Play B C Preschool - Wallington

Elm Grove Hall, Butter Hill, Wallington SM6 7JD
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  • Play B C Preschool - Wallington, Wallington
Play B C is a teacher-led preschool offering a fun and stimulating environment for children aged between two and five years old to play and learn in.

The preschool team has been trained to a high standard to be able to understand the changing needs of children as they grow and develop.

Activities are designed to challenge and help children to learn about the world around them to boost learning.

Children at Play B C are shown how to respect and value other people, are helped to make good relationships with their peers and adults and to take responsibility for their actions and learning.

Care Provided by Play B C Preschool - Wallington

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Marsha Dann (Owner / Lead Teacher)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 9
  • Total Places for Children
  • 40
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-16:00
    Tuesday 08:00-16:00
    Wednesday 08:00-16:00
    Thursday 08:00-16:00
    Friday 08:00-16:00
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Play B C Preschool - Wallington

  • Hourly rate £10
    Consumables charges for funded hours
    Three hours £2.50
    Five / six hours £6.00
    School day £7.00
    Extended day £9.00


  • Play B C offers high quality teacher led provision, which requires some investment. However, in the current climate, we find ourself under significant financial pressure, like other early years settings up and down the country. The government funding for preschool places doesn’t cover the true cost of delivery and they have said it is only meant to cover basic childcare, not additional costs like meals, consumables, extra hours, or additional services and that families should be prepared to pay for these.


    In order to remain sustainable we have introduced a daily charge for additional services and consumables for children in receipt of funded hours. Parents of children not eligible for entitlement funding will pay for sessions at the appropriate hourly rate (£10), which includes a hot lunch if they attend over the lunch period. Parents who require extra hours in addition to their funded hours will pay this same rate.


    All children staying for lunch have a hot meal. This aligns with our commitment to promote children’s overall well-being and development and our steps towards the Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger, fostering a future where every child has access to nourishing food for a brighter and more sustainable world. We feel that it is in their best interests for a number of reasons such as:


    -Exposure to different foods, flavours and tastes, which helps with the transition to school dinners, and sets up eating a varied diet throughout life
    -Ensuring no allergenic foods are brought into preschool
    -Receiving at least one balanced, freshly cooked, hot meal each day
    -Developing self-care skills such as eating with a knife and fork.


    In the case of children with restricted diets we will work with the families accordingly. Any family not wanting their child to have a hot meal is welcome to collect them and take them home for lunch.


    We are able to offer a restricted number of bursary places for children in receipt of Early Years Pupil Premium.


  • Parking
  • There is unrestricted parking along the A232 and permitted at rear of Westcroft Leisure Centre.


Play B C Preschool - Wallington Reviews (19)

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Play B C Preschool - Wallington has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.114) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Play B C Preschool - Wallington has 19 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my girls are enjoying the setting very much. They sing, dance and most importantly learn to be independent. All staff are very positive and provide a great environment for kids. Thanks for all the hard work.

Reply from Marsha Dann, Lead teacher at Play B C Preschool - Wallington

Thanks, that is lovely to hear. We have very much enjoyed having the girls and watching them blossom in confidence.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Play B C since she was 2.5 years old, 2 days a week. She has absolutely thrived since attending. Her speech, writing, numbers and social skills came on so much in the Play B C setting. I've always felt comfortable leaving her with the team who take such good care of her and
really make her feel happy. I cannot recommend this lovely setting enough.

Reply from Marsha Dann, Lead teacher at Play B C Preschool - Wallington

Thank you for such a lovely review! It means so much to us. It's been an absolute pleasure having her and we're gonna miss her when she goes off to school in September.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children have both attended this preschool and I couldn't be happier with the care and support they have received. My younger son was particularly anxious when he started and the preschool was happy to be flexible about the settling arrangements and willing to allow me to stay as long as I felt
necessary. The staff are wonderful. They have such a warm and caring relationship with the children and are very supportive of parents too. Staff have a very positive ethos and any difficulties are dealt with sensitively. They also work hard to accommodate any need to change hours/days. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this preschool to others.

Reply from Marsha Dann, Lead teacher at Play B C Preschool - Wallington

Thank you so much J P, means a lot to hear you are so happy with the care your children have received and that you have felt supported by the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. My son suffered very badly with separation anxiety and struggled to settle for the first few weeks but the team at Play BC couldn't have been more patient. Communication with me was great and they allowed my partner and me to spend time at the nursery with
our son to help him settle.
His key person was friendly and patient and spent a lot of time one-on-one with him.
The facilities are great. The whole nursery is clean and well ordered and there is plenty of staff on hand. The outside space is good and they use it often.
Any queries I had were responded to quickly. The manager is friendly and accessible.
It is only due to changes in our circumstances due to the current situation that we are not continuing our son's preschool journey with Play BC but the decision to leave was something that we did not take lightly.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Play BC to others. We will miss it very much.

Reply from Marsha Dann, Lead teacher at Play B C Preschool - Wallington

Thanks, Sam, that is much appreciated. We will miss him and wish you all the best for the next phase of his education.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful place for learning and growing children prior to joining full-time education at a bigger school. When I sent my son here, I was adamant to send my daughter as well who now attends Play B C. I'm impressed with the care and nurturing of the staff and will miss them when we leave.

Reply from Marsha Dann, Lead Teacher at Play B C Preschool - Wallington

Thank you so much. It has been lovely to see them grow. We will miss you all too!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The ladies at Play B C are such a lovely bunch of people. They have helped my 2-year-old settle greatly and I am already noticing an improvement in his verbal sounds. Would not hesitate to recommend to other families.

Reply from Marsha Dann at Play B C Preschool - Wallington

Thank you. It is lovely to see him exploring now that he is more settled.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great nursery with fantastic teachers. Lots for the children to do and learn. Great outside space and a very clean tidy nursery.

Reply from Marsha Dann at Play B C Preschool - Wallington

Thank you. It was lovely to be a part of your daughter's journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Play B C has been an amazing preschool for our children. After 2 successful years with our eldest, she has gone on to reception meeting all her targets as well as exceeding in some areas. This is down to the fantastic teacher-based approach and the wealth of experience this and other staff provide.
Our youngest has been attending for 2 terms and has 2 years to go. He has been slower at developing language but since starting at Play B C, his vocabulary and attention has improved immensely. He loves going and each morning arrives with a big hug for his key worker. He loves going to preschool. There is so much to do. They encourage everything in a way that is stress-free. They have a way of meeting each child’s individual needs. Play B C continues to be an amazing place full of experience, understanding, patience, encouragement and excitement.
We are so pleased with our choice and look forward to another 2 years working with them and our son.

Reply from Marsha Dann at Play B C Preschool - Wallington

Thank you so much, it has been an absolute pleasure working with your family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Play B C is a lovely preschool. The manager and her team are so committed to providing high-quality education and a nurturing environment. I could see how enthused my daughter was by the topics covered, she loved talking about her day and sharing the things she had learned with me and her dad. We
would also get regular updates from her teachers, both in person and through an online service. It was great to see photos and read about the different things she'd experienced at school. Everyone was very approachable and I liked that there were regular meetings to discuss your child's progress and how to encourage further appropriate development. I saw my child's confidence in forming friendships, expressing herself and independence really grow at Play B C, as well as her academic skills. I recommend them 100%.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best local nursery, always keeps you informed and they are always polite and welcoming.
They've all helped my son so much since he started. I cannot thank them enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled here so quickly and really well.
She has only been attending here since January and she talks about all her teachers in such a lovely way.
I feel her teachers have made a huge effort in making her feel welcome and getting her really involved in everything.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started this pre-school in November and really enjoys going. She has made lots of friends and talks about them daily and even asks me about staff members when she is at home. There are always different activities for her to enjoy and she has had two outings since she started. I have already
recommended this nursery to two of my friends and their children now attend here. Super clean environment and I was made to feel at ease leaving my daughter for the first time. They helped her to settle quickly.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Play B C preschool for nearly two years and it feels like second home to her! Initially, when she started, we had a few concerns about her speech and language development. Our concerns were immediately addressed and we were referred for speech therapy. However, with support
from preschool staff, she made good progress and now we can't stop her chattering! The preschool has lots of activities on offer and every day is a new adventure. Parents can see their child's progress through updates in the electronic learning journal; parents can also contribute. Most importantly, my child feels safe and knows that her teachers will take care of her at school. I highly recommend Play B C preschool as I believe it has been the perfect partner in my daughter's education and a great launch pad for her journey ahead!

Reply from Marsha Dann, Lead Teacher at Play B C Preschool - Wallington

She's a superstar and will be sorely missed!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves the nursery. It's only recently he started calling it pre-school as far as he was concerned it felt like going to a home where he was safe and happy always called it Mrs D's house. I enrolled my son when he was just 2 years old, the support and learning he has received whilst at Play B
C Preschool will definitely help him when he starts big school, which, surprise surprise he doesn't want to go to unless "my (Play BC) teachers come with me".

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves Play B C. The staff are friendly and keep me well informed. They always have new fun activities set up and I like being able to see observations via the on line system. Very happy with them and I would recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really lovely teacher led pre-school. Nice, modern looking room. A number of activities set out each day with good quality resources. The teachers are always very pleasant and welcoming. Great communication by text, email and letter. 'Parents Evening' each term. My daughter has really come on in leaps
and bounds and loves pre-school. Her favourite things to do? going in the garden, play doh and French (a French teacher comes once a week).

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management as well as all the teachers are fantastic. Communication is well-maintained in the school environment. A very friendly atmosphere for children to be in. Parents are always updated about the school activities.
Excellent daily feedback from the teachers about the children. The parents
are always welcomed by the teachers about the children. The nursery is well organised and structured. The teacher and the management are doing a great job.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely pre school, staff are excellent, my daughter loves going and now staying for lunch club.
My little girl was very clingy when she started but soon settled in as all the staff were and are
great with her, she comes home most days singing new songs and has learnt lots since starting here.
Would
thoroughly recommend Play B C to other parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

It is a good nursery. Children are taken care of very well. They are having individual approach to every child's needs.
The nursery is hosting many activities and provide a lot of support to parents in terms of child development. My son enjoys going there.
The most important thing is that nursery
workers are putting their heart into what they do. It is a great place!

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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.114)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.114) out of 10 for Play B C Preschool - Wallington is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 2 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

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 4.739 for Play B C Preschool - Wallington is calculated as follows: ( (18 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 23 Ratings = 4.739

  • 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 3.375 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Play B C Preschool - Wallington is based on 2 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 = 3.125

    • 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 40 number of registered child places is 8. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 8 = 0.25

  • 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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Meet the Team (9)

Emma

Emma Christian

Job Title: Enrichment Co-ordinator

Joined: 2021

I can’t remember a time I didn’t want to look after children. My very first experience in a childcare setting was my school work experience, from then on I was more than ever determined to follow my heart and make it happen. I went on to complete my NNEB and have been working in childcare ever since, over 20 years!


I love working at Play B C, every day is different, bringing fun and laughter. Watching the children grow and develop is amazing and I feel lucky to be a small part of this. We have a fantastic caring team at Play B C, that I feel very lucky and proud to be a part of.


Marsha

Marsha Dann

Job Title: Lead Teacher

Joined: 2014

I am committed to making a difference in the world and have always loved being around young children, so preschool life is just perfect for me.


I used to teach in primary schools and before that I worked in local government developing equality policies and managing special educational needs casework. I have over 15 years experience of early years teaching, a masters in Education, a diploma in teaching for special needs and an NPQ in Early Years Leadership among other things (I am a bit of an eternal student).


I set up the preschool because I thought there might be a better way of doing things. Back then we were a pack-away preschool. Nearly ten years on I am proud to offer two fantastic learning environments with the support of a committed, hard working team with a wealth of knowledge about child development and a combined total of over 100 years experience.


Alison

Alison Edwards

Job Title: Educator

Joined: 2016

I have been working with children for over ten years. After having children myself and volunteering regularly within primary schools I realised that working with children was what I wanted to do. Being able to assist and watch children grow is a real privilege, seeing the world through their eyes also makes each and every day different and exciting!


Working at Play B C is like being part of a large extended family and like any family, we have our ups and downs but it’s never dull and we are all invested in each and everyone in our community’s wellbeing. When I am not at work I like to walk in the woods or better yet on the beach and often turn up to Play B C bearing shells, rocks, or pine cones as a result!


I am also an avid reader and one of my favourite things is to share a good story with the children.


Jacky

Jacky Pallavan

Job Title: Educator

Joined: 2017

I love working with the young children at Play B C and helping them grow and mature.I have now been working with children for around nine years.


I play the piano in my spare time and I enjoy going out on long walks.


Sarah

Sarah Robinson

Job Title: Senior Educator

Joined: 2014

I have worked with children for over 20 years!!!! (Wow I feel old lol). I started working with children after I did my high school work experience in a play school and I knew it was the job for me.


I enjoy working at Play B C because we are a small and friendly team who all care about the children in our preschool and want them to be safe, happy and reach their full potential.


I like to read and go walking on the beach or exploring the countryside. I also enjoy being a chaperone for my son and his performing arts school including West End shows, and I like going to the skateboard park and watching my other son drop down 6ft ramps, pump the vert and Casper flip 180!


And I was a red coat at Butlins!


Alicia

Alicia Hardie

Job Title: Educator

Joined: 2022

I joined the wonderful team at Play B C a few years ago now. I joined after a very long stint at the nursery attached to St Helier, where I worked for the past 20 years, with all ages from babies to preschoolers and older in the holiday club too.


I have four brilliant children of my own from ages seven to 19, so clearly absolutely love my job and being around children, watching them learn, develop and flourish. There is nothing better in life than hearing a child laughing.


I love camping and being outdoors in general, especially by the sea where I spend most weekends.


Fiona

Fiona O'Brien

Job Title: Educator

Joined: 2023

Hiya! I’m Fiona, I’ve been working with the wonderful team at Play B C for just over two years now. I have recently just completed my Early Years Level 3.


I am very lucky to have two beautiful boys aged eight and six, they are one of the main reasons why I have changed career and gone back to studying. It’s such a rewarding and a massive incentive to watch children grow and develop knowing that I played a small part in their learning. Also having that relatability to other parents when they are dropping their child off for the first time and knowing that they are in safe hands is very important to me, I have felt all the emotions and understand exactly how you feel.


When I’m not at work I like to go to the gym and go on long adventurous walks with my boys.


Claire

Claire Sears

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Joined: 2023

Hi my name is Claire and I am in the Admin Team here at Play B C Preschool. I bring with me over 16 years of School Office experience. I am mainly based at Mill Lane but support Priscilla with the different and varied admin tasks across both settings. I love how everyday is different here! I feel very lucky to be a part of the Play B C Family!


Chloe

Chloe Weller

Job Title: Educator

Joined: 2021

Hello my name is Chloe, I went on to study my Level 2 in childcare straight after leaving school and enjoyed working with young children of various ages and help them to grow and achieve to the best they can. I then went on to study my level 3 and completed it just before I become a mum to my first son. I have two boys aged nine and three.


I joined the team at Play B C just over a year ago and have really enjoyed working in the setting. The staff are great and caring and every day we have fantastic different adventures to help the children learn and have fun.


Frequently Asked Questions about Play B C Preschool - Wallington

What is the Age Range of Children that Play B C Preschool - Wallington accepts?

Play B C Preschool - Wallington accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Play B C Preschool - Wallington Open?

Play B C Preschool - Wallington is open: Monday 08:00-16:00, Tuesday 08:00-16:00, Wednesday 08:00-16:00, Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-16:00.

How many Children does Play B C Preschool - Wallington have capacity for?

Play B C Preschool - Wallington has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Play B C Preschool - Wallington to the centre of Wallington?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.