Great fun for kids - Peace of mind for parents!
The Play Works Journey...
Play Works is an OFSTED registered Out of School Club and Pre-school which was founded in 2004 by Karl and Angie Frankland and has been a successful child care provider in the area of Urmston since its establishment.
The building was originally Arthurs Gym before becoming Play Works in 2004. The building was first the county library.
September 2023 saw the retirement of Karl and Angie after the 19 years and introduced Regan as the new owner of the setting with every intention of continuing the outstanding levels of care and education whilst introducing new elements to the service that Play Works provides.
As parents ourselves we are aware of how difficult it is to find the right setting in which to leave your children, we do all we can to ensure the children in our care have a great time and genuinely enjoy being at Play Works whilst providing peace of mind for parents and carers alike.
We have a fantastic team of highly qualified staff who thoroughly enjoy spending time with your children and enhancing their learning; and they are dedicated to creating new and exciting games and activities a long with a friendly and fun environment.
The children can choose from a wide variety of activities however, whatever they decide to do, the emphasis is always on having FUN!
Play Works boasts two outdoor play areas. One is covered in artificial grass and the other is a hard surfacing offering a broad range of outdoor pursuits where children can really let off steam in the fresh air.
The location of the club allows us to make considerable use of the local parks and Urmston meadows which offer the opportunity for more challenging, physical games and activities. We also arrange trips to museums, parks and places of interests during our holiday clubs.
We actively promote health awareness and encourage children to make healthy choices.
We ensure children get plenty of opportunity for exercise and promote healthy eating by providing a varied menu of healthy snacks.
Our commitment to being healthy has been acknowledged by Trafford MBC. We are being presented with the Trafford Healthy club awards for both healthy eating and for promoting physical play.
Please look around our website to see the different services we offer if you need any more information please contact us on 0161 748 9400 or you can email us at fun@playworks-manchester.co.uk.
Alternatively feel free to call in during one of our sessions and a member of a friendly team will happily show you around.
"You only have to walk in the building to sense the warm and friendly atmosphere"
"The activities that the children do are both fun & educational"
"Play Work's support is immeasurable and shows genuine compassion and outstanding pastoral care"
"The atmosphere is busy and full of fun, my daughter has absolutely thrived at Play Works"
Meet the Team!
Setting Manager - Regan
As well as being Play Works Manager I am also the DSL and SENCO for the setting. I enjoy working with a thriving team to provide high quality care and educational opportunities for our children. We are proud of the setting we provide and continue to enhance our own professional development to refine our practitioner skills ad continue to provide the safe and nurturing environment that Play Works has be known for.
Deputy Manager - Tracy
I have been a part of the Play Works team for over 13 years and I am also the settings Health and Safety officer.
Working at Play Works is not just a job to me its about being part of a family; providing children with a caring and nurturing environment for them to grow, learn and play!
When not in work I love being with my 3 children and going on long walks with our dog in the countryside.
Play Worker - Coming Soon
We have a new member of staff joining the Play Works team soon!
Level 2 Practitioner- Demi
I joined the team in May 2024 and whilst working at Play Works I have achieved my Level 2 in Early Years and I am now qualified to work within the Pre-School.
Having attended Urmston Primary school, it is lovely to see my old teachers when doing drops offs and pick ups.
Level 3 Apprentice - Lola
I love creating a fun environment for the children when they finish school with games and fun activities. I like to be involved in and seeing each child develop there own personalities and listening to what they enjoy doing at home or in school. I am very excited to complete my Level 3 in Early Years whilst working within the Pre-School.
Play Worker - Samantha
Hello, I’m Samantha and I have recently joined the Play Works team working with the After School Club children. I enjoy listening to the children's adventures from school and providing engaging activities for them to enjoy.