Opening hours
8am to 6pm
Fiveways Playcentre
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
Number of places
52 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
About this day nursery
Fiveways Playcentre is a well-established childcare facility in Brighton, operating as a registered charity and deeply rooted in the local community since 1965. It offers comprehensive wrap-around care for children aged 2 to 11, including breakfast and after-school clubs with school collection services.
The Playcentre is nestled in a tranquil setting on Florence Road, boasting purpose-built facilities and expansive outdoor play areas. Their ethos centres on providing a secure and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop social skills, form friendships, and engage in stimulating, play-based activities.
The curriculum is broad, balanced, and inclusive, delivered through a mix of child-led, adult-supported, and adult-led open-ended activities that foster exploration, imagination, and critical thinking. The team comprises experienced staff dedicated to unlocking each child's potential through high-quality interactions.
The Playcentre is committed to inclusivity, valuing family input, and providing tailored support for children with additional needs, while also accepting government funding for early years education.
Our ethos
Fiveways Playcentre’s ethos is to provide a secure, nurturing environment that encourages social development and friendships through stimulating, play-based activities. They offer a broad and inclusive curriculum using a mix of child-led, adult-supported, and adult-led open-ended activities to foster exploration, imagination, and critical thinking. They are committed to inclusivity, family input, and tailored support for children with additional needs.
What it's like
Children settle quickly and engage with a wide range of stimulating activities. They behave very well, showing respect for each other and persevering during activities. Children of different ages play well together, with staff ensuring roles are shared to help them learn to wait their turn.
Charity-runEstablished 1965Wrap-around careExtensive outdoor spacePlay-based learning
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
2-11 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Session types
Breakfast Club, Afterschool Club
Registered with Ofsted
2011
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Fiveways Playcentre
Last inspected 24 February 2023 · Tina Lambert
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 and engage with a wide range of stimulating activities. They behave very well, showing respect for each other and persevering during activities. Children of different ages play well together, with staff ensuring roles are shared to help them learn to wait their turn.
Inspector highlights
- Partnership with parents is strong, with positive feedback on care, education, and communication.
- The leadership is strong, with a reflective manager who supports staff training and well-being.
- Staff support children in healthy practices, such as handwashing and active use of the outdoor area.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make excellent progress due to targeted support and liaison with families and outside agencies.
- Staff provide educational programmes based on children's existing knowledge and support the development of literacy, language, and mathematical skills.
Areas to develop
- 1consider more closely how to adapt group activities to ensure all children fully engage and benefit from the learning opportunities.
Inspection #10264902 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
communication is strong and that they enjoy finding out about their child's day when they come to collect them.
the staff team has successfully helped their children settle in and they feel that staff are friendly and approachable.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do very well at the setting. The special educational needs coordinators have identified areas in which children need support. They liaise with families and outside agencies to ensure that children receive the best possible start to their education. As a result of this targeted approach, children with SEND make excellent progress.
Outdoor space
Staff make use of the outdoor area and encourage children to run, climb, balance and cycle.
Google Reviews of Fiveways Playcentre
4.8
(6 Google reviews)
Gouri Sreekumar
a year ago
One of the best in the area. Loads of green space, lovely staff and children just love to spend their sessions here in the nursery..
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Megan Lilburne
6 years ago
The staff of this lovely centre care really deeply about the children who attend. There are lots of separate spaces for different ages and a lovely big green grassy area for the kids to play (not visible from the street). A really wonderful centre.
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George Nowacki
3 years ago
Very caring and attentive team. They took great care of our daughter.
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Anastasija Kagana
a year ago
Asma Halimi
3 years ago
Reviews from Google for Fiveways Playcentre. See all on Google Maps
Inspection history
Date: July 2011
- February 2023Good
- June 2017Good
- June 2014Good
- January 2014Inadequate
- July 2011Outstanding
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