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Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays

St Clements Health & Comm. Centre, London Road, West Thurrock, Grays RM20 4AR
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The level of care is outstanding and my child always goes and comes home extremely happy.Lonelle P(Mother of Child)
Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays, Grays
Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays, Grays
Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays, Grays

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays offers a happy, nurturing and inspiring environment where children feel confident, secure and excited to learn!

Welcoming children aged 6 months to 5 years, the nursery provides stimulating learning spaces tailored to each age and stage of development. Children are encouraged to explore through play, creativity, sensory experiences and outdoor adventures within the nursery’s engaging garden environment.

The friendly and experienced team is passionate about supporting...  

Funding & Fees

Contact Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Bedford to get a personalised quote. Both Private and Government-funded sessions available.

All-inclusive fees — everything is covered in their standard contract! This includes nourishing meals and snacks,

nappies, wipes, consumables, and their Enhanced Provision, giving children rich learning opportunities at no extra cost.

Minimum attendance of 2 full days per week to ensure consistency, routine, and the best possible settling experience.

They offer 10% sibling discount per child when 2 or more children attend the setting.

Contact Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Keeley (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 74

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 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

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays Reviews (36)

9.8

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.836) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays has 36 reviews.

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Review from Mandy D (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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As a first time mum, I was nervous about leaving my child. The first few weeks at nursery were challenging but the team was very accommodating and understanding. I appreciated this and they made me feel at ease leaving my daughter with them. They communicated well using the app approach and also phone calls when necessary. Even during transition to a new room, they helped her to settle as this was difficult for her.

The new room welcomed her and helped her develop and settled well. She is a happy child thanks to both teams. I have not had any problems or concerns. I'm glad I picked Play2learn nursery. I hope my daughter continues being happy. Thank you lovely team for your hard work.

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Review from T L (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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We only joined Play2Learn in December, but our little boy settled in so quickly and absolutely loves his time there. The team are so nurturing, caring and brilliant at communicating with us as parents.

They really went over and above for his 2nd birthday, which meant so much to us and made his day extra special. We are so thankful to have found P2L - it makes it so much easier leaving him knowing how loved, happy and well cared for he is every single day.

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Review from Mercy A (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend Play 2 Learn day Nusery highly enough. My daughter has been here for 2years now, and the care has been exceptional, especially regarding her allergies.

As a parent of a child with severe allergies, I was anxious about nursery. From day one, the team put my mind at ease. Their allergy protocols are thorough, staff double-check every ingredient, and meals are supervised with real care. There hasn't been a single incident, and I've never felt worried leaving her.

Communication is excellent. I get daily updates on meals, activities, and mood through their app, plus quick responses if I have questions. The staff truly know and love the children. My daughter runs in happy each morning and comes home settled and smiling.

The nursery is clean, safe, and full of age-appropriate activities that have boosted her confidence and development. Her key workers are consistent, patient, and attentive, and the whole team treats the children like their own.

I highly recommend them.

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Review from L O (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son transferred over to the Play2Learn pre-school class from another nursery, and we are so grateful we made the decision to do this. Since started at Play2Learn, certain behaviours he had picked up at his previous setting were completely dropped, and he was excited to learn new things again. The children get exposed to so many activities - a programme in which they get to sing and dance together, doing sporty activities with Coach Jack, and learning phonics with Robot Reg. Our experience has been so great that we started our daughter there just before she turned 1, and the staff have been amazing at getting her settled into starting nursery. They take such care to send updates, pictures and progress reports, highlighting things we can do at home to help them. The staff and management are all so lovely, you can tell they operate as a family and close knit community.

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Review from Giulia C (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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P2L is a place made by wonderful people, who truly love their job and cares about kids development, happyness and wellbeing!
I was so anxious about our son starting nursery as he went quiet early (9 months old) but the staff at P2L just made the transition so smooth that we felt super comfortable from day 1
A special mention to the butterflies team as they're truly amazing people at any aspect ot their job!
In a very short time our son has developed so many new skills, indipendency that's truly impressive!

Thank you all for being so amazing!

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Review from Tolu A (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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I really love how attentive the nursery are, and the various activities they have on a regular basis for the children. I feel that the staff are super friendly and approachable and communication is very clear. Very happy with the service.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started this nursery one month ago and honestly it is the best decision we ever made!

All the staff are so friendly, they've helped her settle in so quickly and I cannot fault a single thing. She is so happy when I pick her up and you can tell she absolutely loves it. All communication is done via the app, I can see what she's eating, how she's sleeping and they even send photos to make you feel involved. I attended a Mother's Day stay and play recently and it was lovely to see my baby in her room with her key worker and how she interacts with the other babies. 110% recommend this nursery and will recommend them to anyone who asks. (Yes it is more pricey than others, but you get what you pay for it is fantastic! I know my daughter is going to flourish here)

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Review from Winifred B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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We're really happy with this nursery! My child loves attending each session and always comes home excited about what they've done. The staff are fantastic at keeping us informed and updated, and I've seen so much progress in my child's development since they started. The only area I feel could be improved is the food - my child isn't too keen on the meals provided. That said, the staff have been really supportive in offering her snacks when needed. It would be great if the nursery had its own kitchen in the future, but overall, we've had a very positive experience.

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Review from Fiona A (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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The care given to my son at this nursery is beyond exceptional. I feel so involved in my son's day at nursery and communication with staff members caring for him is so easy. If I'm ever worried about him or just want to check in to see how he is doing, I can always get a detailed response putting me at ease. Communication within the nursery is fantastic. It doesn't matter which staff member I speak to, (even those in different rooms) my sons key worker/or room is updated accurately and promptly.
My son has excelled in his developmental areas and has grown in confidence and independence.
The learning experiences my son gets is so diverse and look like a lot of fun.
I think the most important thing to me about my son being at play 2 learn is my peace of mind. The moment he goes in the door, I know he is going to get everything he needs until his mummy comes back!
I am truly grateful that my son has a place at play 2 learn!

They are such an amazing team of people!!

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Review from Kimberley J (Aunt of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Can not fault this nursery at all the staff go above and beyond for all the children management can not be more helpful my sister was a nervous parent and they have made her feel so comfortable to leave my niece in there care keep up to date with her development observations and assessments are always on point and regular we have seen such a big impact on my niece since starting at play 2 learn she's always excited to get up in the mornings and go food is great she's always well fed and has made some really lovely little friendships who she now sees outside of nursery I am expecting my first child so I will be putting my child's name down to

Be registered as soon as I can I have spoken to the manager already about how to do this and you have to be quick as spaces get taken up fast as it's a must for both parents and children it's important for both parties to feel comfortable and I can say with confidence that play 2 learn is that place I can't wait to sign my little one up

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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I was nervous sending my little boy to nursery but at Play2Learn they put me at complete ease and were so understanding.
My little boy loves it and can't wait to go each morning!

The staff are all so friendly and you can tell they enjoy their job.

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Review from Holly M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Play 2 learn is an amazing nursery and my son has been at play 2 learn for just over a year now and has loved it since the very beginning. The care for my son has been amazing, the girls here at play 2 learn do a brilliant job at making sure he gets all the care and attention he needs. My son has created good relationships with all the staff in the baby unit and has now created new relationships since moving into the bumblebee room. My son loves playing out in the new garden at play 2 learn and is always eager to go when arriving to nursery. The management team at play 2 learn are so friendly and approachable and will help you with any problems or issues that you may have. Thank you so much play 2 learn for making my child's journey so special !

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Review from Toni H (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending Play 2 Learn since I returned to work in January 2024. The quality of care and learning she has received in the under 2 unit in this time has been outstanding and I have no faults, it's made my return to work so much easier. Staff go above and beyond to ensure I'm up to date with everything I need to know through the app and they will always message keeping partnerships with parents paramount.
Even though she has only currently been in the under 2 unit, the rest of the team are always friendly, welcoming and approachable and all have fantastic knowledge to any questions asked. I'm looking forward to the rest of her nursery journey.

So glad I chose Play 2 Learn for her and would recommend to anyone else looking for childcare for their littles.

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Review from I S (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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We love this nursery, the staff are really passionate and can make a difference in the lives of our little ones. My daughter has gained so much confidence in herself (joined when she was 2) and made a lot of good friends. The level of care given to her was incredible, hugs when needed, advice and trust were always there. The activities they do with the children are so helpful in shaping their future.

Thank you Play 2 Learn for this amazing journey!

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Review from Keira R (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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The nursery has been great for my son, he joined shortly after his 3rd birthday and has loved every second he's been at Play 2 Learn. We are constantly updated via the app on what they have eaten in the day and pictures are posted regularly to see what our little ones have been up to in the day. We loved play 2 Learn so much my 2nd son will be joining in September.

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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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I have used Play 2 Learn for both my children, one who is now 8 and one who is 4. The care for the girls is outstanding! Each had a dedicated key person, who really knew all about my child. From their little quirks and their learning journey and supported them to be all that they can be! Communication has been great and has become greater with the use of an app where they can message your key person, see activities they have been doing and receive messages during the day.
The management are easy to speak to if you had any problems, nothing was too much trouble, same with the staff in the rooms.
The nursery itself is clean and cosy, they even had nursery pets! The garden is lovely and the range of activities in and outside are great, they have different clubs included in the day such as a science club and for one experiment they made a volcano erupt!

Thank you so much to the team for all the support, the girls will really miss seeing all the staff!

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Review from P N (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Play 2 Learn is an amazing nursery. The staff are great and very supportive of new parents. Their settling sessions are great and well thought out to ensure both parent and child are comfortable with the experience. As parents who do not support the cry-out method, Play 2 Learn have been fantastic at comforting our daughter and ensuring she has a tear-free settling experience, and keeping us informed via their app. Thank you to the manager and two particular members of staff for looking after our daughter!

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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Star nursery! Staff are so attentive, friendly and considerate. New activities are added regularly and you can follow the child's progress on the app which has all their info organized. Messaging system on the app also makes it a breeze to communicate directly with child's key person. Absolutely pleased and impressed with their care.

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Review from Lisa-Lyna O (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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I honestly don’t have words for how amazing this nursery is. My daughter has been attending this nursery for nearly 2 years and I have been impressed with every aspect of her development since joining. I am quite particular in how I raise my child and very specific with her care needs and I have always been impressed with how well all staff caring for my daughter have taken my instructions.

Since being at the nursery my child has formed amazing friendships and bonded with a variety of their staff and that’s a testament to the great environment that Play 2 Learn Nursery provides. They have an app that allows them to update you on a daily basis in regards to every aspect of your child’s care; when and what they eat, when they go to the toilet/nappy change, when they wash their hands, when they sleep! Honestly it's remarkable; I have nothing but positive things to say. If you’re a parent that’s anxious about your child starting a new nursery, rest assured, this nursery is the right choice.

Reply from Victoria Lennon-Humphrey, Early Years Director at Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We adore your daughter and have loved watching her grow and develop over the years. Thank you again for your lovely words.

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Review from Veronika L (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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I have positive feedback about this nursery. The attitude there is professional, parents have an app to follow their child’s eating, toilet visits and other activities. My child has improved all his skills since he started nursery at Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays. I have this feedback not just from them, but other play date parents too.

Reply from Victoria, Early Years Director at Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! It has been such a pleasure having your family here with us at Play 2 Learn!

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Keeley Lennon-Humphrey Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2018
Keeley Lennon-Humphrey

Keeley has been a part of the Grays team since March 2018. She has a Cache Level 3 qualification in children and young people’s workforce, using her knowledge and passion to develop her career and achieve several promotions starting as an Early Years Educator, and progressing to her current role as Nursery Manager.

She is passionate about the development of children and believes that creating a safe and fun environment ensures that every child reaches their full potential. Keeley loves the outdoors and has developed our Nature Nurture club, where children can learn through their own experiences in the world around them.

Keeley has strong motivation and dedication to succeed in all that she sets out to achieve, empowering and inspiring her team to achieve high standards of quality care for all children that attend Play 2 Learn Day Nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays

What is the Age Range of Children that Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays accepts?

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays Open?

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays 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 Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays have capacity for?

Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays has capacity for a total of 74 Children.

How far is Play 2 Learn Day Nursery Grays to the centre of Grays?

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

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