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PACE - Fairfield Playcentre

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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4.6(9 parent reviews) ·Mary Terrace, London, NW1 7LR · Camden
Number of places
70 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Camden

About this day nursery

PACE Fairfield Playcentre offers high-quality, inclusive play and childcare for children and young people aged 1 to 16. Located in Camden Town, the centre boasts a range of facilities including both indoor and outdoor play areas with football pitches, a playground, and basketball hoops, all of which are 100% wheelchair accessible.

The playcentre prides itself on its caring and experienced staff who are dedicated to providing positive play and learning experiences within a safe, fun, and stimulating environment, catering to the individual needs of each child. Beyond childcare, Fairfield Playcentre serves as a community hub, offering affordable venue hire options for various events, with special discounts for block bookings and charities.

The centre has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted and employs the Bristol Standard framework to continuously enhance its practices. A multilingual team is available, speaking English, Portuguese, and Spanish, further enhancing accessibility and inclusivity for diverse families.

The centre also includes a calming sensory room, a garden where children can engage in nature play and gardening, and various programs such as pre-school, breakfast club, after-school club, and holiday playschemes. Parents consistently praise the staff for their attentiveness, patience, and the welcoming, family-like atmosphere, making it a trusted choice for childcare in the community.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and settle quickly at this setting, showing they feel safe and secure. They eagerly participate in routines and activities planned around their interests, demonstrating concentration and engagement. Staff have a good rapport with children, modeling play, encouraging good behavior, and prioritizing vocabulary building, including the use of Portuguese for EAL children.

Inclusive play and childcare for ages 1-16Wheelchair accessible with varied facilitiesBristol Standard for continuous improvementMultilingual team (English, Portuguese, Spanish)Offers pre-school, breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

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Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for PACE - Fairfield Playcentre

Last inspected 19 April 2023

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 settle quickly at this setting, showing they feel safe and secure. They eagerly participate in routines and activities planned around their interests, demonstrating concentration and engagement. Staff have a good rapport with children, modeling play, encouraging good behavior, and prioritizing vocabulary building, including the use of Portuguese for EAL children.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have successfully addressed the actions set at the previous inspection and are committed to continuous improvement.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their early mathematics skills through counting and descriptive language.
  • Children build good physical skills through activities like travelling across wooden blocks and squirting paint.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well, ensuring they make the best progress possible.
  • Staff effectively promote children's conversation skills by encouraging them to recall events and express their feelings.

Areas to develop

  • 1increase opportunities for children to engage and learn with technology.
Inspection #10269889 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak well of staff and the quality of care their children receive. They feel their children develop independence and progress in their learning at the setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well. The setting's special educational needs coordinator ensures staff are well trained in effective interventions. Children receive structured individual support that helps them reach their targets. Therefore, all children make the best progress possible.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed how staff support children during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact on their learning.

Parent Reviews of PACE - Fairfield Playcentre

4.6
(9)
kara nicole Rowland
9 months ago

This play centre is amazing! The lunches served by the staff are nutritious and healthy. My child loves coming during the holidays and after school. The manager, Angela, shows so much care towards the centre and all the children. My daughter is well cared for, and the environment is both positive and engaging. I’m very grateful for the support Angela provides in ensuring my child has a lovely day. Paul, one of the play workers, is especially caring and engaged with my daughter, and she speaks very highly of him. I would recommend this play centre to anyone in need of quality childcare

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magda segal
a year ago

I look after my grandson full time and Fairfield has been an absolute godsend for me. My grandson is happy, feels safe and is well looked after by all the staff. They provide good activities both after school and in the holidays. Angela the manager has been a great support to me through difficult times.

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Hannah Crisp
2 years ago

I wanted to write a review because this place is so wonderful and it deserves recognition. My daughter attends Fairfield pre school and she absolutely loves it. The staff are all so brilliant and it feels like a big family, they take so much time out to get to know each child’s individual needs and are so caring and kind. As a parent I have experienced such kindness from Fairfield, nothing is ever too much trouble for the staff. Thank you for creating such a lovely, warm space for the kids to make friends and learn, I know from speaking with the other parents I’m not alone in thinking how great the service is! 😄

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Lauren Mitchell
2 years ago

My son started coming here in half terms and summer holidays aged 4. He’s almost 6 now and absolutely loves it. He’s made so many friends and always comes home with a smile and lots of stories about the day! The staff are excellent. Always greeting you with a smile. Highly recommend.

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Nicola Morrison
2 years ago

My little boy started here back in November. It’s by a mile the best decision I made sending him here. He’s grown in confidence, met so many friends he’s always happy and playing whenever I pick him up even before close they have all the children playing a game before pick up to keep them entertained. The staff are amazing, Henry enjoys every session he comes to. Thankyou xxx

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: April 2013

  • April 2023Good
  • November 2022Inadequate
  • September 2017Good
  • November 2016Good
  • April 2013Good

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About the setting

Fairfield Play Centre registered in 2012 and the pre-school opened in 2014. It is located in Camden Town, in the London Borough of Camden. The pre-school operates from 9.30am until 2.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday, during term time only. There is also an after-school provision that operates each weekday from 3.30pm until 6pm during term time, and from 8am until 6pm during all school holidays, with the exception of the Christmas break. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The provider employs 19 members of staff. Of these, 12 hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 and above.

URN
EY451932
Registered person
Play Adventures & Community Enrichment
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Inadequate

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