--- title: "Dream Catchers Play House — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Dream Catchers Play House, a nursery in Portsmouth — Ofsted-rated Good. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "logo": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/18ee05cb-93ee-4d8a-b535-85644088f16f/nursery-advice-social-share.png", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/nurseryadvice" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer support", "email": "hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk", "areaServed": "GB", "availableLanguage": [ "English" ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557#webpage", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557", "name": "Dream Catchers Play House — Rated Good by Ofsted", "description": "Dream Catchers Play House, a nursery in Portsmouth — Ofsted-rated Good. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice.", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/#website" }, "about": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557#nursery" }, "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557#breadcrumb" }, "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": [ "h1", "[data-speakable]" ] } }, { "@type": "ChildCare", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557#nursery", "name": "Dream Catchers Play House", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "GB", "streetAddress": "Kenarth", "addressLocality": "Court Lane", "postalCode": "PO6 2LG" }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557#webpage" }, "telephone": "07881 095391", "sameAs": [ "https://www.dreamcatchers-childcare.com" ], "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 50.844675, "longitude": -1.056309 }, "areaServed": [ { "@type": "City", "name": "Portsmouth" } ], "audience": { "@type": "PeopleAudience", "suggestedMinAge": 0, "suggestedMaxAge": 5 }, "award": "Ofsted: Good", "aggregateRating": { "@type": "AggregateRating", "ratingValue": 5, "reviewCount": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "review": [ { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Hamidreza Khaleghzadeh" }, "reviewBody": "Lovely Nursery, It's heartwarming to see the kids so happy and engaged when they are playing in the Bangalow playhouse. The staff are friendly, approachable and flexible. Recently, they organised a fantastic Christmas celebration filled with joy and exciting plays.", "datePublished": "2024-12-23T11:45:00.740067Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "South East", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=South%20East" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Dream Catchers Play House", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the fees at Dream Catchers Play House?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Published fees list £65 for a full day for under-twos and £40 for a half day session. For children over two, the rate is £60 for a full day and £37 for a half day session. The pricing also includes weekly and club session rates for other services." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What stands out about Dream Catchers Play House?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Staff support children with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as children with English as an additional language, through targeted planning and achievable goals. Staff also promote communication and language development, encourage reading, and give children strong chances to build physical skills outdoors." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is Dream Catchers Play House open?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery is open from 7.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. It operates all year rather than only during term time." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "From what age does Dream Catchers Play House accept children?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery accepts children from birth to 5 years." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Dream Catchers Play House # Dream Catchers Play House Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Kenarth, Court Lane, Portsmouth, PO6 2LG · Portsmouth Number of places 30 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Portsmouth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dream Catchers Play House is a childcare provider operating across various locations in Portsmouth, dedicated to offering flexible and nurturing environments for children from newborn up to school age. The nursery prides itself on a family-like atmosphere, with experienced professionals, many of whom are mothers themselves, understanding the daily stresses of family life. They emphasise child-initiated play and outdoor exploration, regularly taking children on trips to local attractions like farms, beaches, and parks. With a commitment to flexibility, Dream Catchers accommodates varied needs, from just one hour to over 40 hours per week, ensuring families can find childcare solutions that perfectly fit their schedules. The setting also supports children through smooth transitions, especially for those moving from their playschools to their before and after-school clubs in local schools, maintaining a consistent ethos throughout their childcare journey. Additionally, they accept government childcare funding for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds. Our ethos Dream Catchers Play House focuses on child-initiated play and outdoor exploration, with a commitment to providing flexible, family-like, and nurturing environments. They aim to support children through all stages of their development and transitions. What it's like Staff welcome children into this safe and nurturing environment, ensuring they are happy and supporting them to settle. Children have strong bonds with their key person and older children confidently enter the nursery, looking forward to their day. All children are happy to be attending this nursery. Flexible Hours Child-Initiated Play Outdoor Exploration Multiple Settings Experienced Staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Playhouse/Playschool Drayton - Under 2 (Full Day 7:30 - 18:00) £65 / day - Playhouse/Playschool Drayton - Under 2 (Half Day 7:30 - 13:00 / 13:00 - 18:00) £40 / session - Playhouse/Playschool Drayton - Over 2 (Full Day 7:30 - 18:00) £60 / day - Playhouse/Playschool Drayton - Over 2 (Half Day 7:30 - 13:00 / 13:00 - 18:00) £37 / session - Playschool Cosham - All Ages (Full Day 7:30 - 18:00) £60 / day See 9 more ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dream Catchers Play House Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10388546 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275063)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2717557) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.dreamcatchers-childcare.com) Kenarth, Court Lane, Portsmouth, PO6 2LG [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.05631/50.84467/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Portsmouth - [Day nurseries in Portsmouth](/search?q=Portsmouth) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557) ## Key facts Session types Breakfast Club, After School Club, Playscheme, Playschool, Playhouse Opening hours 7.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday Age range Newborn to school age Term time / All Year All Year Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dream Catchers Play House Last inspected 25 March 2025 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 Staff welcome children into this safe and nurturing environment, ensuring they are happy and supporting them to settle. Children have strong bonds with their key person and older children confidently enter the nursery, looking forward to their day. All children are happy to be attending this nursery. Inspector highlights - Staff feel extremely supported by their management team. - Staff promote communication and language development through a range of approaches. - Children have many opportunities to extend their physical development. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children with English as an additional language well. - Staff promote a love for reading. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to more consistently help children develop good manners and demonstrate high levels of respect for others. Inspection #10388546 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275063) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children with English as an additional language well. They use their knowledge and experience to help identify children's needs and work together to plan small achievable targets for these children. Outdoor space Children have many opportunities to extend their physical development. Outside they climb, balance and move in a range of different ways on large equipment, doing so with ease and confidence and demonstrating they are happy to take risks. ## Parent Reviews of Dream Catchers Play House 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWb5GsPvX7b3kevsuEvi5T_j4Twb8KEmGCup3ooHGRBDhoFrfiz=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Hamidreza Khaleghzadeh a year ago Lovely Nursery, It's heartwarming to see the kids so happy and engaged when they are playing in the Bangalow playhouse. The staff are friendly, approachable and flexible. Recently, they organised a fantastic Christmas celebration filled with joy and exciting plays. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2Z19hYktnEAE!2m1!1s0x487443493cfbc539:0xcd7e0327995d5ab0) Reviews from Google for Dream Catchers Play House. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14807276093452409520&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 25 March 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275063) ## Frequently asked about Dream Catchers Play House ### What are the fees at Dream Catchers Play House? ### What stands out about Dream Catchers Play House? ### When is Dream Catchers Play House open? ### From what age does Dream Catchers Play House accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in Portsmouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dream Catchers Play House. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Dolls House Nursery Portsmouth · PO6 2JD 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/dolls-house-nursery-po6-2jd-ey348827) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Dysart Nursery Portsmouth · PO6 2LY 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/dysart-nursery-limited-po6-2ly-2805219) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Little Peoples Nursery Portsmouth · PO6 2EH ](/nursery/little-peoples-nursery-po6-2eh-ey410617) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Highbury Nursery & Day Care Portsmouth · PO6 2RZ ](/nursery/highbury-nursery-day-care-po6-2rz-ey315368) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Drayton Daisychain Preschool Portsmouth · PO6 1PA ](/nursery/drayton-daisychain-preschool-po6-1pa-143461) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Honeypot Nursery Portsmouth · PO6 2SA ](/nursery/honeypot-nursery-po6-2sa-2683357) [See all nurseries in Portsmouth →](/search?q=Portsmouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. [Claim listing](/claim?nursery=dream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. Copy link[](https://wa.me/?text=Dream%20Catchers%20Play%20House%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice%20https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fdream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557 "Share on WhatsApp")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?link=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fdream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557&app_id=140586622674265&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fdream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557 "Share on Messenger")[](mailto:?subject=Dream%20Catchers%20Play%20House&body=I%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested%20in%20this%20nursery%3A%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fdream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557 "Share on Email")[](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fdream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557 "Share on Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Dream%20Catchers%20Play%20House%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fdream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557 "Share on X")[](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fdream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557 "Share on LinkedIn")[](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fdream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557&title=Dream%20Catchers%20Play%20House "Share on Reddit")[](https://t.me/share/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fdream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557&text=Dream%20Catchers%20Play%20House%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice "Share on Telegram") This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. [Learn more](/about-our-data) Report an issue [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. For parents - [Search nurseries](/search) - [Parent Hub](/parent-hub) - [Saved nurseries](/saved) - [Compare](/compare) For nurseries - [Promote Your Nursery](/for-nurseries) - [Claim a listing](/claim) - [Nursery dashboard](/owner) - [Sign in](/auth) Browse by location - [London](/nurseries/london) - [South East](/nurseries/south-east) - [North West](/nurseries/north-west) - [West Midlands](/nurseries/west-midlands) - [Yorkshire](/nurseries/yorkshire-and-the-humber) - [See all regions →](/nurseries) About - [About us](/about-us) - [Editorial policy](/parent-hub/editorial-standards) - [Contact us](/contact) - [Blog](/blog) - Data sources: Ofsted MI, GIAS [](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590427415951)[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurseryadvice-co-uk)[](https://uk.pinterest.com/NurseryAdvice/) Ofsted data & reports Inspection reports, ratings and provider details displayed on this site are sourced from [Ofsted](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/) and contain public sector information published under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Nursery Advice is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ofsted or any government body. © 2026 Better Search Limited (company no. 17209315), trading as Nursery Advice. All rights reserved. Contact: [hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk](mailto:hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk). [Terms of service](/terms)[Privacy policy](/privacy)Made for parents.