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Rated Good by Ofsted (May 2023), Playhouse Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.
The Nursery is based in Fordham Park, close to New Cross and New Cross Gate stations. It's a spacious, modern nursery with separate rooms and gardens for different age groups.
The experienced staff inspire the children to learn through curiosity and discovery. There are many different activities to try, from...
Rated Good by Ofsted (May 2023), Playhouse Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.
The Nursery is based in Fordham Park, close to New Cross and New Cross Gate stations. It's a spacious, modern nursery with separate rooms and gardens for different age groups.
The experienced staff inspire the children to learn through curiosity and discovery. There are many different activities to try, from science experiments to traditional cooking, world music to yoga, construction, sensory play with water and ice, dialogic reading, and much more! Families can also join in the fun with regular workshops.
An in-house chef prepares tasty, balanced meals using recipes from LEYF's menu.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Funmi (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 24
Total Places for Children
- 51
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Christmas
Funding & Fees
Private fee, before any funding
£1,165/ month(£90 / day)
All fees include breakfast, lunch, tea and snacks.
All fees include breakfast, lunch, tea and snacks.
One-off extra days cost £100.40 for all ages.
A non-refundable registration fee of £100 is payable upon acceptance of an offer, together with a deposit equal to 50% of the monthly fee.
A late collection charge of £30 per 15 minutes (or part thereof) applies. A late payment charge of £30 and/or interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate may be applied to overdue fees. An overpayment return administration fee of £30 applies per overpayment.
A 6% mid-week surcharge applies to bookings that do not include a Monday or Friday.
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Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£777
3 days per week
£1,165
5 days per week
£1,786
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- You may need to provide everyday consumables, such as nappies, wipes and sun cream
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How the monthly figure is calculated.More info
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LEYF - Playhouse Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (64)
LEYF - Playhouse Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.858) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time LEYF - Playhouse Nursery & Pre-School has 64 reviews.
We were very happy when we were offered a space as the nursery has caring staff, spacious indoor and...
We were very happy when we were offered a space as the nursery has caring staff, spacious indoor and outdoor areas for each group and offers home cooked meals every day.
The staff is always friendly and welcoming. They all seem dedicated and always take the time to tell us how our son's day has been and what they've been doing.
Since the first week he has joined, we noticed how well his development progressed and how many new things he was learning from eating by himself to singing songs and doing their moves, new words, motoric skills etc.
The nursery is also offering different events to engage parents and provides the weekly Friday Five to keep parents up to date.
Playhouse has been a fantastic nursery for my son. He has been attending for the last year (since he turned one) and I can honestly say that he now comes home singing songs that I don't sing to him, or saying words that I know they have taken the time to teach. They love telling me about what he...
Playhouse has been a fantastic nursery for my son. He has been attending for the last year (since he turned one) and I can honestly say that he now comes home singing songs that I don't sing to him, or saying words that I know they have taken the time to teach. They love telling me about what he has done during the day and genuinely seem to care about his development. He has thrived in their care and as a parent, that is everything that I could ask for.
My experience with the nursery has been amazing. My child has progressed so much and his teachers are all lovely.
My experience with the nursery has been amazing. My child has progressed so much and his teachers are all lovely.
I always like the daily reports I get about my son's day and how happy he always is to go...
I always like the daily reports I get about my son's day and how happy he always is to go into nursery to see the staff and his friends.
My son is attending nursery since September 2017. Since then, I saw a massive improvement in his social skills, confidence and speech and eating habits. Amazing staff and management. Great food too. Efficient communication with parents.
My son is attending nursery since September 2017. Since then, I saw a massive improvement in his social skills, confidence and speech and eating habits. Amazing staff and management. Great food too. Efficient communication with parents.
They always maintain a positive attitude and are not faced by any obstacles or difficulties.
Our boy loves going to nursery, has...
They always maintain a positive attitude and are not faced by any obstacles or difficulties.
Our boy loves going to nursery, has progressed a lot despite many health problems. We are very grateful for everything they've done.
I really like my child coming to nursery. She enjoys playing with her friends. The staff are very friendly.
I really like my child coming to nursery. She enjoys playing with her friends. The staff are very friendly.
There are few nurseries around our area but Playhouse Community Nursery attracted us by its indoor/outdoor space and freshly prepared food by the in-house chef. I must also say, that our daughter joined this nursery with no English at all. We were quite pleased with her first words in English...
She also developed good communication skills and confidence with adults and children. She even has her best friend at nursery now!
We are also enjoying weekly 'Friday Five' so we could see what children are doing during the week.
Overall, we are very happy with the development and progress our daughter has developed over a year at Playhouse Community Nursery.
I would definitely recommend it Extremely Likely!
I like this nursery and especially how staff looks after kids. My son joined at young age and he has been looked after very well. He learned to eat good food and interact with people. No sugar policy and healthy eating habits from nursery are great. Looking forward to online journal this year....
I like this nursery and especially how staff looks after kids. My son joined at young age and he has been looked after very well. He learned to eat good food and interact with people. No sugar policy and healthy eating habits from nursery are great. Looking forward to online journal this year. Offering parents with training on various aspects of child's development is wonderful too.
Both my 2yr son and 4yr daughter are with Playhouse Community Nursery. Teachers are passionate professionals taking good care of the children. My daughter picked up a lot of skills and simply enjoys her time being there. We mainly speak Chinese at home so the kids' English is mostly learned at the...
Both my children seem to be quite hungry at the end of the day so I assume they are not big fans of the food there. Every year there are several waves of illness in the nursery like everywhere else and kids' immune system gets constantly upgraded which I wouldn't think of it as negative. The place is safe and clean with a lot of natural light and good ventilation, with nice gardens that are of the right scale for children.
The management team have always been efficient and very helpful. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Playhouse Community Nursery to parents and children because both my kids are in good hands there.
Amazing home cooked food.
Amazing home cooked food.
Our 4-year-old son has been attending since he was 10 months old and our 1 year old is also now at the nursery. Considering the choices in our neighbourhood we feel that our children are getting about the best care they possibly could. Most of all we are very happy with the staff.
Our 4-year-old son has been attending since he was 10 months old and our 1 year old is also now at the nursery. Considering the choices in our neighbourhood we feel that our children are getting about the best care they possibly could. Most of all we are very happy with the staff.
Playhouse Community Nursery is a fun, happy environment for our daughter. She enjoys herself and has made terrific friends. There is a good balance of playtime and learning, and activities span a wide range. Our daughter engages with arts, reading, nature, singing, moving, cooking, and so much...
Playhouse Community Nursery is a fun, happy environment for our daughter. She enjoys herself and has made terrific friends. There is a good balance of playtime and learning, and activities span a wide range. Our daughter engages with arts, reading, nature, singing, moving, cooking, and so much more. The hours are very helpful for working parents, and the Nursery Manager is a wonderful support. Location is convenient to public transport and is in the middle of Fordham Park, which makes for a great walk home together in the evening. We have been very happy to send our daughter to Playhouse these past 19 months.
I have already recommended this nursery to a friend.
I have already recommended this nursery to a friend.
The Playhouse is a pleasant, caring and supportive nursery where staff are excellent. They are very attentive to the need of my sons, encourage their learning and cultivate their confidence. The staff are always willing to discuss and help with specific issues and management is approachable and...
The Playhouse is a pleasant, caring and supportive nursery where staff are excellent. They are very attentive to the need of my sons, encourage their learning and cultivate their confidence. The staff are always willing to discuss and help with specific issues and management is approachable and helpful. The food is cooked with love and is very tasty. Just an excellent nursery!
My son has been attending Playhouse nursery from January 2018, he is in the baby room and he really loves it there especially cuddling key workers. I love the 'Friday 5' newsletter we receive on a weekly basis as I'm able to see some of the activities they enjoy throughout the week. I'm very...
My son has been attending Playhouse nursery from January 2018, he is in the baby room and he really loves it there especially cuddling key workers. I love the 'Friday 5' newsletter we receive on a weekly basis as I'm able to see some of the activities they enjoy throughout the week. I'm very pleased Playhouse nursery overall.
Playhouse Nursery is a great environment for children, my son was there for 4 years before starting school and my daughter has also been attending for almost 3 years.
The staff are amazing at engaging the kids and giving them a broad range of experiences.
My children are always happy to...
Playhouse Nursery is a great environment for children, my son was there for 4 years before starting school and my daughter has also been attending for almost 3 years.
The staff are amazing at engaging the kids and giving them a broad range of experiences.
My children are always happy to attend and see their nursery as a second home.
The kids are encouraged to learn through play and preschoolers are prepared for school. This helped my son settle well into reception and subsequently advanced rapidly in his learning.
The staff and management team are supportive, allowing flexibility in multiple issues.
The food are freshly prepared daily by the in-house chef; parents are often given opportunities to taste new recipes and have lunch with the kids.
The nursery offers many extracurricular activities that parents can engage in with their kids.
I will highly recommend Playhouse nursery for babies to preschoolers, as I have had excellent service over the years in all classes.
Our toddler skips into nursery every morning, skips out happily in the evening, and asks if she’s seeing her Nursery friends, even on weekends. Very happy with the Nursery.
Our toddler skips into nursery every morning, skips out happily in the evening, and asks if she’s seeing her Nursery friends, even on weekends. Very happy with the Nursery.
This nursery has been so supportive and accommodating to both me and my child’s needs. They’re very patient. The staff are just great! I’ve yet to meet one member who wasn’t extremely friendly and helpful. The manager at this nursery is amazing! I’ve already recommended to several parents in the...
This nursery has been so supportive and accommodating to both me and my child’s needs. They’re very patient. The staff are just great! I’ve yet to meet one member who wasn’t extremely friendly and helpful. The manager at this nursery is amazing! I’ve already recommended to several parents in the area looking for a nursery. Also, I’m always surprised at the lovely dishes the children will be eating each week!
Playhouse Nursery is a warm, friendly, caring nursery. It has outdoor areas bespoke to each room. Delicious organic healthy meals with its daily menus written on a chalkboard in the foyer every morning like a cafe! Staff are friendly and supportive, always take extra attention whenever I was...
Playhouse Nursery is a warm, friendly, caring nursery. It has outdoor areas bespoke to each room. Delicious organic healthy meals with its daily menus written on a chalkboard in the foyer every morning like a cafe! Staff are friendly and supportive, always take extra attention whenever I was worried about anything. The activities are creative, explorative and promote structured independent learning. They have lots of events that invite parents to come and join in including workshops. Out of all the nurseries I looked at in my area it was the most affordable too which is so important when childcare is so expensive. My only feedback was wanting to know more about what progression my son was doing and seeing reports more regularly. However, they listened and this year they're introducing a digital report portal which can be accessed by parents which is great!
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Hello, my name is Funmi and I've worked at LEYF and Playhouse Nursery & Pre-School since 2016. We have an experienced staff group here, who inspire...
Hello, my name is Funmi and I've worked at LEYF and Playhouse Nursery & Pre-School since 2016. We have an experienced staff group here, who inspire the children to learn through curiosity and discovery. People would describe me as driven, nurturing and passionate.
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