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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Playdays Opportunity Group # Playdays Opportunity Group Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Chellaston Community Centre, Barley Croft, Chellaston, DE73 6TU · Derby Number of places 50 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Derby About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Playdays Opportunity Group, established in 1993, offers quality childcare in Chellaston for children aged 2-4 years. The nursery aims to provide a nurturing environment where young children can develop a love for learning through a blend of adult-led activities and play-based exploration. The dedicated team focuses on sparking curiosity and creativity while fostering social and emotional growth, aligning with early learning goals for a comprehensive educational experience. Playdays features qualified staff, prioritises good food, and maintains a secure setting. They adhere to various policies covering health and safety, equal opportunities, child protection, special educational needs, and behaviour, all available for parents to review. The nursery accommodates toilet training needs and has clear procedures for illness and child collection to ensure children's safety and well-being. Playdays is open during term times from Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 15:00. Our ethos Playdays Opportunity Group aims to foster a love of learning through a blend of adult-led activities and play-based exploration, sparking curiosity and creativity while supporting social and emotional growth. What it's like Staff provide a warm and nurturing environment where children feel happy and settled. Children are excited to explore the indoor and outdoor learning environments, and staff know children well, guiding them to explore experiences in their own individual way. This helps all children to make progress in their learning and development. Play-based learning Term-time only Ages 2-4 years Qualified staff ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at a flat rate per session for unfunded children. Detailed session times and age-specific structures are not specified. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 15:00 (Term time only) Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1994 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playdays Opportunity Group Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10334928 Lead inspector Kate Scheel Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269430)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206146) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://www.playdayschellaston.com/) Chellaston Community Centre, Barley Croft, Chellaston, DE73 6TU [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.43669/52.86832/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Chellaston - [Day nurseries in Chellaston](/search?q=Chellaston) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playdays-opportunity-group-de73-6tu-206146) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playdays Opportunity Group Last inspected 17 January 2025 · Kate Scheel 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 Staff provide a warm and nurturing environment where children feel happy and settled. Children are excited to explore the indoor and outdoor learning environments, and staff know children well, guiding them to explore experiences in their own individual way. This helps all children to make progress in their learning and development. Inspector highlights - Managers and staff demonstrate high levels of commitment and continually strive to improve the provision. - Staff foster positive relationships with other professionals and liaise with other early years settings. - Children learn about the benefits of good health and enjoy talking about healthy food. - Partnerships with parents are good, and staff work positively with parents to share information and offer guidance. - Staff provide a meaningful curriculum that builds on children's previous learning and skills. Areas to develop - 1 develop further tooth-brushing routines, so all children have access to the same experiences to support their learning and development - 2 support staff to further develop storytelling skills so children can extend their engagement with books and contribute their ideas. Inspection #10334928 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269430) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely with a wide range of services to enable children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to thrive and develop key skills before they start school. Outdoor space Children are excited to explore the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Parents value the regular opportunities children have to go outside and engage in physical play. ## Parent Reviews of Playdays Opportunity Group 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW1iyGUJuqqJn5nSEkO0aFXPw6CA3HvwaR9NylNpRGOWpeoDDe7cg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Sarah Harris 9 years ago Both my children have been here, quite a few of the staff since as it has been a few years...however all staff are so friendly, very helpful and will always be on hand to help keep you up to date on your child's progress.. They help your child with basic school skills so they find adjusting to reception year easier. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBdU12ekR3EAE!2m1!1s0x4879f07833ba392d:0x524b5314ac8497ba) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVWlUSN82sCkGx47-QCaNSjwa_RfyHACw5wx6y5ckjpd4hM3EvC=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ella H a year ago Such a good playschool always nice staff and my son loves it definitely recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfNmNyTDlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879f07833ba392d:0x524b5314ac8497ba) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXAYVuKRgw1QSb1HCxbtAlshJP6ZWksFU7qM2ctnjCvoB311HTG=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) leighanne mouser 7 years ago Love this nursery, the staff are really nice and helpful, my kids always happy when I go to pick them up and the mean important thing for me, so thank you to the team leighanne mouser [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJaWRlV3R3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4879f07833ba392d:0x524b5314ac8497ba) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXsjhmHOOz5PWucxx41KUSzjVmDpf0OdHqTHlx4mRt3uaTkQohRmQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Michael Arnott 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtOE51Mk5REAE!2m1!1s0x4879f07833ba392d:0x524b5314ac8497ba) Reviews from Google for Playdays Opportunity Group. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5929924682622212026&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025 Date: March 2011 - January 2025 Good - February 2024 Requires improvement - June 2023 Requires improvement - October 2017 Good - November 2014 Good - May 2014 Inadequate - November 2013 Inadequate - March 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Playdays Opportunity Group ### What outdoor learning space does Playdays Opportunity Group have? ### What does Playdays Opportunity Group do well? ### Which funded hours does Playdays Opportunity Group accept? ### Which area does Playdays Opportunity Group serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chellaston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Playdays Opportunity Group. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Orchard Nursery School Derby · DE73 6RF ](/nursery/orchard-nursery-school-de73-6rf-258406) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Orchard Private Day Nursery Derby · DE73 6RF ](/nursery/orchard-private-day-nursery-de73-6rf-258408) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Scallywags Nursery Derby · DE73 5WX ](/nursery/scallywags-nursery-de73-5wx-ey481412) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Alvaston Achievers Day Nursery Derby · DE24 0DD 4.3(16 reviews) ](/nursery/alvaston-achievers-day-nursery-de24-0dd-2579160) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### White House Day Nursery Alvaston Derby · DE24 0JR 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/white-house-day-nursery-alvaston-de24-0jr-ey452684) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.7 mi ### Osmaston Day Nursery Derby · DE24 8XB 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/osmaston-day-nursery-limited-de24-8xb-2751454) [See all nurseries in Chellaston →](/search?q=Chellaston) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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