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Playdays Pre-School (new Cio) # Playdays Pre-School (new Cio) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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-run Community-based Term-time only Supports 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-olds 15 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 - 1 support 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184960) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playdays Pre-School (new Cio) Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10208679 Lead inspector Margaret Baird Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184960)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542188) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playdays-pre-school-new-cio-pl9-9gh-2542188) ## 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) 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJI19JmPzB0QM8jnYs6kGTgP0wS8OOI5QvAxfaqFhsHLEAsOw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jonathan Stapley 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROb183ekt3EAE!2m1!1s0x486ceb7fd3712a6d:0xc36eb050b9c14f51) Reviews from Google for Playdays Pre-School (new Cio). [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14082386945594445649&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) 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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