# Playmates Childrens Day Nursery

Playmates Childrens Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 90 Knox Road, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN8 1HY, in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-childrens-day-nursery-ey470086  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 90 Knox Road, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN8 1HY
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01933 442121
- Website: http://www.playmateschildrensdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY470086

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 July 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/EY470086

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2013 (Reference EY470086). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470086)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470086)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470086)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/168766)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 90 Knox Road, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN8 1HY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.302844,-0.682485

- Station: Wellingborough, 0.3 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Castle Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Eastfield Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Stanton Cross Town Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Swanspool Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Croyland Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Victoria Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Improved significantly (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wellingborough School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Avenue Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Barnabas Church of England School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Victoria Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-centre-220257) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Dream Days 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-days-2-2686964) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Dream Days Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-days-nursery-limited-2689467) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Wellingborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-wellingborough-2717827) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pop Up Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pop-up-day-nursery-2853163) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Stones Pre-School and Out of School Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stones-pre-school-and-out-of-school-clubs-220270) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playmates Childrens Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playmates Childrens Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playmates Childrens Day Nursery take?

Playmates Childrens Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playmates Childrens Day Nursery?

Wellingborough is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playmates Childrens Day Nursery?

You can call 01933 442121 and visit www.playmateschildrensdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470086)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playmates&query_place_id=ChIJozdWsmOhd0gRjtp-juqYoQM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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