Play A Way Day Nursery

37 Stuart Road, Gillingham ME7 4AD
Review Us
9.9 47 Reviews
  • Play A Way Day Nursery, Gillingham
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 stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. All children have access to the well-equipped secure outdoor play area.
Show Play A Way Day Nursery on the Map

Funding & Fees

Available on request

Contact Play A Way Day Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Contact Play A Way Day Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

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

Opening 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 (47)

9.9

Play A Way Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Play A Way Day Nursery has 47 reviews.

Overall Experience
  • 46
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Date Published
  • 47
  • 5
  • 15
  • 23
  • 24
Reviewer Connection to Play A Way Day Nursery
  • 41
  • 6
Total of 47, showing 41-47
Review from Bertha F (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing nursery for my son. He is more interactive now at home. Learning every day and asking a lot of questions to know more. A week after enrolling, he was saying "thank you, mummy," and that just humbles me. He is always looking forward to going to nursery every day even though he has to get up
early. This is the best nursery for every child.
Reply from Jemma Hepburn, Manager at Play A Way Day NurseryThank you for the lovely review. We are glad you are happy with your sons progress since being with us. We noticed to he is speaking a lot more and loves being here.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started at play away on the 6th July and instantly I felt at ease with leaving her at the nursery. All of the staff seem absolutely lovely and they always go to extra measures to tell us about her day with a great handover. The manager has been more than helpful with answering any of
my questions and also helping us anyway she can when we have asked her.
Reply from Jemma Hepburn, Manager at Play A Way Day NurseryThank you for the lovely review. We are more than happy to help in any way possible.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My review goes back a good few years my monsters are still going to play away nursery and the experience for them and for me is fantastic, lovely atmosphere and wonderful staff and my little people love being there.
Reply from Jemma Hepburn, Manager at Play A Way Day NurseryThank you so much for the lovely review. We have loved looking after and watching all of your children grow during their time with us.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have flourished at this nursery. The facilities are very nice and the staff are wonderful. The children look forward to attending and are always disappointed when they have to have a break for the holidays.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from S A (Father of Child) published on 16 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Play A Way Day Nursery has an engaging environment, which has created an absolute interest for our child. Our child makes references to new objects and is developing new vocabulary and phrases, since joining the nursery. The hours of attendance are very flexible and suitable. Staff relates and communicates
in an excellent way. The use of the Famly app for sending updates is brilliant. It was amazing how easy and quick our child got to settle in the environment. It's a lovely place!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Daniella S (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. Staff are always so helpful and amazing with the children. 2 of my children have been here and absolutely love it and my 3rd is joining in September. Have recommended them to so many people.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Hayley A (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff, my child is enjoying her time here. As her first nursery I was so worried about leaving her but she has settled in straight away. The manager is really understanding and accommodating to your needs.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.935)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10 for Play A Way Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.935 for Play A Way Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (257 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 275 Ratings = 4.935
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Play A Way Day Nursery is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 42 number of registered child places is 8.4, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading Loading

Loading

Loading

Awards / Recognitions (0)

Meet the Team (1)

Jemma

Jemma Hepburn

Job Title: Nursery Manager/SENCO/DSL Joined: 2017

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.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Play A Way Day Nursery to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Play A Way Day Nursery has an Enhanced Service - more info.