# Playdays Opportunity Group

Playdays Opportunity Group is a full-day nursery at Chellaston Community Centre, Barley Croft, Chellaston, DE73 6TU, in Chellaston, Derby. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-opportunity-group-206146  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chellaston Community Centre, Barley Croft, Chellaston, DE73 6TU
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07842 097445
- Website: http://playdayschellaston.com/
- Ofsted URN: 206146

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 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/16/206146

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1994 (Reference 206146). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206146)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206146)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206146)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/530599)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chellaston Community Centre, Barley Croft, Chellaston, DE73 6TU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.868320,-1.436685

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Derby there are about 3.8 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Chellaston Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Homefields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Shelton Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Shelton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Oak Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Clover Leys Spencer Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orchard Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-nursery-school-258406) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Orchard Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-private-day-nursery-258408) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Scallywags Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-nursery-ey481412) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Field Lane Playgroup Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/field-lane-playgroup-limited-ey307423) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Alvaston Achievers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alvaston-achievers-day-nursery-2579160) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [White House Day Nursery Alvaston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-house-day-nursery-alvaston-ey452684) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playdays Opportunity Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playdays Opportunity Group Good at its inspection on 17 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playdays Opportunity Group take?

Playdays Opportunity Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Playdays Opportunity Group?

You can call 07842 097445 and visit playdayschellaston.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206146)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playdays&query_place_id=ChIJLTm6M3jweUgRupeErBRTS1I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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