# Parkside Playgroup

Parkside Playgroup is a full-day nursery at St Stephens Church Hall, Parkside Road, Hounslow, TW3 2BD, in Hounslow. It is registered for 52 children. It opens 08:45–15:45, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 20 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-playgroup-116283  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Stephens Church Hall, Parkside Road, Hounslow, TW3 2BD
- Opening hours: 08:45–15:45, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 52
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07908 900438
- Website: http://www.parksideplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 116283

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 February 2025, 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/16/116283

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1993 (Reference 116283). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116283)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116283)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116283)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/772495)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £25 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £5 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £5 (half day)

Source: nursery website (https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/playgroup-fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:45–15:45
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: St Stephens Church Hall, Parkside Road, Hounslow, TW3 2BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.461966,-0.366091

- Station: Hounslow, 0.2 miles
- Station: Hounslow Central, 0.7 miles
- Station: Whitton, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Murray Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Inwood Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hounslow there are about 4.2 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the approach is Forest school, with SEND support and an inclusive setting. Named activities are music classes, sports coaching and STEM activities. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/forest-school)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says parents provide a packed lunch.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/playgroup-fees)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/forest-school)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/forest-school)

### Settling in

Its website says children and parents can visit and join in activities during the half-term before enrolment. The key person greets the child, and parents are expected to stay for most of the first week, gradually leaving the child for longer. Care details include a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/policies/20-The%20Role%20of%20the%20Key%20Person%20and%20Settling.pdf)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/policies/58-Admissions.pdf)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/playgroup-fees)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/policies/20-The%20Role%20of%20the%20Key%20Person%20and%20Settling.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/forest-school)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/forest-school)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://parksideplaygroup.co.uk/)

### Getting a place

Its website says families attend pre-start visits, where registration records are completed with parents, or complete them at the first session. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Suffah Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chatsworth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Nelson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hounslow Town Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bambinos Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-montessori-nursery-ltd-ey472994) | Good | £76 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Purple Bees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-bees-day-nursery-2609191) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kerswell Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kerswell-kids-ey336578) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hounslow Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hounslow-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey285402) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Merry Gold Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-gold-montessori-school-402938) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Alexandra Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alexandra-montessori-2546985) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Parkside Playgroup cost?

Parkside Playgroup publishes these fees: half day £25 for all ages and half day £30 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Parkside Playgroup offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Parkside Playgroup offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £5 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Parkside Playgroup take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Parkside Playgroup offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Parkside Playgroup's opening hours?

Parkside Playgroup opens 08:45–15:45, Mon–Fri.

### Is Parkside Playgroup open all year?

No. Parkside Playgroup is open term time only.

### What is Parkside Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Parkside Playgroup Good at its inspection on 28 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Parkside Playgroup take?

Parkside Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Parkside Playgroup?

Meals are not included in the fees at Parkside Playgroup.

### What approach does Parkside Playgroup follow?

Parkside Playgroup's website describes its approach as: Forest school.

### Does Parkside Playgroup have outdoor space?

Parkside Playgroup lists: Own garden and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Parkside Playgroup support children with SEND?

Parkside Playgroup lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Parkside Playgroup?

Hounslow is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Parkside Playgroup?

You can call 07908 900438 and visit www.parksideplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116283)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.parksideplaygroup.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.parksideplaygroup.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Parkside+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJAZIqIdAMdkgR8nF2SfbtnXE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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