# Play Planet Pre-School

Play Planet Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Resource Centre, Little Gypps Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9HG, in Winter Gardens, Essex. It is registered for 29 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-planet-pre-school-ey545238  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Resource Centre, Little Gypps Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9HG
- Registered places: 29
- Phone: 07505 171431
- Ofsted URN: EY545238

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545238

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY545238). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545238)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545238)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545238)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Resource Centre, Little Gypps Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9HG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.522357,0.576762

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Canvey Dyke, 0.2 miles
- Park: New Road Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: First Avenue Green, 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 Essex there are about 2.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Read Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Canvey Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Winter Gardens Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lubbins Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kids-playhouse-day-and-afterschool-care-2589212) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hawkesbury Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawkesbury-pre-school-ey448246) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Roland Lodge Daycare The Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roland-lodge-daycare-the-hub-2843639) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Pumpkins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkins-day-nursery-402106) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Just Imagine Day Nursery - Canvey Island](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-canvey-island-ey545732) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Roland Lodge - The Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roland-lodge-the-lodge-2851332) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Play Planet Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Play Planet Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 12 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Play Planet Pre-School take?

Play Planet Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Play Planet Pre-School?

Benfleet is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Play Planet Pre-School?

You can call 07505 171431.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545238)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Play+Planet+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJV_JHva_a2EcR88-_C9TangE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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