# Tiddlywinks Centre

Tiddlywinks Centre is a full-day nursery at 7 Eastern Drive, Sheffield, S2 3WP, in Arbourthorne Estate, Sheffield. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-centre-ey304460  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 7 Eastern Drive, Sheffield, S2 3WP
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 0114 253 1377
- Website: http://www.tiddlywinkscentre.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY304460

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 October 2021, 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/EY304460

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2005 (Reference EY304460). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY304460)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY304460)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY304460)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/436262)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 7 Eastern Drive, Sheffield, S2 3WP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.361367,-1.448874

- Station: Arbourthorne Road, 0.1 miles
- Station: Park Grange, 0.5 miles
- Station: Spring Lane, 0.5 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Black Bank, 0.1 miles
- Park: Norfolk Heritage Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Heeley Common, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Sheffield there are about 3.7 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbourthorne Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Norfolk Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre |  | 5–16 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bankwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Anns Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2020) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Carfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Prince Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Norfolk Park Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norfolk-park-daycare-nursery-ey488886) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Just For Kidz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-for-kidz-ey495742) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [City Road Community Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-road-community-childcare-2572827) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Sheffield City College Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sheffield-city-college-nursery-300858) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rainbow Rays Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-rays-nursery-ltd-2669513) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Grapevine Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grapevine-nursery-limited-ey496965) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tiddlywinks Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tiddlywinks Centre Good at its inspection on 25 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tiddlywinks Centre take?

Tiddlywinks Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tiddlywinks Centre?

Arbourthorne Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tiddlywinks Centre?

You can call 0114 253 1377 and visit www.tiddlywinkscentre.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY304460)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Arbourthorne+Tiddlywinks+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJ7RhxYpWCeUgRXKL4Bp7--q0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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