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Our little boy has been attending for 1.5 days for over a year and will be stepping up to the over 2’s room soon. I believe coming here has helped him be confident around other kids and adults. Meal and food updates on the app while they’re there with pictures of them doing activities also put on the app. All in all a great nursery that I’d definitely recommend.", "datePublished": "2023-07-28T06:31:26.304436Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "ozythegreat" }, "reviewBody": "My kids been going for a year now and she loves it. The staff are perfect with the kid. 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Playcare Day Nursery # Playcare Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 4.8 (4 parent reviews) · Brotherton and Byram Children's Centre, Low Street, Knottingley, WF11 9HQ · North Yorkshire Number of places 64 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority North Yorkshire 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 Playcare Day Nursery, established in 2015, provides all-year-round childcare for children aged 0-11 years in Knottingley. Rated What it's like Children develop strong bonds with staff members and other children, feeling safe and settled, which helps them become highly confident learners. They experience a broad range of real-world activities including regular outings and learning about nature through growing plants and observing insects in the nursery field. Strong bonds with staff Real-world experiences Well-planned play spaces Good behaviour Risk-taking and relationships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playcare Day Nursery Last inspected 5 May 2023 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 develop strong bonds with staff members and other children, feeling safe and settled, which helps them become highly confident learners. They experience a broad range of real-world activities including regular outings and learning about nature through growing plants and observing insects in the nursery field. Inspector highlights - Children form strong bonds with caring and enthusiastic staff. - Children enjoy a broad range of real-world experiences and outings. - The nursery rooms and play spaces are carefully planned to meet children's needs. - Children's behaviour is good, and they learn self-control and teamwork. - Staff support children in taking risks and building positive relationships. Areas to develop - 1 provide guidance and training for staff who work with babies, to further enhance their interactions with children and support their communication and language skills - 2 review the ways in which activities and daily routines are carried out, to ensure that staff's and children's time is used more effectively. Inspection #10286171 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219597) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playcare Day Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10286171 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219597)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490395) 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 Brotherton and Byram Children's Centre, Low Street, Knottingley, WF11 9HQ [© 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#/-1.26991/53.72375/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Knottingley - [Day nurseries in Knottingley](/search?q=Knottingley) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playcare-day-nursery-wf11-9hq-ey490395) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The report mentions a 'calm down' area for children who may need further support to manage their own feelings and behaviour, indicating some provision for additional needs. Outdoor space There is plenty of space outdoors for children to run and ride on wheeled toys. This supports them to make good progress with their physical development. Children also enjoy activities like digging in mud and splashing in puddles. ## Parent Reviews of Playcare Day Nursery 4.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX1IakoezOzrp1iZ1h5thspud5MzxkP7GNMdV5LICm4I2cdQ8iO=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Neil Brown 2 years ago The baby room staff are very friendly. Our little boy has been attending for 1.5 days for over a year and will be stepping up to the over 2’s room soon. I believe coming here has helped him be confident around other kids and adults. Meal and food updates on the app while they’re there with pictures of them doing activities also put on the app. All in all a great nursery that I’d definitely recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwbVAtUUF3EAE!2m1!1s0x48796a9b9fb26919:0xdc93a02e37390879) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW-Eyl9L9kLvbQpsA1huYsz0-Zr7LXn5G0YA1VllY6FNvwO_XE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) ozythegreat 3 years ago My kids been going for a year now and she loves it. The staff are perfect with the kid. Will continue to send her there in days to come [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoM05yRnVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48796a9b9fb26919:0xdc93a02e37390879) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI4pSUeudR-0T7z6T-urXnyLWcDDTIhKT72MtnWKwbykHhN3Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Aston 2 years ago It’s name is in poppy playtime 10/10 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN0djZpUWlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48796a9b9fb26919:0xdc93a02e37390879) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVDdtsr9DAEKwVbP2r8HQgHRfXvWA-dYCev4uenEuJSX5L7h1IQ2w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Andy Thacker 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRZ0lIb293RRAB!2m1!1s0x48796a9b9fb26919:0xdc93a02e37390879) Reviews from Google for Playcare Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15894223630276036729&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2017 - May 2023 Good - September 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Playcare Day Nursery ### From what age does Playcare Day Nursery accept children? ### How is Playcare Day Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### Which funded hours does Playcare Day Nursery accept? ### How does Playcare Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### Does Playcare Day Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What are the main strengths at Playcare Day Nursery? ## About the setting Playcare Day Nursery registered in 2015 and is located in Knottingley, West Yorkshire. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and employs 15 members of childcare staff, with 11 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. 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