Play Corner Private Day Nursery

07/01/2026

📣The school admissions closing date of 15 January is fast approaching for a reception school place for any child born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022.

👉If you have already applied, you should have received an email acknowledgement.

👉If you have not received an acknowledgement or have not made any application, you need to contact Robin Norman at Derby City Council urgently by calling 01332 642730.

❌Applications from those who apply late - after 15 January – will only be dealt with once all applications received by 15 January have been dealt with.

06/01/2026

14/11/2025

Have you seen Derby’s FREE Childcare Directory? 🤔

Take a look here: 👉 www.derby.gov.uk/childcaredirectory

Then tell us what you think here: 👉 https://forms.office.com/e/kjXhk0bjiy

14/11/2025

In the beautiful chaos of parenthood, balance is everything, and with expanded support for working families, like 30 hours per week of early learning childcare for children aged 9 months old up to 3 years old, the Best Start In Life website can help you find it. 🚀

To find out more visit: 👉 www.beststartinlife.gov.uk 🔗

14/11/2025

Children learn as they play. More importantly, in play, children learn how to learn. 🥰

14/11/2025

Did you know you can get a funded early learning childcare place for your 2 year old whether you are working or on benefits? 🤔

Your child could enjoy up to 15 hours per week with a childminder, nursery or pre-school playgroup as long as you are on certain benefits and have a total household income of less than £16,190. 🥳

Check your eligibility by applying online: 👉 https://www.derby.gov.uk/2yearchildcare 🔗 or by calling the Families Information Service on 01332 640758. 📲

31/08/2025

Ready, Steady, Go Parent and Toddler Group sessions are starting up again on Tuesday 9 September:

⭐️Tuesdays for ages 0 to 4 years
Sensory/Messy Play 9:10am - 10:30am
Free Stay and Play 11:00am - 12:20pm

⭐️Wednesdays for ages 2 years 6 months to 4 years
Free Pre-School Play 9:10am - 10:30am
Forest School 11:00am - 12:20pm

⭐️Fridays for ages 2 years 6 months to 4 years
Forest School 9:10am - 10:30am
Free Pre-School Play 11:00am - 12:20pm

BABIES ARE WELCOME!
Book your visit: 👉 www.happity.co.uk/ready-steady-go-parent-and-toddler-group 🌐
To find out more information about the group, please contact [email protected] 📧

31/08/2025

The first day of school can be very exciting but also a bit scary for parents and children so we wanted to help make your child's first day run smoothly. With a handy breakdown of a typical first day at school, alongside watching the first episode of Time For School, you can help them (and you) prep...

11/08/2025

How can you help your child get school ready? We go through some useful hints and tips to help grow your child's confidence ready for starting school.

11/08/2025

Welcome to the Body Coach TV where I post weekly home workouts to help you get, stronger, healthier and happier.