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Playdays Pre-School (new Cio)

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Playdays Pre School, 6 Memory Lane, Plymouth, PL9 9GH · Plymouth
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Plymouth

About this day nursery

Playdays Pre-School, located within the Plymstock Community Centre, is a charitable organisation catering to children aged 18 months to 4 years. The pre-school operates during term-time, offering a welcoming and secure setting where young learners are encouraged to develop across all areas.

They provide various session options throughout the week, with specific opening hours from Monday to Friday. Parents are invited to visit in person to explore the facilities and discuss the educational provision.

The pre-school emphasises a supportive environment, focusing on each child's individual growth and learning journey. Prospective families can find detailed information regarding admissions, fees, and available funding options on their website, and the team is available to assist with any queries.

What it's like

Staff warmly welcome children into the pre-school and prioritise their well-being, planning a curriculum that follows their interests. Children benefit from regularly getting together with other members of their local community, developing social skills and understanding others. Staff skilfully teach them how to talk about their feelings, supporting their understanding of how to behave well and show kindness to others.

Charity-runCommunity-basedTerm-time onlySupports SEN

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per session, with options for morning, afternoon, breakfast club, lunch club, and all-day sessions. A sibling discount is available for families with multiple children.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • A registration fee and completed admissions form are required upon joining.
  • A sibling discount of 5% is applied for immediate family members.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday: 8am - 1pm; Tuesday - Friday: 8am - 4pm

Session types

Morning Session, Afternoon Session, Breakfast Club, Lunch Club, All Day Session

Age range

18 months - 4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Playdays Pre-School (new Cio)

Last inspected 26 April 2022 · Margaret Baird

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

Staff warmly welcome children into the pre-school and prioritise their well-being, planning a curriculum that follows their interests. Children benefit from regularly getting together with other members of their local community, developing social skills and understanding others. Staff skilfully teach them how to talk about their feelings, supporting their understanding of how to behave well and show kindness to others.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff work together as a highly committed team, providing good support for professional development and staff well-being.
  • The manager and staff understand how children learn and use their knowledge effectively to plan experiences that build on what children need to learn next.
  • Parents are very complimentary about the pre-school and appreciate the efforts of staff to include them in their children's learning.
  • Staff are skilled teachers who provide exciting activities that inspire children's imaginations and curiosity.
  • The manager and staff evaluate the pre-school continually and work hard to create a rich and vibrant environment for children to explore.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop their interactions with children further to encourage them to experiment, follow their own ideas and extend their problem-solving skills.
Inspection #10208679 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very complimentary about the pre-school. They particularly appreciate the efforts of staff to include them in their children's learning. This includes regular discussions about children's progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff monitor children's learning and act quickly when they notice that children need extra support. The manager uses funding effectively to provide additional staff time to support children to meet their individual learning needs. The special educational needs coordinator gives good support to staff to provide plans for children and works in partnership with other professionals to ensure all children make the progress they are capable of.

Outdoor space

The manager and staff know the strengths of the pre-school and continue to make improvements. For example, they are extending the outdoor space for children to enhance their understanding of the natural world.

Parent Reviews of Playdays Pre-School (new Cio)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

26 April 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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