# Playways Pre School

Playways Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Rainham Methodist Church, Wennington Road, Rainham, RM13 9DE, in Rainham, Havering. It is registered for 60 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, 38 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playways-pre-school-ey492131  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Rainham Methodist Church, Wennington Road, Rainham, RM13 9DE
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 38 a year
- Registered places: 60
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 07982 614077
- Website: http://www.playwayspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY492131

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 January 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/EY492131

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY492131). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492131)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492131)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492131)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Weeks open: 38 a year

## Getting there

Address: Rainham Methodist Church, Wennington Road, Rainham, RM13 9DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.516299,0.196627

- Station: Rainham (London), 0.2 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ingrebourne Hill, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Havering there are about 2.8 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 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.playwayspreschool.co.uk/about-us)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.playwayspreschool.co.uk/about-us)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.playwayspreschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.playwayspreschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.playwayspreschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.playwayspreschool.co.uk/latest-news/rainham-allotments)

### Care and routines

- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.playwayspreschool.co.uk/about-us)

### SEND and inclusion

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

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.playwayspreschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.playwayspreschool.co.uk/about-us)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Brady Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| La Salette Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Parsonage Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Whybridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Whybridge Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Newtons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [New Beginnings Pre-School Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-pre-school-day-nursery-ey306276) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Frankphil Holiday Activities Club @ St Helens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frankphil-holiday-activities-club-st-helens-2723628) | Met |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bretons Preschool 2 @ St Helens Church Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bretons-preschool-2-st-helens-church-hall-2647915) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Fairy Tales Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairy-tales-playgroup-ey476848) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/val-robinson-childcare-cottage-preschool-ey542789) | Good | £51 | 08:45–14:45 | 0.3 miles |
| [Fledgelings Day Nursery Rainham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-rainham-2710979) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Playways Pre School offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Playways Pre School offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Playways Pre School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Playways Pre School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Playways Pre School's opening hours?

Playways Pre School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Playways Pre School open all year?

Playways Pre School is open 38 weeks a year.

### What is Playways Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playways Pre School Good at its inspection on 11 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playways Pre School take?

Playways Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What approach does Playways Pre School follow?

Playways Pre School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.

### Does Playways Pre School have outdoor space?

Playways Pre School lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips.

### Does Playways Pre School support children with SEND?

Playways Pre School lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Playways Pre School?

Rainham (London) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playways Pre School?

You can call 07982 614077 and visit www.playwayspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492131)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.playwayspreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.playwayspreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playways+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJtfo-QbK72EcRGRxvi-lpvgw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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