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Contact Information
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Phone Number020 8399 7347
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Group/OwnerMelanie Fynn
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Person in ChargeMelanie Fynn (Owner/Manager)
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Number of Staff8
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When ClosedBank Holidays & 1 week between Christmas & New Year
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care
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Total Places for children20
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Age rangefrom 2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months
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ParkingOn street parking readily available
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0800-1800
Toby Parker
September 10, 2024 at 6:42 pmWe have three kids and two have already graduated from Childs Playtime. Our third we hope will also follow in their siblings’ footsteps.
All team are welcoming and very hands on. The owner is an incredible lady who cares for the kids very much and this is reflected in her employees. There are a lot of nurseries around but Childs Playtime is a family childcare centre, your kids are Part of that family and consistently will be. Your biggest investment is your kids and they need to have the right start in life, to us, Childs Playtime has been the right start. This is truly the best childcare centre.
Gray Lawson
September 16, 2024 at 5:31 pmI adore the way the childcare centre is set up (garden and rooms etc), I like that it is a small intimate childcare centre where you sense your kid is secure and there are not too many kids. I had a excellent feeling about the team as well and now having had my kid attend for over a year and a half, my feeling was right. The team are incredible, they put time into the kids’s education as well as playtime and I sense my kid has learned so much since she started here. The childcare centre recently invested in a new garden which is lovely and again excellent for the kids discovering about outdoor activities and nature etc. This childcare centre gets 5 stars from me! Would highly suggest this childcare centre – when searching I looked at about 9 different nurseries and when I saw Childs Playtime I knew straight away.
Reese Marsh
November 1, 2024 at 1:23 pmI see many settings due to expert and personal interest and this stood out instantly as our setting! The small size, the incredible outdoor space, the creative pedagogy and the thinking that goes into activities are all invaluable! The owner and deputy ensure that team have up-to-date training and involve kids in international and multicultural projects, helping them see themselves as part of the world. The outstanding team retention reveals a cheerful working group, with team’s personal style nurtured, while aligned with a common expert approach. The biggest testament is that kids ADORE to be there; they just refuse to go home. Our incredible key person communicates so well with us in person and through the childcare centre detailed ‘red book’! My daughter adores this personal narrative. Childs Playtime is the ‘Childs Place to be’! Certainly a excellent start for my little one’s education and care.
Thank you! We are so pleased to be part of Childs Playtime Childcare centre School Ltd family.
Robin Hunter
November 18, 2024 at 1:10 amI couldn’t have wished for more, we tried childcare centre chains with their fast-changing team turnover and farm like structures, and the Kid’s Playtime was recommended to us. We have complete peace of mind that they are secure when we leave them, and they come home animated and excited about the day they have had. They don’t usually advertise, and rely on word of mouth. They offer an outstanding service, with a homely atmosphere and a low level of team turnover. The small quota and mixed ages ensure the kids get lots of attention and the chance to interact with younger and older kids. The childcare centre is run with efficiency, passion and a dedication that cannot be left to words alone, go and see it, they should charge more too. Both our girls attended Kid’s Playtime from 2013 – 2018.
Dallas Bishop
November 30, 2024 at 7:29 pm5 years later with two daughters having been through Childs Playtime, I can’t suggest them enough.
The team are incredible – attentive attitudes backed by ongoing training/qualifications. The setting is a fantastic balance of routine with daily enjoyable explorations.
But it’s the personal touches that make Childs Playtime rise above the rest – every birthday the kids sense special by helping make a birthday cake to share with the other kids. At Xmas, kids make gingerbread men which ‘run away’ and send postcards from abroad, showing how different countries celebrate, before returning for the Xmas party. Older kids take pride in helping the young ones adjust when they start. When they go to school, Childs Playtime puts on the best Leavers party. These are the big events, but every day there are these little touches which have made Childs Playtime a second home for our kids. We knew at our first visit that Childs Playtime was the home-away-from-home setting we wanted.
Morgan Rowe
January 1, 2025 at 5:26 amThe care and nurturing of the kids goes far beyond the expectations of a childcare centre. There is a genuine adore and passion to help the kids grow and learn about the fantastic world they live in. For example: in the build-up to Christmas the kids made gingerbread men that ran away before being caught to see the world and send a postcard from every destination they visited before returning back to the kids in time for Christmas. Such a magical way for the kids to learn about different places in the world. The kids wrote to the zoo to send them a pet and the zoo did reply in excellent length and sent the kids the perfect pet. The list goes on, not to mention the incredible garden the kids spend so much time in. It’s been such a fantastic journey and really helped to build our daughter’s self‑assurance. Childs Playtime Childcare centre School Ltd is the most incredible childcare centre, it’s a true gem and we sense very lucky and grateful our daughter was able to be part of the family that Childs Playtime is.
Kendall Holland
January 11, 2025 at 4:37 pmMy son has just left due to him starting school. He attended for 2 and a half years. The manager and team are incredible people and have treated my son like family. The childcare centre is small and only takes kids 2 years old and up and so are able to focus their energies on a smaller age range and number of kids. I have especially enjoyed hearing what my son has got up to every day and seeing his behaviour, self‑assurance, reading and listening skills improve. The passion they have for the kids is outstanding and I can’t thank them enough for giving my son a secure, loving and inspirational home to playtime, explore, ask questions, build relationships and make friends. What could be more important for a little person to start their educational journey with such adore all around them? I cannot fault Childs Playtime Childcare centre and would highly suggest them to any parent looking for a childcare centre for their kid. This is an outstanding childcare centre!
Fallon Ferguson
January 14, 2025 at 11:36 pmOnly word for Childs Playtime Nusery. My kids had the best start here and could not have been happier. My son used to cry about coming home! Spotless, stable, engaging, homely, they adapt their style to suit your kid. My two that attended were very different characters but both equally well cared for and cheerful. Not for one second did I ever worry about leaving my kid with them. I wish they were a school that went on and on. My kids would have happily attended forever. Nonetheless, sadly the time came to leave but with us, we take many fantastic memories, outstanding table manners that I can take no credit for and a pair of well-spoken kids with tummies full of the chef’s fantastic lunches. I have no affiliation to this childcare centre other than as a parent who used them and I really cannot suggest them any more highly than I do. Visit for yourself, I’m sure you will agree. Remarkable.
Harper Marsh
January 16, 2025 at 9:42 pmWe are extremely satisfied so far with the upmost level of compassionate care they give our 2 year old son. He only attends twice a week and only started a month ago, but already we are seeing developments within him and we adore watching his self‑assurance build up over time. The team are welcoming and welcoming, and you can tell that all the kids adore it there. When we drop our son off in the mornings, there are consistently two to three little friends waiting at the door to welcome him in, the “welcome committee”! We have a messaging group for all the parents and it’s a joy to meet and chat with them regularly. We couldn’t be happier with this choice of childcare centre, it really feels like a home away from home and as it’s quite a small childcare centre it really feels that your kid gets the attention they require especially if upset or anxious. I am going to keep recommending Childs Playtime to everyone I meet! Thank you Childs Playtime Childcare centre School Ltd. My husband and I would like to express our delight with this childcare centre.
Billie Pierce
January 17, 2025 at 5:51 amIt is a fantastic place to grow up – the team have so much enthusiasm and care and the small setting means kids can mix with all different ages. The gardens are a excellent asset and it can only be described as somewhere magical. The food is fresh, varied and cooked onsite every day – both of mine ate so well there. I also went to Childs Playtime Childcare centre School myself as a kid and only have fond memories – the owner still remembers me and my siblings and I could not have chosen anywhere else to send my own kids to.
If you are looking for a small, home away from home setting then do not hesitate. At Childs Playtime your kid is part of the family. My son left the childcare centre in August 2022 and my daughter was there before him.
Morgan Hayden
March 11, 2025 at 12:20 amOne is now starting school and the other one is in year 1. I couldn’t suggest this childcare centre more. It truly provides a home from home for the kids, it feels like a family led by a expert, dedicated and compassionate team. Most of the team have been at the childcare centre for a very long time, making it possible for the kids to form lasting relationships with their key person. But the kids know all the team very well, as they all playtime an important role at the childcare centre and it is the atmosphere that is created by all these different people over many years that makes it a childcare centre that is truly special.
The childcare centre has two gardens, one used in the morning with lots of bicycles, scooters etc. and one magical one used in the afternoon with lots of shade provided by trees,
Throughout the year the childcare centre has many seasonal highlights, from celebrating world book day, red nose day, to a remarkable Christmas party. My two girls have been attending Kid’s Playtime Childcare centre from the age of 3 and 2.
Milan Jarvis
March 19, 2025 at 1:12 amIt’s a hidden gem amongst many of the other nurseries nearby. Our little one had an incredible time there. The team truly go the extra mile for the kids, getting to know each one as an individual. They work extremely hard to adapt to the kids discovering their likes and dislikes, favourite foods (meals cooked fresh each day) and things to do. The equipment and teaching is first-rate. First and foremost we were never in doubt that our little one would be looked after and their well-being would be put first. The care and attention to detail really reflect in how our little one grew. Star of the week is where one kid takes centre stage and shares things about themselves. A special cake which the kids bake on their birthday, and when they leave. Getting the kids to explore whatever the weather with activity led by themselves. I have no hesitation in recommending this outstanding childcare centre to all. Childs Playtime childcare centre is simply outstanding.
Alex Carter
April 2, 2025 at 3:25 amWe immediately felt that it was a home away from home. The facilities are excellent, with the upgraded outdoor playtime area. So much to explore, with imaginative playtime, climbing frame/slide and a ‘bicycle’ garden. The resident bunny, Smudge, is also quite special.
The yummy food is all made in the childcare centre kitchen, I know they cater for many dietary needs and I adore that the new kitchen and kids’s dining area is integrated – making it sense homely, but also letting the kids see the cook in action.
Our daughter has clearly learned a lot during her time at Kid’s Playtime and clearly thrives there.
What really stands out for us though is the childcare centre team. Every worker shows genuine care for the kids. Through a difficult time personally, the team were very supportive and this really does sense like an extension of the family.
I would not hesitate to suggest Kid’s Playtime and already have my unborn kid on the list. My daughter has attended the childcare centre since she was 2 years old – 2 years now!
Sawyer Hobbs
April 7, 2025 at 6:31 amChildsplay childcare centre was like a breath of fresh air, it is well laid out, spacious but cosy and the outdoor areas are something else! My son thrived immediately and the team understood his individual needs. My second son is now there and its still pretty much the same team! The childcare centre is family run, all team are extremely welcoming, capable, trustworthy and they truly delight in looking after the kids and encourage discovering through playtime. The team handle bad behaviour in a very calm and fair way and assistance parents with any issues. They supported me throughout potty training with both my kids and helped me with their speech development. They have home-cooked meals every day in a lovely new kitchen extension and they also have healthy snacks throughout the day. I couldn’t suggest this childcare centre enough! The team are welcoming, attentive and the space is a little haven for kids & feels like a big family! My first son went to this childcare centre after trying a number of nurseries in the local area.
Kai Randall
May 4, 2025 at 10:30 pmHaving experienced numerous nurseries Childs Playtime surpassed them all. The team are the most attentive and engaging people who loved our kid and helped him develop in every way. A sensitive non-eater who has wild tantrums became a talking, drawing, reading, french speaking, second-helping-at-lunch little boy. The childcare centre worked with us at every stage and consistently celebrated successes and didn’t shy away from the challenges. We adore childs playtime and are sad to be leaving. Childs Playtime Childcare centre is an absolute gem that we sense incredibly lucky to have found.
Spencer Page
May 16, 2025 at 2:38 amWe moved there after a bad journey in another childcare centre. It is a small childcare centre and has a home from home sense about it. Team are absolutely excellent and they all do their job with passion. It is a very attentive atmosphere and they treat every kid as an individual. At pick up the team can give you a excellent handover of the day which shows that they pay attention to each kid.
Our son comes home having learnt something new each day. And I am sure he will be well prepared for school.
They have two excellent gardens and spend a lot of time outdoors in all weathers.
They have a chef on site who prepares lovely meals and takes special food requirements into consideration. Even a fussy eater has started eating better because of the incredible food.
I cannot suggest this childcare centre enough. My younger son has been on the waiting list since he was born and we cannot wait for him to turn 2 so he can start there. My son has been going to Childsplay Childcare centre since he was 2.5 and he absolutely loves it.
Jordan Blair
May 24, 2025 at 8:40 pmBoth our kids have attended for 4 days per week from two years old until they started school and it is outstanding in all aspects. The team are incredible and nothing is too much trouble. My kids talk of it so fondly and have come away with many special memories and been ahead in their development and readiness for school by the time they started school. I suggest this childcare centre to everyone in the area and will continue to do so. They have also adapted so well to recent Covid circumstances and made parents and kids sense very secure. Don’t hesitate! This childcare centre is very special and has become part of our family.
River Page
May 25, 2025 at 6:59 amThis is a small childcare centre with the most personable possible service, my son had experienced a couple of other nurseries in the area before this one but Kid’s Playtime is just in a different league. The team are beyond exceptional, the food is cooked on site by the adorable chef, you sense they really care for your kid and the childcare centre facilities are so modern and educational. Our son had yoga, French, dance sessions. The Manager carries years of journey and she drives the business to consistent excellence. I have heard from many parents that Kid’s Playtime is the best childcare centre in Surbiton, which justifies the waiting list, but be patient as the waiting is well worthy! Kid’s Playtime has prepared my August born son to primary school, he has now started Reception and from day 1 was boosting with self‑assurance. Thanks to the Manager and the Team. We sense so privileged to have had our son to journey the outstanding childcare provided by the team at Kid’s Playtime Surbiton.
River Delaney
July 2, 2025 at 8:30 amWe will miss your genius and your kindness. Our kids both had such a great journey with you, 6 years between they each attended. Thank you for all the magical little ways you got my son in the door each morning, for the lovely garden spaces, for the tea parties, and for teaching and observing them on their Early Years journey. Adore and thanks from all of us. Thank you Childs Playtime Childcare centre for being our kids’s second family.
Justice Frost
July 7, 2025 at 9:34 pmLiving in Surbiton and having two kids, we tried a few nurseries before being told about what I can only call; the hidden gem in Surbiton!
The team are incredible, they truly care about your kid – and the fact that my kids are consistently too busy having enjoyable at pick up time and do not want to leave – speaks volumes. The setting is calm with limited kids, which makes Childsplay a home away from home just with more friends to playtime with! The food is freshly cooked every day, and the kitchen setting is an incredible, open and airy well-lit space, with large windows leading into the garden. There are two outside playtime areas, both well looked after and excellent adventure playgrounds for the kids.
This place is special. There is a reason why they never advertise – word of mouth from very very cheerful parents do that for them!! I would go as far as to say I would happily pay more to send my kids here. Best childcare centre in Surbiton!