Opening hours
7:45am to 5:45pm, every working day (closed for one week at Christmas)
Playmates Childrens Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
35 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
About this day nursery
Playmates Children's Day Nursery, located in Wellingborough, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged three months to five years. The nursery is dedicated to fostering happiness and development in every child through professional planning, encouraging them to achieve their personal best while engaging in play, creative activities, and exploration.
The facility is Ofsted registered and prides itself on a team of friendly and qualified staff. Each child is assigned a dedicated key person who works closely with parents to share in the child's magical developmental milestones.
The nursery features a spacious baby and toddler room for children up to two years old and a preschool room designed for children aged two to three years, providing various engaging sections for play and learning. Playmates Children's Day Nursery also prioritises healthy eating with meals cooked on-site in their 5-star hygiene-rated kitchen.
The nursery is open every working day from 7:45 am to 5:45 pm, with a short closure over Christmas.
What it's like
Children arrive at the nursery ready to learn, happily leaving their parents and quickly settling with support from warm and professional staff. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and their families, are very well supported, forming strong attachments with staff. Staff effectively plan activities based on children's interests, such as visits to the local fire station, helping them learn about the wider world and fostering good behaviour through clear routines.
Ofsted ratedHealthy eating programmeDedicated key personPlay-based learning
Pricing & funding
The nursery charges based on morning, afternoon, and full day sessions, with the option to add lunch to half-day bookings. Full day sessions include lunch. Parents accessing 30-hour funding are asked for a voluntary contribution toward meal costs.
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
- Voluntary contribution for Morning session (30 hour funding only)£1.00 / session
- Voluntary contribution for Lunch (30 hour funding only)£3 / session
- Voluntary contribution for Afternoon session (30 hour funding only)£1.00 / session
Good to know
- Full day sessions include lunch.
- Lunch sessions can be added to Morning or Afternoon sessions.
- Voluntary meal contributions are requested for 30-hour funded sessions.
- Children receive meals regardless of whether a voluntary contribution is made.
Key facts
Food
Meals cooked on-site in 5-star hygiene-rated kitchen
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2013
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Playmates Childrens Day Nursery
Last inspected 13 July 2023 · Carly Parkinson
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 arrive at the nursery ready to learn, happily leaving their parents and quickly settling with support from warm and professional staff. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and their families, are very well supported, forming strong attachments with staff. Staff effectively plan activities based on children's interests, such as visits to the local fire station, helping them learn about the wider world and fostering good behaviour through clear routines.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders create a well-sequenced curriculum that is rich in cultural capital, offering a wide variety of experiences.
- Staff help children to become good communicators, introducing new vocabulary at every opportunity.
- Staff provide opportunities to develop children's fine and gross motor skills, helping them practise for early writing.
- Children have ample opportunities to be physically active and enjoy being outside.
- Partnership working and support for children with SEND are excellent, with the SEND coordinator being extremely knowledgeable.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen staff practice to ensure that all children consistently receive high- quality interactions at all times
- 2build on the good partnerships with parents to ensure that all parents are aware of their children's current learning needs and how they can fully support their children's learning at home.
Inspection #10295501 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
their children love coming to nursery and make good progress in their development
the nursery as a home-from-home environment where they feel their child's individual needs and interests are carefully considered and nurtured
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and their families, are very well supported. The SEND coordinator is extremely knowledgeable and quickly recognises when children require additional support, working closely with staff and management to arrange early intervention and use advice from external agencies to effectively support children's needs. Managers make effective use of additional funding children may receive, such as early years pupil premium.
Outdoor space
Children have ample opportunities to be physically active and they enjoy being outside. They delight as they play 'What's the time, Mr Wolf?' in the garden, and staff help to build on children's early mathematical knowledge by counting the steps they take.
Parent Reviews of Playmates Childrens Day Nursery
5.0
(8)
Rowenna Eeleri
2 years ago
Where to begin with these incredible people! Throughout our daughters time here the staff have become family, they cared, taught and loved our little girl as though she was one of their own. During a difficult time fornour daughter, they were there every step of the way supporting us and were incredibly compassionate to our family always checking in with us as parents as well as our daughter. They went above and beyond to support her and rebuild her confidence. Our daughter has thrived in her education and socially. We are truly appreciative to everyone and will miss all of the staff. Highly, highly recommend this nursery! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! ♥️
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Mark Reader
6 years ago
A great place which our child went to from an early age. This place helped her learn and prepare her first primary school. Great staff and flexible hours make this a perfect place for your child's first taste of what school will be like.
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Sera
2 years ago
The best nursery you will come across. Staff are more than amazing. Thank you all so much for looking after my babies with so much love.
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Carol Gayton
4 years ago
Excellent nursery Good friendly staff. All ways greet you with a happy smile very positive ladies . Grandson loves it .
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Flavia s
6 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: May 2014
- July 2023Good
- December 2017Good
- May 2014Good
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