Located in the heart of Southampton and Ofsted-rated Good (January 2023), Play Away Day Nursery provides quality, convenient day care for children from 3 months to 5 years old. Outside the nursery, there is a bus stop and parking, making drop off and pick up times quick and easy for busy families.
The nursery is purpose-built and offers bright and spacious play areas for children and dedicated areas for when peace...
Funding & Fees
Offer full day and half day sessions. Half day sessions priced at £43.30
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Family First Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lizzy Pennell (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 16
Total Places for Children
- 102
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:00-18:00
- Tuesday 08:00-18:00
- Wednesday 08:00-18:00
- Thursday 08:00-18:00
- Friday 08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- Car park available.
Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City Reviews (94)
Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.756) out of 10, based on 69 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Play Away Day Nursery - Southampton City has 94 reviews.
The staff at Play Away Day Nursery are truly exceptional, highly qualified and truly caring and passionate about what they do. Every day my son comes home with a big smile and lots of stories about his day. It's a testimony to the wonderful care he gets, especially from two members of staff in particular who are truly amazing with our son. Additionally, facilities are safe, clean and filled with equipment and educational toys for kids to be engaged. Management is also exceptional, especially supporting parents. Overall, it has been a wonderful choice for us. Thank you Play Away Nursery.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! It's truly heart warming to hear how much your son enjoys his time at Play Away Day Nursery. Our team is passionate about creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment, so knowing that he comes home with a big smile makes our day!
My son has been at this nursery since April 2023, it is a brilliant establishment. Friendly staff and a safe place for the children. I am fully satisfied by the services provided.
Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our nursery since April 2023. Providing a safe and welcoming environment for the children is our top priority, and we're glad to know you feel fully satisfied with our services.
Exceptional childcare. My son looks forward to going into nursery each morning, knowing that he will have fun and see all of his friends. Teachers are always kind and caring. Since starting nursery at 9 months old, my son has learned so much and has developed many skills. His speech and sharing skills are a credit to all the staff.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that your son enjoys coming to nursery and has developed so many wonderful skills since joining us at 9 months old. It's fantastic to know that he feels excited each day to come to nursery.
The team is fantastic at working with each child individually, tailoring activities and support to their unique needs and developmental stages. It's been amazing to see how much my baby has grown in confidence and skills since starting here. Their dedication and hard work really shine through, and it's clear they genuinely care about the children and their progress.
I'm so grateful for the wonderful start they've given my baby, and I feel confident knowing he's in such safe and loving hands. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing environment that truly supports their child's development.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear how much your baby has grown in confidence and skills. It's our priority to provide a nurturing and supportive environment and we're glad to know we helped ease your initial concerns.
The staff are always considerate towards us and our daughter. She eats better than we do! The food provided is great. Always lots of activities to do for the children. The staff are always mindful of our child's specific needs when presented.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so glad to hear that your daughter is thriving and enjoying the food and activities we provide. It's wonderful to know that our staff's consideration and attention to your child's specific needs have made such a positive impact.
The staff have all been amazing and supporting of my son during his first 6 months at nursery. He always enjoys spending time here and I feel relieved and comfortable dropping him off.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your son has had such a positive experience during his first six months with us. It's wonderful to know that he enjoys his time here and that you feel comfortable and reassured when dropping him off.
Absolutely fantastic. The progress my son has made since he has been here is fantastic. The staff are always energetic and lively and always provide detailed handovers.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear about the progress your son has made with us. It's fantastic to know that you appreciate the energy and dedication of our staff, as well as the detailed handovers we provide.
I have found this nursery to be wonderful for my child's social development. He has made friends and learned to engage with peers. He is always happy to attend and that reassures me that he is treated well by the lovely staff.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that your child has made such positive progress in their social development and has built strong friendships. It's wonderful to know that they enjoy attending and feel well cared for by our team.
We have had a fantastic experience with Play Away. My son attended from 2-4 and now my daughter is here. We are very happy.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're thrilled to hear that both your son and daughter have had such positive experiences with Play Away. It's wonderful to know that you've been happy with the care and support we've provided for your family.
All the staff at Play Away are brilliant! My child loves his nursery and has so much fun! Thank you for making him so welcome and happy!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear that your child loves their time at Play Away and is having so much fun. It's our pleasure to make them feel welcome and happy, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our team.
My daughter is 3.5 years old. She has been to Play Away Day Nursery for the last 2 years. She has learnt good things. Staff are caring, supportive and vibrant. We got help with potty training as well. The staff are quite energetic and motivating, it increased my daughter's confidence.
Thank you for such a delightful review! We're thrilled that your daughter has had such a positive experience with us over the past two years. From potty training to boosting her confidence, it's been an absolute pleasure to support her journey. Our vibrant team loves inspiring little ones, and it's...
My child has developed so much only having been at nursery for two months. You can see how much he enjoys being there and that he also trusts the people that look after him.
The nursery is always clean and there are so many activities for the kids. Judging by how much my little one eats, the food is great too.
Thank you for your glowing feedback! It's so lovely to hear how much your little one has flourished in just two months - it sounds like he's having the best time exploring the activities and enjoying the delicious meals. Trust and safety are everything to us, and knowing you feel confident in our...
The staff are very friendly and extremely caring and always have the child's best interest at heart.
We attended the Carnival of Colours day (15th June) and a great time was had by all, especially Grandad, who won prizes and was shown how to like a social media link!
Thank you for such a heart-warming review! It's wonderful to hear how much your grandsons enjoy their time at Play Away - and we love that Grandad got involved in the Carnival of Colours! Winning prizes and a social media lesson? That's a day to remember! Our team takes great pride in creating...
I'm very satisfied with the nursery. They have provided an excellent learning environment for my daughter. Her emotional and cognitive development is brilliant. She really loves coming to the nursery and after the nursery, she always wants to play nursery roles with me, presenting her daily activities to me. She really respected her nursery teachers.
We're thrilled to hear how much your daughter loves nursery and how brilliantly she's developing emotionally and cognitively! It's so heartwarming to know that she enjoys playing nursery roles at home and sharing her daily adventures with you. Her respect for her teachers speaks volumes about the...
My daughter always super happy coming to nursery.
She is always happy with the staff working at the nursery.
Staff are very well trained. Lovely approach to kids.
We as parents were always updated about any changes at nursery, eg: phone numbers, incidents, sickness etc.
Super happy with nursery. Place will be very missed by our daughter and us.
Thank you for sharing such a lovely review! It's fantastic to hear how happy your daughter is at nursery, and knowing she's always greeted by our well-trained, friendly staff makes us smile. We're so glad you've appreciated our communication and the healthy, loving environment we strive to create....
My son has been with Play Away from 8 months - 4 years old. Not only did every teacher welcome him and make him feel comfortable, but also me too. His learning and social skills have come such a long way. We have loved every minute of the nursery experience. It has prepared him so well for school.
What a wonderful journey it's been from 8 months to 4 years old! We're over the moon to hear that both you and your son felt so welcomed and comfortable at Play Away. Watching him grow in his learning and social skills has been such a joy. We're thrilled that you've loved every minute of the nursery experience, and we're so proud to have played a role in preparing him for school.
My daughter has been coming for 4 months and enjoyed her experience.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that your daughter has enjoyed her time with us over the past few months. It's wonderful to know she's had a positive experience, and we look forward to continuing to support her on her journey!
Thank you all nursery staff for your great work, friendly attitude and your patience with our son.
We will miss you.
We're absolutely delighted to hear how much your son has grown and learned during his time with us! Thank you for recognising the hard work and dedication of our staff. We've loved being part of his journey and will miss him dearly. Wishing you and your family all the best in the future!
My child started at Play Away in September 2023 and is now leaving for school. I can't express how grateful I am to the manager and all staff who have supported his development and kept him so comfortable and happy. My child has ASD so he hasn't always been straightforward but everyone at Play Away has taken initiative and worked with him. The support that I have had with his school EHCP and general school transition has been overwhelming and I really couldn't have done it without them. I'd recommend Play Away to everyone.
Your words have truly touched our hearts - thank you! It's been an absolute privilege to support your son's development, and we're so proud of the progress he's made. We know the journey hasn't always been easy, but seeing him grow and thrive has been incredibly rewarding for us all. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're so grateful to have been a part of his journey.
I consider their service child-centred, efficient, equitable and very effective. My sons have learnt a lot of new stuff and they love all their teachers, they always look forward to come to the nursery. It has been a pleasure and I will readily refer anyone in search of a nursery because the service is reliable.
What a glowing review - thank you so much! We're passionate about providing a child-centred, caring environment, and it's fantastic to hear that your sons have thrived and loved their time with us. Knowing that they always look forward to coming in makes all our efforts worthwhile. We're honoured by your recommendation and proud to have been part of your family's journey.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
- Recipient: Family First Day NurseriesDate: Saturday 20 Nov 2021
Meet the Team (2)
Hi, I’m Lizzy, the nursery manager at Play Away Southampton City. I have been at the nursery since 1997 and have over 25 years’ experience working in early years.
I started my career as a trainee and have worked my way up to Nursery Manager, taking on the position in 2011. The role allowed me to take on further responsibilities and grow and develop within the nursery.
I have completed a diploma in CACHE, a foundation degree, and hold a BA in childcare and education.
I am the nursery SENCO and the safeguarding lead.
I am a mum of two boys who have both been through nursery. I enjoy taekwondo, jiu jitsu, support my local football club and have a love for Formula 1.
I am incredibly passionate about my nursery and seeing the children develop in the rooms, and supporting my team in providing the best care possible. We are currently introducing the curiosity approach within the nursery, giving children the opportunity to expand on their natural interests.
I’ve spent the past 8 years working in childcare, alongside 25 years of parenting experience, including raising my own child with ADHD. I hold Level 3 and 5 CACHE Awards in Childcare and a Level 3 SENCO Award, and have worked with all age groups across the EYFS as a room leader, reception staff, deputy manager, and SENCO.
Supporting children with SEN is close to my heart, and I’ve trained in Lego-based programmes, play therapy, and schema play to help every child shine.
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