Business Details
Trusted Child Care & Nursery Services in Glen Parva
Play Days Academy in Glen Parva, Leicester, has been providing professional childcare services for children aged 0 to 11 years. Our nursery offers a nurturing environment with spacious indoor and outdoor facilities designed to foster learning through play and nature exploration. We employ qualified staff who follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring personalized learning plans that track each child's development. Our approach emphasizes emotional growth, parental partnership, and creating a 'home from home' atmosphere.The nursery features dedicated spaces for different age groups, including baby lounges, toddler rooms, and preschool areas, alongside holiday care programs. We maintain an open-door policy, encouraging parental involvement and daily communication through detailed reports. Our team includes DBS-checked professionals with recognized qualifications in early years education.
Services
Baby Room
Toddler Room
Pre School
Holiday Care
Parental Involvement
Highlights and features
- Experienced staff with recognized early years qualifications
- Secure facilities with dedicated age-specific learning spaces
- Personalized learning plans aligned with EYFS guidelines
- Strong partnership approach with parents and families
- Daily outdoor activities and nature exploration sessions
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Amazing nursery
Staff are fantastic
Phenomenal improvement
Home from home feel
Learning through play
Services
Baby Room
Our baby lounge provides nurturing care for infants aged 6 weeks to 15 months. Custom wooden beds and sleep pods allow self-regulated rest, while sensory activities like treasure baskets and messy play support developmental milestones. Daily diaries track feeding, napping, and activities. Staff maintain a 1:3 ratio, forming close bonds with key persons. Outdoor exploration and interaction with older children create a family-like environment.
Toddler Room
Designed for 2-3 year olds, our toddler lounge encourages independence through free-flow play. Staff use 'Fun Time' and 'Talking Tots' sessions to develop speech while tracking progress through EYFS guidelines. Daily diaries document activities, toileting, and sleep patterns. With a 1:4 staff ratio, children explore both indoor and outdoor spaces, developing social skills through structured and spontaneous play in a semi-rural setting.
Pre School
Our preschool program prepares 3-5 year olds for formal education through play-based learning. Qualified staff implement termly progress tracking against EYFS standards, using natural resources to stimulate imagination. Specialized 'School Ready' sessions develop literacy and numeracy skills. Children engage in risk assessment activities and diversity-focused lessons, with staff maintaining an 1:8 ratio to support individual learning journeys and transition preparation.
Holiday Care
Holiday programs for 5-11 year olds combine adventure with structured learning. Children explore local surroundings, participate in themed activities, and develop teamwork through outdoor challenges. Staff create memorable experiences aligned with children's interests, maintaining continuity with our educational philosophy. The semi-rural location enables nature-based exploration while ensuring safe, supervised environments for school-age children during vacation periods.
Parental Involvement
We maintain daily communication through verbal and written reports, documenting each child's activities and progress. Parents receive regular updates from designated key persons and can schedule meetings to discuss development plans. Our open-door policy encourages parental visits, while ECAT-inspired approaches enhance home-school collaboration. This partnership model extends to supporting families with English as an additional language through visual communication aids and culturally responsive care practices.
People
Imelda
Proprietor
Level 4 Early Years Educator with Designated Safeguarding Lead and Early Language Lead qualifications, overseeing nursery operations and educational standards.
Gemma
Nursery Manager
Level 3 Early Years Educator and Designated Safeguarding Lead managing daily nursery operations and staff coordination.
Leah
Deputy Manager
Level 3 Early Years Educator and Designated Safeguarding Lead supporting nursery management and educational delivery.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 0-11 years, with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and holiday care programs.
How do you support children's learning and development?
We follow the EYFS framework with personalized learning plans, sensory activities, outdoor exploration, and staff trained in early years education.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff have recognized early years qualifications, with DBS checks and specialist training in areas like Makaton communication.
Do you offer holiday care services?
Yes, we provide holiday programs for children aged 5-11 years with structured activities and outdoor adventures during school breaks.
How do you communicate with parents?
Daily diaries track activities and routines, with key persons providing regular updates and open communication through our nursery's open-door policy.
Reviews (2)
J. K.
Sep 17, 2018
Report
This is one of the best nurseries we've seen! We just recently moved to Leicester and needed a new place for our children. We were worried that it would be difficult for them to adapt to a new place, but they have made it so easy for them. The place is so colourful and lively and the kids really seem to love it. Thank you all for helping my babies settle in, keep up the good work!
Jose Barth
Oct 10, 2017
Report
Such a kind and wonderful team that really take care in the development and wellbeing of the children. Great range of trips and activities and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them at all!
