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Play Box Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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4.4(11 parent reviews) ·Unit 10, Building 53A, Kingswinford, DY6 7XG · Dudley
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Dudley

About this day nursery

Play Box Nursery in Kingswinford, West Midlands, offers versatile and high-quality childcare within a family-focused setting. The nursery is committed to creating a nurturing and secure atmosphere where every child receives dedicated attention and support to flourish during their early years.

Their approach prioritises growth and joy in a loving environment. The facility is located on Third Avenue, The Pensnett Estate, and you can explore their website for more information on the services provided.

The nursery encourages active engagement with their Facebook page to stay informed about events and activities, with regular updates from their social media team showcasing the engaging programmes designed by their staff.

What it's like

Children enter the nursery happily and quickly settle into the routines of the day, forming attachments with staff and feeling safe and secure. Young children enjoy musical instruments, which helps with their language and coordination. Older children delight in hide and seek, finding letters of the alphabet and sounding them out, preparing them for school.

Family-focusedFlexible childcare

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round, except for one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1998

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Play Box Nursery

Last inspected 31 January 2023 · Katie Rudge

Safeguarding effective
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 enter the nursery happily and quickly settle into the routines of the day, forming attachments with staff and feeling safe and secure. Young children enjoy musical instruments, which helps with their language and coordination. Older children delight in hide and seek, finding letters of the alphabet and sounding them out, preparing them for school.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are passionate about the future vision of the nursery and regularly reflect on making improvements.
  • Parents speak very highly of the nursery, appreciating the digital app for communication and the preparation their older children received for school.
  • Staff are nurturing children's love of books from an early age, placing them strategically and inspiring storytelling.
  • Children demonstrate kindness and are beginning to learn to share.
  • Children enjoy going outside every day and learn to take appropriate physical risks, building confidence and self-esteem.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the use of effective questioning skills to give children enough time to think deeply and have time to respond
  • 2ensure that staff use every opportunity to encourage children to practise independence with important life skills.
Inspection #10276864 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their older children were well prepared for the transition to school

returning to work was made easier by knowing that they can see what their children are doing from the updates they receive throughout the day

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children enjoy going outside every day. They learn to take appropriate physical risks as they climb on the large frame, negotiate the firefighter's pole and practise balancing on the bars with close supervision from staff.

Parent Reviews of Play Box Nursery

4.4
(11)
Lauren
a year ago

Fantastic nursery, I would highly recommend. Staff are lovely. My daughter attended Playbox but we unfortunately had to leave due to moving.

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Deliliah t H
a year ago

Staff are amazing ! My daughter has enjoyed her first year of nursary- always happy to go & staff always super friendly and great communication - would deffo recommend xx

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Katie Dimmock
5 years ago

I couldnt be happier with the care of my baby. Staff are exceptional. Baby room staff are amazing! Feedback everyday. Great value for money. Very flexible for those that work shifts

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kieran barker
8 years ago

Had all 3 of my children go through Play Box over the years. Couldn't have asked for a better start in life for all of them. The staff were always so friendly and got so involved with us as parents. Thank you so much to everyone at Play Box

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Nicola Ball
4 years ago

Honestly couldn't reccomend play box enough. My daughter absolutely loves it. They are so good with her I haven't had any trouble with her going in she runs through the door every morning Xx

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Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • January 2023Good
  • November 2017Good
  • September 2014Good
  • June 2009Good

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