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Playdor Nursery School # Playdor Nursery School in Chorley Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Playdor Nursery, 4 Chorley Hall Road, Chorley, PR7 1RJ · Lancashire Number of places 42 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Lancashire 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 Playdor Nursery School, established over 26 years ago, has been under the ownership of Lucy and Cheryl since May 2015. With a combined experience of over three decades in childcare, they are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children at their Chorley location. The nursery, housed in a converted bungalow on Chorley Hall Road since 2009, emphasises a warm, homely, and individualised approach to care. Both owners hold BA (Hons) degrees in Children, Schools, and Families, with Cheryl also being a qualified Early Years Teacher, demonstrating their commitment to high-quality education and continuous professional development for their staff. They firmly believe in creating stimulating indoor and outdoor environments that foster curiosity, learning, and fun, always placing the children's best interests at the forefront. Their goal is to ensure every child receives the best possible start in life within a safe and secure setting, understanding the importance of this decision as parents themselves. Our ethos Playdor Nursery School offers a "warm, homely, and individualized approach to care," aiming to create stimulating indoor and outdoor environments that foster curiosity, learning, and fun. They are committed to high-quality education and ensuring every child receives the best possible start in life. What it's like The provider is dedicated to creating a fun and exciting learning experience for all children at the nursery. As children progress through the nursery, they become increasingly confident and independent. Staff support children to build firm foundations for their future learning and for life. Family-owned Experienced staff Homely environment Focus on individual needs Professional development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://playdornurseryschool.co.uk/parent-information/fees-sessions/) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am till 6.00pm Term time / All Year All Year Waitlist Unknown ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playdor Nursery School Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10372405 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274075)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490124) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://playdornurseryschool.co.uk/our-nurseries/playdor-nursery-chorley/) Playdor Nursery, 4 Chorley Hall Road, Chorley, PR7 1RJ [© 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#/-2.63288/53.66182/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Chorley - [Day nurseries in Chorley](/search?q=Chorley) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playdor-nursery-school-pr7-1rj-ey490124) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playdor Nursery School Last inspected 18 March 2025 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 The provider is dedicated to creating a fun and exciting learning experience for all children at the nursery. As children progress through the nursery, they become increasingly confident and independent. Staff support children to build firm foundations for their future learning and for life. Inspector highlights - The provider intuitively harnesses staff's expertise to build a strong curriculum, supporting staff with a love for art or the outdoors to implement these areas of teaching. - Staff well-being is a focus for the provider and staff generally report feeling well supported. - The curriculum is ambitious for all children and staff ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have timely access to appropriate support. - Relationships with parents are a priority which fosters an inclusive ethos throughout the setting. - Children confidently lead their own play, choosing from enticing resources and activities which are planned well to build on their knowledge and understanding. Areas to develop - 1 review how staff are deployed to support staff in each room to consistently teach children to the best of their ability. Inspection #10372405 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274075) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The curriculum is ambitious for all children and staff ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have timely access to appropriate support. Additional funding is spent thoughtfully to support children's individual needs, and staff work with other professionals and families to support all children well. Outdoor space Staff with a love for the outdoors support the team to implement these areas of teaching. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Playdor Nursery School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI0wcfAu1pfgtpsEzZdysw2MqoAiRUPZYP7jZF4L-yvu2tupQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) John Smith 2 years ago Excellent service [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1OUpUUTZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b0c592bc489e9:0xbf77f8ade2dfea08) Reviews from Google for Playdor Nursery School. 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