# Playtime Pre-School

Playtime Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St.Peters Church Halls, Aldborough Road North, Ilford, IG2 7QH, in Aldborough Hatch, Redbridge. It is registered for 72 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its published full-day fees range from £44 to £55 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Playtime Day Care Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtime-pre-school-2831140  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St.Peters Church Halls, Aldborough Road North, Ilford, IG2 7QH
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 72
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07858 387838
- Website: https://playtimedaycare.co.uk/newbury-park
- Run by: [Playtime Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/playtime-day-care-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2831140

## 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 2025 (Reference 2831140). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831140)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831140)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831140)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £55 (£5.24 an hour) | £27.50 | – |
| 3 and over | £44 (£4.19 an hour) | £22 | – |
| All ages | – | – | £10 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £5 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://playtimedaycare.co.uk/np-fees-%26-pricing), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: St.Peters Church Halls, Aldborough Road North, Ilford, IG2 7QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.583218,0.100978

- Station: Barkingside, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Newbury Park, 0.7 miles
- Station: Fairlop, 1.0 miles
- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Fairlop Waters Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Redbridge there are about 3.4 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 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the pre-school's approach includes a play-based EYFS curriculum, a school readiness programme and early phonics.

- 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)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees.

### Settling in

Its website says settling in is a supportive process with personalised support to ease the move from home to nursery. The nursery team guides families through it.

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaycare.co.uk/newbury-park)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaycare.co.uk/contact-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://playtimedaycare.co.uk/np-fees-%26-pricing)

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchside School |  | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| William Torbitt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Avanti Court Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Atam Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Farnham Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Newbury Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Aldborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Downshall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Adventures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adventures-day-nursery-ey471251) | Outstanding | £82 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ilford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-ilford-128510) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Peter Pans Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pans-day-nursery-ey500699) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Somerville Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/somerville-pre-school-ey563264) | Good |  | 07:45–16:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foundation-nurseries-farnham-green-2703593) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Happy Kidz Pre-School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kidz-pre-school-and-day-nursery-2677769) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Playtime Pre-School cost?

Playtime Pre-School publishes these fees: full day £55 for 2-year-olds, half day £27.50 for 2-year-olds, full day £44 for 3 and over, half day £22 for 3 and over and per hour £10 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Playtime Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Playtime Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £5 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Playtime Pre-School offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Playtime Pre-School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Playtime Pre-School's opening hours?

Playtime Pre-School opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Playtime Pre-School take?

Playtime Pre-School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### How many children can Playtime Pre-School take?

Playtime Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Playtime Pre-School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Playtime Pre-School.

### Who runs Playtime Pre-School?

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

### What approach does Playtime Pre-School follow?

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

### What is the nearest station to Playtime Pre-School?

Barkingside is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playtime Pre-School?

You can call 07858 387838 and visit playtimedaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2831140)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (playtimedaycare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://playtimedaycare.co.uk/newbury-park)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playtime+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJaUL4WBmk2EcRcgmfLXeIwN8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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