# Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School

Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Unit E, 29-38 Jenkins Dale, Chatham, ME4 5RD, in Chatham, Medway. It is registered for 126 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-a-way-nursery-and-pre-school-2822133  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit E, 29-38 Jenkins Dale, Chatham, ME4 5RD
- Registered places: 126
- Ofsted URN: 2822133

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2822133). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822133)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822133)
- Registered places: 126 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822133)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1799929)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit E, 29-38 Jenkins Dale, Chatham, ME4 5RD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.376709,0.527315

- Station: Chatham, 0.4 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Great Lines Heritage Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Victoria Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Chalk Pit Community Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Perry Street Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| New Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Greenvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Balfour Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [White Road Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-road-preschool-103867) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hedgehogs Chatham Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-chatham-day-nursery-2630754) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Benjamin Rabbit Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benjamin-rabbit-nursery-ey477957) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Boundary Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boundary-road-pre-school-103788) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiny Tugs Medway Trust Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tugs-medway-trust-day-nursery-ey266959) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Lights Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lights-nursery-ey494219) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School take?

Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 126 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School?

Chatham is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822133)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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