Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park

Aldborough Road North, Ilford IG2 7QH
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  • Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park, Ilford
Playtime Preschool – Supporting Early Years Through Play-Based Learning

At Playtime Preschool, the team provide a high-quality early years setting that nurtures children's development through purposeful play. The provision caters for children aged 2 years to 5 years, offering a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, they tailor activities and routines to support each child's individual learning journey. The thoughtfully arranged rooms are designed to meet the developmental needs of each age group—encouraging exploration, creativity, and independence. Children also benefit from daily access to a secure outdoor area, promoting physical activity and a connection with the natural world.

The experienced and fully qualified staff are dedicated to supporting every aspect of a child’s wellbeing and development. They build strong partnerships with families through regular communication and progress updates, ensuring a smooth and consistent experience between nursery and home life.

The kitchen team provide freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks each day, with full consideration for individual dietary needs. Promoting healthy eating habits is an integral part of their commitment to children’s overall wellbeing.

Inclusion, diversity, and mutual respect are at the heart of everything they do. Each child is recognised as a unique individual and supported to reach their full potential within a caring and stimulating setting.

At Playtime Preschool, the team are proud to lay the foundation for lifelong learning—helping children build confidence, make friendships, and develop essential early skills.

They warmly welcome visits—come and see how Playtime Preschool supports children’s learning, growth, and joy during the early years.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Dhena Iyer (Nursery Manager)

Admission Information

  • None

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full-day private paying rate:
    2-3 years is £55
    3-5 years is £44
    Lunch is £5 a day (that includes 2 snacks)
    Snacks only - £1 a day

  • Please get in touch for more information.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-16:00
    Tuesday 08:00-16:00
    Wednesday 08:00-16:00
    Thursday 08:00-16:00
    Friday 08:00-16:00

When Closed

  • Open Term-Time Only

Parking

  • Parking Available

Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park Reviews (6)

9.0

Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.017) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park has 6 reviews.

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Review from Pelin O (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can't thank Playtime Pre-School enough for all the wonderful care and support they've given our son. From day one, they have been incredibly helpful, understanding, and attentive to his needs.
A special mention to Dhena, the manager - she is absolutely amazing at what she does! You can truly see
the love and dedication she puts into making sure every child is happy, safe, and thriving.
We would also like to give a huge thank you to Gemma and Nanthini, who look after our son as if he were their own. Knowing he is in such caring hands gives us complete peace of mind while we're at work. Our son can be a fussy eater, but the team never gives up on him - they are patient and encouraging, and we've even had some great success days! He has come such a long way since starting at Playtime Pre-School, and we can see so much progress in his confidence, eating habits, and overall development.
We would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a caring and professional environment
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Review from Tauqeer H (Father of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children absolutely loves going to this setting, and as a parent that gives me so much peace of mind. From the very first day, the staff made us both feel welcome and reassured, and it's clear how much they genuinely care about the children. I've seen my child grow in confidence, independence, and
happiness since starting here, and it's lovely to hear all the little stories they come home with. The team put so much thought into creating fun, engaging activities while also supporting each child's individual needs, and I really appreciate the open communication they have with parents. I feel very grateful knowing my child is in such a kind and nurturing environment. I have worked with the staff for over 5 years where all of my children have attended and recommend them to everyone I meet!
Reply from Dhena Iyer, Nursery Manager at Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park
Thank you so much for your wonderful words and for trusting us with your children over the past five years. It means so much to know that your little ones have loved their time here and that you've…read more
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Review from C N (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Play Time Nursery has been a fantastic choice for our kids..The staff are highly professional, approachable, and dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive. The nursery offers a wonderful balance of educational activities and play, encouraging both learning and creativity.
Communication with parents is consistent and thoughtful, ensuring we always feel involved in our child's progress. We are truly impressed with the care and attention provided at Play Time Nursery and would not hesitate to recommend it to other families
Reply from Dhena Iyer, Nursery Manager at Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park
Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you feel so positively about your experience with Playtime Pre-School. Our team works hard to create a caring and…read more
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Review from Silvia S (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter usually takes time to warm up to new people and has always been quite attached to me and her dad. We struggled to settle her into two nurseries before, so I was amazed when she became comfortable at Playtime within just a couple of weeks. I can truly feel that she is loved and cared for
by the whole team, and as a mother, that means everything to me.


Dhena is wonderfully supportive and incredibly efficient, as are Gemma and the rest of the team. My daughter affectionately calls everyone "teacher," and right now her absolute favourite is Dolly, whom she adores the most. The staff go above and beyond to make the children feel safe, secure, and nurtured in the most caring way possible.


I'm so grateful to have found Playtime for Sanayah. I feel completely at ease when she is there, and I would wholeheartedly recommend them-especially to parents sending their little ones to nursery for the first time. Wishing the team all the very best!

Reply from Dhena Iyer, Nursery Manager at Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It truly means the world to us to hear how happy and settled your daughter feels at Playtime. We know how important those first experiences are,…read more
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Review from Rima A (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazingly friendly staff!
My child has settled in so well that he relates to his teachers as his best friends!
Always cared for and looked after to the best.
My child has always left happy thank you to the entire team for making it a lovely environment!
Reply from Dhena Iyer, Nursery Manager at Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that your little one has settled in well and feels so comfortable with the team - that really means a lot to us. Knowing that your child…read more
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Review from Safra S (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't have asked for a better nursery for our daughter. From the very first day, the staff made her feel safe, loved, and cared for-it truly felt like a second home. Every member of the team went above and beyond, and they became more like an extended family to us. The nurturing environment, patience,
and kindness shown to our daughter helped her grow in confidence and happiness every single day. We are so grateful for all the love and support, and would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a place where their child will be cared for as if they were their own.
Special thanks to the nursery manager who was always willing to listen to us and was always ready to help us with everything.
Reply from Dhena Iyer, Nursery Manager at Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park
Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback. We are truly touched by your kind words and so pleased to hear that your daughter felt safe, happy, and nurtured during her time with us. Creating a…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.017)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.017) out of 10 for Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 6 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 5.000 for Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park is calculated as follows: ( (72 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 5
  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 4.017 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park is based on 6 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6
    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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.4 = 0.417
  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.

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Dhena Iyer

Job Title: Manager

Dhena is the manager of Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park.

Frequently Asked Questions about Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park

What is the Age Range of Children that Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park accepts?

Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park Open?

Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park is open: Monday 08:00-16:00, Tuesday 08:00-16:00, Wednesday 08:00-16:00, Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-16:00.

How many Children does Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park have capacity for?

Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Playtime Pre-School Newbury Park to the centre of Ilford?

1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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