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# Play Away Day Nurseries in Southampton (SO40)

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Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.5 (13 parent reviews)  · 43 High Street, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9HL · Hampshire 

Number of places

122 places

Age range

0–4 yrs

Last inspected

Apr 2026

Local authority

Hampshire

About 

-   About 
-   Pricing 
-   Ofsted 
-   Inclusion 
-   Reviews 
-   FAQ 

-   [About](#about)
-   [Pricing](#pricing)
-   [Ofsted](#ofsted)
-   [Inclusion](#inclusion)
-   [Reviews](#reviews)
-   [FAQ](#faq)

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## About this day nursery

Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd in Totton, Southampton, has been operating since 2003 and provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery is open from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm for 51 weeks a year, offering an all-year term-time status.

Since the last inspection, a change in leadership has positively impacted the nursery, with leaders demonstrating a reflective approach and a strong commitment to enhancing children's experiences. They prioritise staff's continuous professional development, including targeted training for outdoor play, which has a tangible positive impact on children's learning in the outdoor environment.

The nursery also excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with families and professionals to implement effective interventions. Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where children's communication and language skills are well nurtured through engaging discussions and the introduction of new vocabulary by staff.

What it's like

Older children are happy and familiar with routines, but some of the youngest babies struggle to separate from parents, creating an unsettled atmosphere. Children are generally well-mannered and eager to engage in activities, developing physical skills, early literacy, and early friendships through play and interactions with staff.

Reflective leadership Strong SEND support Outdoor play focus Positive parent feedback 

## Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 

## Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 18:30

Term time / All Year

All\_year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

### Expected standard

Last inspected Apr 2026

Headline: Expected standard 

Grade summary

Exceptional 

— 

Strong standard 

— 

Expected standard 

Needs attention 

— 

Urgent improvement 

— 

Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

Achievement Expected standard 

Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard 

Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard 

Curriculum and teaching Expected standard 

Inclusion Expected standard 

Leadership and governance Expected standard 

Age range

0 to 4

Registers

Early Years Register

Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Play Away Day Nurseries

Last inspected 2 April 2026

Safeguarding effective 

What it's like to attend

Older children are happy and familiar with routines, but some of the youngest babies struggle to separate from parents, creating an unsettled atmosphere. Children are generally well-mannered and eager to engage in activities, developing physical skills, early literacy, and early friendships through play and interactions with staff.

Inspector highlights

-   Leaders demonstrate a reflective approach and strong commitment to developing the nursery and enriching children's experiences. 
-   Leaders prioritise the continuous professional development of staff, including targeted training for outdoor play, which positively impacts children's learning in the outdoor environment. 
-   Leaders ensure appropriate arrangements are in place to support children with SEND, working closely with families and professionals. 
-   Staff effectively support the development of problem-solving and teamwork skills, and actively engage children in self-chosen activities. 
-   Children's communication and language skills are well supported through discussions and the introduction of new words by staff. 

Areas to develop

-   1 Leaders should consistently focus on supporting children's communication and language development in all age groups. 
-   2 Leaders should ensure that the nursery's professional learning and expertise programmes enables staff to implement the practice that supports the care needs of babies. 

Inspection #10406173 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302795)

### Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Play Away Day Nurseries

Inspection date

Apr 2026

Inspection no.

10406173

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders ensure that there are appropriate arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with families and professionals to develop and carry out effective targeted intervention strategies, such as focused small groups and using additional funding for lower staffing ratios. This ensures all children can access the curriculum and individual strategies are effective.

Outdoor space

Leaders prioritise the continuous professional development of staff, including undertaking targeted training to enhance the quality of outdoor play. This has a positive impact on children's learning in the outdoor environment. Staff support the development of problem-solving and teamwork skills effectively, such as during exploration of the large-scale water area.

EAL / language support

The nursery provides an inclusive environment where staff value each child as an individual and supports them in their stage of learning. Staff generally have high expectations and closely monitor progress so that all children achieve well. Staff quickly identify children who need additional help and support those facing barriers, including short-term difficulties, such as changes in family circumstances.

## Parent Reviews of Play Away Day Nurseries

4.5 

(13) 

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Zoe

6 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with the care our son Oliver has received at Playaway Totton. From the very first day, the entire team made us feel completely at ease and welcomed Oliver as part of their family. The staff are not only kind and patient but also incredibly skilled at helping children learn, grow, and gain confidence in a fun and nurturing environment. Every day, Oliver comes home full of excitement, eager to tell us about the new activities, songs, and games he’s enjoyed. It’s been wonderful to see how much he’s developed socially and emotionally since joining Playaway — he’s become more independent, curious, and happy to explore new things. The communication from the team is excellent; we always feel up to date with what’s happening and love receiving the photos and updates that show how much fun he’s having. It’s so reassuring to know he’s in such capable and caring hands. We truly can’t thank the Playaway Totton staff enough for everything they do. It’s clear they go above and beyond for every child, and it shows in the smiles and laughter that fill the setting each day. We would wholeheartedly recommend Playaway Totton to any parent looking for a safe, supportive, and inspiring place for their child to thrive.

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Sammie Baker

7 months ago

The staff here have been nothing but incredible. They have been so accommodating, helpful and supportive. Both of my children have/do attend this nursery and they really are a wonderful at what they do. When it came to my eldest son who has difficulties, they helped every way they could making it easier for him, helped me with preparing him for school and helped with getting him all the right support in his early years. Without their help and knowledge, I would not have got this far. They really are amazing at what they do and if I could have kept him there for a few more years, I would have. My youngest loves being here and I know he is going to flourish just as much as his brother has and it is all down to this wonderful nursery and the amazing people who work here.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21veFdrYzBiRFY0V21oNGFWcE9ORTlpVTNRMWJIYxAB!2m1!1s0x48747606f89b9333:0x1dc5eebaa094a9f6)

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Andy Greenwood

4 months ago

Playaway have developed strong relationships with our son and he seems really happy there, he talks about his carers all the time which for me shows he has them in mind :)

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Hannah Powell

a year ago

We've been so happy with PlayAways. The staff are warm, friendly and really take the time to get to know your child and their personality. In the older class they work with the kids on phonics, penmanship etc, to get them ready for school. My daughter loves it here.

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Dave Silver

a year ago

It is with great regret that I find myself writing this review, as my experience at your facility was deeply disappointing and, in my opinion, a waste of both money and time. Despite our best efforts as parents to teach our son basic habits, such as telling him when he had the urge to do his business, eating politely at the table, using napkins appropriately and wiping his nose, all of this was wasted during his stay at your nursery. My son regularly returned with dirty clothes, often requiring three changes a day. These behaviors not only show a lack of attention, but also demonstrate that the teachings imparted at home were not being adequately supported by you. Furthermore, the environment did not appear clean or welcoming, and the sense of hypocrisy that shone through left me very perplexed. It is unacceptable that a place that should encourage children to grow and learn seems to neglect these basic principles. After a few days at another facility, I noticed a significant and positive change in my son, a sign that a different approach is not only possible, but necessary. Finally, I would like to highlight an unpleasant perception: it seems that in your facility distinctions are made based on social rank or culture, a behavior that I find unacceptable in an educational context. I hope that this experience of mine can be a starting point for reflection to improve the service you offer. Parents place their trust and expectations in your hands, and the least that can be expected is an environment that reflects professionalism, respect and attention for each child.

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Date: May 2013

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-   August 2025 Requires improvement 
-   September 2019 Good 
-   May 2013 Outstanding 

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