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Playroom Day Nursery # Playroom Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Playroom Day Nursery, Unit 6A, Whitehaven, CA28 8PF · Cumberland Number of places 38 places Age range 2–3 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Cumberland 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 Playroom Day Nursery & Pre-school offers a warm, nurturing, and secure learning environment for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years old, extending to 8 years during school holidays. The nursery is committed to enhancing children's education and overall growth through a comprehensive curriculum that prioritises high-quality care and learning. Highly trained staff are dedicated to providing excellent care and educational stimulation. The pre-school programme is flexible to accommodate individual childcare needs, aiming to lay a strong foundation for future schooling while fostering each child's unique character development. Activities are meticulously planned to align with the Early Years Foundation Stage. The nursery provides a variety of stimulating environments for children to explore, including a large outdoor play area, a creative room for artistic expression, a sand and water area, age-appropriate play areas for under 2s and over 2s, and a computer suite equipped with child-friendly hardware and software to introduce early IT skills. Our ethos Playroom Day Nursery & Pre-school is committed to enhancing children's education and growth through a comprehensive curriculum. The pre-school programme aims to lay a strong foundation for future schooling while fostering each child's unique character development. Activities are planned to align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). What it's like The manager has successfully led the staff team through a period of robust and well-informed self-evaluation. This has led to a number of significant improvements to nursery practice, which has impacted positively on the outcomes for children. As a result, staff are now equipped with key knowledge and skills that promote children's good progress. Ages 6 weeks to 4 years (up to 8 during school holidays) Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum Large outdoor play area Computer suite for early IT skills ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://www.playroomdaynursery.co.uk/contact.html) ## Key facts Age range 6 weeks to 4 years (up to 8 years during school holidays) Session types Settling in session, Free 1 hour 30 minute trial session Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2011 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playroom Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10287322 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50245267)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437625) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.playroomdaynursery.co.uk/) Playroom Day Nursery, Unit 6A, Whitehaven, CA28 8PF [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-3.5608/54.53147/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Whitehaven - [Day nurseries in Whitehaven](/search?q=Whitehaven) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playroom-day-nursery-ca28-8pf-ey437625) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playroom Day Nursery Last inspected 19 March 2024 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 The manager has successfully led the staff team through a period of robust and well-informed self-evaluation. This has led to a number of significant improvements to nursery practice, which has impacted positively on the outcomes for children. As a result, staff are now equipped with key knowledge and skills that promote children's good progress. Inspector highlights - The manager has seized every opportunity for support and improvement since the last inspection. - The manager has fostered a commitment to the success of the nursery within the staff team. - The curriculum is well understood and implemented by staff. - Staff promote children's communication skills well. - Children behave very well and display excellent social skills. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the curriculum for building on children's awareness of diversity to help children to experience, learn about, and develop a respect for people, families, and communities beyond their own. Inspection #10287322 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50245267) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff plan an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND are supported well. Staff work well with parents and involved professionals to understand and meet children's needs. Staff ensure that strategies are used in line with the advice and guidance provided so that children receive a consistent approach to their care and learning. Outdoor space Pre-school children are proficient climbers. They independently scale the climbing net, use their arms to keep steady, and pull themselves up to the top. 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 Playroom Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVaFJpIvuK_29Z9fOeqGKmSHhTMo1-R-W9IZs4F8uTnlytEvgflGw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Luke Brown-Telfer 10 years ago Great nursery, our daughter started going a few hrs a week from 7mths old and loves it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRNzZHbDd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x486332217813e8e1:0x8af97dad2779114d) Reviews from Google for Playroom Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10014173429080068429&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: April 2012 - March 2024 Good - March 2023 Requires improvement - October 2022 Inadequate - April 2017 Good - March 2015 Good - November 2014 Inadequate - July 2014 Inadequate - December 2013 Requires improvement - April 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Playroom Day Nursery ### Where is Playroom Day Nursery located? ### What are the opening hours at Playroom Day Nursery? ### What are the main strengths at Playroom Day Nursery? ### How can Playroom Day Nursery be contacted? ### How does Playroom Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Whitehaven Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Playroom Day Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Little Explorers Whitehaven Whitehaven · CA28 9HX ](/nursery/little-explorers-whitehaven-ca28-9hx-2786678) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Sure Start Children's Centre Whitehaven · CA28 7PA ](/nursery/sure-start-children-s-centre-ca28-7pa-317612) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### ABC Day Nursery Whitehaven · CA28 7PG ](/nursery/abc-day-nursery-ca28-7pg) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.5 mi ### HowGill Centre Nursery Whitehaven · CA28 9PQ ](/nursery/howgill-centre-nursery-ca28-9pq-2753823) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Little Explorers Cleator Moor · CA25 5QB ](/nursery/little-explorers-ca25-5qb-ey544276) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Howgill Family Centre Cleator Moor · CA25 5HR 4.5(36 reviews) ](/nursery/howgill-family-centre-ca25-5hr-ey284918) [See all nurseries in Whitehaven →](/search?q=Whitehaven) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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