# Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited

Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited is a full-day nursery at Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB, in Barking, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 42 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.6 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Playaway Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-nursery-blc-limited-ey538218  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 42
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8591 0008
- Website: http://www.playaway.uk.com/
- Run by: [Playaway Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/playaway-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY538218

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 January 2025, 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/EY538218

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY538218). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538218)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538218)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538218)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1079151)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £150
- Registration fee: £75

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees: 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

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.536133,0.078982

- Station: Barking, 0.3 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Abbey Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Gascoigne Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Quaker Burial Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Drydock Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Essex Road Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 3.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.playaway.uk.com/home/welcome)

### Outdoors

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.playaway.uk.com/locations/barking-blc)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.playaway.uk.com/about-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.playaway.uk.com/locations/becontree-bcc)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.playaway.uk.com/locations/becontree-bcc)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.playaway.uk.com/about-us)

### Extras and activities

- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.playaway.uk.com/locations/barking-blc)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Margarets CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gascoigne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Greatfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Northbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Langdon Academy | All-through | 3–16 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ripple Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Eastbury Community School | All-through | 3–19 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Royal Gate Kids Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/royal-gate-kids-pre-school-ey409822) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery: St Margaret's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-st-margarets-2877930) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Holloway Coaching Wrap Around Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holloway-coaching-wrap-around-care-2893376) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Childville@Barking Adult College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-barking-adult-college-2830905) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Childville Pre School Gascoigne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-pre-school-gascoigne-2612941) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Maples](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-maples-ey542305) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited's opening hours?

Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited take?

Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

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

Ofsted rated Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited Good at its inspection on 9 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited?

Yes. Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited lists a registration fee of £150 and a registration fee of £75.

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

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

### What approach does Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited follow?

Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited have outdoor space?

Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited lists: Local outings and trips.

### Does Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited support children with SEND?

Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited lists: SEND support, Speech and language support and Inclusive setting.

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

Barking is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited?

You can call 020 8591 0008 and visit www.playaway.uk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538218)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.playaway.uk.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.playaway.uk.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playaway+Day+Nursery+-+BLC&query_place_id=ChIJz1X5VG-n2EcRZT0GkS_2_Vs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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