# Playtime Day Care- Dagenham

Playtime Day Care- Dagenham is a full-day nursery at The Mill House Hall, 307 New Road, Dagenham, RM10 9ND, in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 93 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded hours from 9 months. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 26 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Playtime Day Care Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtime-day-care-dagenham-2863095  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Mill House Hall, 307 New Road, Dagenham, RM10 9ND
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 93
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months
- Phone: 07511 027744
- Website: https://playtimedaycare.co.uk/dagenham
- Run by: [Playtime Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/playtime-day-care-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2863095

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 13 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863095

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2863095). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863095)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863095)
- Registered places: 93 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863095)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham that publish fees charge £72–£91 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: The Mill House Hall, 307 New Road, Dagenham, RM10 9ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.527145,0.162881

- Station: Dagenham Dock, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Central Park West, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Beam Parklands, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Central Park West, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Linear Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Linear Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Barking and Dagenham there are about 4.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, a school readiness programme and early phonics. Its Ofsted report card inspection in 2026 rated curriculum and teaching as 'Needs attention' and achievement as 'Needs attention'. The website also names an inclusive setting as the support offered.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaycare.co.uk/about-us)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaycare.co.uk/our-rooms)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaycare.co.uk/our-rooms)

### Settling in

Its website says settling in is a personalised process that eases the move from home to nursery. Parents can speak to the Nursery Manager or the nursery team about options and support.

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaycare.co.uk/our-rooms)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaycare.co.uk/about-us)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found safeguarding standards met.

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beam Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Newtons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Marsh Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Leys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Village Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| William Ford CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-angels-nurseries-and-learning-centres-2718454) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbs-cross-day-nursery-4-ey347545) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Adorable Childcare Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adorable-childcare-nursery-ltd-2742936) | Requires improvement |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Leys Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leys-childrens-centre-nursery-ey388186) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Qurtubah Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/qurtubah-nursery-2845202) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [ABC Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-preschool-2806736) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Playtime Day Care- Dagenham offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Playtime Day Care- Dagenham offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Playtime Day Care- Dagenham's opening hours?

Playtime Day Care- Dagenham opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Playtime Day Care- Dagenham's Ofsted rating?

Playtime Day Care- Dagenham was inspected on 13 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Playtime Day Care- Dagenham take?

Playtime Day Care- Dagenham is registered with Ofsted for up to 93 children at any one time.

### Who runs Playtime Day Care- Dagenham?

Playtime Day Care- Dagenham is run by Playtime Day Care Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What approach does Playtime Day Care- Dagenham follow?

Playtime Day Care- Dagenham's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, School readiness programme and Early phonics.

### Does Playtime Day Care- Dagenham support children with SEND?

Playtime Day Care- Dagenham lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Playtime Day Care- Dagenham?

Dagenham Dock is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playtime Day Care- Dagenham?

You can call 07511 027744 and visit playtimedaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863095)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (playtimedaycare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://playtimedaycare.co.uk/dagenham)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playtime+Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJg4TToLml2EcRFnzUBV1ez3c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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