# Playhouse Day Nursery

Playhouse Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS17 5GA, in Broom Hill, Stockton-on-Tees. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, 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/playhouse-day-nursery-ey420139  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS17 5GA
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01642 767576
- Website: http://www.playhousedaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY420139

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 October 2022, 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/EY420139

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2010 (Reference EY420139). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420139)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420139)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420139)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/250938)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS17 5GA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.527693,-1.320630

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Broomwood Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bowood Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hazeldene Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hillbrook Park, 0.3 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 Stockton-on-Tees there are about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Whinstone Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Myton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Barley Fields Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bader Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Teesside High School |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Preston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids 1st Ingleby Barwick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-ingleby-barwick-305957) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ryandale Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ryandale-pre-school-ey419426) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Riverbank Nursery at Teesside High School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverbank-nursery-at-teesside-high-school-2884982) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Bowesfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-bowesfield-ey480706) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Stars Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-childcare-2646979) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Glenfield Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glenfield-nursery-school-2570608) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playhouse Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playhouse Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playhouse Day Nursery take?

Playhouse Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playhouse Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Playhouse Day Nursery?

You can call 01642 767576 and visit www.playhousedaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420139)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playhouse+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJnXAAPneTfkgRwusskTSRfc0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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