Kids Play The Childcare Hub

1a Roebuck Way, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes MK5 8HL
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The new Childcare Hub is Kids Play’s home of nature-based play. With all rooms having free-flow access to woodland gardens, children can fully connect with the great outdoors.

Whether the child is 6 months or 5 years, the setting has the resources to further their development. Babies' motor skills are encouraged with natural wooden toys, toddlers love water and creative play, whilst pre-schoolers can’t get enough of the forest school activities and storytelling in the Hobbit house.

To encourage children to care for animals, the pre-schoolers help look after Gary the giant land snail, whilst the resident rabbits and guinea pigs live in the toddler garden.

Being the home of nature-based play, little green figures are nurtured. On the roof garden, children can plant and care for vegetables and herbs, to use them for their own pizza creations which they cook in the outside pizza oven.

Across Kids Play Childcare, it uses child-led learning called ‘planning in the moment’. This enables practitioners to build on a child’s natural interest and turn any play into a learning opportunity.

Children from the Hub love exploring their BRAND NEW Nursery Gardens, and enjoy weekly visits to local attraction Thrift Farm where they take part in Forest School Sessions. Here children enjoy building dens, climbing trees and exploring nature.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kathryn East & Elena Yanchevski (Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 42

Total Places for Children

  • 180

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Kids Play The Childcare Hub Reviews (71)

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Kids Play The Childcare Hub has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.986) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Play The Childcare Hub has 71 reviews.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child absolutely loves this daycare! The staff are warm, caring, and truly attentive. The play-based activities keep the kids engaged and happy every day. I feel completely at ease knowing my little one is in such a safe and nurturing environment. Highly recommended!
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your child is enjoying their time with us. Our team is dedicated to creating a caring, engaging, and safe environment for…read more
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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started forest school and absolutely loves the classes. He always have a great time, talks about the adults looking after him and brings home a variety of things hes made or drawn. They are treating him with such care and building his independence and individuality.
The team always gives up
updates and we work together to meet common goals. Thanks for looking after him.
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that your son is enjoying forest school and benefiting from the activities and care provided. It's wonderful to know he feels supported, is…read more
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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled into nursery so well! He's been in 2 rooms so far and both have been fantastic, as was the settling process from one room to another. Leaving your small baby with effectively strangers is a big deal, and the process was made as easy as could be for both me and my son. Staff are supportive
and understanding when raising any issues or when you need support with things that you are working on at home. Staff seem to know lots of the children as well, not just those in their room, which is lovely! My son has developed and learned so much since being here too.
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that your son has settled so well and that the transitions between rooms were smooth and supportive. It's great to know that our team's…read more
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Review from Ganiyat O (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Play have been pivotal in shaping both my kids early development; they do so with so much genuine care and treat each child as an individual, helping to highlight their unique strengths as well as helping them to navigate big feelings and emotions. I would highly recommend Kids Play to any parent!!
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you so much for sharing this lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your children are growing and thriving with us. Knowing that they feel supported, understood, and encouraged to explore…read more
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Review from Ashlee C (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming here for 3 years now and we all love it. The staff are brilliant, proactive and caring. The activities are a great selection and my son is always telling me about something exciting from his day.
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your son has been enjoying his time with us over the past three years. Our team works hard to create a caring and engaging…read more
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Review from Rob C (Father of Child) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended the nursery from 1 years old and still regularly attends the holiday club during school holidays. The facilities are great, the staff are fantastic, overall cannot fault the nursery and the care the staff provide for the children. With the large garden space for outdoor play as well
as forest school there is always something going on for the children.
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!
We're so pleased to hear that your son has enjoyed his time with us from nursery through to the holiday club. It's wonderful to know that you've been…read more
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Review from Patricia H (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at the nursery for 2 years. He is so happy and keen to attend. All his key workers have been amazing and really understand Lucas and want the best for him. He comes home talking about his friends and saying how much he loves Molly. All the leadership team know who you are and your
child and will bend over backwards to help you. I love the team and the atmosphere they create.
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your child has been so happy and settled during his time at the nursery. Our team strives to build strong relationships with every…read more
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Review from Emily H (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Play has been absolutely fantastic. My baby started in August at 12 months old and they have been so supportive and accommodating. The staff in the baby room are caring and nurturing and I have no worries about sending my baby there every day. They update the app every day so I know how his day
is going and I have every confidence that they would tell me immediately if it was otherwise. The team are so open and friendly and I feel so well supported by them. The settling process was great and they were so flexible about it to meet the needs of my baby and he was always their priority in the process. I couldn't rate the nursery highly enough so far!!
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that you've had such a positive experience with Kids Play and that your little one has settled in well. Our team takes great pride in…read more
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Review from J W (Father of Child) published on 15 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has recently moved up rooms and has taken to it like a duck to water, thanks to the staff and their relationships with the children. His confidence and knowledge keep growing every day, and I know that he is well looked after.
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! Were thrilled to hear that your child has settled into his new room so well and is continuing to grow in confidence and knowledge. Our team works hard to…read more
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Review from Sara D (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have first known Kids Play with my son when he started attending at 1 year old and now mu daughter is attending pre school, and also my son attends activity day camp too when needed during school holidays. I have only had wonderful experiences with all the different teachers we encountered in the
various rooms. They're all passionate about their job, they absolutely love the children and my kids have always been very happy with all of them. I cannot recommend Kids Play strong enough!
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that both your children have had such positive experiences with us at Kids Play - from nursery to preschool and even holiday…read more
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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am beyond grateful for the staff at the hub. They have helped me identify area of development we need to work on, supported with referrals and setting up IEP's alongside other trackers to ensure we get us much as possible to help with my child's referrals. They have supported me in the process and
been incredibly kind as I have found not just the separation difficult but also coming to terms with SEN bits that came to light. They are so loving and continue to work hard with my child to help her reach her full potential. I can't say thank you enough.
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you so much for your beautiful words. We're truly grateful for your trust in us and so glad to hear that our team at The Hub has been able to support you and your child through this journey.
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Review from Amy D (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been extremely happy here ever since starting at 9months old (she's now nearly 2). She has come on leaps and bounds with her development and confidence. Staff are very approachable and genuinely care for your child. Would definitely recommend!
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear how happy and confident your daughter has become since joining us, and it's wonderful to know our team's care and support have made such a…read more
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Review from Claire J (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started attending preschool, during Covid, having had a really poor experience at our local nursery/preschool. From day 1 the experience was completely different! The staff were fantastic and my son had a wonderful time- he loved playing outdoors, joining in with activities and making friends.
He attended the preschool until he went to school, at which point, my daughter started attending the nursery. She was so well looked after, by some of the kindest, caring staff I've met. She then moved up to preschool where she is now- she has so much fun on her preschool days! Again, our experience has been brilliant- she loves all of the staff, especially learning about all their different cultural backgrounds during celebrations throughout the year. The management team are great- so helpful and flexible and understanding when we have questions or requests. Having attended this nursery/preschool for 5 years, we are going to really miss them when my youngest starts school!
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you for your heartfelt review! We're so happy to hear that both your son and daughter have had such positive experiences, from making friends to enjoying outdoor play and cultural celebrations.…read more
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Review from Marta C (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have a great experience with the nursery, the staff is amazing and our little one loves them.
She goes in happy and is happy at the end of the day coming back to us.
She does daily activities that she enjoys and the staff is very caring, everyone knows her name, she is happy to see them in the
morning.
Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your little one enjoys her time at the nursery and that she feels so comfortable and happy with our team. It's great to know…read more
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Review from G O (Father of Child) published on 1 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Not a good nursery if your child has any additional needs. My son has a speech delay and as such was not as advanced as other children when it came to sitting and eating lunch. On almost every day he would be sent home with us being told he had eaten a solitary cracker. We had advised the nursery that
he eats with a high chair at home so as to focus him on the meal, however, they refused to use a high chair and were happy for him to go a while, 8-hour day wasting only a cracker. By comparison, he has now started a primary school nursery and is given access to a high chair and eats the majority of his lunch every day. For how much money you pay for a nursery like this you would hope they would at least feed your children. He was left to his own devices most of the time and we were left with the impression they did not have the time or resources to support him.
Reply from Sonny Amjad, Marketing Executive at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and that we weren't able to provide the tailored support your son needed. Your feedback about…read more
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Review from Karina S (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Our child didn't get any service from the company, so was a non starter, but they will still happily take your deposit! Apparently it's in the contract, no love, you like to rob people of their hard earned money and stick 2 fingers in the air, says everything about the place, thank God we didn't leave
our child there!
Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
We're sorry to hear about your frustration and disappointment. We understand how important clarity and fairness are when it comes to financial matters. While we aim for transparency in our policies,…read more
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Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We currently have two of our children attending the nursery and they have been there since January 2023. The staff are absolutely fantastic and go out of their way to ensure the children are happy and content. They focus on getting to know the children as individuals and build excellent rapport with
them. Both of my girls have been fortunate to have the most amazing keyworkers from the baby room to preschool. As parents, we were sceptical about putting our girls into nursery in the first place, however, I cannot recommend this place enough. You have to visit it to understand how child-centred and beautiful the setting is. We absolutely love that the children get to explore nature and learn by having autonomy over the types of activities they engage in. Highly recommended!
Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Kids Play The Childcare Hub
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughters have had such a positive experience since joining us in January 2023. Our team takes great pride in getting to…read more
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Review from Scott M (Father of Child) published on 16 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Kids Play last year after we had a bad experience at another nursery where our son was not welcome to attend all year as he has additional needs. I can't recommend this nursery enough, they have been amazing! The facilities in the nursery are outstanding and the staff are amazing,
our son has come along so well at this nursery and they have been so good with keeping us informed about everything from his day at nursery and keeping us informed about everything that they are doing for him with regards to SEN, which he will now be ready to move to school with an EHCP in place which they explained everything about it to us and did everything for and appreciate all the work that this has taken. This nursery is so inclusive and our son is thriving there. Thank you so much the manager, the SENCO and all the staff at Kids Play.
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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children attending The Childcare Hub in babies and preschool. We have been attending the nursery since January 2021 and could not be happier with the childcare setting. All staff in all the rooms have made me feel at ease leaving my children. They provide a thorough debrief daily and additional
reviews on my children's development. The children love the outdoors and nature play that is available to them daily. Since attending the setting, both have become a lot more confident and we know they enjoy their time at the nursery. I highly recommend it.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I send both my children to this nursery. My son started in the baby room in the summer and settled in quickly. We have seen his confidence grow and the staff in that room have been brilliant, working with us and him, to help him learn new things. He has formed strong relationships with his key worker
and some of the other staff and children. My daughter is in the preschool room. It is a large setting so they always have a wide range of activities going on for the children to choose from. She particularly enjoys the creative activities, as well as the fantastic garden and outdoor facilities. They also do regular trips to the local farm and attend forest school sessions. She learns a lot there and I feel will be well prepared for starting school next year.
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.986)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.986) out of 10 for Kids Play The Childcare Hub is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 15 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.569 for Kids Play The Childcare Hub is calculated as follows: ( (168 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (14 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.569
  2. 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 4.417 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Play The Childcare Hub is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 180 number of registered child places is 36. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 36 = 0.417
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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 Kids Play The Childcare Hub

What is the Age Range of Children that Kids Play The Childcare Hub accepts?

Kids Play The Childcare Hub accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Play The Childcare Hub Open?

Kids Play The Childcare Hub is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Kids Play The Childcare Hub have capacity for?

Kids Play The Childcare Hub has capacity for a total of 180 Children.

How far is Kids Play The Childcare Hub to the centre of Milton Keynes?

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

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