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Playaways Nursery # Playaways Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Hub, 1a Orchard Court, Glastonbury, BA6 9JB · Somerset Number of places 32 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Playaways Nursery Ltd, located in Glastonbury, provides a welcoming environment for children aged 0-4 years, operating year-round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, the nursery focuses its curriculum on the prime areas of learning, ensuring children build a strong foundation before starting school. The dedicated team, with recent training in special educational needs and disabilities, implements robust intervention plans tailored to individual needs, leading to deeper learning. Children are encouraged to be confident and independent learners, with staff challenging their skills and expanding their vocabulary. The nursery fosters positive attitudes towards learning through engaging activities, both indoors and outdoors. For instance, older children collaborate on problem-solving tasks using natural materials to build balance beams, while staff help them manage risks safely. Children also benefit from various outings that broaden their understanding of the local community. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, and describe staff as friendly, attentive, caring, and genuinely invested in their children's development. Our ethos Playaways Nursery Ltd is committed to learning through play, fostering independence across the EYFS curriculum, and building strong parent partnerships. They believe in supporting children to reach their full potential within a carefully managed environment that adheres to the EYFS framework. What it's like Dedicated leaders focus the curriculum on the prime areas of learning, helping children build a solid foundation before school. Children become confident and independent learners, with staff challenge their independence skills and encouraging new vocabulary. Staff maintain high expectations for behaviour, gently reminding children and encouraging them to make "good choices". Stimulating activities Early needs identification Community outings Strong parent partnerships Good behaviour Strong SEND support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (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 Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Waitlist Waiting list ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playaways Nursery Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10407747 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289242)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2737408) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed The Hub, 1a Orchard Court, Glastonbury, BA6 9JB Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.71559/51.14888/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Glastonbury - [Day nurseries in Glastonbury](/search?q=Glastonbury) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playaways-nursery-ltd-ba6-9jb-2737408) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playaways Nursery Last inspected 15 September 2025 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 Dedicated leaders focus the curriculum on the prime areas of learning, helping children build a solid foundation before school. Children become confident and independent learners, with staff challenge their independence skills and encouraging new vocabulary. Staff maintain high expectations for behaviour, gently reminding children and encouraging them to make "good choices". Inspector highlights - Staff use their excellent knowledge of children to plan stimulating activities based on their interests. - Early identification of needs is a strength, and children receive the support they need. - Children benefit from various outings, helping to widen their knowledge about their community. - Passionate leaders offer staff regular mentoring and training, supporting their well-being and ongoing professional development. - Leaders have formed strong partnerships with parents and share relevant information about their children's learning. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen further staff interactions with children during mealtimes, to extend children's understanding of the impact of healthy foods on their bodies. Inspection #10407747 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289242) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents report that their children are happy and describe staff as friendly, attentive, caring and genuinely invested in their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Recent training on special educational needs and/or disabilities has helped staff to implement more robust intervention plans. This means targets are more precise to children's individual needs, supporting deeper learning. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Outside, older children develop their problem-solving skills by working together using crates and wood to make their own balance beams. Staff help children to begin to manage their own risks in a safe environment, and children enjoy playing catch with staff, developing their hand-eye coordination. ## Parent Reviews of Playaways Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIH4YalNPPjwtd_xJPWIhNmEnmYMFINPTMhIwwRIv6OOZtv=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kt Molyneaux 10 years ago fantastic nursery lovely staff wouldn't send my kids any wear else [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRNzZuMFBBEAE!2m1!1s0x487217800874b6e5:0x60ac5e429e3cc78a) Reviews from Google for Playaways Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6966046363850950538&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 15 September 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289242) ## Frequently asked about Playaways Nursery ### What is Playaways Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating? ### Does Playaways Nursery Ltd offer funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Playaways Nursery Ltd? ### What age range does Playaways Nursery Ltd cater for? ### How does Playaways Nursery Ltd support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? ### What kind of outdoor activities are available at Playaways Nursery Ltd? ## About the setting Playaways Nursery Ltd registered in 2023 and operates from The Hub in Glastonbury, Somerset. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round. There are 12 members of staff, with varying early years qualifications, and the setting offers government funded places. 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