





Play A Way Day Care Centre is one of three Gillingham facilities from this provider (Play A Way Nurseries Ltd), all of which are well-respected by families and parents whose children have benefited from a sound early years curriculum.
All of the nursery's team are well-qualified and believe in a friendly approach towards both children and parents, respecting the direction of regulator Ofsted and the key goals of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Funding & Fees
Day Nursery Children:
Core Session: 08:30am–3:30pm - £60.00
Full Day:07:30am-6:00pm - £67.50
Half Day: 07:30am–12:30pm or 12:30–6:00 pm - £42.00
Full week: 5 Full days – (Mon–Fri) - £315.00
Additional Hour - £10.50
Tax free childcare accepted
2 year old funding
3 years old funding
15/30 hours funding
Contact Play A Way Day Care Centre to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Play A Way Nurseries Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tasha Cave (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 12
Total Places for Children
- 35
Age Range
- from 2 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:00
- Tuesday 07:30-18:00
- Wednesday 07:30-18:00
- Thursday 07:30-18:00
- Friday 07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- One hour free street parking for all visitors.
Play A Way Day Care Centre Reviews (56)
Play A Way Day Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.926) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Play A Way Day Care Centre has 56 reviews.
We are so impressed with our experience and how Jojo has learnt to play with other children and socialise with her peers.
Thank you for such a lovely review it has been a great pleasure caring for her and please don't forget all of the hard work you both have also done. We will all miss her when she leaves :)
Me and my partner are very happy and pleased with the play away nursery that we send our son Blake to we've notice he is coming along in heaps and bounds and is thriving since being and attending the nursery too we are beyond happy and we really appreciate all the ladies that work at the nursery and who also work alongside and help Blake while he is there. We love getting feed back from the ladies about Blake and what he has been doing at nursery that day too.
Thank you for such a lovely review, we're all so glad you trusted your son into our care. It has been amazing to see how well he has developed and grown in such a small space of time :)
Play A Way Nursery has been wonderful for my child. The staff are warm, patient, and genuinely care about the children. The environment is safe, nurturing, and full of fun learning opportunities. I've seen great progress in my child's confidence and social skills. Highly recommended for any parent looking for a supportive nursery!
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It has been a pleasure watching your child grow into the confident young person they have become, showing all of their personality in such a short time frame :)
First thanks alot from all staffs at nursery for your hard working and kindness.My child always comes home with learning something new. The activities are being chosen for children is amazing and creative which is really really good for there learning process. I love that you often plan field visits for children. My son is crazily love out door activities and being in the nature. More over the nursery always offer healthy foods and drinks for children which is amazing. Painting and plays sands are my son's favorite activities at nursery. My favorite part about nursery is that they put the photo and the activities they do during the day which gives me peace of mind. I have never trust to any one else to care my child at my hard moment but only nursery staffs. I know that my child feel happy while being at nursery and the member of nursery staffs knows almost much more of my child's like and dislike. At the end one again I appreciate your hard working and patience with my child.
Thank you for such a lovely review, we are so glad that you feel so safe leaving your son here with us. It has been our pleasure caring for your child and we so happy with the progress he has made since coming here :)
With both the staff and the nursery maintaining high standards my son has thrived within the last year.
He has successfully managed to say goodbye to nappies and is not potty trained.
He interacts, plays nicely and shares with other children. I am always well-informed in regards to the nursery. Overall I feel positive with how things are being handled within the setting.
Thank you for your review, we are so glad that we have met your expectations and that we was able to help your child with their potty training, making it a fun and stress free experience for him :)
Wouldn't recommend another Nursey in the borough. My son is currently attending and my daughter left in September to join primary so many years we have been sending our children here and never once had any issues with any other children or staff they are outstanding
Thank you for such a lovely review. We're glad that you and your children are enjoying nursery as much as we have loved seeing them flourish during their time here with us :)
All of staff are very friendly and helpful. Our son started 1.5 years ago and he absolutely loves going there. He is getting ready to start reception next year while being well cared for and getting fantastic support. Tasha and the team creates warm and welcoming environment, the kids have lots of fun every day. Tasha is well organised, creative and full of energy - always goes above and beyond! I particularly love that we are getting daily reports with photos - that is invaluable.
Thank you Tasha and all of your staff.
Thank you for such a lovely review, it has been our pleasure watching how your son is growing and developing whilst being here with us :)
Excellent nursery. Both my kids went to this one. They helped ease my big one had an amazing time. My younger one loves going to nursery and always looks forward to it. Great facilities, great staff five stars.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it has been a pleasure watching your family grow and enjoying their time here with us :)
I am more than delighted to have my son in play- away. The staff a warm, friendly and re assuring, when my husband and I were looking for nursery for our son this September we were looking for nursery that can provide the needs of our son and meet his target as a toddler to get him ready for preschool, a place where he can build his confidence, an learn whilst having fun, amongst the options we heard we choose play-away, which we did not regret at all, we can see how much he's grown just this few months.His first day was mind blowing he came back home with so many words, it was a shock for me because he couldn't stop he went on and on every single day is a brand new day with singing, words and sentences, all this credits goes to the amazing & wonderful staffs, love the approach of teaching in cooperated rather than living them to explore, his previous school staffs were amazing but kids were left to explore and been curious in there little world. I must say keep up the excellent work.
Thank you for this lovely review, I'm so glad that you put you trust in us with your son. It has been a pleasure watching him grow especially in such a short period of time :)
Since my Little girl started there she has had the best time and absolutely loves going to nursery. The staff are great with her and she adores them. I really enjoy the updates they send out about her day. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Thank you for this lovely review, we are so glad that you and your child are enjoying your time at the nursery :)
A safest and friendly environment for kids . Staff is very friendly and talented. They always take care of the kids. Whenever I approach them with questions and problems regarding my tot they always have support me and gave answers to my queries. Highly recommended place for toddlers in Gillingham.
Thank you for such a lovely review, we are very happy that you and your child are enjoying your time here with us :)
Thank you anyways for making my daughter feel right at home and allowing her to flourish. She has the best time there, and it's evident by how excited she is to go to nursery. Thank you for being her second family and for everything you have done and continue to do.
You ladies deserve all the credit for the amazing work you do!
Thank you for such a lovely review, we are so glad that you and your daughter are happy with with the nursery. It is fantastic to see how much she has developed is enjoying her nursery experience :)
I feel confident in leaving my child at the nursery knowing he will be well looked after for the day. Staff are so good with him and he even talks about the staff when he gets home. I would highly recommend and this nursery will give your child a good foundation to progress successfully onto school.
Thank you for this lovely review. I'm so happy that your child is settled and enjoying his time here. It has been wonderful to watch him grow and become more confident within himself :)
The staff are incredibly caring and passionate, and they really nurture the children's individual needs.
Just a huge thank you to everyone for their commitment and hard work. The app is also a fantastic way to see what my daughter have been doing and I love seeing the photos and messages so definitely keep up the hard work with that.
Thank you for this lovely review. We are so glad that you are happy with the service we are providing, and that your child is enjoying themselves whilst here :)
This is the excellent nursery .all staff members are really cooperative, helping and encouraging.Amazing way of play including learning as well. I appreciate everything because the day one to till yet my son join the nursery I found a great change in him. He can speak very well now before that I am concerned about his speech. He is taking interest in everything. Thanks to all team members of the nursery.
Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad that your child has been enjoying their time were. We have loved watching them grow and blossom :)
My son is very happy and always looks forward to going into nursery. It wasn't always this way but they really helped and were patient while he was settling in. He always speaks fondly of members of staff and they are always helpful. It is lovely to see the activities he gets up to during the day via the Blossom App. Overall we are really happy with our experience here
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are glad that your child is enjoying their time here with us also :)
The staff are all so kind, caring and polite: my daughter loves going everyday she comes out so happy we have never had any problems,
Thank you so much for your review, we are so glad that you and your daughter are enjoying your time here with us :)
I love receiving daily updates and photos, reassuring me of what he's been up to. Whether it's messy play, arts and crafts, or role-playing, they always introduce exciting activities. The staff also keep me informed about his meals, letting me know what he enjoys and dislikes.
The warmth and dedication of the staff are unmatched-they truly understand and support every child. My son has grown so much in confidence and skills since joining. The communication, care, and engaging environment make this nursery exceptional. I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a safe, fun, and supportive place for their child.
Thank you so much for this lovely review. I'm so glad that you and your child have enjoyed being here as much as we have loved having your son with us. It has been amazing to see how much he has changed and developed in such a short period of time :)
Fantastic nursery, my child has come on leaps and bounds since starting. The staff are all very welcoming and know the children well, doing the very best for them. The managers are very approachable and nothing is too much trouble. I couldn't fault this nursery. My child loves his time there and is always happy when going.
Couldn't rate this nursery enough, definitely recommend sending your little ones to this nursery. My child has overcome and grown so much since she started. She's always excited to go to nursery seeing her friends and teachers. Always talks about the activities she's done during the day. Honestly wish she could stay here for longer.
Thank you for your lovely review, I'm so glad your daughter has settled well with us and is enjoying her time here as much as we enjoy having her.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- Recipient: Play A Way Nurseries LtdDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Play A Way Day Care CentreDate: Wednesday 28 Aug 2024
Meet the Team (2)
I have been employed by Play-a-Way Nurseries since leaving school. I started my career at Play-a-Way, Christmas Street setting and in those 11 years, I worked my way up to become the Pre-school Room Leader and the After-School Club Lead. However, after leaving and attempting many different career routes I missed my time working with the children. I realised that educating children and encouraging them to develop into their best selves through play and learning, expanding on their knowledge, interests, and skills was what I enjoyed and what I wanted to do. I returned to Play-a-Way and became Deputy Manager at the newly acquired Stuart Road setting before I was promoted to Manager at our Play-a-Way Vicarage Road setting. I recently gained my B.A. (Hons) in Early Childcare and Education and I am confident that the skills I developed in all three settings will be useful in my new position and will benefit the facility and the families and children who attend it.
I have been employed at Play-a-Way since September 2023 as Deputy Manager and Preschool Room Lead. I have a Teaching Degree in Primary Education, specialising in Early Years. I started my career managing a nursery and then I moved on to primary education. I love to explore every individual child’s interest and always want to make learning as fun as can be. I am passionate about allowing children to develop independence, creativity and lifelong skills through play. I look forward to meeting the Play-a-Way families and getting to know all the wonderful children.
Frequently Asked Questions about Play A Way Day Care Centre
What is the Age Range of Children that Play A Way Day Care Centre accepts?
Play A Way Day Care Centre accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Play A Way Day Care Centre Open?
Play A Way Day Care Centre is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.
How many Children does Play A Way Day Care Centre have capacity for?
Play A Way Day Care Centre has capacity for a total of 35 Children.
How far is Play A Way Day Care Centre to the centre of Gillingham?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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