# Playdays

Playdays is a full-day nursery at The Wick Pavilion, Off Tresco Way, WICKFORD, SS12 9GP, in Shotgate, Essex. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 17 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-ey486365  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Wick Pavilion, Off Tresco Way, WICKFORD, SS12 9GP
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01268 769288
- Website: http://www.play-days.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY486365

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 October 2022, 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/EY486365

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2015 (Reference EY486365). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486365)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486365)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486365)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/802002)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Wick Pavilion, Off Tresco Way, WICKFORD, SS12 9GP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.597672,0.539369

- Park: Wick Country Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Shotgate Little Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Wick Country Park, 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Oakfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| North Crescent Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hilltop Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Wickford Church of England School | Primary | 2–7 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Hilltop Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Castledon School |  | 5–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Wickford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Salcott Crescent Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/salcott-crescent-day-nursery-school-ey472655) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tots-nursery-ey550391) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Zebedee Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zebedee-pre-school-ey394887) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Treehouse Forestry Nursery And Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-treehouse-forestry-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey540614) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [One Step Ahead (Essex) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/one-step-ahead-essex-limited-2827725) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Second Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/second-steps-day-nursery-2521355) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playdays's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playdays Good at its inspection on 24 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playdays take?

Playdays is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playdays?

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

### How do I contact Playdays?

You can call 01268 769288 and visit www.play-days.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486365)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playdays+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJuaUmhGHD2EcRICCjW_7DnDA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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