# Play Studio Montessori Nurseries

Play Studio Montessori Nurseries is a full-day nursery at 9E Rigby Gardens, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4JJ, in Chadwell St Mary, Thurrock. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.6 from 24 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-studio-montessori-nurseries-2671742  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 9E Rigby Gardens, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4JJ
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01375 800979
- Website: https://playstudiomontessorinurseries.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2671742

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 July 2024, 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/16/2671742

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2671742). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671742)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671742)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671742)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 9E Rigby Gardens, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.484803,0.368908

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Orsett Heath, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Thurrock there are about 4.9 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: 3.6 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herringham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Woodside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Gateway Primary Free School | Primary | 0–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Treetops Free School |  | 4–16 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Treetops School |  | 5–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Little Thurrock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Tilbury Pioneer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chadwell St Mary Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chadwell-st-mary-day-nursery-ltd-ey271369) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Thurrocks Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurrocks-little-learners-2841259) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Growing Little Champions](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-little-champions-2838993) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Turners Retreat Early Years and Childhood Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/turners-retreat-early-years-and-childhood-services-2881666) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-garden-day-nursery-wgdn-ey438186) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Raising Eagles Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raising-eagles-montessori-nursery-2757919) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Play Studio Montessori Nurseries's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Play Studio Montessori Nurseries Good at its inspection on 2 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Play Studio Montessori Nurseries take?

Play Studio Montessori Nurseries is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Play Studio Montessori Nurseries?

Tilbury Town is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Play Studio Montessori Nurseries?

You can call 01375 800979 and visit playstudiomontessorinurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671742)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Play+Studio+Montessori+Nurseries&query_place_id=ChIJqfQE7iW32EcRzNqjfaV6xN8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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