Session types
Full Day Care, ½ day care, wrap around, pre school hours
Play2Learn
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2025)
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Hounslow
About this day nursery
Play2Learn in Cranford provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2-5 years, focusing on a home-like atmosphere to ease the transition from family life. They embrace aspects of the Curiosity Approach, using real-life items and natural resources to encourage exploration and engagement.
The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, prioritising personal, social, and emotional development, especially for children who may have experienced socialisation challenges. Communication and language development are central to their approach, incorporating signing, nursery rhymes, and dedicated listening from staff.
Outdoor play is a vital component of the daily routine, with children having weekly access to Forest Schools activities in a local park and forested area. This encourages physical development, managed risk-taking, and an appreciation for nature, with all-in-one coats and Wellington boots provided.
Play2Learn also emphasises healthy living, holding a "healthy setting status" and focusing on nutritious food, physical activity, and emotional well-being. They foster strong partnerships with parents, viewing them as co-educators and involving them in workshops, events, and individual learning plans to support each child's unique development.
Our ethos
Play2Learn embraces aspects of the Curiosity Approach, using real-life items and natural resources to encourage exploration. They follow the EYFS curriculum, prioritising social and emotional development, communication, language, and outdoor play, including weekly Forest Schools activities. They also emphasise healthy living and strong partnerships with parents, viewing them as co-educators.
What it's like
Staff at this nursery have an exceptional understanding of each child's learning, which they establish from the beginning. They gather extensive information about children to develop an ambitious and well-structured curriculum. Staff's teaching is highly effective, leading to rapid speech development among children. They also maintain close partnerships with parents and carers.
Curiosity ApproachForest SchoolTerm-time onlyEYFS curriculumHealthy Setting Status
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Opening hours
Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm, term-time only
Age range
2-5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
2010
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Play2Learn
Last inspected 24 March 2025
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Staff at this nursery have an exceptional understanding of each child's learning, which they establish from the beginning. They gather extensive information about children to develop an ambitious and well-structured curriculum. Staff's teaching is highly effective, leading to rapid speech development among children. They also maintain close partnerships with parents and carers.
Inspector highlights
- The management team is made up of highly experienced individuals who serve as exceptional role models.
- Staff's morale is very high; they speak enthusiastically about the strong support they receive for their professional development and well-being.
- Staff's interactions with children, including those who are new and less experienced, are of high quality.
- Staff's assessments of children's learning are rigorous, allowing a deep understanding of each child's skills.
- Children are highly inquisitive and motivated learners.
Inspection #10372130 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents report that their children are very happy and excited to attend the nursery.
Parents are extremely happy with all aspects of staff's work.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Communication and language are central to the curriculum, as many children require additional support in these areas. When additional support is needed, staff quickly implement targeted interventions, leading to rapid and significant progress in children's development. For example, children with limited language skills can now express themselves verbally or use sign language.
Outdoor space
The management team uses their deep understanding of the community to offer children, including those from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds, a wide range of enriching learning experiences. These experiences include opportunities to engage with nature. Outside, children use their superb imaginations as they engage in a story about a bear, navigating various obstacles during their adventure, demonstrating their impressive physical skills.
Parent Reviews of Play2Learn
4.9
(7)
Leila Badawy
12 years ago
very friendly staff that try their best for the kids. good manager who is present most if not all of the time unlike some nurseries and my childs key worker is great who has really worked with my child and has done a great job. my child has really progressed since starting and has enjoyed going. the only down side is the outdoor area but they do take children forest school which my child likes and do sports days etc and also only serve healthy food, which is another good thing. Nice nursery
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vikram datta
2 years ago
Excellent experience for my daughter, staff are very passionate about children’s development. Big thanks to all the staff, although I don’t know all the names but sumra, Sukhi, wajeeha and laela, joti, Cleo and all the ladies are amazing! Regular updates are provided, along with photos, days out to the park and we have seen a lot of development in our child’s development. Thank you once again
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Mandeep Sandhu
9 years ago
My son started at this nursery aged 2 and a half. He has now just turned 3. From saying the odd word and lots of babbling in has started speaking in proper sentences. He is now clear in his speaking and his communication skills have improved 100%. He surprises me all the time with his comprehension of numbers and words and I never thought that 3 year olds would know this information this quickly. He is growing into a headstrong, confident and independent boy. A lot of this is due to this nursery. Every week I learn something new about him because of the things he has learnt at nursery. I believe sending my son to this nursery is probably one of the best decisions I've made!
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jas poonia
2 years ago
ONE OF THE BEST NURSERY AND STAFF ARE AMAZING 👌MANAGER WAJEEHA IS VERY SUPPORTIVE Miss Laela and team are amazing with kids ,we really appreciate their hard work ,the way they put their dedication to teach the children and for all the love, care and support our child get from all the teachers ❤️ My child really love going to Play2learn nursery. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Diya arora
3 years ago
My child started nursery 8 months ago , I am amazed to see his progress, he is speaking clear now and happy to talk with everyone as he was very shy baby before Now trying to get admission for my 2nd baby as well ,hope I will get a place Thanks to all staff for being supportive 💕 ❤ 💖
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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2025
Date: January 2011
- March 2025Outstanding
- April 2019Good
- April 2016Good
- January 2011Good
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