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Activeplay Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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4.9(7 parent reviews) ·London House, 10-14 High Street, Milton Regis, ME10 2AB · Kent
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Activeplay Nursery and Preschool in Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery prides itself on an open-door policy, encouraging parents to visit at any time and actively participate in their child's acclimatisation.

Accredited by Kent County Council's 'Threads of Success' scheme, Activeplay emphasises a child-centred approach, with activities designed to support the Early Years Foundation Stage. They focus on fostering social and educational development through enjoyable games, stories, and both indoor and outdoor play.

The nursery provides a safe setting with strict safety policies, DBS-checked staff, and paediatric first aid training. Meals are freshly prepared on-site, accommodating special dietary needs.

With extended opening hours from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Activeplay aims to offer flexible childcare solutions to fit modern family life. The dedicated team, all qualified to at least NVQ Level III, are committed to continuous training and maintaining excellent staff-to-child ratios.

They also offer an online learning journal for parents to stay updated on their child's progress and contribute to their learning journey.

Our ethos

Activeplay Nursery and Preschool states a commitment to a child-centred approach. They focus on fostering social and educational development within the framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage, utilising a variety of engaging activities including games, stories, and both indoor and outdoor play. The nursery also highlights its open-door policy and use of an online learning journal to encourage parental involvement in their child's learning journey.

What it's like

Children are very happy and settled throughout the day. Staff form good relationships with children and get to know their individual personalities. Children enjoy each other's company and make up games as they play in the garden.

Kent County Council AccreditedFreshly Prepared MealsFlexible HoursOnline Learning Journals

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged monthly in advance based on morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions. Standard rates include all meals, drinks, and snacks. For funded hours, meals are charged separately, and additional hours are charged at an hourly top-up rate.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Additional hours beyond free entitlement (hourly rate)£6.80 / hour
  • Breakfast (charged during free entitlement sessions)£1.70
  • Lunch (charged during free entitlement sessions)£3.30
  • Tea (charged during free entitlement sessions)£2.70
  • Extra top-up hours beyond 15 or 30 hour entitlement£8.75 / hour

Good to know

  • A deposit of £30 is required upon registration and is deducted from the first month's invoice.
  • Fees are invoiced monthly in advance and are ideally due before the 10th of the month.
  • A 10% sibling discount is available for the second and subsequent children enrolled.
  • Absences are charged, but up to 4 weeks of holiday per year can be booked fee-free with one month's notice.
  • Free entitlement hours do not cover meals, which are charged separately if taken.
  • Late pick-ups are subject to a fee of £12 per 15 minutes.

Key facts

Food

All meals, drinks, and snacks included, except for meals taken during attendance covered by Early Years Free Entitlement, which are charged separately. Special diets, allergies, and cultural requirements are catered for.

Opening hours

7:30 am to 6:30 pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Activeplay Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 26 April 2023 · Sarah Taylor-Smith

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

Actions the provider must take

  • The provider failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event as required, this event being the absence of the nursery owner for an extended period following an injury.

What it's like to attend

Children are very happy and settled throughout the day. Staff form good relationships with children and get to know their individual personalities. Children enjoy each other's company and make up games as they play in the garden.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are very happy and settled.
  • Staff form good relationships with children and know their individual personalities.
  • Children engage well in learning and return to activities that interest them.
  • Children behave very well and understand agreed rules.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support through the SENCo and individual plans.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to fully implement all curriculum plans, to ensure all children consistently benefit from high-quality experiences and make even more progress in their learning
  • 2strengthen staff's knowledge about how to best support children's early reading skills for those who show an interest, to help them benefit from a consistent approach.
Inspection #10280013 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support to meet their needs. The special educational needs coordinator works with staff to help identify where children may need support, and puts plans in place to help them succeed.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy each other's company and make up games as they play in the garden. Staff help children explore the garden to follow their interests, for example, searching for snails and talking about their shells.

Parent Reviews of Activeplay Nursery and Preschool

4.9
(7)
Monalisa Duta
9 months ago

The best nursery! My son was very , very shy when he started but with there help he outgrown from it . They are the nicest girls , they really take care of my son . And he learned a lot from them . So much to thank for . I totally recommend.

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Debbie Goodale
5 years ago

110% recommend Activeplay if you are looking for a nursery / preschool for your little one. I took mine from a childminder to here and was so worried and I shouldnt have been. The staff are first class, the activites they do, the love and care for the little ones and just their overall attitude and family community is brilliant. I have come to know a huge amount of staff here, not just my childrens key people but the other staff in the other rooms even up to the management and I can honestly say they are all just lovely and so welcoming. Keep up the good work Activeplay you have definately had an impact on my two and many of their nursery friends xx

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Inspection history

Date: February 2009

  • April 2023Good
  • September 2017Good
  • October 2014Good
  • February 2009Good

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