# Playdays Nursery Playdays Nursery is a full-day nursery at Playdays Nursery, Elizabeth Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7HZ, in Grimethorpe, Barnsley. It is registered for 51 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 13 reviews (October 2026). It is run by PLAYDAYS NURSERY GRIMETHORPE LLP. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-2785320 Last checked 31 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Playdays Nursery, Elizabeth Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7HZ - Registered places: 51 - Phone: 01226 781127 - Run by: [PLAYDAYS NURSERY GRIMETHORPE LLP](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/playdays-nursery-grimethorpe-llp) - Ofsted URN: 2785320 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 14 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785320 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2785320). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785320) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785320) - Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785320) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/897812) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Playdays Nursery, Elizabeth Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7HZ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.575360,-1.376163 - 16 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Grimethorpe White City Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: The Valley, under 0.1 miles - Park: Grimethorpe Welfare Park, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - 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 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 31 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Ladywood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Milefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles | | Birkwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles | | Churchfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2024) | | 1.6 miles | | Cherry Dale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles | | Lift Shafton | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles | | Outwood Academy Shafton | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | | 1.4 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Marys Little Lambs Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-childcare-2636157) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Groots Childcare Hub 1 (Birkwood Primary School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/groots-childcare-hub-1-birkwood-primary-school-2821982) | | | | 1.4 miles | | [Brierley Playmates Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brierley-playmates-pre-school-nursery-302824) | Good | | | 1.4 miles | | [Sidcop Road Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sidcop-road-community-nursery-ey242067) | Outstanding | | | 1.7 miles | | [Marys Little Lambs Cudworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-cudworth-2636159) | Good | | | 1.7 miles | | [Wonderland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-nursery-2803262) | Good | | | 1.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Playdays Nursery's Ofsted rating? Playdays Nursery was inspected on 14 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Playdays Nursery take? Playdays Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time. ### Who runs Playdays Nursery? Playdays Nursery is run by PLAYDAYS NURSERY GRIMETHORPE LLP, which runs 2 nurseries. ### How do I contact Playdays Nursery? You can call 01226 781127. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785320) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playdays+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJa2P7xWlveUgRTFeBs2waBcU) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.