Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 7am-6pm; Closed weekends and Bank Holidays
Child's Play Day Nursery in King's Lynn
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
Number of places
41 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Norfolk
About this day nursery
Childsplay Day Nursery in Colchester offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children aged one month to five years can grow and develop fundamental skills for their eventual transition to school. Emphasising a safe and caring atmosphere, the nursery employs fully qualified staff and implements a fingerprint door entry system for enhanced security.
The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage Education, and the nursery is equipped to support children whose first language is not English. They boast a range of outdoor facilities including a woodland garden, a vegetable garden, and general outside play areas, in addition to providing sensory play and holistic activities.
Childsplay Day Nursery also prides itself on its healthy, homemade menu, which has received a 5-star hygiene rating. Open all year round, excluding Bank Holidays, the nursery offers flexible childcare solutions and readily accepts government funding for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds.
Our ethos
Childsplay Day Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Education (EYFS) framework, incorporating holistic activities, sensory play, and outdoor learning in areas such as a woodland garden and vegetable garden. They aim to foster fundamental skills for school transition in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
What it's like
Children settle quickly on arrival and feel happy and secure in the calm and friendly environment, making choices about a wide range of interesting activities. They benefit from warm and gentle interactions with staff, freely receiving support and praise, and learn to take turns while developing excellent manners.
Safe and caring environmentQualified staffEarly Years Foundation Stage EducationOutdoor learning spacesHealthy homemade meals
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (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.
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Food
Healthy homemade menu with 5-star hygiene rating
Age range
1 month to 5 years
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Child's Play Day Nursery
Last inspected 8 December 2022 · Louise Harris
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children settle quickly on arrival and feel happy and secure in the calm and friendly environment, making choices about a wide range of interesting activities. They benefit from warm and gentle interactions with staff, freely receiving support and praise, and learn to take turns while developing excellent manners.
Inspector highlights
- Children learn about the world around them as staff set challenges for them to complete while in the local community.
- Children's love of books is skilfully developed for all age groups.
- Staff ensure communication and language are a strong focus in the nursery.
- Staff understand what children know and what they need to learn next, planning stimulating activities that broaden children's experiences.
- Good health is promoted throughout the nursery.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff in their interactions with children, allowing children time to share their thoughts and ideas.
Inspection #10234440 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children spend lots of time outside developing their physical skills. They harvest fruit from the garden and enjoy eating healthy snacks.
Inspection history
Date: December 2009
- December 2022Good
- February 2017Good
- January 2013Good
- December 2009Good
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