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Playdays Preschool 2 # Playdays Preschool 2 Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Nov 2022) · Betty Strathern Centre, 41 Myrtle Road, ROMFORD, RM3 8XS · Havering Number of places 32 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Havering About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Playdays Preschool is a family-operated childcare provider that commenced its services in 2010. The organisation is committed to fostering the development and education of preschool-aged children within a supportive, community-focused setting. Each of its various locations features a dedicated management team, including a Manager, Deputy Manager, and a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO), alongside a staff of qualified and experienced professionals. A key aspect of their approach is to provide a safe, secure, and stimulating environment, adhering to a framework that promotes equal opportunities for all children and their families. The curriculum is specifically designed to meet approved learning outcomes in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. The preschool emphasises individualised care, with each child assigned a dedicated key person, and maintains a high adult-to-child ratio to ensure personalised attention. The aim is to create an environment where children can experience fun and build friendships, while also offering families opportunities to actively engage in the group's activities and monitor their child's progress. Our ethos Playdays Preschool is committed to fostering child development and education within a supportive, community-focused setting. Their approach involves providing a safe, stimulating environment that adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage, emphasising individualised care through a dedicated key person and high adult-to-child ratios. They aim to create a fun environment for children to build friendships, while encouraging active family engagement. What it's like Children show that they are extremely happy and secure in this highly stimulating, nurturing environment. They show great curiosity and interest in the wide range of interesting and challenging activities available to them. Staff are incredibly positive role models and are superb at following children's lead based on their interests. Family-run business Individualised key person care High staff-to-child ratio Community-based focus ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per three-hour session, with hourly rates applicable for the Baby Unit. A daily consumable charge applies to all children to cover snacks and extra-curricular activities, which parents can opt in or out of during registration. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Consumable charge covers snacks and extra-curricular activities. - Parents must complete an opt-in/opt-out form for consumables during registration. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playdays Preschool 2 Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10235940 Lead inspector Amy Mckenzie Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201191)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452106) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playdays-preschool-2-rm3-8xs-ey452106) ## Key facts Session types Breakfast Club, AM Session, PM Session, Full Day, Afterschool Club Opening hours 9am until 3pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playdays Preschool 2 Last inspected 1 November 2022 · Amy Mckenzie Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children show that they are extremely happy and secure in this highly stimulating, nurturing environment. They show great curiosity and interest in the wide range of interesting and challenging activities available to them. Staff are incredibly positive role models and are superb at following children's lead based on their interests. Inspector highlights - The setting is led by an exceptionally driven and ambitious leader who is passionate about supporting each individual child to reach their full potential. - Staff know children extremely well and have excellent systems in place to gain an understanding of children's interests, needs and current stage of development when they join. - There is a strong focus on supporting children's home learning, with staff sending home fun activity bags and children frequently borrowing bikes and scooters. - Leaders and staff have extremely high levels of integrity for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working in close partnership with parents and other professionals. - Children who speak English as an additional language receive excellent support to encourage their communication skills, with staff using visual aids and familiar words in children's home languages. Inspection #10235940 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201191) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents express extremely high levels of satisfaction with the care and education their children receive. > Parents state that staff are exceptionally helpful and supportive. > They also discuss how they can see vast improvement in their children's development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff have extremely high levels of integrity for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work in close partnership with parents and other professionals to meet children's individual needs and to support their future learning. Outdoor space Children frequently borrow bikes and scooters in order to develop their gross motor skills when they are away from the setting. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: December 2012 - November 2022 Outstanding - November 2016 Good - December 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Playdays Preschool 2 ### What age children does Playdays Preschool 2 take? ### What stands out about Playdays Preschool 2? ### Does Playdays Preschool 2 offer holiday or after-school care? ### How did Playdays Preschool 2 do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How does Playdays Preschool 2 support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in ROMFORD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Playdays Preschool 2. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Playdays Preschool @ St Georges Romford · RM3 8HX ](/nursery/playdays-preschool-st-georges-rm3-8hx-2660060) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Mulberry Bush Nursery Romford · RM3 8HP ](/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-rm3-8hp-2822584) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Playdays Preschool 5 @ Warren Hall Romford · RM3 8RW ](/nursery/playdays-preschool-5-warren-hall-rm3-8rw-2637704) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School Romford · RM3 8HT ](/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-and-pre-school-rm3-8ht-2714396) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bright Futures Nursery Romford · RM3 8YJ 4.5(25 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-futures-nursery-rm3-8yj-ey435589) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Playdays Preschool Holiday And After School Club Romford · RM3 9EN ](/nursery/playdays-preschool-holiday-and-after-school-club-rm3-9en-ey536849) [See all nurseries in ROMFORD →](/search?q=ROMFORD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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