# Playaway Pre-School

Playaway Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Stifford Parish Hall, Crammavill Street, Grays, RM16 2AP, in Chafford Hundred, Thurrock. It is registered for 52 children. It opens 09:00–15:15, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-pre-school-2790401  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Stifford Parish Hall, Crammavill Street, Grays, RM16 2AP
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01375 373591
- Ofsted URN: 2790401

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2024 (Reference 2790401). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790401)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790401)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790401)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/390350)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:15

## Getting there

Address: Stifford Parish Hall, Crammavill Street, Grays, RM16 2AP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.497622,0.329200

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stifford Clays Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Deneholm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Tudor Court Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Little Thurrock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Quarry Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Treetops School |  | 5–19 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Treetops Free School |  | 4–16 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Friends Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-friends-pre-school-2539618) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [JTD Day care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jtd-day-care-2842998) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Roo's Pre-School 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-roos-pre-school-2-2577139) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Chafford Hundred Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chafford-hundred-preschool-playgroup-204346) | Good |  | 09:15–16:15 | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Leaps Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaps-daycare-limited-2839648) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chafford Hundred](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chafford-hundred-204367) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Playaway Pre-School's opening hours?

Playaway Pre-School opens 09:00–15:15, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Playaway Pre-School take?

Playaway Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playaway Pre-School?

Grays is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playaway Pre-School?

You can call 01375 373591.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790401)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playaway+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJT8n_9HW32EcR_XLnlvbY96w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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