Play A Way Nurseries Ltd | 4 Day Nurseries

Review of
Play A Way Day Care Centre
from C M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025

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Play A Way Day Care Centre has been an incredible experience for my son, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. From the moment he started, he has absolutely loved it, forming a great bond with all the staff. It's clear how much they genuinely care for the children, making every day fun and nurturing.
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love receiving daily updates and photos, reassuring me of what he's been up to. Whether it's messy play, arts and crafts, or role-playing, they always introduce exciting activities. The staff also keep me informed about his meals, letting me know what he enjoys and dislikes.
The warmth and dedication of the staff are unmatched-they truly understand and support every child. My son has grown so much in confidence and skills since joining. The communication, care, and engaging environment make this nursery exceptional. I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a safe, fun, and supportive place for their child.

Reply from Natasha Cave, Manager at Play A Way Day Care Centre

Thank you so much for this lovely review. I'm so glad that you and your child have enjoyed being here as much as we have loved having your son with us. It has been amazing to see how much he has changed and developed in such a short period of time :)

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Review of
Play A Way Nursery & Preschool
from E B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025

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My child started at the playgroup in February, this being her first one I was worried how she would get one. She absolutely loves it, she has been speaking a lot more she is now almost fully potty trained which I wouldn't have been successful in doing without the staff help whilst she's there. They

update me regularly on what she's doing and eating which is also super helpful

Reply from Zoe Gedling, Nursery Manager at Play A Way Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for such a lovely review. We're so pleased with the progress your daughter has made since starting with us.

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Review of
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from Aderonke M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025

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From my first impressions, the nursery prioritises health and safety, particularly with precautions around the stairs leading to the rooms upstairs.
The environment is clean and serene, which is always a plus.
Lastly, the staff are incredibly polite and respectful. They pay close attention to detail,

which is something I value highly when choosing a care provider.

Reply from Zoe Gedling, Nursery Manager at Play A Way Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for such a lovely review. I am pleased to hear that your first impressions are so positive and that you and your child are happy here.

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Review of
Play A Way Nursery & Preschool
from Georgina P (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025

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We have been really impressed with the nursery, the communication on a day to day basis is great and the manager is really responsive to emails and proactive in getting things done and making our sons time there as good as it possibly can be. The staff are wonderful and really caring, my son has SEN

and the nursery really work hard to make sure his needs are met and work with us to ensure he's happy and making positive progress. They have a soft play inside which my son loves and the rooms are all clean, spacious and modern. They do lots of activities with the children and change them up regularly. Would recommend.

Reply from Zoe Gedling, Nursery Manager at Play A Way Nursery & Preschool

Thank you so much for such a positive and warming review. It is a pleasure to have your son here and we look forward to seeing the progress he makes here at the nursery.

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Review of
Play A Way Nursery & Preschool
from A H (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025

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Great Nursery and Pre-School, they offer a range of activities to the children developing different skills. The staff are lovely and I feel happy to leave my child within their care. Great communication from them in all aspects. I was apprehensive as it's my first Child and first experience however

all has gone so well and my child has settled in amazing. My child especially loves the soft play which is something I've not seen offered within this type of care environment.I receive daily updates and pictures which is great too. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Zoe Gedling, Nursery Manager at Play A Way Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for such a lovely review! I am so pleased that your child has settled so well.

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Review of
Play A Way Nursery & Preschool
from J O (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025

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My son started here when they opened and he has really enjoyed himself. He had been out of nursery for a little while and when we first viewed it he was really looking forward to starting, especially getting to play in the soft play area.
Staff are lovely, and always approachable if you have any questions.

He has made so many friends already including staff and is really happy to come here.
I am updated throughout the day on the family app to show what he has been up to during that session which is lovely to see.

Reply from Zoe Gedling, Nursery Manager at Play A Way Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for such a lovely review! I am so pleased that your he has settled so well and enjoys his time here.

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Review of
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from R C (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025

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Great first impressions!
My son has recently started at this new nursery, and so far, we're really happy with the experience. The staff are warm, welcoming, and attentive, making the transition smooth for both children and parents. The environment is clean, well-organized, and engaging, with plenty

of activities to keep little ones busy. It's still early days, but I'm already seeing positive signs of my child settling in well. Looking forward to seeing how he grows and develops here!

Reply from Zoe Gedling, Nursery Manager at Play A Way Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for such a lovely review. I am so pleased that your son has settled well and is enjoying his time here.

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Review of
Play A Way Nursery & Preschool
from Courtney T (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025

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My child started Play A Way Chatham when it first opened, I had been searching for a nursery for a while but none felt like the right fit, upon viewing the nursery I instantly felt at ease. The nursery rooms themselves are bright airy and inviting, immaculately clean and a great environment for a child

to play and learn. My child goes 5 days a week for the morning session, I get multiple updates every day about when she is signed into and out of the room, what food she has eaten, nappy changes and plenty of pictures of the different activities she has done. She always does such a range of things while at nursery and she especially loves the soft playroom! The staff are all so welcoming, professional and friendly always full of smiles and give me plenty of information. It really is just a brilliant environment, they make it feel like a home from home, my child wakes up so excited every morning and eager to get into nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery to everyone!

Reply from Zoe Gedling, Nursery Manager at Play A Way Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for such a lovely review. I am so thrilled that your child has settled so well and they are enjoying their time here.

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Review of
Play A Way Nursery & Preschool
from K S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025

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My daughter started this nursery recently, this is the first nursery she's ever been to and she's been having an amazing time. She runs straight to the teaching assistants when I take her in and is always happy for me to leave her with them. I have two other children both with severe needs so this has

been her first interaction with other children more like her and it's been a life changer, she is so happy. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone with a little child especially if they have brothers or sisters with extra needs. Thank you to everyone who takes care of my little one, I really appreciate it.

Reply from Zoe Gedling, Nursery Manager at Play A Way Nursery & Preschool

Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are pleased that your daughter has settled with us and it is lovely to see how happy she is when she arrives each day.

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Review of
Play A Way Activity Centre
from Chioma B (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2025

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We had a terrible experience with another nursery with our first child and were quite paranoid when selecting a nursery for our second child. We told the staff about our experience and concerns and they listened. Our second child has thrived in this nursery and they have taken the utmost care with him.

The staff are all kind and accommodating and I can see that in the interactions with other parents and guardians as well. I would totally recommend Play A Way to anyone. My only complaint is that I didn't know about them earlier so that my oldest child could have attended as well.

Reply from Erica Edwards, Manager at Play A Way Activity Centre

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are so happy that you are pleased with the care we provide for your son, it is our pleasure to take care of him.

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Review of
Play A Way Activity Centre
from Jummy O (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024

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Play A Away is definitely a highly recommended nursery. The staff? They are all so sweet. I'm glad I chose them, my little one loves it and is always super excited to go to nursery. She adores all the ladies there and I see loads of learning development in her. The management is also great. I genuinely

cannot fault this nursery at all.

Reply from Erica Edwards, Manager at Play A Way Activity Centre

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so happy you are happy with the care we provide.

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Review of
Play A Way Activity Centre
from Carly T (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024

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Our child has been attending the nursery for over a year, for four days a week, since just before they turned one. In that time, we've only had good experiences. All the staff we've come across are polite, helpful and take time to talk to us about our child's day and their development. Our child's speech

and social skills have soared since attending the nursery. They engage the children with lots of activities to develop their expressive, cognitive and motor skills, we've been completely satisfied with the curriculum delivery.

Reply from Erica Edwards, Manager at Play A Way Activity Centre

Thank you for your wonderful review, it is our pleasure to take care of your child and so happy he is flourishing.

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Review of
Play A Way Activity Centre
from A J (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024

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My daughter attends Play-A-Way Activity Centre full time in the lead up to starting 'big school'. From the moment she started, she has been incredibly happy there. They made her feel welcome and at home from her first day. My son uses their afterschool facilities which for a busy working mum is an absolute

lifesaver. They collect my son from school and both children have a home-cooked meal. The service is fantastic and everyone that works there are great. Special thank you to two particular members of staff, both of whom are always incredibly accommodating and flexible. The service is great value for money and I couldn't recommend them enough.

Reply from Erica Edwards, Manager at Play A Way Activity Centre

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really do appreciate your feedback and we are so pleased you are happy with the care we provide for your children. It is our pleasure.

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Review of
Play A Way Activity Centre
from K M (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024

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The manager and her team have been absolutely amazing with my little boy.
He has grown so much with his confidence, his speech and socialising.
Honestly couldn't fault the nursery! From communication to friendly parents at pick up; overall a great experience!
Thank you all so so much!

Reply from Erica Edwards, Manager at Play A Way Activity Centre

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it has been a pleasure to watch him build in confidence and we are so happy he has enjoyed his time with us, he will truly be missed.

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Review of
Play A Way Activity Centre
from Isata B (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024

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What an amazing nursery! I have three of my children at Play A Way Nursery and no regret joining my children in such a very good nursery. My children enjoy going to nursery, they have learnt so many skills. Whenever they come home, they are excited about the nursery.

Reply from Erica Edwards, Manager at Play A Way Activity Centre

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, I am so pleased that you are happy and your children are so happy to be with us too.

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Review of
Play A Way Activity Centre
from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024

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My son has been going to Play A Way for nearly a year now after we moved to the area. Staff are amazing, they listen when you speak and hear any worries you have and try to help, supportive with life outside of the nursery too. I was shocked at the amount of things they do with the children, you get

updates on your children through the app so you can see what your kids do there.
I honestly could not say enough nice things about Play A Way, we love it.

Reply from Erica Edwards, Manager at Play A Way Activity Centre

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we do try to be as supportive as we possibly can, we are so happy you are happy with the care we provide.

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Review of
Play A Way Activity Centre
from R S (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024

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My daughter has been going to Play-a-Way since March 2024 and her development has excelled so much since joining. I think being around children of a similar age is so useful to help develop their social, communication, sharing skills etc. and genuinely believe this nursery has supported with this. The

transition of being on maternity leave and the first nursery drop off can be very daunting but I felt as though the staff were very reassuring, which made it all a little bit easier. Although the nursery itself needs a bit of TLC, the staff are lovely and the children all seem happy which is what's most important!

Reply from Erica Edwards, Manager at Play A Way Activity Centre

Thank you so much for your review, we are so happy to be a part of your child's growth, I am so pleased the transition back to work was helped by us as this can be so overwhelming for parents returning to work.

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Review of
Play A Way Activity Centre
from L M (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024

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My son has been going to Play A Way nursery for over a year and he absolutely loves it. He has a home-cooked meal every day, provided by the nursery which is a great bonus. My son loves attending here. His speech and social skills have massively developed thanks to the staff who really go above and

beyond for him. Can't fault this nursery at all, overall, very accommodating, respectful of your wishes as a parent and informative on updates about your child whilst in their care.

Reply from Erica Edwards, Manager at Play A Way Activity Centre

Thank you so much for your amazing feedback, I am so glad you are happy with the care we provide, it is our pleasure to have him with us.

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Review of
Play A Way Activity Centre
from L L (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024

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My son started in September and has settled well at Play A Way Activity Centre. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and made me feel comfortable leaving my child so I can go to work at ease. On my first visit, my son was happily playing and there was lots of activities for him to enjoy. I am

very pleased with the updates on the app as I can see him enjoying his day and where he is within his development. He always looks engaged in activities when they are uploaded on the app and is happy when I drop and pick him up. The staff feedback how he has been and always have time to share what he has done with his day, either face to face or on the app.

Reply from Erica Edwards, Manager at Play A Way Activity Centre

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review, I am so happy you have been happy with the care we have provided and we have eased the stress of going to work knowing he is in our care.

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Review of
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from B C (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024

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The place is more than good I can say. It feels like home for kids. I have two girls and both loved going in there. One started the reception and still crying that she wants to go back to the nursery because she misses the staff. The kids just love the staff, all are brilliant 10+!!

Reply from Erica Edwards, Manager at Play A Way Activity Centre

Thank you so much for your lovely review, I am so glad your girls enjoyed their time with us.

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