# Playbox Nursery

Playbox Nursery is a full-day nursery at Pennycross Methodist Church Hall, Pridham Lane, Plymouth, PL2 3PZ, in Pennycross, Plymouth. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by KCP Keystone CIC.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playbox-nursery-2713163  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pennycross Methodist Church Hall, Pridham Lane, Plymouth, PL2 3PZ
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01752 709286
- Website: https://www.k3y.org.uk/playbox
- Run by: [KCP Keystone CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kcp-keystone-cic)
- Ofsted URN: 2713163

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 April 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/16/2713163

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2022 (Reference 2713163). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713163)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713163)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713163)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pennycross Methodist Church Hall, Pridham Lane, Plymouth, PL2 3PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.395341,-4.148769

- 24 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Central Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Play Park, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Plymouth there are about 3.6 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennycross Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Montpelier Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| King's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Manadon Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care | Nursery | 0–5 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Mayflower Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hyde Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hyde Park Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pathways Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pathways-day-nursery-117137) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey452051) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunbeams](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-ey311912) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Cabin Childcare Centre, YMCA](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cabin-childcare-centre-ymca-ey428422) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [King's School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-school-nursery-ey371506) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Pixieland Mannamead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pixieland-mannamead-117141) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playbox Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playbox Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playbox Nursery take?

Playbox Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Playbox Nursery?

Playbox Nursery is run by KCP Keystone CIC, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Playbox Nursery?

Plymouth is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playbox Nursery?

You can call 01752 709286 and visit www.k3y.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2713163)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playbox+Nursery%2C+Keystone+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJaaySxSuTbEgRa1RwEpjoW1k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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