# Playmates II

Playmates II is a full-day nursery at 55-57 Murray Street, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 8PQ, in Hartlepool. It is registered for 104 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-ii-ey280880  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 55-57 Murray Street, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 8PQ
- Registered places: 104
- Phone: 01429 272500
- Website: https://playmatesprivatedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY280880

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 February 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.

Inspection history:

- 9 February 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 6 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280880

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY280880). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280880)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 9 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280880)
- Registered places: 104 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280880)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/259169)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 55-57 Murray Street, HARTLEPOOL, TS26 8PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.687957,-1.219454

- Station: Hartlepool, 0.5 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hartlepool there are about 5.2 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 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Brougham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Jesmond Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Eldon Grove Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stranton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lonsdale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lonsdale-nursery-ey410762) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Footprints Learning for Life Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-learning-for-life-limited-ey477633) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Lonsdale Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lonsdale-childcare-ey394734) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bloom Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-childcare-limited-2877279) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Aldersyde Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aldersyde-day-nursery-ltd-ey286959) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rays-of-sunshine-daycare-2872534) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playmates II's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playmates II Good at its inspection on 9 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playmates II take?

Playmates II is registered with Ofsted for up to 104 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playmates II?

Hartlepool is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playmates II?

You can call 01429 272500 and visit playmatesprivatedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280880)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playmates+Private+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJCfSFJ4HzfkgRj8bKWrhxg5A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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