# Playdays Pre-school

Playdays Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Methodist Church Hall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1QA, in Chard, Somerset. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-pre-school-142945  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Methodist Church Hall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1QA
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07836 672729
- Ofsted URN: 142945

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 May 2024, 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/16/142945

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1992 (Reference 142945). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142945)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142945)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142945)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church Hall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.873032,-2.961591

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Snowdon Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Jocelyn Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chard School |  | 4–11 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Manor Court Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Redstart Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Avishayes Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holyrood Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lawns-childrens-nursery-chard-school-ey479736) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Chard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddles-and-care-childrens-day-nursery-chard-2888260) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Chard NNI/Schools Out](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chard-nni-schools-out-ey262443) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Holyrood Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holyrood-playgroup-142951) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Munchkins Childcare C.I.C](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-munchkins-childcare-c-i-c-2673102) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Premier Wraparound @ Avishayes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-wraparound-avishayes-2823528) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playdays Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playdays Pre-school Good at its inspection on 24 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playdays Pre-school take?

Playdays Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Playdays Pre-school?

You can call 07836 672729.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142945)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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