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[East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Playtimes Playgroup # Playtimes Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Playtimes Building, Ferriman Road, Spaldwick, PE28 0TQ · Cambridgeshire Number of places 28 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Cambridgeshire 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 Playtimes Playgroup, located in Spaldwick, Cambridgeshire, is a community-based, committee-run charitable preschool dedicated to providing comprehensive wraparound care and early years education. Catering to children from their second birthday until they begin school, Playtimes Playgroup offers a nurturing environment that follows the EYFS curriculum. The daily programme is child-led, encouraging young learners to explore their interests and develop independence through a variety of engaging activities. The facility boasts an impressive outdoor area complete with a covered play space, mud kitchen, sand pit, race track, and even a piano and music area. Beyond preschool, Playtimes Playgroup extends its services to a Holiday Club, open to all children aged 2-11, regardless of their attendance at Playtimes Preschool or Spaldwick Primary School. This club offers themed activities such as baking, crafting, science experiments, and nature-based exploration, with flexible booking options including hourly, daily, or weekly attendance. Additionally, the playgroup provides a Breakfast Club from 8 am for children attending Playtimes Preschool or Spaldwick Primary School, offering a healthy breakfast and a relaxed start to the day. An After School Club, known as S Club, provides a homely space for play with various pick-up times up to 6 pm, including a hot meal. Playtimes Playgroup is an Ofsted-rated "Good" establishment with a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating, and operates as Charity number: 1032297 and URN: EY245626. Our ethos Playtimes Playgroup follows the EYFS curriculum and offers a child-led daily programme that encourages exploration and independence. The environment is set up with indoor and outdoor zones to facilitate free-flow play and diverse activities. What it's like Children are welcomed into this small and friendly setting. Staff spend time getting to know children and families and prioritise partnership working with parents to support children's learning. Children benefit from exciting learning opportunities that are planned specifically to meet their needs. Community-based and committee-run Wraparound care and early years education Extensive indoor and outdoor facilities Holiday Club for ages 2-11 Breakfast and After School Club ## 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 →](https://playtimesspaldwick.carrd.co/) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playtimes Playgroup Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10388280 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275519)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY245626) 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 [ Visit website ](https://playtimesspaldwick.carrd.co/) Playtimes Building, Ferriman Road, Spaldwick, PE28 0TQ [© 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#/-0.34748/52.33926/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Spaldwick - [Day nurseries in Spaldwick](/search?q=Spaldwick) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playtimes-playgroup-pe28-0tq-ey245626) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm Age range 2-11 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playtimes Playgroup Last inspected 1 April 2025 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 welcomed into this small and friendly setting. Staff spend time getting to know children and families and prioritise partnership working with parents to support children's learning. Children benefit from exciting learning opportunities that are planned specifically to meet their needs. Inspector highlights - Children are welcomed into this small and friendly setting. - Children benefit from exciting learning opportunities that are planned specifically to meet their needs. - Children demonstrate their strong independence throughout the day. - Children thoroughly enjoy experimenting with a range of equipment outdoors. - Parents provide positive feedback for the setting and praise the excellent communication from staff. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to provide a consistent high standard of interactions and effective teaching at all times - 2 strengthen communication with other early years settings that children attend to support consistency in children's learning and development. Inspection #10388280 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275519) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents provide positive feedback for the setting and in particular, praise the excellent communication from staff. > Parents feel well informed about their children's learning and the progress they make, as well as what they are learning next. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in all areas of their development. Staff work closely with children with SEND, monitor their progress, and set clear and achievable targets. Designated staff also work closely with other professionals, holding regular meetings and sharing information to support children's learning. Outdoor space Outdoors, children thoroughly enjoy experimenting with a range of equipment. They confidently ride the scooters and trikes, balancing and negotiating space as they skilfully avoid obstacles. Learning opportunities outdoors are varied and support children's gross motor development and strength. ## Parent Reviews of Playtimes Playgroup 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLCOR6wu4LKBTCMSo-T0BZwGI87Y65Y-G3el13hfFW1tuP1_w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Melanie Kapinos 11 months ago We are so lucky to have this community resource. I have always felt good about dropping my children off under the care of Playtimes’ attentive staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5NFVsQlViR3ROWVdkc1dsQkdRVjlKV0ZGb2VuYxAB!2m1!1s0x4877c049d952a30b:0xbb365bf1f64821dc) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUcD0iUApn5iQAOtX5iX8yfpGg124lYpP2SoQPp5Yr10EIur652=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Scott Tooley (Scottie) 15 years ago Great Playgroup! 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