Into-Play Barnwood
Four rooms take children from babies through to preschool, and the garden gives us the largest outdoor space of our two nurseries.
51 Barnwood Road, Gloucester GL2 0SD (map, opens in a new tab) Call 01452 380432
Explore BarnwoodDay nurseries in Barnwood and Gloucester Quays
Family-run for more than two decades, for children from 6 weeks to school age. We do our utmost to make you and your child feel very much at home.
Rated 9.3 on daynurseries.co.uk (opens in a new tab) from 206 reviews
- Ofsted registered
- NDNA members
- Early Years Alliance members
- Recommended on daynurseries.co.uk
Love Laugh Learn
Into-Play has two nurseries in Gloucester, at Barnwood and Gloucester Quays, run by Managing Director Karen Perry-Gardiner and Operations Director Sally Ward. Whether your child starts with us as a baby or joins us at preschool age, our care is built around three simple words: love, laugh and learn.
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A key person who knows your child
Every child is cared for by their own key person, in rooms where they feel safe and very much at home.
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Days built around play and friendship
Well planned experiences indoors and out in the garden, following each child’s own interests.
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Confident learners, ready for school
From babies to preschool, children build the skills and confidence they need for starting school.
Our nurseries
Into-Play The Quays
Three rooms care for babies, 2/3's and preschool children at Gloucester Quays, near Gloucestershire College.
Llanthony Road, Gloucester GL2 5HQ (map, opens in a new tab) Call 01452 413131
Explore The QuaysOur promises to you and your child
Whether your child is at Barnwood or The Quays, these are the things every family can count on.
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Free intro sessions
Every child settles in with free intro sessions before they start, and you are welcome to spend as much time with our team as you like.
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A key person who knows your child
Our key person system builds relationships that often last years. In our experience, some last a lifetime.
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Fresh food from our resident cook
A hot lunch, high tea and varied snacks are prepared on site every day, and we have held the highest 5-star hygiene rating every year since the scheme began.
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Qualified beyond the minimum
Each nursery has its own fully trained SENCo, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Behaviour Management Co-ordinator.
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No deposit and no sign-up fee
Joining Into-Play costs nothing up front, whichever nursery and sessions you choose.
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Updates through the Famly app
Photos, updates and messages come straight to your phone through the Famly app, so you always know how your child’s day is going.
The Parent Hub
From settling in and term dates to policies and everyday updates, the Parent Hub brings together everything you need as an Into-Play parent, so most questions are answered before you need to ask.
Visit the Parent Hub-
Settling in
How intro sessions and your child’s key person make starting nursery gentle for everyone.
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Ofsted reports
What Ofsted is, what they look for, and the latest reports for both nurseries.
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Term dates & session times
Term dates for the year ahead and the sessions we offer at each nursery.
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Policies and procedures
The policies parents ask about most, including safeguarding, admissions, attendance and GDPR.
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The Famly app
Getting started with Famly, the app we use to stay in touch with parents every day.
What our families say
Parents review each nursery independently through daynurseries.co.uk.
9.3
daynurseries.co.uk review score for Into-Play
206 reviews across Into-Play Barnwood and Into-Play The Quays
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5 out of 5 stars
“I have loved this nursery for ages! My now 16 year old also went here, and it’s only got better and better!”
Review of Into-Play The Quays by Emma G (Mother of Child)
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5 out of 5 stars
“Intoplay staff in the baby room have been absolutely fantastic with helping my son settle in…”
Review of Into-Play The Quays by J P (Mother of Child)
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5 out of 5 stars
“My eldest daughter left preschool at IntoPlay Barnwood in September 2025, and she absolutely thrived there…”
Review of Into-Play Barnwood by Chelsi J (Mother of Child)
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5 out of 5 stars
“Staff are excellent and show a great level of knowledge but also compassion that can’t be taught…”
Review of Into-Play Barnwood by O F (Mother of Child)
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5 out of 5 stars
“My daughter loves going to Into-Play nursery; the staff are friendly, understanding and accommodating…”
Review of Into-Play Barnwood by Abigail D (Mother of Child)
Come and have a look around
Ask us anything, or arrange a show round at Barnwood or The Quays. We will make you and your child very welcome.