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Playaway Nursery (blc)

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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3.3(6 Google reviews) ·Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB · Barking and Dagenham
Number of places
42 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham

About this day nursery

Playaway Day Nursery at Barking Learning Centre offers childcare for children aged 2 to 5 years. Located conveniently in Barking Town Centre, directly opposite the Town Hall and within the Library, the day nursery provides access to various local authority activities.

This includes regular visits to the library for book selection, excursions to Barking Theatre for events like the Christmas Pantomime, and walks to Abbey Fields. The nursery accommodates both private fee-paying parents and those utilising funded sessions for 2 and 3-year-olds.

Parents are encouraged to contact the nursery for a registration form and to arrange a visit to the setting.

What it's like

Leaders and staff have created a bright and happy environment where every child is greeted by their name and a warm welcome. Children's well-being and safety are prioritised, resulting in children being settled and secure. The friendly environment gives them confidence to explore the many interesting activities staff plan for them, and children behave well.

Located within a libraryAccepts 2 and 3-year funded sessionsAccess to local community activities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year, from 8am to 6pm.

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Playaway Nursery (blc)

Last inspected 9 January 2025 · Nelam Pooni

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

Leaders and staff have created a bright and happy environment where every child is greeted by their name and a warm welcome. Children's well-being and safety are prioritised, resulting in children being settled and secure. The friendly environment gives them confidence to explore the many interesting activities staff plan for them, and children behave well.

Inspector highlights

  • All staff know the children well, and they regularly observe and track children's progress.
  • Staff provide lots of opportunities for all children to sing songs, listen to stories and have conversations with each other.
  • There is a strong focus on supporting children to learn about leading healthy lifestyles and making healthy choices.
  • Children have a wide range of opportunities to develop their independence and self-care skills.
  • Leaders and staff support children with SEND and those who may need extra support well.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the learning environment to support children to focus on chosen activities
  • 2build on communication and partnerships with parents, to keep them up to date with relevant information and involve them in their children's learning.
Inspection #10367504 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make the best possible progress in their overall development. Leaders and staff support children with SEND and those who may need extra support well, working with professionals and using recommended strategies.

Outdoor space

Children play in the nursery garden, learning to pedal on bikes and throwing balls. Staff ensure children have daily physical exercise to support their physical well-being.

EAL / language support

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their communication and language development.

Google Reviews of Playaway Nursery (blc)

3.3
(6 Google reviews)
Natasha Powell
6 months ago

My daughter is thriving in this daycare. Thank you

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jyoti sandhu
a year ago

They are not giving settling time to kids very different from all other nurseries, worse rules NOT RECOMMEND this nursery.

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sonder
6 years ago

Very quite 😃 take children out in small groups to read 👍

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Inspection history

Date: February 2019

  • January 2025Good
  • February 2019Good

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