# Playmates Nursery

Playmates Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Kings Centre, Coppard Gardens, CHESSINGTON, KT9 2GZ, in Hook, Kingston upon Thames. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-nursery-ey278594  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Kings Centre, Coppard Gardens, CHESSINGTON, KT9 2GZ
- Registered places: 35
- Ofsted URN: EY278594

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 October 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/EY278594

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY278594). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278594)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278594)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278594)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1386132)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Kingston upon Thames that publish fees charge £72–£104.25 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Kings Centre, Coppard Gardens, CHESSINGTON, KT9 2GZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.362518,-0.314378

- Station: Chessington South, 0.5 miles
- Station: Chessington North, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Merritt Gardens Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Woodgate Avenue Playground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sir Francis Barker Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Kingston upon Thames 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ellingham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Castle Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hinchley Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Rowan Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Claygate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Piglets Pre school Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piglets-pre-school-limited-2842897) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Chessington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-chessington-ey274840) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Hook Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hook-pre-school-131787) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Miracle Gardens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miracle-gardens-nursery-2748982) | Good | £80 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-to-oak-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-2642766) | Good | £83 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Castle Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-tots-ey548402) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Playmates Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playmates Nursery take?

Playmates Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

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

Chessington South is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278594)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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