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Playhub Day Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·
4.5(8 parent reviews) ·34-36 Grovebury Road, Abbey Wood, SE2 9BB · Greenwich
Number of places
34 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2026
Local authority
Greenwich

About this day nursery

Playhub Day Nursery, located in Abbey Wood, SE2 9BB, is a childcare setting for children aged 1 to 3 years old. Registered in 2024, the nursery operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on developing children's confidence and skills for the future, including communication, language, and personal, social, and emotional development. While the setting has made improvements in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and ensuring safeguarding, the inspector noted that some planned activities are not appropriately targeted due to inconsistencies in staff's teaching skills.

Staff are caring and build strong relationships with children, helping new children settle in easily. Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play in the garden, with encouragement for robust physical play.

The nursery accommodates up to 34 children and prioritises their well-being, fostering a nurturing environment with positive role models and clear expectations for behaviour. Leaders collaborate with parents and external professionals to tailor support to individual children's needs, ensuring consistent care both at the nursery and at home.

Our ethos

Our ethos is to cultivate an environment where curiosity is sparked. We are committed to creating a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children can flourish.

What it's like

Children arrive at the setting happy, confident and ready to begin their day. Practitioners greet children warmly, helping them feel safe, secure and settled. They take time to get to know each child and their family well. Practitioners model kindness, respect and positive communication. The learning environment is well organised and calm, enabling children to engage purposefully in their play.

Caring staffStrong relationshipsImproved SEND supportSafeguarding metPositive behaviourHealthy lifestyles

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

AM sessions, PM sessions, Full-time, Part-time

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00

Age range

0-11 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Feb 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 3
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Playhub Day Nursery

Last inspected 26 February 2026 · Josephine Afful

Safeguarding effective

Actions the provider must take

  • Strengthen the curriculum aims so that all staff fully understand how to help children build on existing knowledge and make secure progress in their learning and development.
  • Help all staff to develop their teaching skills to ensure they maintain high-quality interactions with children to support and extend their learning further.
  • Improve oversight of the planning and ensure learning activities are appropriate to children's ages and stages of development to help close any learning gaps swiftly.

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at the setting happy, confident and ready to begin their day. Practitioners greet children warmly, helping them feel safe, secure and settled. They take time to get to know each child and their family well. Practitioners model kindness, respect and positive communication. The learning environment is well organised and calm, enabling children to engage purposefully in their play.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have a caring attitude and develop strong relationships with children, helping those new to the setting to explore with ease.
  • Leaders have taken proactive steps to meet safeguarding and welfare requirements, ensuring children are safe.
  • Leaders and staff have improved support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Staff support children to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles, with plenty of opportunities for physical play and healthy meals.
  • Staff set clear expectations for behaviour and teach children to be kind.
  • Staff offer lots of praise, boosting children's self-esteem and confidence.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should strengthen practitioners' understanding of how to enhance their teaching to fully support and extend children's learning in the moment.
  • 2Leaders should support practitioners to consistently model and scaffold independence skills so that children become increasingly confident in managing tasks on their own.
Inspection #10390537 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff have improved support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff work closely with outside agencies and parents to implement strategies to help children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy daily opportunities for fresh air, whether in the outdoor area or on trips to the local park. This helps them to build their coordination and strengthen their physical skills. Practitioners provide purposeful opportunities to develop children's physical skills and offer resources and outdoor play.

EAL / language support

The setting works closely with other professionals to secure appropriate resources and meaningful experiences that help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who face barriers to learning to achieve expected milestones.

Parent Reviews of Playhub Day Nursery

4.5
(8)
Nijo Mathew
a year ago

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Play Hub Nursery for our little one! From day one, the team has been nothing short of amazing—warm, caring, and incredibly attentive. The staff are highly professional and go above and beyond to ensure the children feel safe, happy, and engaged in a nurturing environment. The care and attention they provide are truly exceptional. They take the time to understand each child’s needs, creating a comfortable and stimulating space where kids can learn, play, and grow with confidence. Communication with parents is fantastic, giving us peace of mind that our child is in the best hands. 100% recommended for anyone looking for a safe, friendly, and loving nursery! A huge thank you to the brilliant team for everything they do.

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ewa typa
a year ago

I am so happy with the care and attention my child receives at Playhub Day Nursery. The staff is professional, and truly dedicated to the children's development. The facilities are clean, safe, and well-organized. The teachers regularly communicate with me about my child's progress, and it's great to see the little milestones celebrated. I also appreciate how Playhub Day Nursery offers flexible hours, making it easier for working parents. Overall, I would highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and educational environment for their child.

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Rosalia Noto
a year ago

My daughter loves her time at Playhub Day Nursery! The staff are caring, attentive, and create a warm, nurturing environment. I’ve seen her grow in confidence, social skills, and learning. Communication with parents is excellent, and I always feel reassured that she’s in great hands. Highly recommend!

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Rayanna Robinson
a year ago

My daughter has been going to playhub day nursery for a while now and we are so happy with our choice! She’s made a lot of progress since being there. With her speech, coordination skills and her general confidence. Thank you all the staff at the nursery they are truly wonderful.

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Warda Ali
a year ago

Attending for a viewing this year January. Felt welcome first time. Once I filled the form ,I have been told we are new nursery we have space for your child. Now duration of 3 months they given excuses of we hiring staff, then why lie to a parent you have spaces for children.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2025

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Requires improvement). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • April 2025Requires improvement
  • March 2025Requires improvement

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