--- title: "Early Years Playgroup — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Early Years Playgroup, a nursery in Nottingham — Rated Good by Ofsted. 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. 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Early Years Playgroup # Early Years Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 44 Frederick Road, Stapleford, NOTTINGHAM, NG9 8FN · Nottinghamshire Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Nottinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Early Years Playgroup, a charitable organisation managed by a voluntary parent committee, has been dedicated to providing quality education and care for children aged 2 to 5 years since 1986. They offer flexible morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions. The playgroup emphasises learning through play, utilising spacious indoor rooms and an outdoor play area equipped with various materials to stimulate children's development. Their curriculum is interactive and designed to foster imagination, problem-solving, and social skills in a safe and secure environment. The highly qualified and experienced staff work closely with parents to ensure a smooth transition for children into school, providing regular updates on progress and offering advice. The playgroup also runs a holiday club for children aged 2-6, featuring exciting activities such as crafting, baking, woodwork, and dance workshops. Our ethos The playgroup emphasises learning through play, utilising various materials to stimulate children's development. Their curriculum is interactive and designed to foster imagination, problem-solving, and social skills. They work closely with parents to ensure a smooth transition for children into school. What it's like Children show positive relationships with staff and benefit from staff knowing them as individuals, helping them feel safe and secure. They are happy and visibly enjoy their time at playgroup, laughing with staff and friends. Children behave well, work as a team, and show good hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Charitable Organisation Learning Through Play Flexible Sessions Experienced Staff ## Pricing & funding - Holiday Club 3 hour session £10 / session - Holiday Club 6 hour session £20 / session ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday during school term time. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm. Age range 2 to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Early Years Playgroup Last inspected 23 November 2022 · Hayley Ruane 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 show positive relationships with staff and benefit from staff knowing them as individuals, helping them feel safe and secure. They are happy and visibly enjoy their time at playgroup, laughing with staff and friends. Children behave well, work as a team, and show good hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff have a curriculum in place to support children's development, encouraging independence. - The manager supports her staff through supervision meetings and encourages professional development, improving communication and language skills. - Staff feel supported by the manager with their well-being, appreciating daily thanks for their work. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well-supported by staff, who receive specific training and work with parents and professionals. - Staff provide activities that follow children's interests and give lots of praise and encouragement for their achievements. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop their understanding of how to support language development for children who speak English as an additional language - 2 help staff to build on what children already know and can do - 3 strengthen staff's knowledge of how to help younger children to understand and follow the instructions they give them. Inspection #10235906 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203297) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Early Years Playgroup Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10235906 Lead inspector Hayley Ruane Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203297)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450856) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=early-years-playgroup-ng9-8fn-ey450856) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by staff. They receive specific training to enable them to use and maintain specialist equipment for individual children. This helps to promote their care needs. Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals to provide a tailored level of care and support for children's learning. Outdoor space Staff ensure that children receive daily fresh air and exercise. Outdoors, younger children are physically active when they are shown how to jump in and out of hoops on the floor. Inspection history Date: May 2013 - November 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - May 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Early Years Playgroup ### When was Early Years Playgroup established? ### What are the fees at Early Years Playgroup? ### How does Early Years Playgroup support children with SEND? ### What is Early Years Playgroup working on improving? ### How did Early Years Playgroup do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Is Early Years Playgroup a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in NOTTINGHAM Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Early Years Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Jelly Beans Day Nursery Stapleford Nottingham · NG9 8DB 4.4(16 reviews) ](/nursery/jelly-beans-day-nursery-stapleford-ng9-8db-2699267) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Ducklings Stapleford Pop Up Stapleford · NG9 8PB 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/ducklings-stapleford-pop-up-ng9-8pb-2868630) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Stapleford Day Nursery Nottingham · NG9 7AS ](/nursery/stapleford-day-nursery-ng9-7as-ey333946) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Plums Nursery Stapleford Nottingham · NG9 7BQ ](/nursery/little-plums-nursery-stapleford-ng9-7bq-2703336) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Creative Hands Childcare Nottingham · NG9 8BD 5.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/creative-hands-childcare-limited-ng9-8bd-2661042) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Westfield Preschool Nottingham · NG10 5FJ ](/nursery/westfield-preschool-ng10-5fj-ey486174) [See all nurseries in NOTTINGHAM →](/search?q=NOTTINGHAM) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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