# Playaway Nursery (SRCC)

Playaway Nursery (SRCC) is a full-day nursery at Sydney Russell Childrens Centre, Parsloes Avenue, DAGENHAM, RM9 5QS, in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 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-srcc-ey386932  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sydney Russell Childrens Centre, Parsloes Avenue, DAGENHAM, RM9 5QS
- Registered places: 47
- Run by: [Playaway Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/playaway-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY386932

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 October 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/EY386932

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2008 (Reference EY386932). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386932)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386932)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386932)

## 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: Sydney Russell Childrens Centre, Parsloes Avenue, DAGENHAM, RM9 5QS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.549621,0.132424

- Station: Becontree, 0.6 miles
- Station: Dagenham Heathway, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Valence Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sydney Russell School | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Southwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.2 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 | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Valence Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Parsloes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Five Elms Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Roding Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kinder Kapers Too](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-kapers-too-ey540005) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Quality Kidz Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quality-kidz-nurseries-ey285259) | Good | £73 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Buttercup Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-preschool-2812224) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Solid Start Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/solid-start-nursery-limited-2758977) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Quality Kidz Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quality-kidz-nurseries-ltd-ey285088) | Good | £73 |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chestnut@Halbutt Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-halbutt-street-ey491167) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Playaway Nursery (SRCC) Good at its inspection on 31 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playaway Nursery (SRCC) take?

Playaway Nursery (SRCC) is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### Who runs Playaway Nursery (SRCC)?

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

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

Becontree 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/EY386932)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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