# Playdays Farnborough

Playdays Farnborough is a full-day nursery at 84 Alexandra Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6DD, in North Camp, Hampshire. It is registered for 90 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 13 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-farnborough-ey463399  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 84 Alexandra Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6DD
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 01252 518178
- Website: http://www.playdays-nursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY463399

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 November 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.

Inspection history:

- 21 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 9 May 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463399

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2013 (Reference EY463399). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463399)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 21 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463399)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463399)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/595466)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 84 Alexandra Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.277023,-0.750316

- Station: North Camp, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Napier Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Queens Road Recreational Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Queens Road Recreational Ground Play Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Napier School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| South Farnborough Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Marlborough Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| South Farnborough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holly Lodge Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pear Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pear-tree-day-nursery-ey361458) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Pippins Pre-school Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippins-pre-school-ltd-ey450669) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-farnborough-day-nursery-and-preschool-2547670) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pumpkin Patch Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-day-nursery-ey363805) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bevan Lodge Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bevan-lodge-community-preschool-ey556147) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Clocktower House Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clocktower-house-pre-school-ey447666) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playdays Farnborough's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playdays Farnborough Good at its inspection on 21 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playdays Farnborough take?

Playdays Farnborough is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playdays Farnborough?

North Camp is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playdays Farnborough?

You can call 01252 518178 and visit www.playdays-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463399)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playdays+Nursery+-+Farnborough&query_place_id=ChIJb6tytbTUdUgRfrBiI805m-A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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