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Playsteps Day Nursery # Playsteps Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · 4.4 (7 parent reviews) · The Hub, Church Place, Swindon, SN1 5EH · Swindon Number of places 65 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Swindon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Playsteps Day Nursery, established in 2006, offers quality care and early education for children aged 0 to 5. With two accessible locations in Swindon, Church Place and Kembrey Park, the nursery is committed to providing a supportive and educational environment. It operates 51 weeks a year, closing for one week at Christmas and on Bank Holidays, offering both full-time and part-time childcare options. Each nursery has its own distinctive features; Church Place, the original site, is set in a purpose-adapted listed building and includes a dedicated outdoor Forest School area, while Kembrey Park provides additional capacity in a business park setting. Playsteps aims to be a "home from home" for children, fostering curiosity and building a foundation for lifelong learning through a variety of educational activities, including arts and crafts and outdoor exploration. The experienced team is dedicated to supporting each child's unique developmental journey. Our ethos Playsteps Day Nursery aims to be a "home from home" for children, fostering curiosity and building a foundation for lifelong learning through a variety of educational activities, including arts and crafts and outdoor exploration. The experienced team is dedicated to supporting each child's unique developmental journey. The Church Place nursery includes a dedicated outdoor Forest School area. What it's like Children are happy and settled in this inclusive setting with eager staff who know them and celebrate their achievements. They engage in activities planned around their individual interests and next steps, developing close and trusting bonds with caring and friendly staff. Children behave very well and are taught to respect each other's "bubbles". Two locations in Swindon Ages 0-5 Forest School at Church Place Government funding accepted ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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 →](https://www.playsteps.co.uk/breakdown-of-fees-funding) ## Key facts Opening hours Church Place: 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday; Kembrey Park: 7:45am - 5:45pm, Monday to Friday Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full-time, Part-time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playsteps Day Nursery Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10234995 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204355)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY321164) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playsteps-day-nursery-sn1-5eh-ey321164) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playsteps Day Nursery Last inspected 5 December 2022 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 are happy and settled in this inclusive setting with eager staff who know them and celebrate their achievements. They engage in activities planned around their individual interests and next steps, developing close and trusting bonds with caring and friendly staff. Children behave very well and are taught to respect each other's "bubbles". Inspector highlights - Children are happy and settled in this inclusive setting with eager staff. - Children of all ages have access to a well-resourced forest area and have an excellent understanding of risk. - Staff have ambitious aspirations for all children and quickly raise any possible risk of delay with parents and other professionals. - Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the setting and are pleased with their children's progress. - The experienced management team shows commitment to improving the nursery, and staff are happy and well-supported. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the key-person system to ensure that staff absence does not impact children's well-being - 2 support staff to develop the quality and consistency of their interactions with children to provide more opportunities for children to think, speak and express themselves. Inspection #10234995 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204355) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Overall, children's communication and language are well supported, including children with a speech delay and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The leadership team works closely with the local authority, staff, parents and external professionals, using assessments of children's individual needs. Staff implement children's individual education plans to close any gaps in children's learning. Outdoor space Children have access to a good outdoor environment, including a well-resourced forest area. This helps to promote their physical development as they climb, jump, and navigate uneven ground. Inspection history Date: February 2010 - December 2022 Good - February 2017 Good - October 2014 Good - May 2014 Inadequate - February 2010 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Playsteps Day Nursery ### How does settling in work at Playsteps Day Nursery? ### Which funded hours does Playsteps Day Nursery accept? ### How does Playsteps Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What is Playsteps Day Nursery working on developing? ### What does the staff team at Playsteps Day Nursery look like? ## Nearby day nurseries in Swindon Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Playsteps Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Inquisitive Minds Pre-School Swindon · SN1 5BP ](/nursery/inquisitive-minds-pre-school-sn1-5bp-ey537549) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Central@rlk Swindon · SN1 5HS ](/nursery/central-rlk-sn1-5hs-ey492977) - [ Provider closed 0.4 mi ### Mini Steamers Childcare Swindon · SN2 2BG ](/nursery/mini-steamers-childcare-sn2-2bg-2753650) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Clifton Street Pre School Swindon · SN1 3QB ](/nursery/clifton-street-pre-school-sn1-3qb-508006) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Mini Steamers Childcare Swindon · SN2 2HS ](/nursery/mini-steamers-childcare-sn2-2hs-2753652) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### North Star Nursery Swindon · SN2 1FL ](/nursery/north-star-nursery-ltd-sn2-1fl-109123) [See all nurseries in Swindon →](/search?q=Swindon) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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