--- title: "Game Time Play Time Nursery, Mill Hill | Ofsted Report | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/game-time-play-time-ltd-nw7-4sd-2725219 description: "Game Time Play Time, a day nursery in Mill Hill — latest Ofsted report available and rated 4.6/5 from 96 reviews. See fees and hours. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Game Time Play Time Ofsted: Requires improvement (Jan 2026) · 4.6 (96 Google reviews) · The Warehouse 43, Daws Lane, Mill Hill, NW7 4SD · Barnet Number of places — Age range — Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority Barnet ## About this day nursery Game Time Play Time Ltd, operating as Playtime Nursery in Mill Hill, offers an OFSTED-registered childcare environment focused on exceptional care and dynamic early learning. The day nursery emphasises each child's emotional well-being and fosters loving, responsive relationships, drawing on over 20 years of experience in early education. Their curriculum is built on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, utilising a fun, play-based approach to develop communication, physical skills, and personal, social, and emotional growth. Specific areas such as literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design are also integrated to encourage creativity and holistic development. The day nursery provides an all-inclusive fee structure covering meals and snacks, with options for flexible crèche and drop-off sessions to accommodate varying parental needs. They promote healthy living through nutritious meals and incorporate music and fitness into their curriculum, also boasting a dedicated soft play area and a friendly café. The nursery is open 48 weeks a year and has spaces available for funded children, reflecting their commitment to accessibility. Our ethos Creating a positive, supportive environment where children thrive. Spreading joy and positivity every day. What it's like Children's safety and wellbeing are not assured due to weaknesses in safeguarding and welfare requirements. Children initiate their own play with limited resources, frequently losing interest. Staff struggle to provide appropriate guidance for emotional regulation, leading to repeated behaviours and distress. OFSTED Registered EYFS Curriculum Play-Based Learning All-Inclusive Fees Flexible Sessions ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured with an hourly rate for flexible bookings alongside a one-off registration fee. Standard rates include meals, snacks, and milk, though formula, nappies, and wipes are excluded. Funded children are subject to an additional daily charge to cover meals. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Minimum booking of 2 hours applies. - Fees include meals, snacks, and milk (excludes formula, nappies, and wipes). - Funded children are charged an additional daily fee to cover the full menu. ## Key facts Food All meals & snacks provided (excluding formula milk) Opening hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Session types flexible sessions, crèche, drop-off Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Game Time Play Time Last inspected 13 January 2026 Overall effectiveness Requires improvement Quality of education Needs attention Behaviour and attitudes Needs attention Leadership and management Urgent improvement What it's like to attend Areas to develop - 1 ensure an effective safeguarding policy and procedure in line with the requirements of the relevant local safeguarding partners, including 'Prevent' duty guidance, is in place and understood by all staff - 2 ensure that all staff, including the designated safeguarding lead, receive training - 3 ensure that all staff have the relevant training and qualifications and have completed the required checks to verify their suitability to look after children - 4 take all necessary steps to ensure that all children are safe and the early years statutory framework requirements are consistently met - 5 ensure that risk assessments identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, when and by whom those aspects will be checked, and how the risk will be removed or minimised - 6 ensure that all staff receive induction training to help them understand their roles and responsibilities - 7 ensure that the special educational needs coordinator has the appropriate training, skills and knowledge to fulfil their role and responsibilities - 8 ensure that all staff know how to consistently support, understand and manage children's behaviour effectively - 9 ensure appropriate supervision arrangements are in place to support, coach and train staff to help them improve their knowledge and understanding and skills - 10 provide opportunities for children to experience a rich language environment to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves and to speak and listen in a range of situations - 11 implement an effective curriculum that is broad and ambitious for all children and that takes into account their individual needs, interests and development Inspection #2725219 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296633) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders have failed to take effective action to reduce barriers to children's learning and wellbeing. They have only recently begun to take steps to identify and assess children's needs. Leaders do not ensure that children's individual needs are accurately identified or effectively supported. Outdoor space The outdoor play space is poorly planned and resourced. Larger play materials are placed in a small, confined area, restricting children's movement, which does not promote physical development, healthy mobility, or enjoyment of outdoor learning. Inspection history Ofsted records show this provider has **closed** and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display. ## Frequently asked about Game Time Play Time ### Who leads the team at Game Time Play Time? ### How are meals handled at Game Time Play Time? ### Which funded childcare entitlements are accepted? ### How is Game Time Play Time classified by Ofsted? ### What part of the country is Game Time Play Time in? ### What curriculum approach does Game Time Play Time follow? ## About the setting Game Time Play Time Ltd was registered with Ofsted on 04/08/2023. It operates as childcare on non-domestic premises at The Warehouse 43, Daws Lane, Mill Hill, London, NW7 4SD. It is registered on the Early Years Register, Childcare Register, and Voluntary Childcare Register. The setting's operating hours are Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 18:00. URN 2725219 Registered person Game Time Play Time Ltd Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Register EYR, CCR, VCR Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Mill Hill Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Game Time Play Time. - Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### Smile & Shine Nursery London · NW7 4SE 5.0(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/smile-shine-nursery-nw7-4se-2772543 - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Big Time Pre-Prep London · NW7 2HX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/big-time-pre-prep-limited-nw7-2hx-2716970 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Mill Hill London · NW7 3RB 4.5(31 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-mill-hill-nw7-3rb-147572 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Bright Little Stars Nursery Mill Hill · NW7 2AQ 4.7(66 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-nw7-2aq-ey451870 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Belmont Farm Nursery London · NW7 1QT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/belmont-farm-nursery-nw7-1qt-2535298 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Step By Step Montessori - Mill Hill London · NW7 3QG 4.9(58 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/step-by-step-montessori-mill-hill-nw7-3qg-ey440917 See all nurseries in Mill Hill →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Mill+Hill ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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