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Play Corner Private Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
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4.7(36 parent reviews) ·60-62 Sale Street, DERBY, DE23 8GD · Derby
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Derby

About this day nursery

Playcorner Nursery, established in 2014, is a welcoming childcare setting in Derby, operating weekdays from 9am to 3pm, all year round except for the week between Christmas and New Year, Eid, and bank holidays. The nursery earned a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on June 23, 2025, for its overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

Playcorner caters to children aged 0–4 years, with a strong focus on individual development. Staff are highly attuned to each child's needs, crafting engaging activities that build on existing knowledge and skills.

One of the nursery's key strengths is its comprehensive support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They swiftly identify areas needing attention and collaborate with inclusive specialists and other professionals to maximise each child's progress, effectively utilising additional funding.

The nursery also excels in supporting children's communication and language development, particularly for those learning English as an additional language. Many staff members are multilingual, using children's home languages alongside English and providing running commentaries during play to introduce new vocabulary.

Outdoor learning is a daily feature, with opportunities for children to enhance their strength, coordination, and balance through activities in the garden, such as expertly navigating planks and tyres. Children at Playcorner Nursery develop confidence, social skills, and a positive approach to learning, ensuring they are well-prepared for their next educational stages.

What it's like

Children are happy, confident and curious in this welcoming nursery. Staff know each child well and use this knowledge to plan engaging activities that build on what children already know and can do. Staff skilfully adapt their teaching, providing clear explanations, modelling language and demonstrating new skills, ensuring all children are supported to make good progress. As a result, children develop confidence, social skills and positive attitudes towards learning across all areas of learning.

Good Ofsted ratingTargeted SEND supportBilingual staffOutdoor play dailyNurturing environmentStrong communication focus

Key facts

Opening hours

weekday, from 9am until 3pm, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, Eid and bank holidays

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Play Corner Private Day Nursery

Last inspected 23 June 2025 · Tracy Hopkins

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, confident and curious in this welcoming nursery. Staff know each child well and use this knowledge to plan engaging activities that build on what children already know and can do. Staff skilfully adapt their teaching, providing clear explanations, modelling language and demonstrating new skills, ensuring all children are supported to make good progress. As a result, children develop confidence, social skills and positive attitudes towards learning across all areas of learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Supporting children's communication and language development is a clear priority, including for those who speak English as an additional language. Many staff speak additional languages and use children's home language alongside English.
  • Staff teach children essential mathematical knowledge through play and daily routines, such as number rhymes and exploring weight.
  • Staff know their key children well and share deep bonds with them, helping children develop confidence and emotional security.
  • Staff provide daily routine activities to help children develop independence, like serving snacks and pouring drinks.
  • The nursery provides targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, identifying areas for attention early and collaborating with other professionals.

Areas to develop

  • 1help children develop responsibility for their environment and care for shared resources
  • 2provide parents with clear guidance on healthy eating to ensure children bring nutritious food, supporting their well-being and understanding of healthy lifestyles.
Inspection #10388625 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery provides targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They identify areas in children's learning and development that need attention at an early stage. Leaders make good use of staff's skills and collaborate with other professionals, such as inclusion specialists, to focus on and assist children's development to maximise their progress. In addition, leaders make effective use of any additional funding they receive to support children's learning and development.

Outdoor space

Staff provide daily opportunities for children to build strength, coordination and control, indoors and outdoors. In the garden, children confidently balance along planks and tyres, carefully negotiating the uneven surfaces. This develops their core stability, balance and spatial awareness.

EAL / language support

Supporting children's communication and language development is a clear priority, including for those who speak English as an additional language. Staff provide a running commentary during play to introduce new vocabulary and model language. Many staff speak additional languages and use children's home language alongside English, helping to build confidence and understanding.

Parent Reviews of Play Corner Private Day Nursery

4.7
(36)
Haq Baat
2 months ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended-Play Corner Private Day Nursery I cannot thank Play Corner Private Day Nursery enough for the incredible care they provide for my 2-year-old daughter, Ruzaynah Fatima. I send her there while I am at work, as her father is unwell and unable to look after her during the day. Knowing she is in such a safe, loving, and supportive environment gives me complete peace of mind. The staff are absolutely wonderful, kind, patient, and genuinely caring. They treat Ruzaynah like one of their own and always make sure she feels happy and comfortable. I have seen such positive development in her confidence, communication, and social skills since she started attending. She is always excited to go in the morning, which says so much about how much she enjoys her time there. What truly means the most to our family is how understanding and supportive they are of our situation. When my husband, who is mute and deaf, goes to collect her, the staff are always incredibly respectful, patient, and accommodating. They make every effort to communicate clearly and always have Ruzaynah ready for him. Their kindness and inclusivity never go unnoticed, and it makes a world of difference to us. The nursery is always clean, well-organised, and full of engaging activities. They provide a warm, nurturing atmosphere where children can learn through play, explore creatively, and build friendships. The team keeps me updated on her progress and daily activities, which reassures me that she is thriving. I truly feel lucky to have found such a supportive and professional nursery. I would highly recommend Play Corner Private Day Nursery to any parent looking for a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for their child. Thank you for everything you do for Ruzaynah and our family. 💛

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Hania Khan
3 months ago

Play corner nursery school is wonderful. The teachers are very friendly and take great care of the children. The environment is safe and clean. My daughter enjoys going to school and has improved a lot in her learning and confidence. I highly recommend this school to other parents.

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Zainab jahangir
3 months ago

My daughter loves going to nursery here. The staff are so friendly and she has learnt so much since being there in this short time. I would recommend

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Fahad Imran
10 months ago

Play Corner Nursery is an absolutely fantastic place for children. My little one has thrived there, coming home happy and full of stories every day. The staff are incredibly warm and nurturing, creating such a positive environment. Teacher Ambreen deserves special praise; her dedication and engaging approach make learning an adventure. She genuinely cares for each child, fostering their curiosity and confidence. The facilities are clean and safe, offering a wide range of activities. I couldn't be happier with our experience at Play Corner Nursery. It truly feels like an extension of our home.

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Halima Rehman
6 months ago

My two children have attended this nursery and they both loved it. Friendly staff and a full nursery of lovely children to play with. Would recommend to friends and family.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2014

  • June 2025Good
  • July 2019Good
  • July 2015Good
  • July 2014Requires improvement

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