# Playtime Day Nursery

Playtime Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Playtime Day Nursery, Church Rise, Chessington, KT9 2HA, in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames. It is registered for 98 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 52 weeks a year. Its published full-day fees range from £71.50 to £79 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtime-day-nursery-2878042  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Playtime Day Nursery, Church Rise, Chessington, KT9 2HA
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 52 a year
- Registered places: 98
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8397 2800
- Website: http://www.playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2878042

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2878042). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2878042)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2878042)
- Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2878042)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £79 (£7.18 an hour) | £41.50 | £8.30 |
| 2-year-olds | £74.50 (£6.77 an hour) | £39.25 | – |
| 3 and over | £71.50 (£6.50 an hour) | £37.75 | – |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/fees-and-funding), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 52 a year
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: Playtime Day Nursery, Church Rise, Chessington, KT9 2HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.363333,-0.296141

- Station: Chessington North, 0.2 miles
- Station: Chessington South, 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Childrens 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery offers SEND support, support for children learning English, and describes itself as an inclusive setting. Activities named on its website include sports coaching, dance and movement, and library visits.

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/fees-and-funding)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/faq)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/faq)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips.

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/faq)

### Settling in

Its website says settling-in visits are offered so parents and children can get to know the nursery. Each child is assigned a key person as their special person, and the nursery runs settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/s/admissions-policy-1.pdf)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/fees-and-funding)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/s/admissions-policy-1.pdf)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/s/admissions-policy-1.pdf)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/fees-and-funding)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/faq)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/fees-and-funding)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/s/admissions-policy-1.pdf)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/fees-faq)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/s/admissions-policy-1.pdf)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/s/Parents-as-Partners-Policy-684k.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/s/admissions-policy-1.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/fees-faq)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/faq)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/faq)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/faq)

### Getting a place

To apply, you enquire about a place, are allocated a place, complete an enrolment form and sign the Terms and Conditions; its website says a deposit of one week's fees secures the place and is taken off the first invoice. The nursery has a waiting list and requires 4 weeks' notice to leave. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ellingham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lovelace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Danetree Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Riverview CofE Primary and Nursery School VA | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| West Ewell Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Castle Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-tots-ey548402) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Miracle Gardens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miracle-gardens-nursery-2748982) | Good | £80 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Chessington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-chessington-ey274840) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Hook Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hook-pre-school-131787) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Piglets Pre school Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/piglets-pre-school-limited-2842897) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Big Dreams Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-dreams-nursery-2784501) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Playtime Day Nursery cost?

Playtime Day Nursery publishes these fees: full day £79 for under 2s, half day £41.50 for under 2s, half day £62.85 for under 2s, per hour £8.30 for under 2s, full day £74.50 for 2-year-olds, full day £71.50 for 2-year-olds, half day £39.25 for 2-year-olds, half day £58.87 for 2-year-olds, half day £37.75 for 2-year-olds, half day £56.62 for 2-year-olds, full day £71.50 for 3 and over, half day £37.75 for 3 and over and half day £56.62 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Playtime Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Playtime Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Playtime Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Playtime Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Playtime Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Playtime Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Playtime Day Nursery's opening hours?

Playtime Day Nursery opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Playtime Day Nursery open all year?

Yes, Playtime Day Nursery is open 52 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Playtime Day Nursery take?

Playtime Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### How many children can Playtime Day Nursery take?

Playtime Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Playtime Day Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Playtime Day Nursery.

### Does Playtime Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Playtime Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Does Playtime Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Playtime Day Nursery lists: Local outings and trips.

### Does Playtime Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Playtime Day Nursery lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Playtime Day Nursery?

Chessington North is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playtime Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8397 2800 and visit www.playtimedaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2878042)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.playtimedaynurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.playtimedaynurseries.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playtime+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJl7BI2xYKdkgR1tW6s1sgS_U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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