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Kidstreet, Unit E Jenkins Dale, Chatham, ME4 5RD
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02 December 2025
Playaway have been fantastic with my daughter and I am so happy with the Nursery. I was nervous about how my daughter would settle as she was always quite anxious about being left but she took it all in her stride and has absolutely thrived here. The communication is excellent, the app is updated regularly. The holiday club is an added bonus as my son can come in the holidays and he absolutely loves it and never wants to have to go back to school. Such nurturing environment for all ages and he is always kept entertained and involved. The staff are all incredible and you can tell everyone genuinely cares about the children in their care. I honestly can't fault this nursery in any area and I'm so happy I chose it.
07 October 2025
My daughter started at Jenkins dale play a way nursery in July, so so pleased she loves coming to nursery her speach and her confidence has come so far. The teachers are all amazing helpful nursery is so clean and lunch times smells delicious. Thankyou for making Vienna feel comfortable and settled. I deffo recommend xxxx
05 September 2025
My granddaughter has come on in leaps and bounds since starting at this nursery. The staff are lovely, extremely helpful! My granddaughter really loves coming to this nursery and she has learnt so much. We are increasing her days here due to the fact that she has settled so well and is learning so much. App keeps us updated on food and sleep patterns as well as playtime and learning. Overall I cannot fault the nursery for anything
04 September 2025
This setting has been amazing for both my daughter who had short time there and my son who is in toddler room. I have found that all staff are welcoming, friendly and caring. My son is thriving and going from strength to strength with the help of the staff. My son gets to experience activities that he may not have the chance to at home. Over all this nursery has been the best decision I've made for my children.
18 August 2025
We have 2 kids at Play-a-Way nursey and Preschool. One in nursery and the other in Preschool. The whole team is very good and pay attention to details. We were new to Chatham and have a child with autism. We were a bit worried to send her to nursery but we are very pleased with the way the staff look after her and assist in her meeting her needs. Both our kids are very happy at the nursery and we are always confident that they have a wonderful day and receive the best care. The admin team are very friendly and makes us feel valued as parents.
10 July 2025
Such a lovely nursery and a brilliant team of carers, I feel 100% happy and confident with the care provided for my daughter. My daughter has only ever been around family so I was concerned about leaving her in a strange place but! I'm so glad I did ! My child loves it and her routine seems to be a lot more stable now. Currently my child is doing 2 core days but I'm definitely considering increasing her days.The staff keep me updated regularly regarding food nap times etc which puts me at ease too.
23 June 2025
My daughter has been attending Play A Way at the Jenkin's Dale site since turning three in March. She is always excited to go and has come along in leaps and bounds in terms of her socialization and communication skills. Staff are always friendly and helpful and welcoming. I find the app really useful to keep updated through the day. It is great to see pictures of what she is up to and also have updates of what she has eaten.
11 June 2025
My child started going to this nursery 2 months ago and i must say i am very impressed with her progress. Staff are very friendly and upon arrival you are welcomed in by member staff , the environment is clean and is secure and is overall a good atmosphere. Staff are also great at updating me throughout her session and sending observation pictures which is great to see. I would definitely reccomend Play A Way Nursery.
10 June 2025
my son has been absolutely thriving at Play A Way, he's learnt so many things and the staff are absolutely lovely! they update me throughout the day, giving me loads of details on the family app, i'm very happy with how my son has developed while being there! such a lovely setting and he's made some friends too! very happy that i chose this nursery, could not recommend enough! it's also very affordable, and they were very understandable when i told them my decision
03 June 2025
My daughter started here in April and I have never had a problem with her. She loves it there and the staff always keep me up to date on what she has been eating, what she has been doing, how she is and I have no worries when I drop her off or pick her up they are very easy going especially as the reason she goes to nursery is so I can go to work which was not easy for me but I felt so supported by all staff. She has come on leaps and bounds with her communication and her knowledge learning every day and showing us little things when she gets home like trying to sing the songs they have sung at school. I will recommend this nursery to everyone as it means so much to me that my daughter is so happy being there
25 April 2025
Really friendly staff, lovely place,caring and understanding,they look after my little girl so well,really like getting updateds and pictures of her day when I'm at work,they really help my little one grow and thrive
27 March 2025
We are absolutely thrilled with our experience at the play a way nursery! The staff has gone above and beyond to make our son feel comfortable and settled. Their dedication, warmth, and patience have truly made a difference, and it's clear they genuinely care about his well-being and development. We couldn't be happier with the nurturing environment they've created, and we highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a caring and supportive place for their child. Thank you for everything.
14 March 2025
My child started at the playgroup in February, this being her first one I was worried how she would get one. She absolutely loves it, she has been speaking a lot more she is now almost fully potty trained which I wouldn't have been successful in doing without the staff help whilst she's there. They update me regularly on what she's doing and eating which is also super helpful
13 March 2025
From my first impressions, the nursery prioritises health and safety, particularly with precautions around the stairs leading to the rooms upstairs. The environment is clean and serene, which is always a plus. Lastly, the staff are incredibly polite and respectful. They pay close attention to detail, which is something I value highly when choosing a care provider.
13 March 2025
We have been really impressed with the nursery, the communication on a day to day basis is great and the manager is really responsive to emails and proactive in getting things done and making our sons time there as good as it possibly can be. The staff are wonderful and really caring, my son has SEN and the nursery really work hard to make sure his needs are met and work with us to ensure he's happy and making positive progress. They have a soft play inside which my son loves and the rooms are all clean, spacious and modern. They do lots of activities with the children and change them up regularly. Would recommend.
07 March 2025
Great Nursery and Pre-School, they offer a range of activities to the children developing different skills. The staff are lovely and I feel happy to leave my child within their care. Great communication from them in all aspects. I was apprehensive as it's my first Child and first experience however all has gone so well and my child has settled in amazing. My child especially loves the soft play which is something I've not seen offered within this type of care environment.I receive daily updates and pictures which is great too. Would highly recommend.
07 March 2025
My son started here when they opened and he has really enjoyed himself. He had been out of nursery for a little while and when we first viewed it he was really looking forward to starting, especially getting to play in the soft play area. Staff are lovely, and always approachable if you have any questions. He has made so many friends already including staff and is really happy to come here. I am updated throughout the day on the family app to show what he has been up to during that session which is lovely to see.
04 March 2025
Great first impressions! My son has recently started at this new nursery, and so far, we're really happy with the experience. The staff are warm, welcoming, and attentive, making the transition smooth for both children and parents. The environment is clean, well-organized, and engaging, with plenty of activities to keep little ones busy. It's still early days, but I'm already seeing positive signs of my child settling in well. Looking forward to seeing how he grows and develops here!
21 February 2025
My child started Play A Way Chatham when it first opened, I had been searching for a nursery for a while but none felt like the right fit, upon viewing the nursery I instantly felt at ease. The nursery rooms themselves are bright airy and inviting, immaculately clean and a great environment for a child to play and learn. My child goes 5 days a week for the morning session, I get multiple updates every day about when she is signed into and out of the room, what food she has eaten, nappy changes and plenty of pictures of the different activities she has done. She always does such a range of things while at nursery and she especially loves the soft playroom! The staff are all so welcoming, professional and friendly always full of smiles and give me plenty of information. It really is just a brilliant environment, they make it feel like a home from home, my child wakes up so excited every morning and eager to get into nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery to everyone!
19 February 2025
My daughter started this nursery recently, this is the first nursery she's ever been to and she's been having an amazing time. She runs straight to the teaching assistants when I take her in and is always happy for me to leave her with them. I have two other children both with severe needs so this has been her first interaction with other children more like her and it's been a life changer, she is so happy. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone with a little child especially if they have brothers or sisters with extra needs. Thank you to everyone who takes care of my little one, I really appreciate it.
Latest Reviews for Play A Way Nursery & Preschool
02 December 2025
Playaway have been fantastic with my daughter and I am so happy with the Nursery. I was nervous about how my daughter would settle as she was always quite anxious about being left but she took it all in her stride and has absolutely thrived here. The communication is excellent, the app is updated regularly. The holiday club is an added bonus as my son can come in the holidays and he absolutely loves it and never wants to have to go back to school. Such nurturing environment for all ages and he is always kept entertained and involved. The staff are all incredible and you can tell everyone genuinely cares about the children in their care. I honestly can't fault this nursery in any area and I'm so happy I chose it.
07 October 2025
My daughter started at Jenkins dale play a way nursery in July, so so pleased she loves coming to nursery her speach and her confidence has come so far. The teachers are all amazing helpful nursery is so clean and lunch times smells delicious. Thankyou for making Vienna feel comfortable and settled. I deffo recommend xxxx
05 September 2025
My granddaughter has come on in leaps and bounds since starting at this nursery. The staff are lovely, extremely helpful! My granddaughter really loves coming to this nursery and she has learnt so much. We are increasing her days here due to the fact that she has settled so well and is learning so much. App keeps us updated on food and sleep patterns as well as playtime and learning. Overall I cannot fault the nursery for anything
04 September 2025
This setting has been amazing for both my daughter who had short time there and my son who is in toddler room. I have found that all staff are welcoming, friendly and caring. My son is thriving and going from strength to strength with the help of the staff. My son gets to experience activities that he may not have the chance to at home. Over all this nursery has been the best decision I've made for my children.
18 August 2025
We have 2 kids at Play-a-Way nursey and Preschool. One in nursery and the other in Preschool. The whole team is very good and pay attention to details. We were new to Chatham and have a child with autism. We were a bit worried to send her to nursery but we are very pleased with the way the staff look after her and assist in her meeting her needs. Both our kids are very happy at the nursery and we are always confident that they have a wonderful day and receive the best care. The admin team are very friendly and makes us feel valued as parents.
10 July 2025
Such a lovely nursery and a brilliant team of carers, I feel 100% happy and confident with the care provided for my daughter. My daughter has only ever been around family so I was concerned about leaving her in a strange place but! I'm so glad I did ! My child loves it and her routine seems to be a lot more stable now. Currently my child is doing 2 core days but I'm definitely considering increasing her days.The staff keep me updated regularly regarding food nap times etc which puts me at ease too.
23 June 2025
My daughter has been attending Play A Way at the Jenkin's Dale site since turning three in March. She is always excited to go and has come along in leaps and bounds in terms of her socialization and communication skills. Staff are always friendly and helpful and welcoming. I find the app really useful to keep updated through the day. It is great to see pictures of what she is up to and also have updates of what she has eaten.
11 June 2025
My child started going to this nursery 2 months ago and i must say i am very impressed with her progress. Staff are very friendly and upon arrival you are welcomed in by member staff , the environment is clean and is secure and is overall a good atmosphere. Staff are also great at updating me throughout her session and sending observation pictures which is great to see. I would definitely reccomend Play A Way Nursery.
10 June 2025
my son has been absolutely thriving at Play A Way, he's learnt so many things and the staff are absolutely lovely! they update me throughout the day, giving me loads of details on the family app, i'm very happy with how my son has developed while being there! such a lovely setting and he's made some friends too! very happy that i chose this nursery, could not recommend enough! it's also very affordable, and they were very understandable when i told them my decision
03 June 2025
My daughter started here in April and I have never had a problem with her. She loves it there and the staff always keep me up to date on what she has been eating, what she has been doing, how she is and I have no worries when I drop her off or pick her up they are very easy going especially as the reason she goes to nursery is so I can go to work which was not easy for me but I felt so supported by all staff. She has come on leaps and bounds with her communication and her knowledge learning every day and showing us little things when she gets home like trying to sing the songs they have sung at school. I will recommend this nursery to everyone as it means so much to me that my daughter is so happy being there
25 April 2025
Really friendly staff, lovely place,caring and understanding,they look after my little girl so well,really like getting updateds and pictures of her day when I'm at work,they really help my little one grow and thrive
27 March 2025
We are absolutely thrilled with our experience at the play a way nursery! The staff has gone above and beyond to make our son feel comfortable and settled. Their dedication, warmth, and patience have truly made a difference, and it's clear they genuinely care about his well-being and development. We couldn't be happier with the nurturing environment they've created, and we highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a caring and supportive place for their child. Thank you for everything.
14 March 2025
My child started at the playgroup in February, this being her first one I was worried how she would get one. She absolutely loves it, she has been speaking a lot more she is now almost fully potty trained which I wouldn't have been successful in doing without the staff help whilst she's there. They update me regularly on what she's doing and eating which is also super helpful
13 March 2025
From my first impressions, the nursery prioritises health and safety, particularly with precautions around the stairs leading to the rooms upstairs. The environment is clean and serene, which is always a plus. Lastly, the staff are incredibly polite and respectful. They pay close attention to detail, which is something I value highly when choosing a care provider.
13 March 2025
We have been really impressed with the nursery, the communication on a day to day basis is great and the manager is really responsive to emails and proactive in getting things done and making our sons time there as good as it possibly can be. The staff are wonderful and really caring, my son has SEN and the nursery really work hard to make sure his needs are met and work with us to ensure he's happy and making positive progress. They have a soft play inside which my son loves and the rooms are all clean, spacious and modern. They do lots of activities with the children and change them up regularly. Would recommend.
07 March 2025
Great Nursery and Pre-School, they offer a range of activities to the children developing different skills. The staff are lovely and I feel happy to leave my child within their care. Great communication from them in all aspects. I was apprehensive as it's my first Child and first experience however all has gone so well and my child has settled in amazing. My child especially loves the soft play which is something I've not seen offered within this type of care environment.I receive daily updates and pictures which is great too. Would highly recommend.
07 March 2025
My son started here when they opened and he has really enjoyed himself. He had been out of nursery for a little while and when we first viewed it he was really looking forward to starting, especially getting to play in the soft play area. Staff are lovely, and always approachable if you have any questions. He has made so many friends already including staff and is really happy to come here. I am updated throughout the day on the family app to show what he has been up to during that session which is lovely to see.
04 March 2025
Great first impressions! My son has recently started at this new nursery, and so far, we're really happy with the experience. The staff are warm, welcoming, and attentive, making the transition smooth for both children and parents. The environment is clean, well-organized, and engaging, with plenty of activities to keep little ones busy. It's still early days, but I'm already seeing positive signs of my child settling in well. Looking forward to seeing how he grows and develops here!
21 February 2025
My child started Play A Way Chatham when it first opened, I had been searching for a nursery for a while but none felt like the right fit, upon viewing the nursery I instantly felt at ease. The nursery rooms themselves are bright airy and inviting, immaculately clean and a great environment for a child to play and learn. My child goes 5 days a week for the morning session, I get multiple updates every day about when she is signed into and out of the room, what food she has eaten, nappy changes and plenty of pictures of the different activities she has done. She always does such a range of things while at nursery and she especially loves the soft playroom! The staff are all so welcoming, professional and friendly always full of smiles and give me plenty of information. It really is just a brilliant environment, they make it feel like a home from home, my child wakes up so excited every morning and eager to get into nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery to everyone!
19 February 2025
My daughter started this nursery recently, this is the first nursery she's ever been to and she's been having an amazing time. She runs straight to the teaching assistants when I take her in and is always happy for me to leave her with them. I have two other children both with severe needs so this has been her first interaction with other children more like her and it's been a life changer, she is so happy. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone with a little child especially if they have brothers or sisters with extra needs. Thank you to everyone who takes care of my little one, I really appreciate it.