# Playaway Nursery (BCC) Limited

Playaway Nursery (BCC) Limited is a full-day nursery at Becontree Children's Centre, Stevens Road, Becontree, RM8 2QR, in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Playaway Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-nursery-bcc-limited-ey435555  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Becontree Children's Centre, Stevens Road, Becontree, RM8 2QR
- Registered places: 44
- Run by: [Playaway Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/playaway-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY435555

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 June 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/EY435555

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY435555). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435555)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435555)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435555)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/415768)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham that publish fees charge £72–£91 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Becontree Children's Centre, Stevens Road, Becontree, RM8 2QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.555827,0.117999

- Station: Goodmayes, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Goodmayes Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Barking and Dagenham there are about 4.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becontree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mayespark Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Goodmayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Henry Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Dagenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-dagenham-2720287) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Quality Kidz Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quality-kidz-nurseries-ltd-ey285088) | Good | £73 |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Solid Start Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/solid-start-nursery-limited-2758977) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Alamiyah Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alamiyah-montessori-2868859) |  |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Cherubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-ey281096) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Beacons Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-beacons-nursery-ltd-2883541) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playaway Nursery (BCC) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playaway Nursery (BCC) Limited Good at its inspection on 13 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playaway Nursery (BCC) Limited take?

Playaway Nursery (BCC) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### Who runs Playaway Nursery (BCC) Limited?

Playaway Nursery (BCC) Limited is run by Playaway Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Playaway Nursery (BCC) Limited?

Goodmayes is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435555)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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