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IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Llanthony Road, Hempsted, Gloucester GL2 5HQ
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IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays, Gloucester
IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays, Gloucester
IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays, Gloucester

Into-Play @ The Quays is registered for sixty-eight children and offers a high quality interior that is ideal for pre-school learning goals. Staff are committed to high standards and maintain a key worker system to focus on individual development, while children are able to set their imagination and creativity loose on both indoor and outdoor play and a wide range of activities.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Jade Hemming & Jade Biston (Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 68

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening 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

  • Car park available

IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays Reviews (81)

8.6

IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.586) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays has 81 reviews.

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Review from Nicole W (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2019 Submitted via Website
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An absolutely amazing nursery! All staff go above and beyond! I would never take my daughter anywhere else!

Reply from Lucy Kalcutt, at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you so much.

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Review from Paige (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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I am extremely happy with the IntoPlay Nursery at the Quays. This was the first nursery that I looked at when trying to find somewhere suitable to put my daughter into when she was only six months old. My first visit, I was made to feel very at ease and comfortable and didn't end up going to view any other nurseries as I was so happy with this one. I have had no problems with them, they are extremely helpful and very attentive and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who was looking at placing their child into a nursery.

Reply from Lucy Kalcutt, at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you very much, Paige.

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Review from Hannah K (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending this nursery since November 2018. Staff have always gone the extra mile to keep me in the loop if anything has happened whilst my child has been in their care. All the staff are friendly and have a brilliant attitude and nothing is ever too much trouble. I have no doubt about any part of this nursery. They are simply amazing at what they do!

Reply from Lucy Kalcutt, at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you, Hannah, for your kind words.

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Review from Shelly (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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The staff here are amazing and really went above and beyond to help my daughter settle in after we moved her from a different nursery. Each day they would write in her communication book how she was in herself, what activities she had enjoyed (so much variety!), what she had eaten and any other notes, which kept my mind at ease! Since she settled, we now have verbal handovers. The meals are varied and the indoor and outdoor spaces are great. Little things like the allotment, pet fish, baking, family craft events, walks to the Cathedral and Costa for hot chocolates and more makes IntoPlay really stand out. Staff encourage a sense of independence, but equally, are caring and give cuddles when needed. Thank you to the team!

Reply from Lucy Kalcutt, at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you so much Shelly - that is lovely to read.

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Review from Kirstie C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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Staff are very friendly to parents. My son loves coming to play now that he’s settled again, it’s a very clean friendly place and I am happy with letting my son come here 15 hours a week.

Reply from Lucy Kalcutt, at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you so much, Kirstie.

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Review from Stephanie W (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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IntoPlay is a fantastic nursery and our daughter thoroughly enjoys her days there. I’m always astounded by the amount of activities she takes part in a day and this is all down really to the hardworking staff. Meals are varied and must taste good as I’m informed my daughter often has seconds!
During unsettled times, for example, when our daughter moved up an age group, I was always kept informed of her progress and little touches like calling me once she had settled and was interacting with the other children really put my mind at ease. All the staff are friendly and nothing seems too much trouble for them. There seems to be a good balance between learning and enjoyment and I especially like that the children get to spend a good amount of time outdoors even in colder weather.

Thank you IntoPlay, for all your hard work!

Reply from Lucy Kalcutt, at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you so much, Stephanie. I will be sure to share this with the team.

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Review from Christina P (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2018 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started at the nursery in September 2018. I was very nervous for her, she has special needs and has always been with me, we are hardly ever apart. We had a look around beforehand and was very happy with the layout and cleanliness. The children all seemed so happy and the staff were lovely. Since my daughter starting, she has settled in fabulously and I couldn’t be any happier to leave her with such lovely people. She has a 1-2-1 who is absolutely amazing with her and my daughter has really taken to her which puts my mind a rest even more. I’d highly recommend this nursery to anyone, they are outstanding.

Reply from Lucy Kalcutt, at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you Christina for a lovely review.

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Review from Gemma D (Guardian of Child) published on 26 October 2018 Submitted via Website
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IntoPlay has been very good and professional at assisting to manage our complex situation. Interacting with a large number of professionals and myself. The assistance the child receives now is primarily down to the early intervention that IntoPlay provided in getting the issues recognised.

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Review from Leah B (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2018 Submitted via Website
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Fab nursery with kind and supportive staff! My son is enjoying his time there lots and my youngest will be soon to join.

Reply from Lucy Kalcutt, at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you Leah :)

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Review from R V (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our son started at IntoPlay when he was a year old. He was made so welcome by the team and settled in really quickly. Communication is excellent - always a thorough summary of the important information at the end of the day. I've been impressed by the range of activities and also the quality of food on offer each day.
Nothing is too much trouble for the under 2's team and I feel they know my son well.

The nursery offers great value for money and I would recommend it to others without hesitation.

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Review from Anna B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff are very helpful and friendly. The manager is always approachable and answers any questions we have.

The staff in the 0-2s were extremely patient and calm when my son was settling in. They gave him as much time as he needed. I am very happy with the care my son receives. Lovely nursery!

Reply from Lucy Hobbs, Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you so much.

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Review from Hayley P (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery and would highly recommend to anyone! Fab work!!! Wouldn't want to leave my child in any other nursery, they have helped my little man no end with speech and development.

Reply from Lucy Hobbs, Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you Hayley.

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Review from S (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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Having looked at numerous nursery facilities I decided to have a look at IntoPlay at the Quays.

The first impression was good. I was nervous, to say the least selecting a nursery and really hoped I had made the right decision.

My child is very happy, content and settled. She has attached well to the staff and is extremely happy to get ready to go to nursery. Which is so reassuring for me knowing I have to leave her.

The staff are warm, friendly and professional and I know my daughter is in safe hands.

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Review from Charlene H (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been at this nursery for nine months now. We have found all of the staff in the under 2’s room and in the office to be friendly and helpful. Communication between nursery and parents is really good and we have had the opportunity to attend parents evening with our son’s key person. Our son does a wide range of activities and food options are very varied. We are very happy with the nursery and would recommend to others.

Reply from Lucy Hobbs, Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you Charlene :)

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Review from Rebecca J (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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This nursery is the best nursery we have ever used and our child loves attending each week. It is extremely well organised and has a relaxed and happy atmosphere. The staff are brilliant, completely committed to providing excellent care and to making sure the children have a great experience. We have received many pictures and goody bags to take home and are kept fully informed of our child's development. I truly value the care my child receives here and am comforted by the knowledge that he is being very well looked after and is having a great day whilst he's at nursery!

Reply from Lucy Hobbs, Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you Rebecca :)

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Review from Katarzyna D (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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We are extremely happy. Our daughter loves nursery. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Good place for kids.

Reply from Lucy Hobbs, Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you Kat :)

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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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Having had a bad experience at a previous nursery I was a bit apprehensive when choosing another nursery. I went to visit IntoPlay and instantly fell in love. The atmosphere was lovely, all the children were happy and clearly enjoying their time at the nursery! I was so impressed I pulled my daughter out of the nursery she was in with immediate effect. The manager and the team were fantastic and made my daughter feel at home straight away. I struggle to get her out when I pick her up and she is so excited to tell me what she has been doing. I could not praise the staff in the over 2’s room enough. They have been nothing but amazing. They do everything they can to create a fun, happy, learning environment for the children! I couldn't believe the amount of artwork my daughter has brought home since she started. She even had a little goodie bag at Christmas with a book, reindeer food and some hot chocolate which was a lovely touch. IntoPlay has the children at heart of the business and it really shows.

Reply from Lucy Hobbs, Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you so much Emily for your kind words. That is lovely to read for myself and the team :)

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Review from Chelsey M (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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The staff at IntoPlay helped my child a lot since starting, she was very attached to me and never wanted to leave me. Now she has come out of her shell so much and seems herself when she comes. To help her go into nursery easier they made a chart to put a sticker on every time she comes in which she enjoys doing and is happy to leave me. Every time I pick her up she is very happy! They helped me with bedtime routine, potty training and also helped when I weaned her off her dummy. I couldn't thank IntoPlay enough.

Reply from Lucy Hobbs, Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you so much Chelsey :)

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Review from Emily K (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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All the staff at IntoPlay have been excellent and extremely supportive during the last 2 years my daughter has attended.

My daughter loves 'school' and talks fondly of the staff at home and refers to them as her friends! Lots of feedback comes home as well as arts and crafts.

I highly recommend IntoPlay to parents looking for a nursery that will encourage their child to thrive in all areas of their development whilst having fun!

Reply from Lucy Hobbs, Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you Emily :)

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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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Lovely staff, all very friendly and welcoming. My son has been attending for a few months now and loves it. He is very well looked after and completes lots of activities.

Reply from Lucy Hobbs, Manager at IntoPlay Day Nursery @ The Quays

Thank you so much Charlotte :)

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Meet the Team (14)

Jade Biston Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2013
Jade Biston

Jade started working at our Quays nursery not long after we opened, in July 2013. Jade is level 3 qualified and worked as room leader in 2-3’s until 2019 when she became joint Manager. Jade is also our Health and Safety officer.

Jade Hemming Job Title: Manager/Senco Joined: 2013
Jade Hemming

Jade started at our Longlevens site in May 2013 as a Level 3 part time member of staff. She then moved over to The Quays in October 2013 and worked in Pre-school as nursery nurse, then became the room lead a few years after. She then took over the role of joint Nursery Manager in 2019, she is also the Nursery SENCo , Pre-School/Curriculum Lead.

Alice O'Connor Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2016
Alice O'Connor

Alice started her time with us as a Level 2 apprentice in 2016. After a few years, she was promoted to Deputy Room Lead in Pre-School and now holds a level 3 qualification. Alice is also our student coordinator

Naomi Fallows Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2018
Naomi Fallows

Naomi started with us in April 2018 in our Pre-School Room. She works 4 days a week and is level 3 qualified.

Naomi Fallows Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2018
Naomi Fallows

Naomi started with us in April 2018 in our Pre-School Room. She works 4 days a week and is level 3 qualified.

Zoe Goode Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2016
Zoe Goode
Zoe started working at our Quays site in September 2016, following the unexpected closure of a nursery she was working at. Zoe is currently level 2 qualified but is working towards hers level 3, (which is taking a bit longer due to Covid! )

She is based in our Pre-School Room, every morning and is Term Time only.

Deanna Carter Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2020
Deanna Carter

Deanna started with us as a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner in February 2020, just weeks before the Coronavirus pandemic struck! Deanna works full time in our 2-3's room and is soon going to start studying for her Level 5 qualification.

Korreen Hamlin Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2013
Korreen Hamlin

Korreen first joined our Longlevens team back in 2013, this was on a part-time basis and at that time, she was unqualified. Korreen left in 2014 to pursue other careers, but she came back into childcare a few years ago. After gaining her Level 3 qualification, she started back at our Quays site in 2020. Korreen works full-time with our 2-3's children.

Chloe Collins Job Title: Under 2's Room Lead Joined: 2014
Chloe Collins

Chloe started working at our Quays nursery in September 2014. She is level 3 qualified and has always been in our under twos room. In 2019, she was promoted to Under 2's Room Leader and now works full time.

Nicole Rigby Job Title: Deputy Room Lead Joined: 2017
Nicole Rigby

Nicole started at The Quays in November 2017 as a young apprentice. After 4 years and working really hard, she has gained her Level 3 and now supports Chloe full-time as her Deputy.

Diane Partridge Job Title: Nursery Chef Joined: 2005
Diane Partridge

Diane first began working at Into-Play in 2005! She initially worked as an assistant chef in our busy Longlevens nursery. When we opened The Quays nursery in 2013 - Diane moved over there to work in the kitchen.

Nina Rajani Job Title: Nursery Administrator Joined: 2018
Nina Rajani

Nina has worked at our Quays nursery since 2018. She works part-time and mainly in the office, as our administrator. Nina also sometimes covers in the nursery playrooms on particularly busy sessions. She has 4 children of her own, so has plenty of experience!

Katie Price Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2021
Katie Price

Katie is one of our newest members of our team, joining us in 2021. She is currently Bank Staff and helps us out on our busier days.

Ben Sansom Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2021
Ben Sansom

Ben is one of our newest members of our team, joining us in 2021. He is currently Bank Staff and helps us out on our busier days.

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