Into-Play @ Barnwood

About this day nursery

Into-Play @ Barnwood is a spacious and well-equipped nursery that opened in October 2015, formerly a doctor's surgery. It has rapidly gained success and a strong reputation for providing high-quality early years care in Gloucester.

The nursery features three distinct playrooms catering to Under 2s, 2-3s, and Pre-School children, with a total capacity for 63 children daily. Each playroom boasts its own dedicated outdoor play area, ensuring children can enjoy the outdoors regardless of the weather.

The Under 2s have a safe garden, the 2-3s a decking area with sensory and climbing equipment, and the Pre-School benefits from a large grassy area with a 'forest area' for imaginative play. Into-Play @ Barnwood maintains strong connections with local infant schools like Elmbridge, Dinglewell, and Abbeymead, supporting smooth transitions for children.

The nursery prides itself on high recommendations from families, evidenced by their 'Top 20 Day Nurseries in the South-West' award in June 2023. They focus on professional care and fostering positive relationships through a robust key person system, understanding parents' apprehensions about childcare.

The setting is committed to ongoing staff development and training, ensuring practitioners are highly motivated and adhere to the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, often exceeding minimum qualification requirements. Each site has a fully trained SENCo, Designated Safeguarding Lead, and Behaviour Management Co-ordinator to address individual needs.

What it's like

Children are welcomed into the nursery by the kind and caring staff team, displaying secure attachments and settling promptly into play. They access a well-sequenced curriculum, building on prior knowledge and fostering positive attitudes to learning both indoors and outdoors. Babies engage in sensory exploration and physical development activities, while older children develop mathematical skills, small-muscle strength, and hand-to-eye coordination for early writing.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age groups with rates for full-time weekly, full days, morning, or afternoon sessions. All standard fees include meals, drinks, snacks, nappies, wipes, and suncream. Funded sessions are subject to a consumable fee.