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Playdays Nursery in London (W14 9HB)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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4.9(41 Google reviews) ·13 Barton Road, West Kensington, London, W14 9HB · Hammersmith and Fulham
Number of places
21 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham

About this day nursery

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The day nursery aims to foster independence, confidence, and academic as well as creative strengths in each child, preparing them for a smooth transition to school. They employ traditional teaching methods within a stimulating and fun environment, with activities including French lessons, swimming, computer skills, music and movement, and various arts and crafts.

Children are grouped into Baby, Toddler, and Pre-school rooms to ensure age-appropriate development and individual attention. Playdays Nurseries prioritises communication with parents, offering daily diaries for children under two, bi-annual parent-teacher meetings, and regular progress reports.

They also provide termly activity packs and newsletters to keep families informed about their child's development and nursery happenings. The day nursery has five locations across London, including Wimbledon, Chiswick, and Kensington, offering both full-time and part-time placements subject to availability.

What it's like

Children show high levels of emotional security, confidence and self-esteem through a warm welcome from staff. They learn to play safely, sharing resources and cooperating. Children respond positively to high expectations, such as feeding themselves at mealtimes, which supports their independence skills.

Traditional teaching methodsAge-grouped roomsFocus on independence and confidenceStrong parent communication

Pricing & funding

Additional daily fees apply for funded children to cover food and consumables, varying by location, session (All Day, AM, or PM), and age group (9 months, 2 years, or 3 & 4 years). Morning and afternoon sessions are only available from the Toddler Room starting at 16 to 18 months.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • Additional charges for food and consumables apply to government-funded hours.
  • AM and PM sessions are only available from the Toddler Room, starting at 16 to 18 months.
  • Funding charges vary by location, child age, and session type (All Day, AM, or PM).

Key facts

Opening hours

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 51 weeks a year

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

1995

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Playdays Nursery

Last inspected 29 March 2022

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 show high levels of emotional security, confidence and self-esteem through a warm welcome from staff. They learn to play safely, sharing resources and cooperating. Children respond positively to high expectations, such as feeding themselves at mealtimes, which supports their independence skills.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider and manager work well together as a team, using views of professionals and parents to evaluate the provision.
  • Parents cannot praise the nursery highly enough, appreciating staff's genuine care and effective communication.
  • The manager provides staff with good levels of support and guidance to develop their teaching practice.
  • Staff put a strong emphasis on building relationships with children and their families, using home visits to plan activities.
  • Staff provide children with a broad and balanced curriculum, helping them acquire skills and knowledge for school.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend the opportunities for individual staff to engage in targeted professional development to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level
  • 2enhance staff's understanding of hygiene practices, with particular reference to washing hands before mealtimes.
Inspection #10137950 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents cannot praise the nursery highly enough.

They especially appreciate staff's genuine care and concern for their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff observe and assess children's learning effectively. They are quick to identify and refer any additional needs children may have. This ensures that children and their parents get the support they need.

Outdoor space

Toddlers take turns as they crawl, climb, jump and balance on the outdoor apparatus. The manager and the inspector conducted a joint observation of an outdoor activity and evaluated its impact on children's learning.

Google Reviews of Playdays Nursery

4.9
(41 Google reviews)
Rebe
2 months ago

Finding a nursery you trust completely is so important, and we found exactly that here. The level of care is exceptional; it’s a very warm and thoughtful environment where the children’s happiness clearly comes first. Our son is always excited to go, loves the activities, and the progress he’s making is lovely to see. Miss Kerry and the entire team are just lovely people. We feel so lucky to have found such a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. Highly recommended!

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Poppy
7 months ago

Playdays is an outstanding nursery, and I have absolutely no reservations in wholeheartedly recommending it. The staff are exceptionally kind, patient, and nurturing, creating a truly welcoming and supportive environment for the children. We feel incredibly lucky to have secured our son a place at such a special nursery. We couldn’t recommend it more highly.

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Doria Bencheik
10 months ago

Our son had the most wonderful experience at Playdays Nursery, and we couldn’t be more grateful. From the very beginning, Miss Kerry and the team made us feel welcomed and reassured. Over the past year and a half, they’ve created such a warm, caring, and supportive environment where our little boy felt happy, secure, and excited to come in every day. The staff at Playdays are truly exceptional. They are kind, nurturing, and genuinely dedicated to the children’s well-being and development. The love and attention they give to each child is so beautiful to witness, and it’s something we deeply appreciated every single day. Our son is also allergic to milk and eggs, and we were impressed by how well this was handled. The team were always attentive and thorough, making sure he had an adapted menu and felt completely safe and included at mealtimes. We also really appreciated the variety of activities from baby yoga, to creative arts and time outdoors, our son particularly enjoyed playing ball in the garden! We wholeheartedly recommend Playdays to any parent looking for a loving, safe, and truly caring environment. It is a lovely nursery run by very caring people!

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Amy Ledingham
a year ago

As parents, finding the right childcare is one of the most important decisions we make. After nearly two years at Playdays Nursery, we can confidently say we made the absolute best choice for our son. From the moment he started in the baby room, the level of care and nurturing has been outstanding. The staff are incredibly attentive, creating a warm and safe environment. As he progressed to the toddler room, we were continually impressed by the stimulating activities and learning opportunities provided. Our son's language skills, social abilities and overall confidence have blossomed. The variety of age appropriate activities like art, music, sensory play and outdoor time keeps every day engaging and fun. What also sets Playdays apart is the excellent quality of the food provided! We cannot say enough about this incredible nursery. The facilities are great but it's really the caring, professional staff that make Playdays so special. We are eternally grateful for the wonderful start they've given our son.

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Archie Bellville
a year ago

Playdays is a very special nursery! The genuinely caring staff create a nurturing environment where my children have thrived. Stimulating activities that perfectly balance fun and learning. Communication is excellent - regular updates that keep us connected. We feel beyond lucky to have found Playdays one of our best parenting decisions - I couldn't recommend them more highly to other families!

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Inspection history

Date: October 2011

  • March 2022Good
  • February 2016Outstanding
  • October 2011Good

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