# Oakey Dokey Childcare

Oakey Dokey Childcare is a full-day nursery at Units 9&10 Danesholme Centre, Corby, NN18 9EJ, in Great Oakley, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 120 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakey-dokey-childcare-ey440387  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Units 9&10 Danesholme Centre, Corby, NN18 9EJ
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 01536 742000
- Website: https://www.oakeydokeychildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY440387

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 December 2023, 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/EY440387

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2012 (Reference EY440387). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440387)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440387)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440387)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Units 9&10 Danesholme Centre, Corby, NN18 9EJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.470959,-0.733977

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Northamptonshire there are about 3.5 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danesholme Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Danesholme Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kingswood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Maplefields Academy |  | 5–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Beanfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hazel Leys Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Red Kite Academy |  | 4–18 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kingswood Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-community-nursery-ey537251) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rhymetime Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rhymetime-nursery-ey258797) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Corby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-corby-ey486942) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Squirrels Day Nursery Corby Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-day-nursery-corby-ltd-ey356271) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [St Brendans Parish Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-brendans-parish-playgroup-220068) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Zig Zag Day Nursery Corby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zig-zag-day-nursery-corby-ey544211) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Oakey Dokey Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Oakey Dokey Childcare Good at its inspection on 7 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Oakey Dokey Childcare take?

Oakey Dokey Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Oakey Dokey Childcare?

You can call 01536 742000 and visit www.oakeydokeychildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440387)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oakey+Dokey+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJ_2cmq7Sdd0gR4dCFnxCVWuc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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