--- title: "(Closed) Playmates Pre-School, Hull — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "This nursery has closed. Playmates Pre-School, a nursery in Hull — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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I brought him to other nursery too as this nursery does not accommodate the full time needed for my son at that time. When in comparison, this one has no match. Amazing staffs and lots of interactive play and learning for the kids. 10 years after my eldest, I bought my next child here and they still have the the same amazing care they give to the children.", "datePublished": "2023-12-21T10:31:49.182612Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kat Macdonald" }, "reviewBody": "Best nursery my little girl has gone too xx", "datePublished": "2019-04-23T08:46:29.329914Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "JIRIOLA TAIWO-IBITOYE" }, "reviewBody": "I love the school welcoming gesture.", "datePublished": "2025-02-16T21:15:09.140247Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/playmates-pre-school-hu4-6jg-ey277351#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Yorkshire and The Humber", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=Yorkshire%20and%20The%20Humber" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Playmates Pre-School", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/playmates-pre-school-hu4-6jg-ey277351" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/playmates-pre-school-hu4-6jg-ey277351#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Playmates Pre-School working on improving?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The pre-school is refining how planned group sessions are delivered so they build children’s listening and attention more consistently. 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Playmates Pre-School # Playmates Pre-School in Hull Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Gipsyville Community Centre, The Greenway, Hull, HU4 6JG · Kingston upon Hull Number of places 39 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Kingston upon Hull 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 45pm. The pre-school, which received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted on 11th July 2024, provides a warm and secure environment where children are enthusiastically greeted by staff, fostering emotional security. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to help children build skills and knowledge progressively, with staff adept at using targeted interventions to ensure every child achieves their full potential. Staff are committed to ongoing professional development, particularly in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), allowing them to promptly identify and support children's individual needs. Any additional funding for SEND is carefully allocated to maximise its positive impact. The pre-school deeply respects each child's individuality, incorporating their backgrounds, beliefs, and home languages into activities, and planning around cultural events celebrated by the children. The quality of education is maintained both indoors and outdoors, with staff continually assessing its impact on learning. Children are encouraged to develop their communication and language skills through conversation and group activities, which also support listening, attention, and turn-taking. Safety awareness is integrated into discussions, with staff nurturing children's understanding of emergency procedures. What it's like Children enthusiastically enter the pre-school and are warmly greeted by staff, which helps them feel emotionally secure and safe. A clearly designed curriculum aids children in building skills and knowledge over time. Staff effectively use targeted interventions to close gaps in children's achievements, ensuring every child achieves in line with their capabilities. Warm greetings Clear curriculum Tailored support Individualised learning Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8.45am until 2.45pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2004 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playmates Pre-School Last inspected 11 July 2024 · Melanie Arnold 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 Children enthusiastically enter the pre-school and are warmly greeted by staff, which helps them feel emotionally secure and safe. A clearly designed curriculum aids children in building skills and knowledge over time. Staff effectively use targeted interventions to close gaps in children's achievements, ensuring every child achieves in line with their capabilities. Inspector highlights - Managers oversee staff practice, offering training and support to continually develop their knowledge. - Ongoing training on special educational needs and/or disabilities enables staff to quickly identify and provide relevant support to meet these children's needs. - Staff respect the individuality of all children and plan activities around the cultural events children celebrate. - Planned group-time activities are arranged for all children to support their listening and attention skills, as well as their turn-taking and speech. - Children's awareness of safety is explored through simple discussions and sharing of information with parents. Areas to develop - 1 review how planned group times are delivered so that they consistently build on children's listening and attention skills - 2 consider how to develop younger children's love of books and share this approach so that all staff implement it consistently. Inspection #10351097 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254946) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playmates Pre-School Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10351097 Lead inspector Melanie Arnold Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254946)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY277351) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playmates-pre-school-hu4-6jg-ey277351) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Ongoing training on special educational needs and/or disabilities enables staff to quickly identify and provide relevant support to meet these children's needs. Managers carefully consider how to spend any additional funding when children receive this, ensuring it is individualised to meet the child's needs and has a positive impact. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Playmates Pre-School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUnyQwhldNMBHQ5NgXnlDwP41MbxEQ1AdZCIR5P2xIJqwvES46r=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Willianne Tan 2 years ago My Eldest child went here and he loves it a lot. I brought him to other nursery too as this nursery does not accommodate the full time needed for my son at that time. When in comparison, this one has no match. Amazing staffs and lots of interactive play and learning for the kids. 10 years after my eldest, I bought my next child here and they still have the the same amazing care they give to the children. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxaU9xMFVREAE!2m1!1s0x48789559b14912cf:0x28a9801e34d11469) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUYSRMft1QgqcRBWsuUEdVQy232CkHAcMwYxKehS1C-zt0dAql5Yg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Kat Macdonald 7 years ago Best nursery my little girl has gone too xx [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNZNTl1Nk1REAE!2m1!1s0x48789559b14912cf:0x28a9801e34d11469) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXSzka3G0G9v6PqIaCXON_72x4cAZix1fiSUem1QYa2bAK4-DrU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) JIRIOLA TAIWO-IBITOYE a year ago I love the school welcoming gesture. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnbHJUMm53RRAB!2m1!1s0x48789559b14912cf:0x28a9801e34d11469) Reviews from Google for Playmates Pre-School. 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