Kids Play The Childcare Hub

1a Roebuck Way, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes MK5 8HL
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9.0 73 Reviews
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The Childcare Hub is Kids Play’s dedicated setting for nature-based play, designed to help children build strong connections with the natural world. All rooms offer free-flow access to woodland gardens, allowing children to move seamlessly between indoor and outdoor environments.

The setting provides care for children aged from 6 months to 5 years and also operates a holiday club for primary school-aged children. A wide range of resources supports every stage of development, from babies exploring natural wooden toys to toddlers enjoying water and creative play. Pre-school children benefit from Forest School activities and storytelling sessions held in the Hobbit House.

To encourage responsibility and care for living things, each room is home to small animals such as fish, hamsters, stick insects, and giant land snails. The Animal Care Hub, located at the centre of the gardens, is home to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chickens, with pygmy goats joining soon.

Sustainability and environmental awareness are key focuses of the setting. Children plant and care for vegetables and herbs in the roof garden, later using their harvest to make pizzas cooked in the outdoor pizza oven.

Practitioners build on children’s natural interests, turning everyday play into meaningful learning experiences. Children also enjoy exploring the gardens, taking part in weekly music, movement, and yoga sessions, regular visits to the Animal Care Hub, and Forest School activities such as den building, tree climbing, and nature exploration.
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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 (Nursery Manager)

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 (73)

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Kids Play The Childcare Hub has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.002) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Play The Childcare Hub has 73 reviews.

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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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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff and is a great place for the children. Lots of activities for them to enjoy all day. I can see a very rapid development in the education of the children. The outdoor spaces are really well equipped for the children. The only downside is when the kids are coming home very dirty and muddy,
full of sand, but I suppose at least they had a really fun day.
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Review from Antonette F (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend the nursery, my son loves it. The staff are amazing. One of the best facilities in the area. They are organised and go over and beyond to make the children comfortable. It has been the best decision I made.
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Review from Bev H (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have attended the Childcare Hub and have loved every minute of it. The staff are so friendly and seem to really enjoy looking after the children. We would certainly recommend them to our friends and family.
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Review from Faye S (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff in the baby room have been brilliant at helping settle my little one and me into nursery, especially in the restricted times. Her key worker has gone above and beyond to ensure I feel updated, have had the opportunity to look around the room again after hours as the last time we visited was
in 2019 and suggested things to help with my baby adjusting. I was anxious about her sleeping and eating there and they've totally followed her lead, pace and made her feel comfortable to sleep. Any new start is challenging but particularly in these stricter times. I'm really grateful for their support and the facilities look great. She came home covered in glitter the other day and had had a great time. Thank you to the team!
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Review from Sarah K (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending The Childcare Hub nursery since January 2021. Due to our gentle parenting style we had originally been focused on finding a childminder. We were recommended the nursery and could not be happier with what we found. They have been able to meet all our requirements and daughters
needs. They clearly have an up to date, evidence-based approach to childcare. With the challenges of the pandemic it was a nerve wracking transition for our daughter but they were incredibly supportive. They have accepted cloth nappies without any difficulty and they are happy to provide a gentle approach to sleep. We also follow a Montessori influence at home and their natural approach to child led learning fits very well alongside this. Currently she is transitioning from the baby to toddler room and this has been handled with great care and reassurance. I highly recommend considering this nursery.
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Review from Fiona S (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at this pre-school since September 2020. He is extremely happy there and has learnt so much in a relatively short space of time. This has obviously been a difficult year for everyone but I am so impressed with how the pre-school have kept life as normal as possible and continued to keep
the children engaged with fun, enriching, and exciting activities. I cannot fault the staff and the care they give. They are always happy to see the children and welcome them in with smiles and enthusiasm. They work so hard behind the scenes to keep their venue open and safe for our children. My son looks forward to going every day and I know he will be sad to leave them in July. A special mention to a particular member of staff, my son absolutely adores him and he comes home with endless stories of the games and activities that they have had fun doing. Thank you to all the pre-school staff, for all you do for our son.
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Review from V S (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Without a doubt, this childcare setting was a treasure found in our case!
We love everything about the setting!
This nursery has excellent outdoor space with lots of activities for kids. There are fantastic playgrounds, which would suit explorers of any age. The internal areas are built for maximum
comfort of little people with lots of toys and activities available.
We were impressed with the level of support and assistance offered to our son when he joined the setting. This nursery is by far the best one we went to!
As parents, we can see how much our little boy progressed since we joined. I can confidently say that we can see how much teachers work with our child, and this time investment is priceless.
Our son’s confidence grows every day; he improved his math and phonic skills exponentially. From the moment I met the setting manager, I was blown away by how passionate everyone is about the well-being of kids and their development.
Fantastic place, amazing staff and very happy kids!
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Review from Shannon (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have sent all three of my children to Kids Play in Bury St Edmunds. My youngest is now 15 months and has been there since he was 7 months. The staff are always so friendly and take the time to discuss every individual child with the parents. I really enjoy my chats with them in the morning and afternoon.
My children were all extremely happy there and I have always found that my children's individual needs have been catered for excellently. The support in my children's social and learning development has been brilliant. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Aneta S (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing people, very understanding and patient with our bilingual daughter, also with the parents. We are really happy that we have chosen Kids Play and really thankful for the amazing job they are doing there.
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Review from Charlotte P (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So so happy. The staff are absolutely lovely. Both my children absolutely adore going there and have formed some incredible bonds with their key workers and others. They've made lovely friends. They have learned so much. Their communication skills are fantastic and they get so excited to go to nursery
every day they are there. They love the outdoor facilities and indoor activities. The nursery is very clean, the food is fantastic, my two both try new things every week. I literally can't praise the nursery and the staff enough.
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Review from Sigrid L (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A super nursery where I feel my child is very safe. All the employees have a good understanding of my child's development stage, personality and daily routine. I trust them all entirely. The nursery have been incredibly diligent about the children's welfare throughout the COVID pandemic and have put
reassuring safety measures in place. Communication is always timely and clear. I'm thrilled that my child is in such caring and safe hands.
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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son started at Kidsplay in November 2019 and has thoroughly enjoyed every day due to the variety of activities and the kindness of staff.
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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are delighted with the level of care and attention that has been paid to our child since starting at the nursery. From the initial tour to the excellent settle sessions, all the staff have worked hard to ensure our little one is settled and happy.
We really like the friendly and welcoming staff
who are always happy to update us on our child’s day. The staff are also really helpful at giving tips and advice if there’s something we are unsure of, or if there is something we want to improve at home.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, all staff extremely involved and I feel everyone knows my child's likes, dislikes and characteristics. So helpful and a wonderful setting.
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Review from Rob Y (Father of Child) published on 30 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have children in both the nursery and pre-school at the Childcare Hub. It’s so convenient that we can drop off both together. The staff are really friendly which results in a positive atmosphere for all. The support we’ve had has made a big difference and the facilities are second to none.
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Review from Csilla F (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The childcare hub is a very appropriate place for any child to start their education. The staff is very kind and interested in the children's overall development.
The hub provides a good environment for children to develop their skills and they are supported along the way.
Parents receive the appropriate
feedback at all times and all necessary support in any circumstances. I would gladly recommend it to any parent.
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Review from Phil S (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The review was very thorough and detailed. Our meeting was good all questions answered. We were made to feel part of the process.
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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is having a fabulous time at nursery and has come along leaps and bounds all because of the dedicated staff and wonderful atmosphere.
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.002)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.002) 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 17 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 4.605 for Kids Play The Childcare Hub is calculated as follows: ( (190 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (14 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.605
  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 4.397 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Play The Childcare Hub is based on 17 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.925
    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. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 36 = 0.472
  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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