Playbox Day Nursery in Folkestone

About this day nursery

Playbox Day Nursery & Pre-School, located in Folkestone, Kent, is an award-winning establishment that has been providing exceptional early years education since January 2010. The nursery is committed to nurturing curiosity, fostering friendships, and celebrating each child's individuality.

They offer flexible "All Year Round" and "Term Time Only" places, including free provision for children aged 2 to 5 years, highlighting their dedication to supporting families. The nursery features two spacious learning rooms with a variety of resources and activities designed to encourage discovery, creativity, and growth.

Outside, children have access to over 2,000 square metres of secure space, including astro turf and grass gardens, a forest area, an outdoor reading retreat, and creative zones for art and music. This environment, inspired by the HYGGE philosophy, aims to provide a warm, comforting, and homely atmosphere.

Playbox Nursery values parental involvement, keeping families connected through a secure online portal and the Blossom App, which provide updates, photos, and progress milestones. The team comprises qualified and experienced staff who are deeply committed to each child's development, working with high child-to-staff ratios to meet individual needs and create a calm, engaging learning environment.

Our ethos

Playbox Day Nursery is committed to nurturing curiosity, fostering friendships, and celebrating each child's individuality. Their environment is inspired by the HYGGE philosophy, aiming to provide a warm, comforting, and homely atmosphere. They value parental involvement and are dedicated to each child's development in a calm, engaging learning environment.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled at this calm and inclusive nursery. Familiar and enthusiastic staff greet them as they arrive, helping them to settle quickly. Children confidently hang up their things and enter the room ready to start their day.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged based on full day, morning, or afternoon sessions, with additional hours and wraparound clubs available at hourly rates. Both term-time only and all-year-round places are offered. There is a recommended minimum booking of at least two sessions per week to help children settle.