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37 Stuart Road, Gillingham, ME7 4AD
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21 July 2025
Our Son has been happily attending Play A Way since March. He has made connections with staff there who take great care of him. Since starting at Play A Way we have noticed leaps in his development. He has learnt new words and can perform actions with nursery rhymes. We were recently pleased to see him using his imagination during play by pretending to eat and share food. It's very reassuring to know our Son is happy and well looked after while we're at work.
21 July 2025
I think the first word to say is WOW! As a first time mum, navigating the idea of nursery and finding the right place was definitely a nervous experience, but when we did our taster day at Play A Way nursery I was absolutely blown away at how it felt like a home away from home. We wanted our son to feel comfortable and be able to learn and grow to also help prepare him for big school later on and I feel so at ease knowing that. He is currently in the baby room and the members of staff are truly amazing at what they do, within 3 weeks of starting our son settled in even to the point of being able to take naps there and that is credit to not only his key workers but to all the staff who take time individually with all the children and you really feel so included in the journey too. Also want to give a shout out to the manager! Who got us all set up for our son to start and she is truly such a wonderful manager who continues to make us feel so welcome. Definitely the right choice!
15 July 2025
My daughter has been at Play A Way Day Nursery for nearly a year now. It took her a little while to get settled, and every member of staff took their time to help and reassure her. This enabled her to gain her feet, and now she is thriving there. She is incredibly happy and enjoys going. They have helped her gain her confidence and learn new skills. A great nursery!
15 July 2025
My son has been going to this nursery for just over a year and he absolutely loves it. He loves the staff (mainly the manager), and has made loads of friends. He's never had any issues, it took him a month or so to settle in as he was used to being with me, however they got him comfortable and if they ever have a concern they call straightaway to update or inform you. He's always doing new activities and gets sent home with paintings, a plant from gardening, and photos uploaded to their app so I can see how he's doing. He loves playing in the garden and with all the Dino toys they have there and when I told them he was potty training; they ensured they'd sit him on the potty so he could learn there too. This is a brilliant nursery with the friendliest and safest staff you feel comfortable leaving your children with as they're so well looked after and excellent at teaching skills needed for future.
14 July 2025
As any parent I was very nervous about putting my son into a nursery but from the first induction I was made to feel so at ease and my son loved it and did not want to leave I new this was the right place for him , staff are so friendly and treat each child with love and care like they would get at home . My son comes out so happy every time I pick him up Iv never had any concerns he's been here now for 9 months . Communication with management is also brilliant and never too much for them. Overall this nursery is brilliant and I would recommend to any friends and family looking for a safe friendly space to send their children .
08 July 2025
My child has been attending this nursery since January and we have had a fantastic experience. All the staff we've interacted with are so kind and really care about his wellbeing. I especially appreciated their support when he was finding it a little hard to settle when he first started, and felt they were really conscious of going at a pace which worked for him. He's really thriving in the nursery environment and it's made returning to work so much easier knowing that he's being so well cared for and having so much fun! I also really like that the nursery, particularly the baby room, has a small number of babies. I love getting updates about his day and am really pleased that we chose Play-A-Way.
08 July 2025
My daughter has been attending to this nursery for a year and a half now and we are so grateful we have chosen this nursery for our daughter. The staff is always helpful, professional and caring. They have created a real bond with my daughter and she feels comfortable at nursery. She mentions about the good things at nursery and the games they play. In tough situations like sickness or injury, they are always spot on helping to children and the family. They always keep their eyes on kids keeping them safe and teaching them good behaviours. My daughter has learned very good manners, developed new skills and improved her language a lot.
07 July 2025
We're so happy with Play-a-way-day-nursery (Stuart Rd), where our 21-month-old son has settled in beautifully. The staff are warm, caring, and attentive, and it's clear they put a lot of thought into the activities. Our son comes home happy and full of new words and songs. A special thank you to the manager, who is always communicative, helpful, and approachable. She keeps us well-informed and creates a welcoming, positive atmosphere for children and parents alike. The daily updates give us real peace of mind, and we truly feel our son is in safe, loving hands. Highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and well-run environment.
07 July 2025
My daughter has attended Play a Way nursery since October 2024 and is absolutely thriving. There is always so much for them to do, even in the baby room. A wide range of interesting activities and toys ensures my daughter is always excited to go in, in the morning! I am also really happy with the variety of food on offer for breakfast, dinner and snacks. I love that Play a Way uses the blossom app to help me keep track of my daughters daily routine and seeing the pictures uploaded gives me a wonderful insight into her day!
07 July 2025
I could not have asked for my son to be at a better nursery. Since being at Play-a-way, he has grown in confidence, expanded his skills in speech and he loves going! The staff are amazing with the kids and at keeping parents updated on the day-to-day activities/achievements through an app and email/call. Overall, the staff made me feel relaxed and assured whilst my son attends. Being a first time mum, picking a nursery that made us feel welcomed and safe was my main goal.
17 October 2024
Play-a-way is one of the best nurseries, the staff is amazing at their work. My baby is very happy, very well taken care of, and feels loved. he's learning a lot of new things every day, can not think of a better place for my baby. Thank you all for your amazing work.
16 October 2024
All of my children have attended this nursery. My youngest currently attends and all the staff are very friendly and attentive to her needs. Since attending, my daughter has come on leaps and bounds in her development and she absolutely loves going to nursery.
03 May 2024
My children have been attending this nursery for just under a year. Very professional and caring. After having a rocky start with my eldest attending nursery for the first time, the staff were always so welcoming and patient, allowing me to call every day to check how my child was. Both of my children are now in the nursery and I could not think of a better place for them to attend. If I have any problems, management are always accessible and sort things out straight away. My children absolutely love attending this nursery.
27 March 2024
The nursery is really friendly, with a really homely vibe that you don’t get in larger settings. Our child loves to go in every morning and comes out happy. Great staff, very flexible, and an overall fantastic experience.
26 March 2024
Great nursery, always helping and understanding, genuine care for the children there and the parents. My son always has a good time at the nursery and has progressed/developed a lot since being there.
26 March 2024
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.
26 March 2024
My oldest child loves her nursery. She is always so excited to go. We can't wait for her little sister to attend with her. 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.
26 March 2024
My experience with this nursery has been amazing, to say the least. Very accommodating, kind, and helpful staff. 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.
20 March 2024
Play a Way is such a lovely nursery, we initially chose it for our daughter because we liked the staff, cozy setting (including a sensory room), healthy snacks provided, and nice group size. We are so glad we chose this nursery as she loves going and has thrived, it's lovely to see her enjoying it and the bonds she's made with the staff. She was given lots of TLC during her settling period which really helped her get used to going and feeling safe. The staff are all warm and friendly and all seem to really care for the children and make so much effort with them, which for us is so reassuring to know she's in safe hands. She has learned so much, become more independent, enjoys all the activities, and is always happy to go.
20 December 2023
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.
Latest Reviews for Play A Way Day Nursery
21 July 2025
Our Son has been happily attending Play A Way since March. He has made connections with staff there who take great care of him. Since starting at Play A Way we have noticed leaps in his development. He has learnt new words and can perform actions with nursery rhymes. We were recently pleased to see him using his imagination during play by pretending to eat and share food. It's very reassuring to know our Son is happy and well looked after while we're at work.
21 July 2025
I think the first word to say is WOW! As a first time mum, navigating the idea of nursery and finding the right place was definitely a nervous experience, but when we did our taster day at Play A Way nursery I was absolutely blown away at how it felt like a home away from home. We wanted our son to feel comfortable and be able to learn and grow to also help prepare him for big school later on and I feel so at ease knowing that. He is currently in the baby room and the members of staff are truly amazing at what they do, within 3 weeks of starting our son settled in even to the point of being able to take naps there and that is credit to not only his key workers but to all the staff who take time individually with all the children and you really feel so included in the journey too. Also want to give a shout out to the manager! Who got us all set up for our son to start and she is truly such a wonderful manager who continues to make us feel so welcome. Definitely the right choice!
15 July 2025
My daughter has been at Play A Way Day Nursery for nearly a year now. It took her a little while to get settled, and every member of staff took their time to help and reassure her. This enabled her to gain her feet, and now she is thriving there. She is incredibly happy and enjoys going. They have helped her gain her confidence and learn new skills. A great nursery!
15 July 2025
My son has been going to this nursery for just over a year and he absolutely loves it. He loves the staff (mainly the manager), and has made loads of friends. He's never had any issues, it took him a month or so to settle in as he was used to being with me, however they got him comfortable and if they ever have a concern they call straightaway to update or inform you. He's always doing new activities and gets sent home with paintings, a plant from gardening, and photos uploaded to their app so I can see how he's doing. He loves playing in the garden and with all the Dino toys they have there and when I told them he was potty training; they ensured they'd sit him on the potty so he could learn there too. This is a brilliant nursery with the friendliest and safest staff you feel comfortable leaving your children with as they're so well looked after and excellent at teaching skills needed for future.
14 July 2025
As any parent I was very nervous about putting my son into a nursery but from the first induction I was made to feel so at ease and my son loved it and did not want to leave I new this was the right place for him , staff are so friendly and treat each child with love and care like they would get at home . My son comes out so happy every time I pick him up Iv never had any concerns he's been here now for 9 months . Communication with management is also brilliant and never too much for them. Overall this nursery is brilliant and I would recommend to any friends and family looking for a safe friendly space to send their children .
08 July 2025
My child has been attending this nursery since January and we have had a fantastic experience. All the staff we've interacted with are so kind and really care about his wellbeing. I especially appreciated their support when he was finding it a little hard to settle when he first started, and felt they were really conscious of going at a pace which worked for him. He's really thriving in the nursery environment and it's made returning to work so much easier knowing that he's being so well cared for and having so much fun! I also really like that the nursery, particularly the baby room, has a small number of babies. I love getting updates about his day and am really pleased that we chose Play-A-Way.
08 July 2025
My daughter has been attending to this nursery for a year and a half now and we are so grateful we have chosen this nursery for our daughter. The staff is always helpful, professional and caring. They have created a real bond with my daughter and she feels comfortable at nursery. She mentions about the good things at nursery and the games they play. In tough situations like sickness or injury, they are always spot on helping to children and the family. They always keep their eyes on kids keeping them safe and teaching them good behaviours. My daughter has learned very good manners, developed new skills and improved her language a lot.
07 July 2025
We're so happy with Play-a-way-day-nursery (Stuart Rd), where our 21-month-old son has settled in beautifully. The staff are warm, caring, and attentive, and it's clear they put a lot of thought into the activities. Our son comes home happy and full of new words and songs. A special thank you to the manager, who is always communicative, helpful, and approachable. She keeps us well-informed and creates a welcoming, positive atmosphere for children and parents alike. The daily updates give us real peace of mind, and we truly feel our son is in safe, loving hands. Highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and well-run environment.
07 July 2025
My daughter has attended Play a Way nursery since October 2024 and is absolutely thriving. There is always so much for them to do, even in the baby room. A wide range of interesting activities and toys ensures my daughter is always excited to go in, in the morning! I am also really happy with the variety of food on offer for breakfast, dinner and snacks. I love that Play a Way uses the blossom app to help me keep track of my daughters daily routine and seeing the pictures uploaded gives me a wonderful insight into her day!
07 July 2025
I could not have asked for my son to be at a better nursery. Since being at Play-a-way, he has grown in confidence, expanded his skills in speech and he loves going! The staff are amazing with the kids and at keeping parents updated on the day-to-day activities/achievements through an app and email/call. Overall, the staff made me feel relaxed and assured whilst my son attends. Being a first time mum, picking a nursery that made us feel welcomed and safe was my main goal.
17 October 2024
Play-a-way is one of the best nurseries, the staff is amazing at their work. My baby is very happy, very well taken care of, and feels loved. he's learning a lot of new things every day, can not think of a better place for my baby. Thank you all for your amazing work.
16 October 2024
All of my children have attended this nursery. My youngest currently attends and all the staff are very friendly and attentive to her needs. Since attending, my daughter has come on leaps and bounds in her development and she absolutely loves going to nursery.
03 May 2024
My children have been attending this nursery for just under a year. Very professional and caring. After having a rocky start with my eldest attending nursery for the first time, the staff were always so welcoming and patient, allowing me to call every day to check how my child was. Both of my children are now in the nursery and I could not think of a better place for them to attend. If I have any problems, management are always accessible and sort things out straight away. My children absolutely love attending this nursery.
27 March 2024
The nursery is really friendly, with a really homely vibe that you don’t get in larger settings. Our child loves to go in every morning and comes out happy. Great staff, very flexible, and an overall fantastic experience.
26 March 2024
Great nursery, always helping and understanding, genuine care for the children there and the parents. My son always has a good time at the nursery and has progressed/developed a lot since being there.
26 March 2024
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.
26 March 2024
My oldest child loves her nursery. She is always so excited to go. We can't wait for her little sister to attend with her. 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.
26 March 2024
My experience with this nursery has been amazing, to say the least. Very accommodating, kind, and helpful staff. 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.
20 March 2024
Play a Way is such a lovely nursery, we initially chose it for our daughter because we liked the staff, cozy setting (including a sensory room), healthy snacks provided, and nice group size. We are so glad we chose this nursery as she loves going and has thrived, it's lovely to see her enjoying it and the bonds she's made with the staff. She was given lots of TLC during her settling period which really helped her get used to going and feeling safe. The staff are all warm and friendly and all seem to really care for the children and make so much effort with them, which for us is so reassuring to know she's in safe hands. She has learned so much, become more independent, enjoys all the activities, and is always happy to go.
20 December 2023
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.