--- title: "The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care, Canvey Island" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-kids-playhouse-day-and-afterschool-care-ss8-9eg-2589212 description: "The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care in Canvey Island — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours and photos. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 2B Sydervelt Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9EG · Essex Number of places 55 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Essex ## About this day nursery The Kids Playhouse provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, focusing on their innate curiosity and resilience. The facility emphasises a holistic approach to learning, where children, their surroundings, and educators collaborate harmoniously. The team is dedicated to fostering a love for learning through child-led, play-based experiences, encouraging exploration and challenging emerging ideas. The day nursery values strong partnerships with parents, viewing them as integral to a child's development. They maintain an open-door policy, inviting parents to participate in nursery life through stay-and-play events and daily updates on their child's progress and interests. The Kids Playhouse aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child and family feels respected, heard, and confident in expressing their thoughts and emotions, ensuring outstanding care by building relationships with the entire family. Our ethos At The Kids Playhouse we value our children as strong, capable and resilient learners; full of wonder and curiosity. We support children’s natural urge to explore and encourage children to challenge emerging ideas and concepts. As practitioners we sensitively nurture this love to learn; extending and supporting your child’s knowledge through child-led, play based experiences. We believe that children flourish when the child, environment and educators work in harmony, enabling a holistic approach to learning. It is vital to us that our children, and families, feel heard and know they are respected. That they have confidence to express their feelings, always knowing that their thoughts, questions and emotions are valued. What it's like Children settle easily. They are confident, happy and eager to explore the inviting activities and resources. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Child-led play-based learning Strong parent partnerships Holistic approach to learning After-school and holiday club ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 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://thekidsplayhouse.co.uk/childcare-funding/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 19:00 Age range 6 weeks to 11 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types After School Club, Holiday Club Registered with Ofsted 2020 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care Last inspected 1 November 2022 · Sue Buckingham 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 Inspector highlights - Children settle easily and are eager to explore. - Staff use a range of teaching methods that ignite children's natural curiosity and imaginations. - Children behave well, share, and take turns. - Children develop good communication skills and use increasingly complex language. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good levels of support. Areas to develop - 1 review and develop ways to enable children to complete self-chosen play prior to daily routine changes - 2 build further on staff's questioning techniques to encourage children to think about and respond to questions in their own time. Inspection #10258419 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200984) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that they are happy with the care and learning opportunities their children receive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good levels of support. Staff follow children's individual learning plans. They work closely with parents and relevant professionals to share children's achievements and plan for what they need to learn next. Outdoor space Older children decide whether to play inside or outside in the garden. They recognise when it is raining and fetch their coats, so they can continue to play in the fresh air. Inspection history Most recent inspection 1 November 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200984) ## Frequently asked about The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care ### What ages of children does The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care look after? ### When is The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care open? ### How many places does The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care have? ### What is The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care working on improving? ## Nearby day nurseries in Canvey Island Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care. - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Roland Lodge Daycare The Hub Canvey Island · SS8 7AY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/roland-lodge-daycare-the-hub-ss8-7ay-2843639 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Just Imagine Day Nursery - Canvey Island Canvey Island · SS8 7AX 5.0(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-canvey-island-ss8-7ax-ey545732 - Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### 1st Friends Nursery Canvey Island · SS8 7SQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/1st-friends-nursery-ss8-7sq-2844563 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Tewkes Nursery & Childrens Centre Canvey Island · SS8 8EJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-tewkes-nursery-childrens-centre-ss8-8ej-ey342933 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Pumpkins Day Nursery Canvey Island · SS8 9NZ 4.3(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pumpkins-day-nursery-ss8-9nz-402106 - Awaiting first inspection 1.1 mi ### Roland Lodge - The Lodge Canvey Island · SS8 0PQ 5.0(25 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/roland-lodge-the-lodge-ss8-0pq-2851332 See all nurseries in Canvey Island →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Canvey+Island ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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