Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Barnardo's, Gunthorpe Road, Peterborough PE4 7TS
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9.8 42 Reviews
  • Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club, Peterborough
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Care Provided by Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Tracy Cave (Pre-School Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Out of School Club open all year round. Pre-School closed during School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

  • Pre-School - £10.50 per Session (09:00-12:00 or 12:00-15:00), £20.00 Full Day (09:00-15:00). Out of School Club - £3.90 per hour, £1.95 for half hour after the first hour. Holiday Club - £3.00 per hour up to 6 hours, 6 hours or more £19.50


Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club Reviews (42)

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Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.796) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club has 42 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I'm very pleased with the playhouse my son has been attending. The place looks really nice and clean. Amazing outside area, which my boy loves. I feel there should be more activities for all age groups to entertain and stimulate the children (which I know your in the process of doing now). The staff
are very polite and helpful. I'd like to see more pictures uploaded on the Famly. It's lovely to see what the kids are up to. These would be my only recommendation.

Reply from Tracy Cave, Pre-school Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for leaving feedback. I will take your recommendations into account going forward.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great friendly play house the staff are lovely and easy to communicate with. My son seems to be happy and like it there after school when he goes to playhouse . He enjoys the snacks and drinks the outside area and play role area too.

Reply from Tracy Cave, Pre-school Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for your feedback, it is lovely to hear your child is happy here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really good. My child has been going to playhouse for many years. 7 years to be exact: they fit in like family. Playhouse are very accommodating when we need extra assistance. We have had an amazing and supportive experience with this nursery and after school club.
Thanks for all your continued support.

Reply from Tracy Cave, Pre-school Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for such lovely feedback. It is a pleasure to have your child with us for so long.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have a child that is attending preschool and an older sibling that attends after school club. They have a lovely variety of activities to do at both, good quality outdoor areas and lovely professional and helpful staff.

Reply from Tracy Cave, Pre-school Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for your feedback. It is a pleasure to be able to care for all of your children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. The staff are warm, friendly and supportive. They have amazing facilities and have each child's best interests at heart. It is the perfect place for your little ones to grow. Thank you!

Reply from Tracy Cave, Pre-school Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for your feedback, this is lovely to hear.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but good things to say for this nursery. They have always been happy to listen and support me and my partner with supporting my child. They recently made improvements in the garden and still strive to make things even more better. All the staff are wonderful and caring

Reply from Tracy Cave, Pre-school Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for your feedback. It is a pleasure having your child and seeing how he grows.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I would love to have more learning sessions or help kids with some learning challenges from the school tasks.
The rest of the facility is good, but I got the impression that learning with play sessions would be very beneficial to the pupils.

Reply from Tracy Cave, Pre-school Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for your feedback. Although we are not a school we do try and offer a variety of activities that support children's learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great place for little people to spend time without parents . Great teachers and even better atmosphere .
Highly recommended for parents with pre school age kids in pe4 area . Kids can feel safety there .

Reply from Tracy Cave, Pre-school Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for your feedback. We do try and make the Pre-School a home from home setting so children feel safe, secure and comfortable.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are amazing and understanding when issue occurs my child loves going to the after school club and being able to play with her friends longer and she loves the snacks aswell and that she get to make them some times aswell

Reply from Tracy Cave, Pre-school Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for your feedback. It is lovely to her your child likes being here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing friendly staff as usual.
A big Thank you to three members of staff in particular
Picked up my son from Play House and he was happily playing outside, was greeted by a member of staff and was welcomed in.
It's such an amazing after school club.

Reply from Tracy Cave, Pre-school Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for such lovely feedback. We love to hear children are happy here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great kindergarten with a great yard, and friendly staff. My son and now my daughter went to this preschool. They both love it and we have great memories from that period.
The children always have activities planned for the whole week, and I already know what they will do and how to dress the child.
They have a lot of practical and fun activities.

Reply from Tracy Cave, Pre-school Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

It's lovely to hear both children enjoyed being here. It was a pleasure having them and I hope they come back for our holiday clubs.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl was very nervous about starting preschool, she would cling on and would cry for me, all the workers there were fab with her and comforted her until she settled, also any concerns I ever had regarding my daughter they would listen and give the best possible advise she continued to go there
in September and her confidence since going to Playhouse has been absolutely amazing. I couldn't thank these guys enough! I would highly recommend Playhouse to anyone looking to put their children in preschool.

Reply from Tracy Cave, Pre-school Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

This is such a lovely review. Thank you and I will be sure to share with the team. It is a pleasure having your little girl and watching her grow.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing after-school and holiday club. My daughter has additional needs and she is enjoying going to Play House. Without the help from Play House, I would not be able to work. Thank you very much for looking after my daughter.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent, friendly, caring staff. My daughter gets a little upset every time I drop her off but I know she is in very good hands and the staff are wonderful with her. Within 2 minutes my daughter is happy.
I would really like to mention that one staff member in particular is a star and my daughter
talks about her a lot at home which is lovely to hear.
Thank you for everything you do.

Reply from Tracy Cave, Pre-school Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for such a lovely review.
It is a pleasure to be caring for your daughter. Please could you message me to inform me of the individual staff member that you have mentioned and I will ensure that they receive the recognition they deserve.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter enjoys going to Play House. She loves the staff and the kids. She is learning a lot from Play House. She enjoys learning, caring, the activities, and the whole management. She improves her playing, communication, and language skills, and her physical development, and understanding of the
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Reply from Tracy Cave, Pre-school Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for a lovely review. Yes, I agree she is developing well and has made many friends.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've used the summer holiday club this year after the previous 2 visits over Christmas 22 was a huge hit. There is so much I could say about this placement but I would like to point out that the staff have been amazing with the transition into the child going in comfortably on their own. I love the
fact you are welcome and almost encouraged to walk your child/ren in rather than quick goodbyes at the door. They are a lovely bunch and so attentive. Even after pick up they will explain everything from the day and upcoming days without clock watching or rushing you even if you have a million questions. They will take time to answer every single one of them.

Reply from Rachel Blakemore, OOS Club Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you. We feel it is an important part of Barnardo's and Play House to ensure that the children feel confident and comfortable when accessing our service and that parents also can come in and see the facilities and settle their child on the day if needed. It has been such a pleasure to have your child here and I am so glad that you have felt welcomed and been able to ask any questions that you have wanted to without feeling rushed. Thank you very much for the lovely feedback


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Been great as always and welcoming. Daughter loves coming. Just wish my
son could come at the same time. Guys always do a great job. She is a shy girl so just glad she is hopefully interacting and participating.

Reply from Rachel Blakemore, OOS Club Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad that you always feel welcome. It is our absolute pleasure to have your daughter attend Play House and to watch her interact with the other children and staff. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson really enjoys coming to Play House Pre-school. The staff are brilliant they do so many activities for the kids. They provide food, drink and snacks and go on some great days out, a great place to be, thank you so much.

Reply from Rachel Blakemore, OOS Club Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for the lovely review. It is a pleasure always, having your grandson attend. We will always plan to do a range of activities and feel that the outings are an excellent way for the children to be able to experience new adventures. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children always enjoy their time here. So much so they already can’t wait to come again. The staff are always exceptionally brilliant and always keep parents well informed. Would give it more than 5 stars if I could!

Reply from Rachel Blakemore, OOS Club Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for your great review. We all have really enjoyed your children coming to Play House, they make the staff really smile with their energy and enthusiasm and kindness. We really look forward to seeing you during the future holidays. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Play House is fab, we love it and all the staff are amazing. They deal with everything in a professional manner. Will definitely use Play House again when Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) group are available. Many thanks to all staff.

Reply from Rachel Blakemore, OOS Club Manager at Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

Thank you for your lovely response. We are so glad that we always deal with everything in a professional manner. We look forward to seeing you at the next HAF and it is always been a pleasure to have your children here. Thanks.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.796)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.796) out of 10 for Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club 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 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 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 4.796 for Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club is calculated as follows: ( (337 Excellents x 5) + (49 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 401 Ratings = 4.796

  • 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 House Pre-school & Out of School Club is based on 34 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 34 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 Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club

What is the Age Range of Children that Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club accepts?

Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club Open?

Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club have capacity for?

Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Play House Pre-school & Out of School Club to the centre of Peterborough?

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