# Child's Play Pre-school

Child's Play Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Guildford United Reformed Church, 83 Portsmouth Road, Guildford, GU2 4BS, in Guildford, Surrey. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childs-play-pre-school-ey470572  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Guildford United Reformed Church, 83 Portsmouth Road, Guildford, GU2 4BS
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 07510 254313
- Website: http://www.childsplaypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY470572

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470572

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2013 (Reference EY470572). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470572)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470572)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470572)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1106656)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Guildford United Reformed Church, 83 Portsmouth Road, Guildford, GU2 4BS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.232360,-0.578884

- Station: Guildford, 0.3 miles
- Station: London Road (Guildford), 0.8 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Mount, 0.3 miles
- Park: Shalford Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: St Catherine's Common, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Westnye Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Surrey there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Castle Garden School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sandfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Pewley Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Guildford High School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fitzsimmons Place Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fitzsimmons-place-nursery-ey546292) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Camp England Guildford County School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camp-england-guildford-county-school-2744033) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Castle Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nursery-and-preschool-ey305501) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Guildford Nursery School at York Road under 2s](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guildford-nursery-school-at-york-road-under-2s-2844217) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pippas House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippas-house-nursery-2670697) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Guildford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-guildford-2778722) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Child's Play Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Child's Play Pre-school Good at its inspection on 20 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Child's Play Pre-school take?

Child's Play Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Child's Play Pre-school?

Guildford is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Child's Play Pre-school?

You can call 07510 254313 and visit www.childsplaypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470572)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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