# Playmates Day Nursery

Playmates Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 279 Hamil Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 1BD, in Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-day-nursery-ey556112  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 279 Hamil Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 1BD
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01782 839962
- Ofsted URN: EY556112

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556112

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY556112). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556112)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556112)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556112)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/999817)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 279 Hamil Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 1BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.052178,-2.186499

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Burslem Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stoke-on-Trent 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Moorpark Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| The Valiant School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Smallthorne Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| North Road Academy |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| New Ford Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Saint Nathaniel's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [New Beginnings at Burslem](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-at-burslem-2804877) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Head Start Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/head-start-day-nursery-2603663) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [North Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-road-nursery-ey500155) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Burslem Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burslem-kindergarten-2564951) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tunstall-methodist-church-playgroup-224731) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Side by Side at the Old Rectory](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/side-by-side-at-the-old-rectory-2830002) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Playmates Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Playmates Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Playmates Day Nursery?

You can call 01782 839962.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556112)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playmates+Day+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJZf2X3fNCekgRBcu5NZH0Wco)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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