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Invitation 2 Play

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4.9(29 parent reviews) ·90 Glebelands Road, Sale, M33 6LU · Trafford
Awaiting first Ofsted inspection. This is a newly registered provider (registered October 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available.
Number of places
58 places
Age range
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Last inspected
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Local authority
Trafford

About this day nursery

Invitation 2 Play is a family-operated nursery in Trafford dedicated to fostering intellectual and emotional growth within a fun and secure learning environment. The nursery prides itself on providing high-quality childcare and education, aiming to expand children's comfort zones in a safe, supportive, and individualised manner, making it feel like a second home.

The team of childcare experts focuses on the latest industry innovations in child development, collaborating with parents to raise enthusiastic, smart, and capable children. Their curriculum emphasises empathy, kindness, curiosity, and respect for both others and the environment.

The nursery features thoughtfully designed, large, and bright spaces for children to calmly explore. Notably, Invitation 2 Play is the first nursery in Trafford to achieve Curiosity Approach accreditation and has been featured in two Curiosity Approach books.

They offer a comprehensive service including out-of-school clubs for children up to 11 years old (and up to 16 with a statement) who attend nearby schools. The nursery is also committed to community involvement, participating in fundraising projects and inviting local families to engage.

As a Platinum Award winner for the Woodlands Trust Green School award and a Curiosity Approach accredited nursery, they promote outdoor learning and environmental awareness. Located conveniently in Trafford with easy access to major roads and public transport, the nursery is continuously improving its facilities and adhering to the most current industry standards.

They prioritise safety through daily cleaning, stringent food hygiene with a 5-star rating, strict security measures for authorised personnel, and a 100% First Aid trained staff who are also safe sleep ambassadors and sun-safe accredited. Parents can stay informed about their child's day through learning journals and can check in upon request.

Our ethos

Invitation 2 Play's philosophy centres on fostering intellectual and emotional growth, aiming to expand children's comfort zones in a safe, supportive, and individualised manner, making it feel like a second home. They emphasise empathy, kindness, curiosity, and respect, promoting outdoor learning and environmental awareness. As a Curiosity Approach accredited nursery, they focus on the latest industry innovations and collaborate with parents to raise enthusiastic, smart, and capable children.

Family-run nurseryCuriosity Approach accreditedOutdoor learningCommunity-focusedOut-of-school clubs

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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.

Key facts

Opening hours

07:30 am - 06:00 pm

Parent Reviews of Invitation 2 Play

4.9
(29)
Helen Rose
4 years ago

Amazing nursery. My son has been going here for almost a year now and they are wonderful with him. He has learned so much and is very spirited, he keeps them on their toes for sure. Super chirpy staff that he smiles at and runs to each day and an amazing granny cook that looks after his dietary need!

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Helen Evans
3 years ago

My son has attended invitation 2 play for the last 3 years. The staff there have been so supportive and have met his needs. The nursery keep me updated with pictures of his next steps towards his development. They provide healthy home cooked meals and have catered for my son’s dietary requirements. He has enjoyed many days out and especially meeting “santa and his reindeers” at the Christmas fair.

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Sarah Beckett
a year ago

Both my son and daughter have attended over the last couple of years I2P Nursery/pre school and after school club. I can honestly say the setting is absolutely incredible for little minds to explore, feel so loved and have the most fun! The staff are fabulous and really make you feel part of the family. Couldn't recommend more!

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Camelia Walton
a year ago

My son has been going here for a year - he started when he was just 9.5 months old. He loves it so much that he sometimes grabs his nursery bag on a weekend and wants to “go see Emma” (one of the lovely staff working there). He is always so happy to wave us goodbye every morning, he eats everything they give him (unlike at home 😆), and always has good, long naps, which tells me he feels safe. We love the level of care and thought the staff put into everything, from the decorations that change with the seasons, to the wooden toys, exciting little trips, and all the learning through play opportunities that they offer. Mixing with older children for various activities is another thing we really like, as he feels inspired to try new things, and he has made friends with everyone there. He is growing up to be a clever, confident little man, and we feel a lot of that comes from attending this nursery.

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Emily Daniels
a year ago

Our little girl joined when she was a year and a half old after attending another setting whose hours had changed and no longer allowed half days. Invitation 2 Play has allowed us to continue with our much needed half days as well as giving us the option to add on an additional hour to this time, giving us the freedom to pick up our daughter instead of relying on family members to do so. Since joining we really believe our daughter has thrived, her speech and language have really developed as well as her confidence, she is happy to go in every morning and she is engaging with the world around her, telling us about what she sees and using vocabulary we haven’t introduced her to yet. We can only attribute this to the excellent staff and their ability to generate play and wonder in her. I really recommend this nursery if you are looking for something different from the big business nurseries that are dotted around sale, it really is a magical place to be.

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