# Playdays Nursery Playdays Nursery is a full-day nursery at 13 Barton Road, West Kensington, London, W14 9HB, in West Kensington, Hammersmith and Fulham. It is registered for 21 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 45 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Playdays Day Nursery & Nursery School Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-143791 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 13 Barton Road, West Kensington, London, W14 9HB - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 21 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: no - Phone: 020 7386 9083 - Website: https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/nursery-school-barons-court/ - Run by: [Playdays Day Nursery & Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/playdays-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-limited) - Ofsted URN: 143791 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 March 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/16/143791 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1995 (Reference 143791). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143791) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143791) - Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143791) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/770636) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 15 hours. Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 13 Barton Road, West Kensington, London, W14 9HB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.489466,-0.210352 - Station: Barons Court, 0.2 miles, no step-free access - Station: West Kensington, 0.2 miles - Station: Kensington (Olympia), 0.6 miles - 2 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Gwendwr Gardens, 0.1 miles - Park: Normand Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Bayonne Road Open Space, 0.3 miles - Park: Marcus Garvey Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Lillie Road Gardens, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Hammersmith and Fulham there are about 2.4 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 45 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website says it uses in-the-moment planning. At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, it was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website names music classes, children's yoga, language classes, dance and movement, cooking activities and swimming. - In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/nursery-school-barons-court) ### Food Meals are not included in the fees. ### Care and routines - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/baby-rooms) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/funding) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/baby-rooms) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/toddler-rooms) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/registration) ### Safety At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/funding) - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/funding) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/funding) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/nursery-school-barons-court) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/toddler-rooms) - Swimming (source: nursery website, https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/) ### Getting a place According to its website, families download the registration form and return it completed to the branch they choose. A place is offered in writing subject to availability, and it is secured by a deposit of one month's fees. The notice period to leave is 4 weeks. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | The Fulham Prep School Ltd | | 1–14 | | yes | 0.2 miles | | Parayhouse School | | 5–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) | | 0.2 miles | | James Lee Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Avonmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Augustine's RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2021) | | 0.4 miles | | St James Preparatory School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Bayonne Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-143792) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-years-nursery-and-pre-school-2881785) | | | | 0.3 miles | | [Little Shells at St James](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shells-at-st-james-2892030) | | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Little People of Fulham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-people-of-fulham-ey373235) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Charing Cross Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charing-cross-day-nursery-ey234149) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Brook Green Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brook-green-nursery-ltd-ey415554) | Good | £77.17 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Playdays Nursery offer 15 funded hours? Yes. Playdays Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Playdays Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Playdays Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Playdays Nursery's opening hours? Playdays Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Playdays Nursery open all year? Yes, Playdays Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Playdays Nursery take? Playdays Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Playdays Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Playdays Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Playdays Nursery take? Playdays Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Playdays Nursery? Meals are not included in the fees at Playdays Nursery. ### Does Playdays Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Playdays Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Who runs Playdays Nursery? Playdays Nursery is run by Playdays Day Nursery & Nursery School Limited, which runs 5 nurseries. ### What approach does Playdays Nursery follow? Playdays Nursery's website describes its approach as: In-the-moment planning. ### What is the nearest station to Playdays Nursery? Barons Court is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Playdays Nursery? You can call 020 7386 9083 and visit www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/143791) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.playdaysnurseries.co.uk/nursery-school-barons-court/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playdays+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ1XGa8JUPdkgR5s4j0lL-vdc) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.