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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Playday (caversham) # Playday (caversham) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Hemdean House School, Hemdean Road, Reading, RG4 7SD · Reading Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2026 Local authority Reading About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Playday (Caversham) Ltd, established in July 2019, is a nurturing childcare setting catering to children aged 0-4 years. Located within the secure grounds of Hemdean House School in Caversham, Reading, the nursery provides a stimulating and well-resourced learning environment. Our ethos PlayDay Nursery's pedagogical approach is centred around "in the moment planning," where children lead their own learning through play. They are committed to tracking each child's progress using personal learning journals to meet the "Every Child Matters" outcomes and the seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. A keyworker system and parent involvement further support individualised learning. What it's like Children love coming to this nurturing nursery. Staff support children to progress well from their starting points, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children settle well, make friends and play together cooperatively, forming close relationships with staff who know them well. Nurturing environment Strong communication skills Good physical development Dedicated leadership Effective SEND support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.facebook.com/playdaycaversham) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2019 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected May 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playday (caversham) Last inspected 20 May 2026 · Sonia Panchal Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children love coming to this nurturing nursery. Staff support children to progress well from their starting points, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children settle well, make friends and play together cooperatively, forming close relationships with staff who know them well. Inspector highlights - Leaders are dedicated and demonstrate high aspirations for the setting. - Leaders value their staff and hold regular well-being sessions. - Leaders work closely with staff to identify any gaps in children's progress in a timely way, seeking advice from outside agencies. - Leaders take into account the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's personal, social and emotional development and put effective systems in place. - Children are well prepared for their move to school through effective links with local schools. - Parents are very positive about their children's experiences at nursery and describe it as "a great big hug". Areas to develop - 1 Focus staff's interactions with children even more sharply so that they make the most of opportunities to extend and broaden children's knowledge and understanding. Inspection #10215077 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303882) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playday (caversham) Inspection date May 2026 Inspection no. 10215077 Lead inspector Sonia Panchal Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303882)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527781) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.playdaycaversham.co.uk/) Hemdean House School, Hemdean Road, Reading, RG4 7SD [© 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#/-0.97585/51.47122/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Reading - [Day nurseries in Reading](/search?q=Reading) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playday-caversham-ltd-rg4-7sd-2527781) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children to progress well from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders work closely with staff to identify any gaps in children's progress in a timely way, seeking advice from outside agencies. For instance, staff address gaps in children's communication and language skills by teaching them to use picture communication boards. Outdoor space Children develop good physical skills and enjoy plenty of opportunities for fresh air, such as when they paint in the garden and use keys to open padlocks. Staff have worked together on a garden project, which offers wonderful opportunities for children to develop their curiosity and learn new skills. EAL / language support Children's communication skills are enhanced well, with younger children exploring food and older ones role-playing characters from 'Alice in Wonderland'. Staff address gaps in children's communication and language skills by teaching them to use picture communication boards. Inspection history Date: February 2022 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - March 2022 Good - February 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Playday (caversham) ### Whereabouts is Playday (caversham)? ### What stands out about Playday (caversham)? ### What is the Ofsted rating of Playday (caversham)? ### When is Playday (caversham) open? ### From what age does Playday (caversham) accept children? ### How does Playday (caversham) support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Reading Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Playday (caversham). - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Chiltern Nursery Reading · RG4 8JZ 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/chiltern-nursery-rg4-8jz-ey221229) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Monkeymoos Highdown Reading · RG4 8LP 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/monkeymoos-highdown-rg4-8lp-2496782) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham Reading · RG4 8ED 4.6(13 reviews) ](/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-caversham-rg4-8ed-ey501395) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Emmer Green Pre-School Reading · RG4 8LN 4.0(36 reviews) ](/nursery/emmer-green-pre-school-rg4-8ln-116826) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Emmer Green Kindergarten Reading · RG4 8LJ ](/nursery/emmer-green-kindergarten-rg4-8lj-2533703) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Your Co-op Little pioneers nursery and pre-school, Reading Reading · RG1 1AR 4.4(20 reviews) ](/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-reading-rg1-1ar-116788) [See all nurseries in Reading →](/search?q=Reading) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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