# Play Box Nursery

Play Box Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 10, Building 53A, Third Avenue,The Pensnett Estate, Kingswinford, DY6 7XG, in Kingswinford, Dudley. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-box-nursery-253817  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 10, Building 53A, Third Avenue,The Pensnett Estate, Kingswinford, DY6 7XG
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01384 835535
- Website: http://www.playboxdaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 253817

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 January 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/16/253817

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1998 (Reference 253817). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253817)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253817)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253817)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1553935)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 10, Building 53A, Third Avenue,The Pensnett Estate, Kingswinford, DY6 7XG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.504895,-2.154361

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George VI Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sandpipers Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Dudley there are about 4.7 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanford Mere Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dawley Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Crestwood Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Pens Meadow School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Brier School |  | 4–16 | Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Bam Bams Curiosity Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bam-bams-curiosity-village-2635211) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Kingswinford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-kingswinford-2812149) |  |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Village Bears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/village-bears-day-nursery-ey458033) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Poppyfields Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppyfields-kindergarten-ey332195) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Foundry Road Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foundry-road-preschool-ey410642) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-bromley-2812418) |  |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Play Box Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Play Box Nursery Good at its inspection on 31 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Play Box Nursery take?

Play Box Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Play Box Nursery?

You can call 01384 835535 and visit www.playboxdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253817)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Play+Box+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJGQTPfXGQcEgRNUuaMRSAhZc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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