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The Playroom in London

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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4.2(10 parent reviews) ·317 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4DX · Wandsworth
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

The Playroom London is a contemporary nursery and pre-school situated in Wandsworth, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The nursery prides itself on its bright, airy spaces, equipped with natural wooden learning resources and an abundance of plants, fostering a connection with nature.

Children can enjoy outdoor play in a private and secure garden. The Playroom London distinguishes itself through its dedication to quality care, intimate class sizes, and a modern, Nordic-inspired interior designed to create a homely atmosphere.

The team comprises highly qualified and experienced teachers, with over 70% holding relevant qualifications. All lead practitioners are Level 3 trained, possess an Enhanced DBS, and are certified in Paediatric First Aid.

The nursery welcomes registrations for 2026, encouraging prospective parents to book venue tours to experience the setting firsthand.

What it's like

Children are happy and play well with their friends at this lively setting. They learn to choose their own activities and develop their own interests, excited to explore the wide range of resources available. Staff are nurturing and responsive, providing cuddles and reassuring words to help children feel safe and secure.

Modern and natural environmentBoutique, Nordic-style settingHighly qualified staffPrivate garden spaceSmall class sizes

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Playroom

Last inspected 6 October 2023 · Kyrstie Gennoe

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 play well with their friends at this lively setting. They learn to choose their own activities and develop their own interests, excited to explore the wide range of resources available. Staff are nurturing and responsive, providing cuddles and reassuring words to help children feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and play well with their friends, learning to choose their own activities and developing their own interests.
  • Staff are nurturing and responsive, giving children lots of cuddles and reassuring words, which helps children to feel safe and secure.
  • Older children enjoy playing outdoors, supported by staff to take turns and join in with simple ball games.
  • Leaders and managers are ambitious for children's learning, and the curriculum provides children with a broad experience across the early years foundation stage.
  • Staff plan fun opportunities for children to build on what they can already do, such as babies exploring foam and older children developing muscle control with play dough.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop strategies to manage transition times to ensure children's individual needs continue to be met at all times
  • 2extend opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to hear and use their own languages.
Inspection #10311134 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager uses suitable strategies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff liaise with parents to share techniques to meet children's needs and support them to make good progress.

Outdoor space

Older children enjoy playing outdoors. Staff support them to take turns on the bikes and join in with simple ball games. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of The Playroom

4.2
(10)
Deborah Whitehouse
3 years ago

Wonderful nursery. My daughter attended from 10 months and has really flourished. The team are kind and nurturing and have created a wonderful homely environment. Highly recommend

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C W
4 years ago

Both my children went to this nursery and preschool and absolutely loved every minute of it. The class sizes were small which was perfect for my shy boy. It’s only 400m from Earlsfield station too!

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Genevieve Mendonca
3 years ago

My son has been attending The Playroom since he was 11 months old. We could not be happier with the lovely staff and wonderful care he receives.

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Istvan Halasz
8 years ago

Home to home nursery with a very caring and qualified super staff. My 4 years old loves to be there. A place to play and learn!!!

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Lauren Purser
9 years ago

Brilliant, friendly, and patient staff. Good facilities. My child is really happy there.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2018

  • October 2023Good
  • January 2022Good
  • February 2018Good

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