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Playcorner Nursery

Ofsted: GoodNursery

60-62 Sale Street, DERBY, DE23 8GD

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

40 children

Key details

Capacity

40 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Playcorner Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 23 June 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "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."

Key strengths

  • Staff teach children essential mathematical knowledge through play and daily routines.
  • Staff know their key children well.
  • Staff provide activities within the daily routine to help children develop their independence.
  • The nursery provides targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Leaders have established strong partnerships with parents, providing regular updates on children's progress and how to extend learning at home.

Areas for improvement

  • help children develop responsibility for their environment and care for shared resources
  • provide parents with clear guidance on healthy eating to ensure children bring nutritious food, supporting their well-being and understanding of healthy…
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Location

60-62 Sale Street, DERBY, DE23 8GD

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