# Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd

Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd is a full-day nursery at 1, 3, 5 Chapel Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3FE, in West End, Hampshire. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 14 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Play Away Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-away-day-nurseries-ltd-509572  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1, 3, 5 Chapel Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3FE
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: https://playawaydaynurseries.co.uk/nurseries/west-end-nursery
- Run by: [Play Away Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/play-away-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 509572

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 March 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.

Inspection history:

- 6 March 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 4 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509572

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1997 (Reference 509572). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509572)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 6 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509572)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509572)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1, 3, 5 Chapel Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3FE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.929161,-1.335749

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hatch Grange, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Moorgreen Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Hatch Grange Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Moorgreen play area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Hatch Farm Play Area, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Moorlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Harefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Townhill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Townhill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Gregg School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kanes Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Wellstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [West End Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-end-pre-school-507860) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Gems Pre-School, West End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-west-end-2885944) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Paint Pots Pre School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-pre-school-and-nursery-ey411817) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Owls Woodland Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-woodland-preschool-ey556184) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool @ Harefield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-harefield-2596331) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Harefield Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harefield-community-pre-school-ey233403) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd Good at its inspection on 6 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd take?

Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### Who runs Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd?

Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd is run by Play Away Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd?

Hedge End is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Play Away Day Nurseries Ltd?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit playawaydaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509572)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Play+Away+Day+Nursery+-+West+End&query_place_id=ChIJiWNbsiVydEgRFAxmntbntac)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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