# Playdays Nursery

Playdays Nursery is a full-day nursery at Burton Road, Barnsley, S71 2JS, in Monk Bretton, Barnsley. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by PLAYDAYS NURSERY GRIMETHORPE LLP.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-2785324  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Burton Road, Barnsley, S71 2JS
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01226 397893
- Run by: [PLAYDAYS NURSERY GRIMETHORPE LLP](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/playdays-nursery-grimethorpe-llp)
- Ofsted URN: 2785324

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 August 2025, 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/16/2785324

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2785324). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785324)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785324)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785324)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1177849)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Burton Road, Barnsley, S71 2JS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.565819,-1.448398

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Monk Bretton Memorial Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Monk Bretton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Dearne Valley Park, 0.5 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift St Helen's | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Springwell Alternative Academy |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Springwell Special Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Burton Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School | All-through | 3–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Carlton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Athersley South Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hopscotch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-2773017) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St. Martins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-martins-day-nursery-ey258082) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Shining Stars Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-day-care-2846367) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Mini Me's Nursery Barnsley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-mes-nursery-barnsley-ey478380) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Wonderland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-nursery-2803262) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [St Joseph's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-nursery-302861) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playdays Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playdays Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playdays Nursery take?

Playdays Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Playdays Nursery?

Playdays Nursery is run by PLAYDAYS NURSERY GRIMETHORPE LLP, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Playdays Nursery?

Barnsley is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playdays Nursery?

You can call 01226 397893.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785324)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playdays+Nursery+Monk+bretton&query_place_id=ChIJnRIbyBJleUgR6oEJ4u_1Rmk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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