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Play Days Children's Nursery # Play Days Children's Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · 1 Salthouse Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 5EN · Blackpool Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority Blackpool 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 Play Days Children's Nursery in Blackpool provides childcare for children aged 0–4 years. Registered with Ofsted in 2019, the day nursery operates all year round from Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00, offering a total of 45 places. The setting received a "Good" overall rating at its latest inspection on January 30, 2026. The day nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on developing skills and knowledge for future learning. The dedicated staff team works to build secure relationships with children from the outset, ensuring they feel safe, secure, and ready to learn. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported by the use of key words in their home languages, helping them to engage in play and learning. The nursery also prioritises outdoor learning, with children enjoying space to climb and balance, promoting physical activity and overall well-being. Leaders effectively identify and support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), adapting resources and providing training to overcome learning barriers. The setting fosters an open and positive safeguarding culture, with leaders implementing continuous improvements to practices and provision. Our ethos Playdays Nurseries aims to foster independence and confidence in children aged three months to five years, encouraging them to discover their academic and creative strengths for a smooth transition to school. The curriculum incorporates traditional teaching methods with a variety of engaging activities including practical life skills, sensorial exploration, language, maths, cultural subjects, French lessons, swimming, computer use, music, movement, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. Individual progress is meticulously tracked through profiles, daily diaries for infants, and regular parent-teacher meetings, ensuring open communication about each child's development. What it's like Children enjoy their time in this setting and staff work hard to build secure relationships with them from the outset. Staff help children to develop skills and knowledge that they need for their future learning, including as they move on to school. Children learn to concentrate and focus, contributing their ideas and thoughts during group times. Staff know children well and understand their needs and starting points, building their confidence and self-esteem from the start. Staff thoughtfully consider and reduce barriers to children's learning and wellbeing. Secure relationships Individualised support Positive environment ## Pricing & funding The nursery charges separately for meals and consumables, which are not covered by government funding. Additional fees vary depending on the nursery location and session type (all day, AM, or PM). Half-day sessions are restricted to children in the Toddler Room aged 16 to 18 months and older. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - • Government funding does not cover meals, nappies, wipes, and additional hours. - • Parents must pay for optional extras and consumables even if eligible for funding. - • AM and PM sessions are only available for children in the Toddler Room (16-18 months and older). - • Sessional and additional optional charges apply as per tables available at individual locations. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Play Days Children's Nursery Inspection date Jan 2026 Inspection no. 10145507 Lead inspector Amy Johnson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50298675)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563623) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/) 1 Salthouse Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 5EN ## Explore day nurseries near Blackpool - [Day nurseries in Blackpool](/search?q=Blackpool) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playdays-nursery-fy1-5en-ey563623) ## Key facts Opening hours 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Session types full time, part time Registered with Ofsted 2019 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Jan 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 Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Needs attention Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Play Days Children's Nursery Last inspected 30 January 2026 · Amy Johnson Safeguarding effective Actions the provider must take - ensure consistent delivery of the curriculum, adapting teaching and interactions to reflect the varying needs of children, particularly around their communication and language. What it's like to attend Children enjoy their time in this setting and staff work hard to build secure relationships with them from the outset. Staff help children to develop skills and knowledge that they need for their future learning, including as they move on to school. Children learn to concentrate and focus, contributing their ideas and thoughts during group times. Staff know children well and understand their needs and starting points, building their confidence and self-esteem from the start. Staff thoughtfully consider and reduce barriers to children's learning and wellbeing. Inspector highlights - Children typically achieve appropriately in their learning, and children with lower starting points make progress. - Staff model the behaviours they expect and help children to understand the rules of the setting. - Children's welfare and wellbeing are central to leaders' vision and to staff's practice. - Leaders identify children with barriers to their learning and use observations and assessment appropriately. - The new leadership team has implemented and overseen numerous changes throughout the provision and to practice. Areas to develop - 1 Younger children and those who are more difficult to engage do not benefit from more consistent interactions that focus on their language development. - 2 Leaders have not focused on timely staff training to have an even more significant impact. - 3 Leaders have not embedded their teaching of different age groups to support children's learning about their wellbeing further through consistent interactions. - 4 Leaders have not focused on timely staff training to have an even more significant impact. Inspection #10145507 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50298675) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders identify children with barriers to their learning and use observations and assessment appropriately. They understand what children need to learn next, adapting resources and sourcing training for staff to support children's needs and reduce learning barriers. Leaders seek advice from other agencies to help support children's needs, ensuring children make progress in their development and learning. Outdoor space Children are physically active, enjoying space inside to move their bodies as they dance and outside to climb and balance. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language benefit from the use of key words in their home languages as they play. ## Google Reviews of Play Days Children's Nursery 5.0 (3 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLt13vvyuOFSiNONl9rd4WF5emEjvmUjzKNtnZ3MC-HwnX1zw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) James Mills 2 years ago Thr best staff who go above and beyond repeatedly for the children. I wouldn't want my little girl anywhere other than playdays. Lexi-Grace is always excited on the mornings of nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4cHMtdEFnEAE!2m1!1s0x487b4474f07bbd97:0x4439c1ea068ef153) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKWakSIJIRTqQT5jdvJomT-z5JWbFP-67gV01jBygehQT4ysA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) victoria kelshaw 2 years ago My child as come on so well since he as been here. And the staff are amazing [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4NXBPTkN3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b4474f07bbd97:0x4439c1ea068ef153) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXFJvw_kNQMIfgUZjsBOf7zRPFLJ_MDlAabbs-f5PxAF07BD-kXCA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jack Ramsay 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBMHVIVV9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b4474f07bbd97:0x4439c1ea068ef153) Reviews from Google for Play Days Children's Nursery. 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