Playhouse Pre-School
Playhouse Preschool consists of a large classroom and garden area with a variety of toys and equipment to provide children with opportunities to progress and develop their skills in many ways. We are able to offer funded spaces for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Our experienced and qualified staff build good relationships with the children and their families to ensure a solid start to their learning and development in a preschool environment.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Emma Shaw
- Contact Position
- Manager
- Telephone
- 07814 683620 07814 683620
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office@playhousepreschool.net
- Notes
We are busiest between 11.30am-1.00pm but please feel free to call at any time, leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Where to go
- Name
- Playhouse Preschool
- Address
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Branfil Primary School
Cedar Avenue
Upminster
- Postcode
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RM14 2LW
View RM14 2LW on a map - Notes
We have our own entrance gate (by the Branfil School staff car park). You would need to arrange visits in advance and call us on 07814683620 when you arrive for us to come down to the gate to let you in.
Costs
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Costs Cost Description Cost Type Unit Price Cost Unit Hourly charge Additional hours £7.00 Hourly Half day session (9:00am-12pm or 12:05pm-3:00pm) Additional hours £21.00 Per session Full day session (9am-3pm) Additional hours £42.00 Daily Children attending a full day must be supplied with a packed lunch that complies with our lunch policy Meals/snacks No cost Per session Children will be charged £20 per term for snacks. This is a voluntary fee. Meals/snacks £20.00 Termly Parents are expected to supply nappies and wipes for their child daily, if required. Consumables No cost Daily Photographer will visit the preschool during the year and will charge according to any photographs ordered Additional voluntary services Varied cost Yearly - Details
- Please see the fees and opening times document for the Early Years Provision on the right hand side of this page, under downloads. Disclaimer: Providers are required to offer reasonable alternatives to parents who opt out of voluntary charges. If you do not wish to pay for specific voluntary costs, please contact us so next steps can be discussed. Impromptu trips and activities which aren’t listed will have variable costs which parents can choose to opt in or out of paying if they wish to. All children who opt out of activities will continue to receive care adherent to the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework. Last updated 5.3.2026
Inclusion Information
- Has wheelchair access
- Has Special Needs provision
- Special Needs Experience
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Loss or Bereavement
Medical Needs
Language impairment
Learning difficulties
Asthma
Renal failure
Autistic Spectrum Disorder ASD
Serious allergy / Anaphilaxis
Motor impairment
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Physical impairment
Diabetes
Visual impairment
Cerebral Palsy
Severe dietary needs
Social development impairment
Challenging Behaviour
Global Developmental Delay
Hearing Difficulties
Emotional needs
Epilepsy - Details
- We welcome information prior to children starting at the setting so we can try to put relevant support in place as early as possible.
- Has provision for special dietary needs
- Experience
- Yes
- Details
- Nut allergy, dairy intolerance, soya intolerance, vegetarian, diabetic, vegan, halal
- Can make special cultural provisions
- Experience
- Yes
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Has immediate vacancies
- Details
- We have a waiting list and welcome people putting their child's name down and viewing the setting prior to making a decision about their child attending sessions with us. We generally only have one intake a year in the September at the start of the school year. We currently have vacancies available for September 2026 start.
- Updated
- 07/05/2026
Funded Places
- Has 3 & 4 year old funding
- Has 2 year old funding
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
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Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 9.00am 12.00noon Monday 12.05pm 3.05pm Monday 9.00am 3.00pm Tuesday 9.00am 12.00noon Tuesday 12.05pm 3.05pm Tuesday 9.00am 3.00pm Wednesday 9.00am 12.00noon Wednesday 12.05pm 3.05pm Wednesday 9.00am 3.00pm Thursday 9.00am 12.00noon Thursday 12.05pm 3.05pm Thursday 9.00am 3.00pm Friday 9.00am 12.00noon Friday 12.05pm 3.05pm Friday 9.00am 3.00pm - Facilities
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Playroom
Games
Garden
Home Corner
Water play
Healthy Eating
Arts & Crafts
Under Floor Heating
Reading
PuzzlesJigsaws
Books & Storytelling
ICT Facilities
Quiet Area
Both indoor and outdoor activities
Role play dressing up
Messy Play Area
Climbing Frame
Sandpitsand play
Ride-ons
Secure Access
Music time
Nappy changing facility
Sensory Play
Computer
Construction toys
Disabled Access
Nature Exploration
Songs, Rhymes and Music
Small world toys
Outdoor Playspace
Toys
School Pickups
Does not offer school pickups
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY468399Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
Last Updated
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