# The Playpen Pre-School

The Playpen Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 270a Victoria Avenue, Princes Avenue, Hull, HU5 3DZ, in Stepney, Kingston upon Hull. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-playpen-pre-school-2551442  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 270a Victoria Avenue, Princes Avenue, Hull, HU5 3DZ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01482 493306
- Website: http://www.the-playpen.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2551442

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 2022, 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/16/2551442

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2020 (Reference 2551442). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551442)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551442)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551442)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 270a Victoria Avenue, Princes Avenue, Hull, HU5 3DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.759523,-0.372766

- 6 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kingston upon Hull there are about 5.3 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 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricknell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Froebel House School |  | 3–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Thoresby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sidmouth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hymers College |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Pearson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Appleton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Child Dynamix Community Nursery - Rainbow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-dynamix-community-nursery-rainbow-2783749) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Avenues Nursery With Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-avenues-nursery-with-kids-club-510005) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Penguin Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penguin-day-care-nursery-509979) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Bricknell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-bricknell-2848668) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Panda Nursery at Marvell House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/panda-nursery-at-marvell-house-ey475203) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Einsteins Cc Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-einsteins-cc-ltd-ey550471) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Playpen Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Playpen Pre-School Good at its inspection on 27 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Playpen Pre-School take?

The Playpen Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Playpen Pre-School?

Hull is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Playpen Pre-School?

You can call 01482 493306 and visit www.the-playpen.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551442)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Playpen+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJEenbPbi_eEgRT6qezJ2Mwvc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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