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Playdays Nursery in London (W4)

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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4.8(53 parent reviews) ·15-19 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 2ND · Hounslow
Number of places
110 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Hounslow

About this day nursery

Playdays Nurseries provides high-quality care for children aged three months to five years, focusing on fostering independence, confidence, and a love for learning. The nursery uses traditional teaching methods within a stimulating and enjoyable environment, with children grouped by age into Baby, Toddler, and Pre-school rooms to support their development at their own pace.

The curriculum incorporates subjects like practical life skills, sensorial exploration, language, mathematics, and cultural studies, alongside activities such as French, swimming, computers, music and movement, art, craft, sand and water play, and outdoor learning. The nursery prioritises communication with parents, offering daily diaries for children under two, bi-annual parent-teacher meetings, and regular progress reports.

m. , offering both full-time and part-time placements subject to availability across its five London locations in Wimbledon, Chiswick, and Kensington.

Our ethos

Playdays Nurseries focuses on fostering independence, confidence, and a love for learning through traditional teaching methods. Their curriculum incorporates practical life skills, sensorial exploration, language, mathematics, cultural studies, and various enrichment activities like French and swimming, aiming to support each child's development at their own pace.

What it's like

Children are welcomed by kind and attentive staff and develop affectionate relationships. They happily engage in exciting activities and feel safe and valued in the welcoming environment. Staff effectively support children's emotional well-being and communication, social and physical skills, helping them make good progress in their learning and development.

Traditional teaching methodsAge-appropriate groupingStrong parent communicationVaried curriculum

Pricing & funding

Charges consist of voluntary food and consumables fees to cover items not funded by government schemes. These fees vary by branch location, the session attended (full day, morning, or afternoon), and the child's funding age group (9 months, 2 years, or 3-4 years).

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

  • Government funding does not cover meals, nappies, and wipes.
  • Food and consumables charges are voluntary; parents can choose to provide these items themselves.
  • AM and PM sessions are available from the Toddler Room starting at 16-18 months.

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

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Playdays 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 are welcomed by kind and attentive staff and develop affectionate relationships. They happily engage in exciting activities and feel safe and valued in the welcoming environment. Staff effectively support children's emotional well-being and communication, social and physical skills, helping them make good progress in their learning and development.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop affectionate relationships with staff and happily engage in activities.
  • Children of all ages regularly visit a local park and travel on the nursery bus, sparking their interests and making good progress.
  • The nursery manager is highly reflective and leads with enthusiasm, with a clear vision for improvement.
  • Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and act as positive role models.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported extremely well and swiftly receive the support they need.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to strengthen their teaching strategies to consistently challenge and extend children's learning
  • 2improve staff deployment during routine times of the day to provide children with consistently high-quality interactions
Inspection #10276512 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children genuinely admire the staff team and talk fondly about them at home

They are impressed with the progress their children make

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported extremely well. They swiftly receive the support they need for any emerging gaps in their development. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) seeks advice from external professionals to support these children to reach their full potential. The SENCo has recently received training to learn strategies to aid a smooth transition for children with SEND into their new school.

Outdoor space

Older children play team games, such as rolling in the garden from one end to the other. Children of all ages regularly visit a local park and travel on the nursery bus. The nursery manager plans to extend the garden as children relish their time outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Playdays Nursery

4.8
(53)
Andrew
2 months ago

Playdays Nursery in Chiswick is truly exceptional! From the moment you walk in, it’s clear how much the staff genuinely love and care for the children. The facilities are amazing, well-equipped, safe and beautifully maintained. What really sets this nursery apart is the incredible variety of activities on offer. Children get to enjoy French classes, dance classes and swimming lessons, giving them such a wonderful and enriching experience, along with plenty of outdoor activities. A special mention to Miss Sarah, whose warmth and professionalism set the tone for the whole setting and to all other staff who bring that same dedication and care every single day. This is truly a wonderful place for children to learn, grow and thrive. We would wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent looking for the very best start for their little one.

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Lorraine Germaix
2 months ago

Excellent nursery that I wholeheartedly recommend. The staff is very caring and highly knowledgeable, the management team provides a very positive and warm environment and is extremely organised. Thanks to Playdays Chiswick, I can see my child is thriving, and she couldn't be happier going through the doors in the morning. The activities are rich and varied, the food looks great and you feel like you are part of a community that places the well-being of the children at the forefront, and that parents can fully trust. Overall a 10/10 experience both for me and my child.

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Mafalda Guedes
3 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with this nursery. The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. Our child is always happy to go in and comes home smiling, which says everything. The environment is safe, welcoming, and well-organized, with lots of engaging activities that support learning and confidence. Communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel informed and reassured. We’re so grateful to have found such a wonderful place and would highly recommend it to any parent. Thank you so much Playdays, Miss Sarah, Nelma, and all the incredible staff.

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zarina alimbaeva
6 months ago

My daughter attended this nursery from the age of one, and I will always cherish the memories we have from this beautiful and caring place. I visited many nurseries and my older son attended others as well, but this one is truly the best in Chiswick and in London. You can feel the difference from the moment you walk in — starting with the manager’s welcoming and thoughtful approach. The staff are genuinely caring, and my daughter not only loved going every day but also formed strong bonds with the team.

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Laura Jarman
7 months ago

My son has recently left Playdays after a very happy and wonderful 2.5 years. Sarah and her team go above and beyond to care and look after the children so well. He learnt so much and I always felt reassured he was receiving the best care and attention. His teachers were loving, patient and very kind, as well as teaching him so much. As a first time (nervous) parent leaving him for the first time when he was little was very tough but all of the staff helped both my son and me so much. I recommended my niece and nephew who have been equally as happy at Playdays. I really think it is the best nursery in Chiswick.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2013

  • May 2023Good
  • July 2017Outstanding
  • March 2013Good

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