Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
Anderson Road, St Marys,
Southampton
SO14 5FE
Offer full day and half day sessions. Half day sessions priced at £43.30
Car park available.
Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.755) out of 10, based on 79 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City has 82 reviews.
Review from Courtney C (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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5.0 out of 5
Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
What a wonderful journey it's been from 8 months to 4 years old! We're over the moon to hear that both you and your son felt so welcomed and comfortable at Play Away. Watching him grow in his learning and social skills has been such a joy. We're thrilled that you've loved every minute of the nursery experience, and we're so proud to have played a role in preparing him for school.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
Thank you for sharing such a lovely review! It's fantastic to hear how happy your daughter is at nursery, and knowing she's always greeted by our well-trained, friendly staff makes us smile. We're so glad you've appreciated our communication and the healthy, loving environment we strive to create. Your daughter (and your family!) will be deeply missed, but we're delighted we could be a part of her early years.
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Review from Monika P (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
We're thrilled to hear how much your daughter loves nursery and how brilliantly she's developing emotionally and cognitively! It's so heartwarming to know that she enjoys playing nursery roles at home and sharing her daily adventures with you. Her respect for her teachers speaks volumes about the strong bonds she's formed here. Thank you for entrusting us with her early learning journey - it's been an absolute pleasure!
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Review from Resmin A (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
Thank you for your glowing review! It's wonderful to hear how much your child has grown in confidence, independence, and learning during his time at Play Away. We're so proud to have helped both of your children on their educational journey, preparing them for school with love and support. Our friendly and dedicated staff will certainly miss your family, but we're thrilled to have been a part of these precious early years!
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Review from Phill T (Father of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear how much your daughter loves attending and how well she's transitioned to Paddington's. We're especially glad you enjoy the updates and observations on the app - it's so important to us that you feel connected to her day. And yes, those meal times are always an adventure in new flavours! We're thrilled she's thriving and trying new things with her friends.
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Review from V A (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
We're thrilled that your child had such a wonderful experience with us! It's fantastic to hear that she enjoyed her time at the nursery and felt so loved and cared for. The perfect location is just the cherry on top! Thank you for choosing us to be part of her early years - we're so glad we could be a part of her journey.
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Review from Payam M (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
Thank you for your lovely words! We're so pleased to hear how much your son has benefited from being with us. Our team takes great pride in creating a clean, friendly, and nurturing environment, so knowing it's made such a difference for your little one truly warms our hearts. We're always here to help and support you!
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Review from D P (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
We're absolutely delighted to hear how much your children love attending our nursery! It's amazing to know that even your little one, who can't yet speak, is so excited to join us every morning-what a testament to the joy and comfort they feel here. Thank you for recognising the care and attention we give to every detail, from nappy changes to meal times. Your kind words mean so much to our team!
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Review from Arnoldas A (Father of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're overjoyed that you're happy with the care we provide at Play Away Nursery. Our friendly team is dedicated to giving the best possible care to every child, and knowing you feel your children are in great hands means the world to us!
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Review from Andreea B (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our nursery. Our dedicated teachers truly care about creating a nurturing environment full of fun activities and learning opportunities. It's wonderful to know that you feel your child is in good hands with us!
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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
Thank you for your heartfelt words! It's been such a joy to watch your daughter blossom into the confident little girl she is today, ready to take on the adventures of school. We'll certainly miss having her (and you!) as part of our nursery family, but we're so proud of the journey she's had with us. Wishing her all the best for her next big step!
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Review from Zsofia K (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear that your son enjoyed his time in the Paddington Group. Our teachers strive to be supportive and kind, so it's wonderful to know that it made a difference for your son. Wishing him all the best as he moves forward!
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Review from O A (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
What a glowing review - thank you so much! We're passionate about providing a child-centred, caring environment, and it's fantastic to hear that your sons have thrived and loved their time with us. Knowing that they always look forward to coming in makes all our efforts worthwhile. We're honoured by your recommendation and proud to have been part of your family's journey.
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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Your words have truly touched our hearts - thank you! It's been an absolute privilege to support your son's development, and we're so proud of the progress he's made. We know the journey hasn't always been easy, but seeing him grow and thrive has been incredibly rewarding for us all. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're so grateful to have been a part of his journey.
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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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We're absolutely delighted to hear how much your son has grown and learned during his time with us! Thank you for recognising the hard work and dedication of our staff. We've loved being part of his journey and will miss him dearly. Wishing you and your family all the best in the future!
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Review from Safia P (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that your daughter has enjoyed her time with us over the past few months. It's wonderful to know she's had a positive experience, and we look forward to continuing to support her on her journey!
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Review from Miriam I (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City
Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate your kind words about the nursery and the team.
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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate your kind words about the nursery and the team.
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Review from Azzam M (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your little one is having a lovely experience at our nursery and appreciate your kind words about the team.
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Review from Metkel M (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate your kind words about the nursery and the team.
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.755) out of 10 for Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 79 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 79 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.755 for Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City is calculated as follows: ( (721 Excellents x 5) + (215 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 944 Ratings = 4.755
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City is based on 79 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 102 number of registered child places is 20.4, which has been reached with 79 Positive reviews. Points = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
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