-1.065716

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Glen Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Monk Stray, 0.2 miles
- Park: Eighth Avenue Playing Field, 0.4 miles
- Park: King George's Field, 0.4 miles
- Park: Heworth Holme, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In York there are about 2.7 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 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Tang Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Park Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Haxby Road Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hempland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bootham School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-hgte-ltd-ey463376) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Phoenix Under 5s Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-under-5s-preschool-321586) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dinky Groves Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinky-groves-day-nursery-2632291) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Green Rascals - 7 Minster Yard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-7-minster-yard-ey562081) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Burnholme Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burnholme-day-nursery-ey560966) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Straylands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/straylands-day-nursery-2538271) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Daisy Chain Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Daisy Chain Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Daisy Chain Day Nursery take?

Daisy Chain Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Daisy Chain Day Nursery?

York is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Daisy Chain Day Nursery?

You can call 01904 422211 and visit www.daisychainyork.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY153271)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Daisy+Chain+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ77250r4xeUgR-Fuw76sPkRk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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