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Come and Play Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·Come & Play, Rushyleaze, Lydney, GL15 5QW · Gloucestershire
Number of places
45 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Come and Play Day Nursery Ltd in Lydney offers childcare for children aged 3 months to 8 years, operating 49 weeks a year. The nursery aims to provide a safe, happy, and engaging environment where children can thrive and develop a love for learning.

Their approach focuses on nurturing each child's potential, providing a strong foundation for life, and fostering holistic development through exciting outdoor learning opportunities. They prioritise emotional well-being through strong key-person relationships, aiming to cultivate happy, confident, independent, and motivated individuals.

The nursery's ethos centres on a warm, homely atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported, creating a place that truly feels like home.

Our ethos

At our core, we embody a homely warmth that welcomes every child into our and inviting community. We believe in nurturing each child's potential, providing them with a strong start in life. Our ethos is centred around creating a safe and loving environment where every child feels valued and supported. Together, we foster growth, learning, and joy in a place that truly like home.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and excitedly at this nursery and they feel safe and secure. Staff quickly distract some children when they are sad to see their parents leave, and consequently, children quickly engage in play with staff and other children. Staff are warm and have strong bonds with children.

Ages 3 months to 8 yearsOpen 49 weeks a yearFocus on holistic developmentOutdoor learning opportunitiesHomely and supportive environment

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at an hourly rate, with sessional rates available for early morning and late afternoon slots. Fees are effective from April 2025. Additional charges apply for snacks, non-consumables to support extra-curricular activities, and hot meals for lunch and tea.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Private Childcare (hourly rate)£7.20 / hour
  • Wedding Creche Service (starting from)£10 / hour

Good to know

  • Hot meals are served for lunch and tea.
  • Snack and non-consumable charges apply to cover healthy snacks and extra-curricular materials.
  • Private childcare is charged at an hourly rate.
  • Sessional rates apply for early morning (7am-8am) and late afternoon (5pm-6pm) sessions.

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri: 7am - 6pm

Age range

3 months to 8 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Waitlist

limited places

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Come and Play Day Nursery

Last inspected 27 January 2023 · Ruth Glover

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

Children arrive happily and excitedly at this nursery and they feel safe and secure. Staff quickly distract some children when they are sad to see their parents leave, and consequently, children quickly engage in play with staff and other children. Staff are warm and have strong bonds with children.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff support children well in their play, extending their ideas and thinking.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities particularly well, using signs, visual cues and calming strategies.
  • Parents are happy with the provision their children get at nursery. They report that the use of an online platform and a closed social media group keeps them updated with how their children are doing in nursery.
  • Children show their positive attitudes to learning through their high levels of curiosity and enjoyment.
  • The managers have a clear vision for the nursery to make changes for vulnerable children and to empower parents, taking children on regular outings and inviting parents to go with them.

Areas to develop

  • 1embed staff support to children and parents to increase awareness of healthy foods
  • 2review the reorganisation of meal times to strengthen children's quality social interactions.
Inspection #10264038 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are happy with the provision their children get at nursery.

They report that the use of an online platform and a closed social media group keeps them updated with how their children are doing in nursery.

Parents report that nursery staff and managers have an open door policy and will always find time to talk through any concerns or queries.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities particularly well, using signs, visual cues and calming strategies. For example, during a small group activity, one member of staff teaches children signs for each other's names. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children engage deeply in their play both inside and outside. For example, children playing with sand in the garden count with staff and make patterns in the sand, which they discuss. Staff risk-assess the setting daily, both inside and outside, ensuring that it is safe for children. Staff remind children how to keep themselves safe, for instance, wearing a helmet when riding a bike in the garden.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

27 January 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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