IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

51 Barnwood Road, Gloucester GL2 0SE
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  • IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood, Gloucester
Into-Play @ Barnwood opened in October 2015 and was previously the old Barnwood doctor's surgery. It is perfectly situated to provide childcare to Barnwood, Elmbridge, Hucclecote and Abbeymead.

The nursery has been carefully designed to provide all age groups with superb equipment and activities to suit their developmental stage. They have an under 2's room, 2-3's room and large pre-school unit, which is complemented by a huge outdoor space to allow the children to get out in the fresh air and enjoy mud kitchens, reading teepee and the outside playroom, known as "The Shed". (Gloucester Rugby Reference!)

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Care Provided by IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Laura Walby (Line Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 75
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

  • Full Time (weekly):
    Under 2's - £290,
    2-3's - £285,
    Pre-School - £280.


    Full day (7:30am - 6:00pm):
    Under 2's - £60.00,
    2-3's - £59.00,
    Pre-School - £57.00.


    Morning Session (7:30am - 1:00pm):
    Under 2's - £33.00,
    2-3's - £32.50,
    Pre-School - £31.50.


    Afternoon Session (1pm - 6pm):
    Under 2's - £31.00,
    2-3's - £30.50,
    Pre-school - £29.50.

  • Consumable fee applied to all funded sessions
    10% discount for eldest sibling
    Fees inclusive of all meals, drinks, snacks, nappies, wipes and suncream
  • Parking

  • Onsite car park


IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood Reviews (107)

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IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.924) out of 10, based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood has 107 reviews.

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Review from F B (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Intoplay has a lovely set-up, and a good outdoor green space, with some small animals, and I love that they share photos and updates regularly on the family app. Everyone has been so lovely and friendly and the intro was at a good pace. We are very happy our little one goes to IntoPlay Barnwood.

Reply from Laura Walby, Line Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Thank you very much for your wonderful comments, we will be sure to pass on to our team.


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Review from N R (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As first time parents, we were nervous about how a nursery would tend to our son's needs and if he would settle in but we cannot fault the support he has had from the staff at IntoPlay Barnwood (writing about the Baby Room in particular). They show a genuine interest in his development and has really
helped with his confidence by making sure he gets involved in all activities. The level of professionalism is really high and he always comes home with a clean nappy/face/hands. Staff always give a thorough handover of how he's been getting on at pick up which is always appreciated. The manager and office staff are always really lovely as is the chef we have spoken to about our son's allergies. Thank you IntoPlay for being such a crucial part in our son's development, as parents we are forever grateful to you.

Reply from Laura Walby, Line Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we will share it with our Baby Team.


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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending since being in the babies room in '21 and is now in preschool. The staff throughout are amazing and in preschool they have such a good relationship with him and really know his needs. They have been amazing at keeping me updated when we've had tricky mornings as well
as all the lovely experiences he does. He has grown so much in his confidence and social skills! He loves telling me about what he's done and who he has played with each day.

Reply from Laura Walby, Line Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Thank you so much for your support. We are really going to miss him when he leaves us for school this year.


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Review from Liz D (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was hesitant regarding sending my little one to nursery due to anxiety but the staff in Tweenies are lush! My little girl loves going and she has excelled so much since staring. The girls are amazing I could not fault a single thing about this nursery. My little one is due to move up to 2-3's soon
which is sad as she won't be with her current staff but I know she will love her new class and Tweenies will always hold a special place in our hearts due to always reassuring me, you are all smashing it. Well done everyone.

Reply from Laura Walby, Line Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Thanks very much for sharing your experience with us.


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Review from Mark H (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has medical needs and the staff at Into Play have risen to the challenge, taking on additional training from community nurses in order to provide his feeds and water through a PEG. He enjoys going and looks forward particularly to seeing the animals they keep. The staff engage with the app to
provide frequent updates and answer any queries. We were worried about how he would do at nursery but it's been great all around.

Reply from Laura Walby, Line Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Thanks so much for such a lovely review. We are so proud of him, he is certainly coming on leaps and bounds!


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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves Into Play Barnwood. The facilities are excellent and he has been lucky enough to have enjoyed the newly completed Tweenies room for the past 6 months. The lovely staff are warm and nurturing and make sure there is lots of activities for the children to enjoy. They get to explore
new things and have lots of fun singing, dancing and listening to stories. I'm always receiving lovely updates and photos of what he has been up to and observations to show that he is developing. Overall I couldn't be happier with the setting, everyone and everything is fantastic.

Reply from Laura Walby, Line Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Thanks very much for taking the time to send in a review for us. It's a pleasure to watch him grow up and develop his little personality!


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Review from Leonie A (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff, so friendly and it's so nice to see our daughter excited to go to nursery. She eats different foods than she does at home and shocks us daily. She is very happy and the staff are always so friendly at the door when we drop and pick her off.

Reply from Laura Walby, Area Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Thank you so much for taking the time to send in a review for us. We are so proud of how well she settled in.


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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Into Play since he was 13 months old and is now 19 months. During this time, he has been in both the baby and tweenie rooms, and the transitions (both starting nursery and moving between rooms) have been seamless and handled with such care and attentiveness.


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team, including the office staff, are friendly, nurturing, and always engaging. They create fantastic activities, offer a wonderful variety of food, and share lovely updates, keeping us well informed and full handovers every day. Our little one is absolutely thriving, and we couldn't be happier with our choice, we would recommend Into Play to anyone!

Reply from Laura Walby, Line Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Thanks for your lovely feedback, we are very grateful for the recommendation.


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Review from Steph L (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started back in June 2024, and was not the easiest of children to settle, but the girls in the baby room, quickly found their way to make him feels safe, loved and comforted, and was amazing also keeping me updated on how he was getting on. He absolutely loves nursery and is one of the first
to always get stuck in, in all the fun activities they do everyday, they play his favourite music and all fight over him to be his favourite nursery worker of the day and have great pleasure of telling if it was them that day.


He's about to move up in rooms, and they have gone at his pace and making sure he's ok, and they have no worries that he will slot into the next room and the girls will be just as amazing as they have been in the baby room. They all have super powers, and feel very lucky that they adore him and make if very easy for me to drop him off and know he's going to have the best day


Reply from Laura Walby, Line Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

We are so proud of how well he has adjusted to moving into our Tweenies room. He certainly has his favourite ladies! Thanks for sharing your experience with us.


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Review from E E (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. We swapped our child from a different nursery because we weren't happy with a number of things, but IntoPlay couldn't be more different.
Kind and nurturing. Educational and fun. We get reports daily from our child about their wonderful day.

Reply from Laura Walby, Line Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Thank you very much, we are very grateful for your feedback.


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Review from Alison C (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at into play in summer '24, he had separation anxiety and the team were amazing! They supported us to get him settled in. He is now very happy to go off with the team in the mornings. The care has been excellent, they always communicate well with us! I can't fault them. Thank you into
play, we appreciate all you do!

Reply from Laura Walby, Line Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

This is wonderful to read, thank you so much. We are so proud of him and so happy that he loves coming to nursery!


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Review from Ellie K (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 18 month old attends Into Play Barnwood. The whole team has gone above and beyond to ensure my little boy feels happy and he has grown in confidence so much since starting there in July 2024. The staff in the baby room are so kind, and always stop to give me a handover of the day even when they are
busy. My little one is about to move up to the next room and they've made the transition really easy and I know he's going to love the new room just as much!

Reply from Laura Walby, Line Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

We are so proud of how well he's doing! Thank you very much for your kind words.


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Review from Ellie A (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in September and still attends. The team are brilliant and we're really accommodating and friendly when settling him. He is always happy when I drop off and pick up which assures me he enjoys his time there. The girls are great at updating the app and letting me know what he's been up
to throughout the day.

Reply from Laura Walby, Line Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, we will share them with our team.


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Review from S B (Grandmother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter has been attending for a year now. I have nothing but praise for the staff and the nursery during this time. So hardworking, cheerful and kind and very professional. She has just moved up from the baby room to Tweenies, is always happy to go in at the start of the day and happy coming
out at the end which is very important. My granddaughter was a late walker (21 months) and the staff invested a lot of time encouraging her and were very emotional when she took her first steps with them. Food seems to be excellent and I can't fault the communication between the nursery and my granddaughters mum and dad.
Well done all.

Reply from Laura Walby, Area Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

We are so proud of how quickly she has settled into Tweenies - she was definitely ready for a new challenge. Thank you.


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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are absolutely fabulous at Intoplay and make every child feel so special. They go above and beyond to be fun but also to help with their physical and cognitive development. My son started at around 10 weeks old and has always loved those looking after him.

Reply from Laura Walby, Line Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Thank you so much for taking the time to send in a review for us, we will share it with the team.


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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

IntoPlay Barnwood is a fantastic nursery. My son has grown so much in his confidence and social skills! He loves going and telling me about what he's done and who he has played with. I would also like to thank the staff who have all been amazing when helping with my son's dietary needs and changes as
we work together to finding out what foods he can and can't digest. - thank you your help and reassurance has meant so much!

Reply from Laura Walby, Area Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

You are very welcome, we are glad you have felt supported by our team. Thank you for taking the time to send in a review for us.


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Review from L N (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been brilliant with my daughter starting nursery, they offered additional settling sessions when she was nervous, give regular updates on how she is getting on and she loves it there. They've been really accommodating with her needs and have put us at ease.

Reply from Laura Walby, Area Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Thank you so much. We are so glad she is more settled now and enjoying her time at the Nursery.


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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An outstanding nursery, the staff are amazing and I have no worries while my child is in their care. They’re always updating parents and sending pictures of the activities they’re been up to. My child has a great bond with the staff and other children and really thrives at IntoPlay.

Reply from Laura Walby, Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Very grateful for such kind feedback, thank you so much.


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Review from Jodie C (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've used IntoPlay at Barnwood now for both my children, so nearly 6 years now! We've had nothing but positive experiences with the staff and setting and both children have really enjoyed their time there. My youngest will be going to school in September so will leave the nursery in July and I am quite
sad about that!
Not only are the staff brill with the kids, they are also so great with caregivers, my partner often deploys with his job and I have also lost a few key family members during the time my children have been there and the care and compassion they have shown me is just amazing. So thank you.

Reply from Laura Walby, Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Thank you so much for such wonderful feedback, and for your continued support of us over the past 6 years.


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Review from Jessica L (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful preschool in a lovely setting, staff are amazing and go the extra mile. My daughter loves attending and enjoys the daily activities. Will be very sad to leave in September once my child starts school.

Reply from Laura Walby, Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

Thank you so much for taking time to send in a review. We’ll miss her dearly when she goes to school in September.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.924)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.924) out of 10 for IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 46 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 46 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 4.924 for IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood is calculated as follows: ( (510 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 550 Ratings = 4.924

  • 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 IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood is based on 46 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 75 number of registered child places is 15, which has been reached with 46 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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Frequently Asked Questions about IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood

What is the Age Range of Children that IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood accepts?

IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood Open?

IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood have capacity for?

IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is IntoPlay Day Nursery @ Barnwood to the centre of Gloucester?

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

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