# Playtots @ Princess drive

Playtots @ Princess drive is a full-day nursery at 485-487 Princess Drive, LIVERPOOL, L14 8XE, in Dovecot, Liverpool. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Playtots Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtots-princess-drive-ey537218  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 485-487 Princess Drive, LIVERPOOL, L14 8XE
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 0151 222 9322
- Website: http://www.playtotsnursery.com/
- Run by: [Playtots Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/playtots-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY537218

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 July 2024, 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/EY537218

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY537218). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537218)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537218)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537218)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 485-487 Princess Drive, LIVERPOOL, L14 8XE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.427045,-2.868837

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Small Park, 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 Liverpool there are about 3.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Blueberry Park | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs |  | 4–19 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stockbridge Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Meadow Park School |  | 5–16 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Dovecot Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playtots - The Gate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtots-the-gate-2895926) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bloom Stockbridge Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-stockbridge-village-2862998) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Little School House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-school-house-nursery-ey538606) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tree Tots Nursery ( Knowsley) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-nursery-knowsley-ltd-ey433796) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kidsworld](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidsworld-322382) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Playtots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtots-ey537219) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playtots @ Princess drive's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playtots @ Princess drive Good at its inspection on 24 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playtots @ Princess drive take?

Playtots @ Princess drive is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### Who runs Playtots @ Princess drive?

Playtots @ Princess drive is run by Playtots Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Playtots @ Princess drive?

Roby is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playtots @ Princess drive?

You can call 0151 222 9322 and visit www.playtotsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537218)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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