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Playtime Day Care- Dagenham

Ofsted: Needs attention·
5.0(25 parent reviews) ·The Mill House Hall, 307 New Road, Dagenham, RM10 9ND · Barking and Dagenham
Number of places
93 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2026
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham

About this day nursery

Playtime Day Care- Dagenham operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises setting in Dagenham (RM10 9ND). Registered with Ofsted on 19/09/2025, the nursery provides care for children aged 1 to 4 years old, with a total capacity of 93 places.

The dedicated staff establish warm and nurturing relationships, helping children feel safe and secure, and encouraging them to cooperate and resolve conflicts. Leaders at Playtime Day Care- Dagenham prioritise the well-being of their staff, offering regular meetings, training, and support to foster professional development.

Our ethos

Playtime Day care’s ethos is founded on the belief that every child is unique and deserves individualised attention. They are committed to fostering children's curiosity, imagination, and exploration through play-based learning, encouraging self-confidence and a lifelong love of learning. The nursery also emphasises strong family partnerships and provides a secure, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and eager to play. They feel safe and secure and are greeted by staff as they enter. Staff develop nurturing relationships with children and support children to make friendships with each other. Children join in circle time and listen to stories and sing songs. They build their social skills as they listen to each other and develop a positive sense of themselves. Children enjoy learning as they explore the festival of Vaisakhi. They paint and create flowers, which helps to develop their awareness of the wider world and their imagination. Children enjoy dough activities. They develop skills of rolling, pinching, squeezing, and flattening, all of which helps build physical skills. Children use tools such as cutters that help to encourage imaginative play. Children develop confidence as they climb outside and kick balls, all of which supports their decision-making skills and independence.

Nurturing relationshipsSecure attachmentsSEND supportPhysical developmentCreative play

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 08:00 - 18:00

Food

Nutritious hot meals are freshly prepared daily to support healthy minds and bodies.

Established

2025

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Needs attention

Last inspected Apr 2026

Headline: Needs attention

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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

AchievementNeeds attention
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Playtime Day Care- Dagenham

Last inspected 13 April 2026

Actions the provider must take

  • ensure staff reflect on the different rates at which children learn and adjust teaching to fully support children's development
  • develop staff's knowledge and expertise in how to consistently implement the curriculum to help support children further

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and eager to play. They feel safe and secure and are greeted by staff as they enter. Staff develop nurturing relationships with children and support children to make friendships with each other. Children join in circle time and listen to stories and sing songs. They build their social skills as they listen to each other and develop a positive sense of themselves. Children enjoy learning as they explore the festival of Vaisakhi. They paint and create flowers, which helps to develop their awareness of the wider world and their imagination. Children enjoy dough activities. They develop skills of rolling, pinching, squeezing, and flattening, all of which helps build physical skills. Children use tools such as cutters that help to encourage imaginative play. Children develop confidence as they climb outside and kick balls, all of which supports their decision-making skills and independence.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have established warm and nurturing relationships with children that help them feel safe and secure.
  • Children develop secure attachments to their key person, who learns about their likes and dislikes, helping them to settle in well.
  • Staff effectively engage parents and support them to seek specialist help from external agencies where needed.
  • Leaders remind parents about the importance of punctuality and attendance so that children do not miss out on their learning.
  • Staff provide children with healthy, nutritious meals and a warm, welcoming environment where children develop the skills needed for school.
  • Staff ensure that children who need it are offered appropriate opportunities to sleep and that their safety is maintained through careful supervision.
  • Staff provide a range of ways to support children to feel safe and secure and to learn at their own pace.
  • Leaders monitor staff performance and offer support to improve their practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1Ensure staff reflect on the different rates at which children learn and adjust teaching to fully support children's development.
  • 2Develop staff's knowledge and expertise in how to consistently implement the curriculum to help support children further.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Overall, staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), understanding the importance of early identification and intervention. They use additional funding for resources that provide intensive individual support and offer a sensory tent for children to self-select resources and regulate their emotions. Staff specialising in SEND attend regular meetings to develop knowledge and skills to adapt practice and implement effective strategies, ensuring children make secure progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children learn about their own safety and that of their friends while using outdoor equipment in the garden. They also practise physical skills by kicking balls and using large outdoor equipment. Leaders have refurbished the garden to support children's learning and development.

Parent Reviews of Playtime Day Care- Dagenham

5.0
(25)
Mr L Singh S
a month ago

A really positive environment with a clear focus on children’s early development. You can see the thought that goes into helping children settle in and build confidence over time. The approach to learning through play works well, and there’s also good attention to things like routine and meals. Overall, a caring setting where children feel comfortable and supported.

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Sophie Richman
a month ago

Amazing nursery, the care is great and the team are very welcoming.

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Phillipa Watkins
a month ago

Spacious Nursery, lots of great activities. Amazing TikTok page!

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Dea Rama
a month ago

The atmosphere is always welcoming, and everyone is friendly and helpful.

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Paris Coveley
a month ago

Nursery is a great spacious setting. The activities set out are great and look so engaging!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

13 April 2026

Needs attention

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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