Where Childhood Grows Naturally
At Playaway nursery, childhood is unhurried, hands-on, and full of wonder. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we see children as curious, capable learners who thrive when their ideas are listened to and explored. Days are shaped by the seasons, with plenty of time outdoors for muddy boots, fresh air, and real play. We champion an old-school childhood—climbing, building, imagining, creating—through stories, natural materials, and shared discoveries. In a warm, nurturing environment, children are free to explore, question, and grow at their own pace.
Our approach is underpinned by a long-standing reputation for excellence, with Ofsted recognising the quality of our provision as Outstanding for almost two decades.
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Book Your Visit to Playaway Nursery
Get in contact and let us know the best time for you and your little one to come visit the nursery.
Find us in Burnham-on-Sea at 1 Maddocks Slade, Somerset, TA8 2AN.
Enroll…and relax! Enjoy your peace of mind knowing your child is in excellent care.
Why Choose Us?
Choosing the right nursery is an important and emotional step for every family, and we are here to make that journey as smooth and reassuring as possible. We work closely with parents to help each child settle in happily and confidently, building strong relationships from the very beginning.
With dedicated key workers, open and honest communication, and a child-led emerging curriculum that nurtures curiosity and creativity, we provide a warm, supportive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn and grow.
The Playaway Philosophy
Playaway Day Nursery is registered to care for and educate 50 children aged from three months to five years. Its philosophy is underpinned through a humanist and socio construtivist approach particularly influenced by Malaguzzi and Vygotsky.
Playaway Day Nursery is child centred, its practcies stemming from children’s right to access the highest quality provision, both in and outdoors in which their individual needs are met holistically, through the key person approach and personalised learning.
The Nursery is fully inclusive, children are integrated across all age ranges at key points in the day, whilst free flow play is implemented for the 2-5 year olds based within the upstairs learning environment and the under two year olds based within the downstairs learning environment. This integration encourages reciprocity and the opportunity for chilren to develop their learning alongside each others, sharing a range of skills, and abilities.
