Play House Day Nursery
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Sutton for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2021, though that is 5 years ago now. Open since 2001, with 54 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Sutton
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Sutton from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SM2 5PTWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 13 August 2024 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 8 July 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children of all ages form close relationships with the caring and nurturing staff.
They enjoy plenty of cuddles and reassurance, which have a positive impact on their emotional well-being. Staff's high expectations for children's behaviour help them to behave well. Children listen and understand the setting's simple rules, such as 'sharing is caring' and to use 'kind hands'. This enables children to play happily and safely.
The outdoor environment has been improved with more opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Younger children practise their early walking with increasing balance and coordination. Older children delight in testing their agility and spatial awareness on climbing apparatus. Children plant herbs and vegetables, which they harvest and explore together with staff, developing their understanding of the world. They learn about various cultural and religious festivals, such as
What Ofsted told them to improve
To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and
Childcare Register the provider must: improve knowledge of significant events that must be notified to Ofsted. (by 11/08/2021)
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- focus professional development for staff more precisely on gaining knowledge and skills that can be used to enhance the teaching of mathematics n increase ways of fully supporting and challenging children who are quieter and less confident, particularly during group activities, to help them make the most of all learning experiences.
- 8 July 2021Good
- 20 April 2016Outstanding
- 10 March 2011Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Play House Day Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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