





The Play-a-Way Day nursery is the third setting in Gillingham from this provider (Play A Way Nurseries Ltd) and opened their doors for children in May 2022. This new nursery is conveniently located in a residential area at 37 Stuart Road. Play-a-Way Day Nursery is operating from the same premises Strawberry Fields Day Nursery operated for many years.
The brand new nursery at Stuart Road provides a safe, nurturing and...
Funding & Fees
Available on request
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- Play A Way Nurseries Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jemma Hepburn (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 10
Total Places for Children
- 42
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:00-18:00
- Tuesday 07:00-18:00
- Wednesday 07:00-18:00
- Thursday 07:00-18:00
- Friday 07:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Play A Way Day Nursery Reviews (48)
Play A Way Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Play A Way Day Nursery has 48 reviews.
My son always has a good time at the nursery and has progressed/developed a lot since being there.
Play A Way is a great nursery my children love it there. The staff are kind and friendly and care very much about the kids. My children love their key people and they accommodate the parents well. Would recommend.
Thank you for the lovely review. We are glad your children enjoy coming to the setting and it is lovely to see how well they have settled.
The staff are always so friendly and lovely. Always willing to help and life a saver when my hours kept changing at my work.
I tell everyone I meet that needs childcare please use them because they are just amazing.
Thank you for the lovely review. We are glad your daughter likes it here with us and we are all excited for her sister to join us too!
My older child attended one of the other Play A Way Nurseries and I couldn’t resist sending my second child to the other nursery as the manager there is wonderful. I highly recommend and my child always comes home happy.
Thank you so much for the lovely review. It has been lovely to look after both of your children over the last few years.
Play A Way Nursery is a great nursery, my daughter absolutely loves it. She loves coming to school in the morning and has great fun with so many activities to do. They also have an outdoor garden that she loves and I think it's amazing that they get to explore and learn about the wildlife there. All the staff are great and always interact with my daughter. The nursery manager is excellent and very helpful and fun, she's very good at helping to resolve any issues.
Thank you for the lovely review. We are glad your daughter loves coming to nursery here with us
My daughter loves going to the nursery. Amazing teachers, with a beautiful learning and safe environment mixed with fun. She has learnt a lot of new things and her manners are great. I will definitely recommend Play A Way Nursery.
Thank you for the lovely review. We are glad your daughter is progressing well with us.
They really have made progress with my daughter and I'm very grateful for all they do as she can be very challenging and they have done this with patience and professionalism. I would 100% recommend this nursery whether you have a special needs child or not, my eldest used to go them too and she was always so happy and never wanted to leave.
My youngest daughter loves the outside play area and it's perfect for her, and the sensory room also they are always trying their best to cater for my daughter's needs, to ensure it's a happy safe and enjoyable environment.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you love the provision we provide.
The snippets of her day on the app are a welcomed sight.
The staff at Play A Way work long days and should be commended on their continued hard work to provide care for our children.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad your daughter has settled in well with us and enjoying her time at nursery.
Great team, they look after my kids like their own. All my kids are very happy from the minute I drop them off till the time I pick them up. Just a top nursery with great staff all around. A big thank you to the manager and all the staff- we appreciate you all wholeheartedly. Thank you all!
Thank you for the lovely review. We are glad they all love their time in nursery.
I can not find fault with this nursery and its outstanding team.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so glad you are happy with our nursery.
Top nursery - really look after the kids as I suspect they would their own. Regular updates on progress and activities at the nursery. Well-fed and watered. Works perfectly for us as a family, and he gets the social interaction he needs for his development.
Thank you so much for the lovely review. We love having your son here with us and helping him meet his developmental milestones.
The carers here know my child well and remember details about my family. We feel a part of the nursery. I feel that they have a great understanding of my child’s temperament and are warm, friendly and engaging. My daughter often draws pictures for the staff to take to the nursery, which shows me how much she adores them.
Communication here is very good. Staff are upfront about changes that will affect parents and communicate with them in good time to give us sufficient notice. I feel listened to, and I cannot fault the manager, who I know will go the extra mile!
The outside area is well-resourced with a lovely mature Cherry tree. There is lots to do at Play A Way, and I’m confident that we have made the right choice for our daughter.
Thank you so much for the lovely review. We are glad your daughter is thriving here with us.
My little one has been going to this nursery for just a little under a year, and the experience I have had has been amazing. Very friendly, welcoming and caring for their children. Every day, my child comes out with a big grin on his face telling me all the fun he has had that day. And to see his relationship with the workers there is always positive as he adores them so much. Making me, as a Mum, very, very comfortable leaving him in their care. I find the prices are extremely reasonable and have been very supportive with also taking my older child to school for me on the days needed and, again, I feel very comfortable allowing them to do this as he is also always smiling and tells me positive things about his time there.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are very glad both children feel happy whilst they are here. It's a pleasure having them.
Our little boy has been going there for the past three months. I was initially very anxious about him starting nursery at 1 year old but the place itself, the staff and the manager gave me reassurance and confidence. I am really pleased I chose this nursery.
My daughter has become so much more confident and her vocabulary has developed greatly. The app they use is fantastic as you can see your child's personal learning and development. Really happy, highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We have seen such a difference in your daughter since she first started and it's been amazing to watch her grow in her confidence whilst with us.
One of the best nurseries in this area. The staff is superb at handling the kids. My son loves this place and doesn't want to miss any day. I would highly recommend Play A Way to anyone looking for a nursery in the area and I feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful and happy environment for my son. Thank you so much.
My daughter loves it there and always looks forward to going on her scheduled days. They always give updates on what activities my child has undertaken during each session. My daughter has definitely developed her social skills since starting at the nursery in August 2022 and I can't thank the nursery enough. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad your daughter enjoys her time in nursery and we have seen a great difference in her social skills since she started with us.
My daughter has enjoyed going to the new nursery she gets on well with the teachers and other children. Always goes in happy and comes out very happy after playing. I'm able to follow her progress on their app and everything seems to be fine and in order. All In all, she seems to be doing well.
An absolute amazing nursery. My 3 year old son who started there in September 2022 has quickly grown with the staff and the children and he has become a lot more confident in himself being away from us. The staff are ever so lovely, welcoming and understanding and the manager is always so helpful with my queries. My son looks forward to going to nursery and it took him just over two weeks to settle in and I couldn't be more thankful to the staff. It's such a wonderful place and the manager always lets me know via email how he is doing if I ask and the staff always inform you of how he got on when picking my son up.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We have loved watching your son grow in confidence since he has joined us and glad he is enjoying his time at nursery.
My son absolutely loves going to the nursery and all the staff are lovely. They always let me know how he has been at nursery and they are very friendly. The nursery has good facilities and the staff are always happy to answer any questions you might have.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoy our service and your son enjoys being here with us.
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- Recipient: Play A Way Nurseries LtdDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
Meet the Team (1)
Hi, my name is Jemma.
I have been a part of the Play-a-Way family for 18 years, and I have enjoyed every second of it. I have had the joy of teaching and watching a lot of children during this time, and have had the pleasure of looking after a lot of siblings, too.
I completed my BA (Hons) degree in Early Childcare and Education, and I have been a manager for nearly 8 years. I have recently finished my level 3 SENCO training and enjoy helping the staff to support and plan activities for all children.
I took the challenge of starting this nursery when we opened in 2022 and have loved watching it grow and flourish. I look forward to meeting you in the future and providing a fun, welcoming and homely nursery for your children.
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