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Playbox Nursery in Egham

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Manor Farm Lane, Egham, TW20 9HR · Surrey
Number of places
33 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Playbox Nursery, situated in the Easter Centre at St John’s Church in Egham, Surrey, welcomes children aged 2-4 years old. The nursery prides itself on an inclusive environment, accepting children regardless of their abilities, gender, race, or cultural background, subject to place availability.

Operating during Surrey County Council’s school term dates, Playbox is closed on bank holidays, half terms, and summer holidays. The nursery runs morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions, all of which are eligible for various government funding schemes.

Managed by Hannah Smith, Playbox is registered and regularly inspected by OFSTED, having achieved a 'GOOD' rating in its latest inspection in December 2024. The nursery is also a member of the Early Years Alliance, demonstrating its commitment to quality early childhood education.

Prospective families are encouraged to arrange a visit to explore the facilities and meet the team.

What it's like

Children are happy and confidently leave their parents and carers. Staff are kind and nurturing, helping children feel safe and secure. Staff encourage imagination and introduce new language, promoting understanding of the world around them.

Church-runAccepts 2-4 year oldsOFSTED Good rating

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

AM Session (9am-Midday), PM Session (Midday-3pm), Full Day (9am-3pm)

Session types

Morning session, Afternoon session, Full day

Age range

2-4 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Playbox Nursery

Last inspected 5 December 2024 · Kelly Lane

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 are happy and confidently leave their parents and carers. Staff are kind and nurturing, helping children feel safe and secure. Staff encourage imagination and introduce new language, promoting understanding of the world around them.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happy and confidently leave their parents and carers.
  • Staff encourage children to use their imagination during play and introduce new ideas and language.
  • Staff promote children's health well and provide guidance for parents on healthy packed lunches.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, and staff regularly share information about children's development.
  • Staff provide very good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to recognise when they can encourage children to develop their independence skills further
  • 2strengthen the coaching and mentoring for staff to further develop their skills and enhance the implementation of the curriculum.
Inspection #10368434 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on the book-lending library and how this has helped them to continue their children's love of stories at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide very good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They focus strongly on meeting their individual needs. Staff work closely with other professionals and parents to create and use plans that help children with SEND to progress in their development.

Outdoor space

Children have ample opportunities to exercise, both indoors and outdoors, which promotes their good health and well-being. However, at times, staff are too quick to complete simple tasks for children that they could try for themselves, such as putting on their coats to play outside. This means children do not have consistent opportunities to practise their independence skills.

Parent Reviews of Playbox Nursery

5.0
(1)
M.A. M
5 years ago

Some years ago my girl was in this lovely nursery. I have no words to describe how nice and incredible the staff was with my little one. After some years and a shift of country, my girl is able to remember the good time and great memories in Playbox. I can describe this nursery as a place were you can find an extra-care and lot of love. Many thanks to you all.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2019

  • December 2024Good
  • March 2019Good

Frequently asked about Playbox Nursery

About the setting

Playbox St. Johns Pre-School Nursery registered in 2017 and is located in Egham, Surrey. It operates term time only, between 9am and 3pm. There are currently 10 staff working with children, of whom eight hold a relevant qualification at level 2 or above. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY544116
Registered person
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St John The Baptist Egham
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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