OUR NURSERIES

Our Funcare aim is to make the initial choice easy for you and then keep your lives uncomplicated by being open, approachable and flexible in everything we do.

Playaway Nursery

PlayAway Day Nursery has been owned and managed by Funcare since 2006.


Conveniently located on the Christchurch Stray, on the corner of Claro Road and Devonshire Place, we have a happy atmosphere and varied and challenging outdoor play areas. We pride ourselves on our warm and happy nursery, which is staffed by the nicest people who love children and are highly motivated and qualified. We are working towards our NYCC Gold Award for Quality and are proud of our OFSTED report. Click here to view most recent OFSTED report.


PlayAway is managed by Dee Sturges who is a qualified teacher and has many years experience of both teaching and managing a nursery.


Woodlands Nursery

Woodlands Day Nursery has been owned and managed by Funcare since 2000. Conveniently located on the Wetherby Road, on the corner of Wedderburn Road we have a homely atmosphere and varied and challenging outdoor play areas. We also pride ourselves on our warm and happy nursery, which is staffed by the nicest people who love children and are highly motivated and qualified. We are proud of our NYCC Gold Award for Quality and of our OFSTED reports. Click here to view most recent OFSTED report.


Woodlands is managed by Kelly Bartle, who has a Foundation Degree in Early Years as well as many years experience of caring for children.