The Play People - York Gardens Nursery

Nurseries where children learn through their play..


Meet The Team

Joanna Moran and Sonia Lee – Co-Founders of The Play People.

Our Story

Sonia and I started working together for Wandsworth Play Services in 2009 managing childcare and places for children to play. 

We know that a child’s early years are their most important in terms of development and learning and their experience from birth to 5 has a significant impact on all future life outcomes including their emotional wellbeing and mental health, education, health, employment, wealth.

We know that the absolute best way for children to develop is through play. Through play children learn to communicate and make friends, solve problems and make decisions, to concentrate, manage risks and develop every other skill that we need in life. We know that children will play at any given opportunity, but if we are able to provide opportunities based on what they enjoy and their fascinations in inclusive environments that will excite and interest them with the support of creative, enthusiastic and caring teachers that their potential is unlimited.

Our vision to provide exciting, innovative care with plentiful opportunities for play, interaction and development led us to open our first nursery in York Gardens Children Centre in 2014.  This was followed by Thessaly Road Nursery in Yvonne Carr Children Centre in 2019. Joanna manages York Gardens Nursery and Sonia manages Thessaly Road Nursery. Both nurseries have experienced and professional teams of teachers and practitioners some of whom have worked with us right from the start. We have very low staff turnover which is so important when building strong bonds with children and families. As managers we both continue to work with the children and their families everyday and  we would welcome you to come and visit either nursery to find out more.
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