# Playmates Pre-school

Playmates Pre-school is a full-day nursery at The Log Cabin, Whitelands Park, Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, RG18 3FH, in Thatcham, West Berkshire. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-pre-school-ey395935  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Log Cabin, Whitelands Park, Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, RG18 3FH
- Registered places: 70
- Ofsted URN: EY395935

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 May 2023, 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/EY395935

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2009 (Reference EY395935). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395935)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395935)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395935)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Log Cabin, Whitelands Park, Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, RG18 3FH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.409011,-1.265680

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Thatcham Memorial Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dog Exercise Area - Gated, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 West Berkshire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitelands Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Parsons Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Parsons Down Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Spurcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Francis Baily Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Finian's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ollie's Therapy Centre and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ollies-therapy-centre-and-nursery-2753532) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Pied Piper Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pied-piper-pre-school-511121) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise West Berkshire](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-west-berkshire-2861171) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Me Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-me-day-nursery-ey545549) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Audlen House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/audlen-house-day-nursery-2793978) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Thatcham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thatcham-pre-school-ey555048) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Playmates Pre-school Good at its inspection on 3 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Playmates Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playmates Pre-school?

Thatcham is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395935)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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