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Playwell Pre School # Playwell Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · Eltham Park Baptist Church, 32a Westmount Road, LONDON, SE9 1JE · Greenwich Number of places 35 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Greenwich About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Playwell Pre-School, located within the Eltham Park Baptist Church complex, is a well-established early years setting serving children aged 3 to 5. The nursery prides itself on offering a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop. The dedicated team of eight fully trained staff members prioritises creating a supportive atmosphere, akin to an extended family, as evidenced by numerous positive parent testimonials. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, focusing on the prime areas of communication and language, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional development, alongside specific areas like literacy and mathematics. Learning is facilitated through engaging activities, including indoor and outdoor play, encouraging active exploration, creativity, and critical thinking. Each child is assigned a key worker who acts as the primary contact for parents, ensuring the child feels settled and happy while monitoring their progress and sharing insights with families. Playwell Pre-School also actively engages with its community through a management committee comprising both parent and church representatives, fostering a collaborative approach to nursery management. Our ethos Playwell Pre-School offers a curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, focusing on the prime areas of development alongside specific areas like literacy and mathematics. Learning is facilitated through engaging activities, including indoor and outdoor play, encouraging active exploration, creativity, and critical thinking. The nursery provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop. What it's like Children arrive happy and excited to be at nursery, greeting staff eagerly. They feel safe and secure, exploring the vibrant learning environment and making choices about their play. Children play harmoniously, developing good friendships and learning about diverse languages and cultures. ELK funded places EYFS curriculum Established setting Community-led ## Pricing & funding Charges are billed on an hourly basis. This rate applies to any hours taken in addition to the 15 hours of funded education. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Additional hours beyond the 15-hour grant are charged at an hourly rate. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playwell Pre School Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10289620 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223052)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509635) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playwell-pre-school-se9-1je-509635) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm Age range 3-5 year olds Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1972 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playwell Pre School Last inspected 8 June 2023 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 arrive happy and excited to be at nursery, greeting staff eagerly. They feel safe and secure, exploring the vibrant learning environment and making choices about their play. Children play harmoniously, developing good friendships and learning about diverse languages and cultures. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happy and excited and greet staff eagerly. - Staff want all children to achieve well and provide an ambitious curriculum. - Children are highly motivated and enthusiastic artists. - Children show pleasure in being active and initiate games involving vigorous exercise. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Areas to develop - 1 provide more consistent support, to help children understand the possible impact of their behaviour and the reasons why boundaries are in place - 2 further promote children's understanding of how to stay safe when using online technology. Inspection #10289620 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223052) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are delighted with the care and education provided. They comment that staff are genuinely caring and 'go above and beyond' to meet each child's needs. > Therefore, their children are happy and feel safe at nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are quick to identify any concerns about children's development and provide additional support, including from outside professionals. This early intervention helps all children, including children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who receive funding, to make good progress. Staff have learnt to incorporate 'sensory circuits' into the routines for children with SEND, which energises children and helps them to concentrate. Outdoor space Children enjoy walks in the local area. Children show pleasure in being active and initiate games which involve vigorous exercise, such as balancing on steppingstones. Inspection history Date: September 2011 - June 2023 Good - November 2017 Good - June 2015 Good - September 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Playwell Pre School ### Whereabouts is Playwell Pre School? ### How does Playwell Pre School support children with SEND? ### What outdoor opportunities are available at Playwell Pre School? ### What does Playwell Pre School do well? ### Is Playwell Pre School Ofsted registered? ### Is Playwell Pre School a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in LONDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Playwell Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Fennies Eltham Eltham · SE9 1JF 4.4(24 reviews) ](/nursery/fennies-eltham-se9-1jf-2652417) - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Willow Park Montessori Day Nursery London · SE9 1AL ](/nursery/willow-park-montessori-day-nursery-se9-1al-509616) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Crafty Wizards World Pre-School London · SE9 1TY 4.8(30 reviews) ](/nursery/crafty-wizards-world-pre-school-se9-1ty-ey489815) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Alpha Nursery (Eltham) London · SE9 6SN ](/nursery/alpha-nursery-eltham-se9-6sn-2633234) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Bright Horizons Elizabeth Terrace Day Nursery and Preschool London · SE9 5DR 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-elizabeth-terrace-day-nursery-and-preschool-se9-5dr-ey263363) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Owls Nursery School London · SE9 6PH 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/owls-nursery-school-se9-6ph-2657915) [See all nurseries in LONDON →](/search?q=LONDON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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