Play Pavilion Pre-School

Gravesend RFC, Donald Biggs Drive, Gravesend DA12 2TL
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  • Play Pavilion Pre-School, Gravesend
Play Pavilion Pre School is a brand new and vibrant setting that will be making a difference to children and adults in the local area.
Play Pavilion is located out of the spacious main hall at Gravesend RFC with access to the wonderful outside space that offers different environments for all children.

It is a new Pre School that opened in January 2025 for ALL children from 2-5 years old, open 50 weeks of the year from 8:30am - 5:30pm.
Giving the children the right amount of time to play, learn and have fun making new friendships and experiences to build the foundations needed for the children to form solid learning frameworks for the future. The outdoors is the second classroom and your child/ren will flourish.

The outstanding and friendly team provide a fun and quality educational experience utilising the outdoor spaces as much as possible to promote the children's learning across all 7 areas of development. Play Pavilion prides itself on providing the warmest, friendliest and safest environment in which they foster confident, independent and happy children. It has one of the largest play rooms around which allows the children to explore all seven areas of learning and more, with confidence and no restrictions.

COME AND SEE PLAY PAVILION NOW, BOOK A NURSERY TOUR AND DON’T MISS THE CHANCE TO JOIN IN WITH THE NEW APPROACH TO CHILDCARE.

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Care Provided by Play Pavilion Pre-School

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Sam Howard
  • Person in charge
  • Robert Danks (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 5
  • Total Places for Children
  • 32
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:30-17:30
    Tuesday 08:30-17:30
    Wednesday 08:30-17:30
    Thursday 08:30-17:30
    Friday 08:30-17:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, 2 weeks at Christmas & staff training days

Funding & Fees Guide for Play Pavilion Pre-School

  • 8:30 - 12:30 = £30 per morning session
    1:30 - 5:30 = £30 per afternoon session
    8:30 - 5:30 = £65 per day

  • Minimum 4 sessions
    We accept all Government Tax-Free childcare vouchers and have funded places available for 2 - 4 year olds on limited places
  • Parking

  • Car parking on request.


Play Pavilion Pre-School Reviews (1)

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Play Pavilion Pre-School has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.056) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Play Pavilion Pre-School has 1 review.

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Review from Ercilia M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so happy with my son's experience at Play Pavilion. After just one month, I have already noticed a significant improvement in his development. The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, always making sure he feels comfortable and supported.
One thing I truly appreciate is the regular feedbacks
I receive. Every week, they provide me with detailed observations about my son's progress, which gives me great confidence in his learning and well-being. The environment is warm, nurturing, and perfect for his growth.
I highly recommend to any parent looking for a supportive and professional early learning setting!

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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.056)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.056) out of 10 for Play Pavilion Pre-School 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 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 1 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 4.900 for Play Pavilion Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (9 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 10 Ratings = 4.9

  • 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 3.156 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Play Pavilion Pre-School is based on 1 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 = 3

    • 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 32 number of registered child places is 6.4. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.4 = 0.156

  • 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 (2)

Sam

Sam Howard

Job Title: Owner

Joined: 2024

Sam has over 20 years of teaching experience. Sam is a local Gravesend boy who grew up playing rugby at Gravesend RFC, he went on to play rugby for England at all age groups and had a professional career at Blackheath, Bedford and Exeter Chiefs. He is also a qualified teacher and has been Director of Rugby at Dulwich College and Eltham College whilst also teaching at Dartford Grammar School and Tonbridge School.


He strongly believes in the power of sport and play to not only educate children academically but also instil wonderful lifelong characteristics like kindness, working with others, resilience, teamwork and self-confidence.


Rob

Rob Danks

Job Title: Pre-School & Business Manager

Joined: 2024

Rob is a Nationally recognised manager with over 20 years of experience, Rob leads by example and is on hand every day making sure every single child access the most they can 5 days a week.


Rob is full of knowledge and passion giving the staff a strong role model, giving the staff the confidence to do the best job they can do while having fun and building strength to strength.


Rob has been involved in award winning teams and knows what it takes to give the children the best start in Early Years building the foundations for every child to succeed.


Now come in and join Play Pavilion for the best Early education a child could want while having fun and stimulation.


Frequently Asked Questions about Play Pavilion Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Play Pavilion Pre-School accepts?

Play Pavilion Pre-School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Play Pavilion Pre-School Open?

Play Pavilion Pre-School is open: Monday 08:30-17:30, Tuesday 08:30-17:30, Wednesday 08:30-17:30, Thursday 08:30-17:30, Friday 08:30-17:30.

How many Children does Play Pavilion Pre-School have capacity for?

Play Pavilion Pre-School has capacity for a total of 32 Children.

How far is Play Pavilion Pre-School to the centre of Gravesend?

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

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