# Play Away Day Nursery

Play Away Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Langdale Road, Runcorn, WA7 5PY, in Higher Runcorn, Halton. It is registered for 87 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-away-day-nursery-2888062  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Langdale Road, Runcorn, WA7 5PY
- Registered places: 87
- Ofsted URN: 2888062

## 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 March 2026 (Reference 2888062). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888062)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888062)
- Registered places: 87 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888062)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Langdale Road, Runcorn, WA7 5PY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.335035,-2.728662

- Station: Runcorn, 0.5 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Town Hall Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Rock Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Heath Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Stenhills Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Halton there are about 3.1 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 Clement's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Pewithall School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Grange School | All-through | 3–16 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-day-nursery-ey336939) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Vicarage Lodge Preschool Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vicarage-lodge-preschool-community-playgroup-303489) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Early Learners Nursery (Runcorn)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-nursery-runcorn-ey537285) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [All Saints Pre-School Runcorn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-pre-school-runcorn-ey497824) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-neighbourhood-nursery-ey279805) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [JJ's Early Explorers Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jjs-early-explorers-ltd-2568870) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Play Away Day Nursery take?

Play Away Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 87 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Play Away Day Nursery?

Runcorn is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888062)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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